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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

‘SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2587

House Bill No.

Introduced by Honorable Estrellita “Ging” B. Suansing.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Sto. Domingo-Quezon-Licab-Victoria Provincial Road
connecting the Provinces of Nueva Ecija and Tarlac into a National Road.

The existing road has a length of 21.3 kilometers connecting the Municipalities of
Sto. Domingo, Quezon, and Licab, Nueva Ecija and the Municipality of Victoria, Tarlac. It is
heavily traversed by motorists from nearby municipalities and cities. Such busy activity
contributes greatly in increasing the local economy of the provinces, especially in the
agricultural, industrial, social, and tourism sector. By converting the aforementioned road,
linkages and better access to services shall be made readily available. The road will also
sustain regional industrial and agricultural activities and will continually improve the socio-
economic growth of the region.

The Provincial Governments of Nueva Ecija and Tarlac lack the capacity to upgrade
‘and maintain the aforementioned road. Without appropriate funding for maintenance, the
road will slowly deteriorate and may come into 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, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

Rep. ESTRELLITA “Ging” B. SUAI
1 District, Nueva Ecija

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 2587

Introduced by Honorable Estrellita “Ging” B. Suansing

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE STO. DOMINGO-QUEZON-LICAB-
VICTORIA PROVINCIAL ROAD CONNECTING THE PROVINCES OF NUEVA ECUJA AND
TARLAC INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE.
AND IMPROVEMENT THEREON

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

SECTION 1. The provincial road known as the Sto. Domingo-Quezon-Licab-Victoria
Provincial Road, connecting the municipalities of Sto. Domingo, Quezon and Licab, Province
of Nueva Ecija and the municipality of Victoria, Province of Tarlac, which has a length of
twenty-one point three (21.3) kilometers, is hereby converted into a national road under
the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the
Department's program the improvement, repair and maintenance of 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, Metro Manila

16" CONGRESS

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, 2015

Introduced by HONORABLE FRANZ “CHICOY” E, ALVAREZ

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks the conversion of the Tumarbong Barangay High School in
Barangay Tumarbong, Municipality of Roxas, Province of Palawan, into a national high
school to be known as the Tumarbong National High School.

Barangay Tumarbong is one of the most progressive barangays in the
municipality of Taytay. It offers much economic potential with various economic
activities like fishing, farming and trading.

Despite this apparent potential and its growing population, quality education is
hardly accessible to the youth of said barangay due to lack of funds.

Tumarbong Barangay High School has always relied on the support of local
government units, local association of parents and teachers, and concerned citizens for
its operation and maintenance.

The steady increase in enrollment of the barangay high school has strained its
already meager budget, thereby adversely affecting the quality of instruction and the
administration of the school.

‘The conversion of the Tumarbong Baranagay High School into a separate and
independent nationally-funded high school shall not only improve its funding support

but also its administrative supervision and its entire operations.

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

FRANZ oi ALVAREZ


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

15" CONGRESS

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2015

Introduced by HONORABLE FRANZ “CHICOY” E. ALVAREZ

AN ACT.
CONVERTING THE TUMARBONG BARANGAY HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
TUMARBONG, MUNICIPALITY OF PROVINCE OF PALAWAN, INTO A
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL 'UMARBONG NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL, PROVIDING FOR ITS F rs

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

SECTION 1. Conversion of a National High School.. Tumarbong Barangay
High School in Barangay Tumarbong, Municipality of Roxas, Province of Palawan, is
hereby converted into a national high school to be known as the Tumarbong National
High School.

SECTION 2. Transfer of Assets and Liabilities.- All assets, immovable and
movable, and records of the Tumarbong Baranagy High School, as well as its liabilities
or obligations, are hereby transferred to the Tumarbong National High School;
Provided, however, that the positions, rights and security of tenure of academic and
non-academic personnel who choose to remain and serve in the new school shall not
be impaired

SECTION 3. Appropriations. The amount necessary to carry out the
provisions of this Act shall be included in the General Appropriations Act of the year
following its enactment into law and thereafter.

SECTION 4. Implementation.- The Department of Education shall promulgate
the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of the provisions
of this Act.

SECTION 5. Effectivity.- This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved
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First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.2449

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EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is the duty of the State to establish and maintain a system of free public education in
the high school level, to protect and promote the right of citizens to quality education,
and to take appropriate steps to make education accessible to all. This bill seeks to
carry out this duty through the establishment of a National High School in Barangay
Digon, Municipality of Margosatubig, Province of Zamboanga del Sur.

A barangay of a third-class municipality, Barangay Digon has a sizable number of
elementary graduates who are unable to pursue secondary education because of the
location and limited number of high schools in the vicinity. This hinders the residents’
right to accessible education and deprives the barangay the opportunity to develop its
community and improve the quality of the residents’ lives in various aspects —
economic, social, cultural, political, and spiritual.

Economically, education provides citizens the necessary knowledge, skills, and values
that will support the country’s economic growth and will make the country progressive
and prosperous. Most importantly, education helps break the vicious cycle of poverty
from one generation to the next.

The establishment of a National High School makes high school education more
accessible to the barangay and would result to more educated Filipinos who would then
have better opportunities to improve their living standards. This bill does not only give
utmost importance to education but also helps in creating economic opportunities and
strengthening our national economy.

| therefore seek the immediate passage of this very important bill.

AUROR: IERIO-CERILLES



Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Batasan Hills, Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL. no® 4149

RESSWOMAN AURORA

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY DIGON,
MUNICIPALITY OF MARGOSATUBIG, PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR, TO
BE KNOWN AS DIGON NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS

THEREOF

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

Section 1. Establishment of National High School. There shall be established, under the
supervision of the Department of Education (DepEd), a National High School in
Barangay Digon, Municipality of Margosatubig, Province of Zamboanga del Sur to be
known as Digon National High School

Section 2. Appropriations. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act
shall be charged to the appropriation of the DepEd under the current General
Appropriations Act. Thereafter, the sum needed for its operation and maintenance shall
be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

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

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

First Regular Session

2731

House Bill No.

Introduced by Honorable MARYAM N. ARBISON

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to establish a TEN (10) BED capacity Community Emergency Hospital in
the island-Municipality of Pandami, 2" Legislative District of Sulu Province.

The province of Sulu is composed of over 157 islands and islets. One goes from one
island to the other by means of small seacraft. With poverty, coupled with low education, the
inhabitants of the island locality of Pandami, have the least amenities in life, who are more
occupied meeting their need for food and other necessities, the reason why they have
negligible health care concern. During rainy season, the island municipality is practically
isolated from the bigger island municipality of Siasi where the District Hospital is located, and
from the mainland of Sulu in the capital town of Jolo where the only main provincial
government hospital is situated. Consequently, many patients and their families in the area of
Pandami have suffered in pain, and even die, specially emergency medical cases, without seeing
a doctor or even setting foot in a hospital, by reason of distance and the high cost of hazardous
travel to distant medical institutions.

In compliance with the mandate of the state to protect and promote the right to health
of the people, it is necessary that a municipal hospital be established in the aforementioned
municipality.

Approval of this Bill is highly recommended.

MARYAM

|. ARBISON


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

First Regular Session

2731

House Bill No.

Introduced by Honorable MARYAM N. ARBISON

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A TEN (10) BED CAPACITY COMMUNITY EMERGENCY HOSPITAL IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF PANDAMI, PROVINCE OF SULU, TO BE KNOWN AS THE PANDAMI

COMMUNITY EMERGENCY HOSPITAL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1, There shall be established, under the supervision of the Department of
Health, a ten (10) bed capacity community emergency hospital in the Municipality of Pandami,

2" Legislative District of the Province of Sulu, to be known as the Pandami Community

Emergency Hospital.

SECTION 2, The Department of Health, in consultation and coordination with the local
government officials concerned, shall promulgate the rules and regulations necessary for the

effective implementation of this Act.

SECTION 3. The amount necessary for the establishment of the hospital shall be
included in the General Appropriations Act of the year following the enactment of this Act into
law, thereafter, funds necessary for the maintenance and operation of the hospital shall be

provided with the provisions of the Local Government Code or the applicable law at the time.

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

Approved.
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Republic of the Philippines ts
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES \ ae -

Quezon City \

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS.
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2690

Introduced by: REP. ROMERO “MIRO” S. QUIMBO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

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

‘At present, there is no existing public and private elementary school in
Barangay Tumana. Students from this Barangay continue their education in
other elementary 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 learning institutions.

The establishment of a national elementary 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 elementary school education.
This will certainly help improve the quality of education in Marikina City,
especially in the elementary school level.

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

ROMERO “MIRO” S. QUIMBO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2690

Introduced by: REP. ROMERO “MIRO” S. QUIMBO

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

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

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

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

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

Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 91 Aus 204 9
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fifory |
Quezon City j

16" Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2231

Introduced By Honorable BAI SANDRA SINSUAT A. SEMA

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EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Dinaig Municipal Hospital in the Municipality of Datu Odin Sinsuat,
Province of Maguindanao was created by Republic Act No. 6918 in 1990. After more
than two decades, its bed capacity remains to be ten (10) in spite of the fact that the
population of the municipality has grown from 52,370 in 1990, 71,569 in 2000 to
103,765 at present. The average number of hospital patients today has gone beyond
its ten-bed capacity.

In view of the Constitutional provision guaranteeing the right to health of the
people and instilling health consciousness among them, it is high time that the bed
capacity of the Dinaig Municipal Hospital be increased from ten (10) to twenty-five
(25).

Early approval of this legislative measure is earnestly requested.

BAI SANDRA SINSUAT A. SEMA
First!District of Maguindanao
and Cotabato City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16" Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2231

Introduced By Honorable BAI SANDRA SINSUAT A. SEMA

AN ACT CONVERTING THE BED CAPACITY OF THE DINAIG MUNICIPAL
HOSPITAL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF DATU ODIN SINSUAT, PROVINCE
OF MAGUINDANAO INTO A FIFTY-BED CAPACITY DISTRICT HOSPITAL
TO BE KNOWN AS THE DATU ODIN SINSUAT DISTRICT HOSPITAL,
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6918 AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

“SEC 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the Department
of Health, the ten- bed capacity municipal hospital in the Municipality of (Dinaig)
DATU ODIN SINSUAT, Province of Maguindanao. IS HEREBY CONVERTED INTO
A FIFTY-BED CAPACITY DISTRICT HOSPITAL to be known as the (Dinaig
Municipal) DATU ODIN SINSUAT DISTRICT HOSPITAL.”

“SEC 2. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be
charged against the appropriations authorized for the purpose under the Fiscal Year
1989 General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sums as may necessary for the
operation and maintenance of the herein hospital shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act. THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OF
MAGUINDANAO SHALL CONTINUE TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE DATU
ODIN SINSUAT DISTRICT HOSPITAL, THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH SHALL
INCLUDE IN THE DEPARTMENT’S SUBSIDY PROGRAM, SUPPORT FOR THE
CAPITAL OUTLAY REQUIREMENTS OF THE SAID DISTRICT HOSPITAL.”


“SEC. 3.This Act shall take effect (upon its approval) FIFTEEN (15) DAYS
AFTER ITS PUBLICATION IN ANY NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL

CIRCULATION.”

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

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Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE
Senior citizens, by definition, are those who at the prime of their lives have
contributed immensely to nation building,
As long-time taxpayers, they have given more to the State.

Therefore, from whom much is taken, much may also be given in retum, hence
the context of this humble measure.

Incidentally, current laws have given only so much, maybe stil less than
government should.

This proposal envisions being able to grant free hospitalization to senior citizens,
provided however, that they are the indigent type.

‘This free hospitalization is a gesture of government that simply acknowledges
how the now indigent senior citizens have worked hard and helped so much in nation
bullding during thelr more productive years.

Giving free hospitalization is deemed a refund on the labors, tolls, and taxpayers
money that they have given to government when they, senior citizens, used to be in their
‘most productive state.

‘Thus, every public hospital owned by the nationaf government should,


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

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Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
MANDATING A PUBLIC HOSPITAL OWNED BY THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT TO
GRANT FREE HOSPITALIZATION TO INDIGENT SENIOR CITIZEN

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

SECTION }. A public hospital owned by the national government |s hereby
mandated to grant free hospitalization to indigent senior citizen.

SEC. 2, The Department of Health shall issue appropriate rules and regulations
to effectively carry out the provision of this Act.

SEC. 3. All issuances, laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts
thereof not consistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC, 4, This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following 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 08 AUG 2013” |

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 44
Quezon City, Metro Manila
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS Nie *
First Regular Session i

HOUSE BILL NO. 2350

introduced by:
REPRESENTATIVES
FRANCISCO T. MATUGAS (1*' Dist., Surigao del Norte),
GUILLERMO A. ROMARATE, JR. (2"4 Dist., Surigao del Norte),
PHILIP A. PICHAY (1* Dist., Surigao del Sur) and
FLORENCIO C. GARAY (2"4 Dist., Surigao del Sur)

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill, which was first filed in the 15th Congress and is re-filed
in toto in the present Congress, seeks the establishment of the
Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) CARAGA Regional Office No.
Xill in Surigao City, Province of Surigao del Norte.

The Province of Surigao del Norte with Surigao City as its
capital city is a mosaic of islands at the rim of the Asian continental
shelf. It is perched at the northeastern tip of Mindanao and faces
that abysmal canyon known as the Philippine Deep. It is a main
transportation hub between Visayas and Mindanao hence; it is
dubbed as the “gateway to Mindanao." It also hosts the major
mining companies in the CARAGA Region and serves as the main
port of shipment of extracted minerals of the region.

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

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Republic of Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.2859

Introduced by:
REPRESENTATIVES:

FRANCISCO T. MATUGAS (1* Dist., Surigao del Norte),
GUILLERMO A. ROMARATE, JR. (2"4 Dist., Surigao del Norte),
PHILIP A. PICHAY (1* Dist., Surigao del Sur) and
FLORENCIO C, GARAY (24 Dist., Surigao del Sur)

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MARINE INDUSTRY AUTHORITY (MARINA)
CARAGA REGION OFFICE NO. XiIIl IN SURIGAO CITY, PROVINCE OF SURIGAO DEL
NORTE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the
Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) the Maritime
Industry Authority (MARINA) CARAGA Regional Office No. Xill in Surigao City,
Province of Surigao del Norte.

Section 2. The Department of Transportation and Communications
shall formulate the rules and regulations necessary for the effective
implementation of this Act.

Section 3. The amount necessary for the establishment of the said
regional office shall be taken from the current funds of the Department of
Transportation and Communications. Thereafter, such sum as may be
necessary for the continued implementation of this Act shall be included in
the succeeding annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved.
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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2228

Introduced by Honorable Herminia B. Roman

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a National High School in Barangay Roosevelt,
Municipality of Dinalupihan, Province of Bataan.

Promoting the right to quality education at all levels is one of the major
mandates of the 1987 Constitution. Section 1, Article XIV of the Consitution
provides that “The State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality
education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps t make such education
accessible to all”, Consistent with this provision, and to address the needs of the

people to have access to free public education, it is imperative to establish and

maintain sufficient school faci

In Barangay Roosevelt and its neighboring barangays, a huge number of
elementary graduates are unable to pursue secondary education. The nearest high
school is four (4) kilometers away and can barely accommodate the increasing
number of enrollees. The establishment of Roosevelt National High School in
Barangay Roosevelt will not only fulfill the mandate by the Constitution but will also
open more doors for more opportunities for the youth of Dinalupihan, Bataan to be

more productive members of our society.
In view of the foregoing, passage of this bill is earnestly encouraged.

towsites B. ROMAN


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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2228

Introduced by Honorable Herminia B. Roman

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
ROOSEVELT IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF DINALUPIHAN, PROVINCE
OF BATAAN, TO BE KNOWN AS ROOSEVELT NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF

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

SECTION 1, Establishment of a National High School. - There is hereby
establish, under the supervision of the Department of Education, a national high
school in Barangay Roosevelt, in the Municipality of Dinalupihan, Province of

Bataan to be known as Roosevelt National High School.

SECTION 2. Appropriations.— The amount necessary for the implementation
of this Act shall be charged to the appropriations of the Department of Education
under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such amount as may be
necessary for the operation and maintenance of the school shall be included in the

annual General Appropriations Act.


SECTION 3. Implementating Rules and Regulations, ~ The Secretary of
Education shall issue rules and regulations that may be necessary to carry out the

purpose of this Act.

SEC. 3. Effectivity. - 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, Metro Manila 08 AUG 2013

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS PAS FH

First Regular Session

House Bill No. &36.4_

Introduced by Rep. EVELIO R. LEONARDIA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) is tasked to implement and
enforce policies on the licensing of various occupations and professions under its
jurisdiction. But this duty can only be considered as fully implemented if the same is
executed in the most efficient and effective way possible.

In the 2010 Census of Population and Housing by the National Statistics Office,
40.94% of the total population of Region VI (2,907,859 out of 7,102,438) are from
Negros Occidental. Hence, the greater number of graduates and licensing applicants
come from this point of the region. It is an impracticality and a big financial burden for
Negrosanons to travel to the City of lloilo to apply for or to update their professional
licenses. This is not to mention the inconveniences and other considerations,

Considering the vital function of the Commission and the welfare of all
professional licensing applicants and holders, it is more than imperative to establish a
permanent office of the Professional Regulation Commission in Bacolod City. This will
hasten the processing of licensing applications for the people and also lessen the
burden of expense and extra work for the applicants and the employees of the PRC
regional office, respectively.

Since a long time ago, because of the urgent need, there has been a loud clamor
from the people for the permanent presence of the PRC in such a strategic location like
Bacolod City.

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

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REP. EVELIO R. LEONARDIA
Lone District, Bacolod City


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2361

House Bill No.

Introduced by Rep. EVELIO R. LEONARDIA

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION (PRC) OFFICE IN
BACOLOD CITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established a Professional Regulation Commission
(PRC) Office in Bacolod City,

SEC. 2. The Secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)
shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this
Act.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of DOLE shall immediately include in the Department's
programs the operationalization of the PRC Office in Bacolod City, the funding of which

shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES \

Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO,__ 2136

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE FRANCISCO T. MATUGAS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill, which was approved by the House
Committee on Public Works and Highways of the 15!h
Congress and re-filed this present Congress, seeks to
convert the TUBURAN - DEL CARMEN - MAASIN - PILAR
ROAD, presently classified as a provincial road into a
national road.

The TUBURAN — DEL CARMEN - MAASIN - PILAR ROAD
is a 0.900 kilometer stretch of gravel roadway starting from
Barangay Tuburan in the Municipality of Del Carmen
ending at Barangay Maasin in the Municipality of Pilar in
the Province of Surigao del Norte.

The existing road is in much need of repairs because
the provincial government cannot provide the necessary
funds for its maintenance.

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

REP. FRANCISCO T. MATUGAS


Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2136

Introduced by:
REP. FRANCISCO T. MATUGAS
15' District, Surigao del Norte (Siargao Island)

AN ACT CONVERTING THE TUBURAN - DEL CARMEN -
MAASIN — PILAR ROAD IN THE 18ST CONGRESSIONAL
DISTRICT OF THE PROVINCE OF SURIGAO DEL NORTE INTO
A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Tuburan - Del Carmen - Maasin - Pilar Road in the
1s! Congressional District of the Province of Surigao del Norte 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,
Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congre
First Regular Ses:

on

HOUSE BILL NO. __2235

Introduced by Honorable Maries Torres-Gomez

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seek to provide for the construction of an additional building for the Ormoc
City Jail in Barangay Alta Vista, Ormoe, Leyte

The Ormoc City Jail is just enough to accommodate seventy nine (79) inmates
Presently, however, it accommodates two hundred twenty (220) inmates. ‘The ctowding causes
discomfort for the inmates and makes them prone to the spread of communicable diseases such
as tuberculosis and skin diseases, At worst, the congestion may lead to jailbreak as the
overpopulation is likely to cause friction among inmates.

The construction of a new building will not only allow the separate accommodation of
male and female inmates but will also certainly alleviate their deplorable condition.

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

LUCY MARIE GO! -GOMEZ


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

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO,__ 2235

Introduced by Honorable Luey Marie Torres-Gomez

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITIONAL BUILDING FOR
THE ORMOC CITY JAIL IN BARANGAY ALTA VISTA, ORMOC CITY, LEYTE AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be constructed, under the supervision of the Department of
Public Works and Highways, an additional building for the Ormoe City Jail in Barangay Alta
Vista, Ormoc City. Leyte

SEC. 2, The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this Act shall be
charged to the appropriation for the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology of the Department
of Justice. Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary for the repair and maintenance of the
building shall be included in the annual General Appropriation Act,

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

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

16" Congress
First Regular Session

House sittNo,__2841

Introduced by Honorable Sergio A. F. Apostol

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The island and province of Leyte, populated nearly by a million inhabitants, is unfortunately
a depressed area. Despite its natural resources, potential and ideal climate, productivity is very
low, leaving much to be desired, principally owing to the deplorable lack of reliable national road
complex to facilitate the safe and easy transport of people and products to ports and markets in
and out of the area, and its vital access to and linkage with the main highways of the region.

This bill proposes to convert Tunga-Barugo-Jaro Road via Tuba provincial road in the
Municipality of Tunga, Province of Leyte into a national road. A design calculated to effect the
purposeful at last of an all weather national road network throughout Leyte, even if maintained
merely as gravel but standard national secondary roads, while at the same time relieving the funds
~ starved Provincial Government of the duty it can hardly comply with to repair or to rehabilitate
and to improve and maintain them. Considering the scarce budget resources now available, these
are the only access road in Leyte so far specially chosen for such declaration and conversion, along
the imperative need to serve populated areas and likewise cut through rich, rural agricultural
country, thereby hastening the economic development of those depressed communities.

With the passage of this measure, ensuring as it proposes to achieve not only completion
of such vital infrastructure but also their proper, effective maintenance improvement, the
disappointments, even disillusionment of our people in that part of the country will then be
nothing but a thing of the past. Approval of the bill is therefore earnestly sought.

HON. SERGIO A. F. APOSTOL

Rep
Second District, Leyte


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

16" Congress
First Regular Session

House Billo, 2841

Introduced by Honorable Sergio A. F. Apostol

AN ACT CONVERTING TUNGA-BARUGO-JARO ROAD VIA TUBA PROVINCIAL ROAD
INTO A NATIONAL ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF TUNGA, PROVINCE OF LEYTE,
AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Tunga-Barugo-laro Road via Tuba provincial road in the Municipality of
‘Tunga, Province of Leyte is hereby converted into a national road.

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the completion of the construction of said road shall
be charged to existing appropriations of the Department of Public Works and Highways intended
for constructing new national roads, and those needed for their improvement and maintenance
shall continue to be funded out of the lump sum appropriations authorized by law for the repair
and maintenance of local roads until such time when improvement and maintenance funds for said
roads shall have been provided for in succeeding Appropriations Acts.

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

Approved,
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03 SEP 2013_
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Republic of the Philippines Lee J
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16" CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2701

Introduced by: REP. EVELINA G, ESCUDERO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article 3, Section 16 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides * All persons
shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their cases before all judicial, quasi-

judicial, or administrative bodies.
This bill seeks to crate additional branch of Regional Trial Court (RTC) in the
Province of Sorsogon. Because of the volume of eases that loads the three existing RTC

branches in the Province of Sorsogon the expeditious disposition of cases indeed is halt.

The creation of additional court is necessary to realize the constitutional principle

in the effective delivery of justice. Hence, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

EVELINA G. ESCUDERO,


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16" CONGRESS
First Regular Session

©
HOUSE BILL NO. 2701
Introduced by: REP. EVELINA G. ESCUDERO-

AN ACT
CREATING AN ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
(RTC) IN THE 5" JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED AT SORSOGON
CITY, PROVINCE OF SORSOGON. FURTHER, AMENDING FOR THE
PURPOSE BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “THE
JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980” AS AMENDED, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. One (1) additional Regional Trial Court branch for Sorsogon City,
with seat thereat, is hereby created in the 5" Judicial Region;

SEC. 2. The Supreme Court shall assign the branch number for the newly created
branch;

SEC. 3. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the
Secretary of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court’s program
the implementation of this Act. The funding therefore shall likewise be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act. The funds necessary for the operation of the Court
herein created shall be appropriated and released only upon the actual organization of the
Court and the appointment of its personnel;

SEC. 4, Section 14 (¢) of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, otherwise known as “The
Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980”, as amended as well as other provisions that may
be inconsistent herewith are hereby deemed repealed, modified and/or further amended;

SEC. 5, Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after completion
of its publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No._ 2086

Introduced by Honorable Estrellita “Ging” B. Suansing

EXPLANATORY NOTE

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

The 62 kilometer road stretch starts from Zaragoza town proper to Umingan,
Pangasinan passing the Municipalities of Aliaga, Guimba and Talugtog, Nueva Ecija.

The existing roadway is heavily traversed by motorists from nearby municipalities. By

converting the Zaragoza-Aliaga-Quezon-Guimba-Talugtog-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.

Rep. ESTRELLITA “Ging” B. SUANSING

1" District, Nueva Ecija


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 2586

Introduced by Honorable Estrellita “Ging” B. Suansing

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE ZARAGOZA-ALIAGA-
QUEZON-GUIMBA-TALUGTOG-UMINGAN PROVINCIAL ROAD
CONNECTING THE MUNICIPALITIES OF ZARAGOZA, ALIAGA, QUEZON,
GUIMBA AND TALUGTOG, NUEVA ECUA AND THE MUNICIPALITY OF
UMINGAN, PANGASINAN INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND PROVIDING
FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT THEREON

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

SECTION 1. The provincial road known as the Zaragoza-Aliaga-Quezon-
Guimba-Talugtog-Umingan Road, connecting the municipalities of Zaragoza,
Aliaga, Quezon, Guimba and Talugtog in the Province of Nueva Ecija and
Umingan in the Province of Pangasinan, which has a length of sixty two (62)
kilometers, is hereby converted into a national road under the jurisdiction and
supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

SECTION 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in
the Department's program the improvement, repair and maintenance of 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 ornree
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES i CEIVED
Quezon City © pate:

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. __ 2429

Introduced by Honorable Arturo B. Robes

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to convert the Igay — Montalban Road, presently classified as a
provincial road into a national road.

The Igay- Montalban Road in the City of San Jose del Monte is a 11.4- kilometer
stretch to roadway starting from Barangay Sto. Cristo and is traversing the four Agrarian
Reform Community (ARC) Barangays of Kaybanban, San Roque, Paradise Ill and San
Isidro. This roadway is used to transport people, agricultural products and services from
these mountain barangays to the Center of the City of San Jose del Monte via Quirino
Highway. It also serves as an alternative route for transportation to and from the
Municipality of Rodriguez in the Province of Rizal.

The existing roadway is necessary linked with the development of lives of people
living in these Barangays. It is, however, in a sorry state of disrepair for the provincial
government cannot provide the necessary funds for its maintenance and rehabilitation.

Itis in this light that the early approval of this Bill is earnestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 2429

Introduced by Honorable Arturo B. Robes

AN ACT CONVERTING THE IGAY - MONTALBAN PROVINCIAL
ROAD IN THE CITY OF SAN JOSE DEL MONTE, PROVINCE OF BULACAN,
INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

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

Section 1. The Igay - Montalban Provincial Road in the City of San Jose del
Monte, Province of Bulacan, with a length of 11.4 kilometers, is hereby converted into a
national road.

Section 2. The amount necessary to cover the improvement, repairs and
maintenance of said road as envisioned in the implementation of this Act shall be
charged to the unappropriated funds of the Department of Public Works and Highways
(DPWH) under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sums, as may
be necessary for the improvement, repair and maintenance of this national road shall be
included in the annual budget of the DPWH.

Section 3. Thus Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines Ne
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2413
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HON. FERNANDO V. GONZALEZ,

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The municipality of Ligao was converted into a City by virtue of Republic Act No, 9008
entitled, “AN ACT CONVERTING THE MUNICIPALITY OF LIGAO, PROVINCE OF
ALBAY, INTO A COMPONENT CITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE CITY OF LIGAO”.
Republic Act No. 9008 was approved on February 21, 2001 but the same took effect on March
24, 2001 after it was published in two (2) newspapers of general and local circulation.

In order to give the people of Ligao the opportunity to fully appreciate and cherish
cityhood, there is a need to declare its foundation day of March 24 and every year thereafter,
public holiday in the City of Ligao.

The declaration of a holiday shall allow the City Government and its inhabitants to
celebrate the occasion with different cultural, economic, and social activities to highlight the

numerous gains and prosperity that cityhood has given to the City Government and all its
inhabitants.

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

iy

FERNANDO nt ALEZ

Representative, 3" District, Albay


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO, 2413 |

Introduced by HON. FERNANDO V. GONZALEZ

AN ACT
DECLARING MARCH 24" OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-
WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF LIGAO, PROVINCE OF
ALBAY TO COMMEMORATE THE FOUNDATION
ANNIVERSARY OF THE CITY OF LIGAO

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

in Congress assembled:

1 SECTION 1. In commemoration of the anniversary of the foundation of the
2 City of Ligao, the Twenty-Fourth (24") of March of every year is hereby declared
3 asa “Special Non-working Holiday” in the City of Ligao, Province of Albay.

4 SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days upon its approval
5 and its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved.
Republic of the Philippines f oe

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Ap

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2
HOUSE BILL NO. 2232

Introduced by REP. TEDDY BRAWNER BAGUILAT

EXPLANATORY NOTE

AN ACT DECLARING AUGUST 9 OF EVERY YEAR AS THE CELEBRATION
OF THE NATIONAL DAY OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES IN THE
PHILIPPINES

In 1994 the United Nations General Assembly decided that the International Day of the
World’s Indigenous Peoples shall be observed on August 9 every year to mark the day of the
first meeting, in 1982, of the United Nations Working Group on Indigenous Populations of
the Subcommission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights. This day is being
celebrated every year by the estimated 300 million population of indigenous peoples
worldwide

In the Philippines August 9 is celebrated by many indigenous organizations, support groups
including the United Nations offices based here in the country. Indigenous peoples in the
country still remain to be part of the most marginalized and discriminated sector of the
society and their plight remain piled up with the many other issues that this country is facing,

‘The annual observance of the National Day of Indigenous Peoples will be a key venue to
advance indigenous peoples rights and welfare. This bill secks

generate support on the respect for the rights and promotion of the collective well being of
indigenous peoples in our country.

I first filed this bill in the 15" Congress. It was approved in third reading last 24 January
2012. Unfortunately, the Senate was not able to act on it.

Support for this bill is gamestly requested.

‘TEDDY BRAWNER BAGUILAT JR.
of Wig



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
2232

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by REP. TEDDY BRAWNER BAGUILAT

AN ACT DECLARING AUGUST 9 OF EVERY YEAR AS THE CELEBRATION
OF THE NATIONAL DAY OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES IN THE
PHILIPPINES,

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

Section 1. Declaration of Policy. It is hereby declared a policy of the government to advance
the rights and collective well being of indigenous peoples through the annual observance of
the National Day of Indigenous Peoples in the Philippines

Section 2. Special Working Holiday. ‘The National Day of Indigenous Peoples in the
Philippines is hereby declared a special working holiday in the whole country every year

on on Indigenous

Section 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. ‘The National Commiss
Peoples shall promulgate the rules and regulations to implement this Act.
Section 4, Efectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days upon its publication in two
newspapers of national circulation.

Approved,