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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS,
Third Regular Session.

HOUSE BILL NO, 6176

Introduced by Hon. Eric D. Singson and Hon, Ronald V. Singson

Explanatory Note

This Bill seeks to declare February 2 of every year as a special non-
working holiday in the province of Ilocos Sur to be known as “Kannawidan
Ylocos Festival.” Kannawidan means traditions and the date is based on the
Royal Decree dated February 2, 1818 which separated Ilocos Sur from
Tlocos Norte. Prior to this date, the stretch of Bangui in Ilocos Norte down to
Luna La Union is called Ylocos which is a term to refer to the coastal
inhabitants (literally means “from the lowlands”).

This will give opportunity for the people of Tocos Sur to
commemorate the separation of Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte, and to celebrate
the historic event of the founding of Ilocos Sur as a province, to showcase all
that “she” has.

RONALD V. SI are GR D. SINGSON



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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS .
‘Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL no___847 6

Introduced by Hon. Eric D. Singson and Hon. Ronald V. Singson

AN ACT

DECLARING FEBRUARY 2 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL,
NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF ILOCOS SUR,
DECLARING IT AS ILOCOS SUR DAY TO BE KNOWN AS
“KANNAWIDAN ILOCOS FESTIVAL”

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

SECTION 1. February 2 of every year is declared a special Non-working
holiday in the Province of Ilocos ‘Sur in commemoration of the separation of
the provinces of Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte, declaring it locos Sur Day to
be known as “‘Kannawidan Ylocos Festival”.

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

Approved,

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SIGN
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 8488

Introduced by Congressman Alfredo D. Vargas III

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The children’s learning of our country’s history and culture must not be limited
within the confines of a school classroom. Studies show that bringing the learning
experience outside the classroom makes the knowledge more enriching and relevant to the
students. Thus, it is of utmost importance that Filipino students experience our rich
heritage through organizing trips to museums and national historical shrines.

However, due to budgetary constraints, most public schools find access to museums
and national landmarks very financially challenging. Thus, there is an urgent need to make
public museums, especially those that exhibit Philippine artifacts, more accessible to
Filipino students.

This bill seeks to grant the free admission of public elementary school students to
public museums and national historical shrines and landmarks to public elementary school
students.

Through this, we are empowering the Filipino youth to experience the richness and

relevance of our country’s past, instilling in them the core values that make us a nation, and
enabling them to be proud leaders of our country. Thus, the passage of this bill is sought.

LFREDO D. VARGAS III


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6488

‘Introduced by Congressman Alfredo D. Vargas III

ANACT
GRANTING PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS FREE ADMISSION TO ALL PUBLIC
MUSEUMS AND NATIONAL HISTORICAL SHRINES AND LANDMARKS

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

SECTION 1, All public elementary school students are hereby granted free admission to all
public museums and national historical shrines and landmarks, subject to capacity and availability
‘as determined by the National Museum or the National Historical Commission of the Philippines.

SECTION 2, Within ninety (90) days from the approval of this Act, the National Museum and
the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, in coordination with the Department of
Education, shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of
this Act,

SECTION 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 > RECEIVED
= ome; 0.8 JUN 2016

Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Regular Session
House Bill No., 6518

Introduced by: Rep. EVELIO R. LEONARDIA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Evasion of Service of Sentence is punished under Article 157 of the Revised
Penal Code penalizing those who shall evade service of sentence by escaping
during the term of his imprisonment by reason of final judgment.

Under aforementioned article, evasion of sentence is committed only by those
who are convicted by final judgment. It is said that flight is an indication of guilt
and in order to speedily resolve a case the presence and cooperation of the
accused is essential

To allow escape prisoners without sanction is to encourage flight and to evade
law. While the person who assists in the escape is penalized the detention
prisoner who evade is free from any penalty.

The speedy disposition of cases crucial in achieving justice for as stated
justice delayed is justice denied. When flight made by detention prisoner is not
penalized it is tolerating an unlawful act.

Therefore there is a need to penalize escape of detention prisoners to
forestall situation which would foster the evasion of detention prisoners since
there is no sanction provided by law.

The foregoing reasons warrant the approval of this measure.

REP. EVELIO R. LEONARDIA
Lone District, Bacolod City


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

Regular Session

House Bill No, 6518

Introduced by: Rep. EVELIO R. LEONARDIA

AN ACT PENALIZING DETENTION PRISONERS WHO SHALL ABSCOND
DURING PENDENCY OF THE CASE.

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

SECTION 1. Title. An Act Penalizing Detention Prisoners who shall abscond
during pendency of the case.

SECTION 2. A new Article 157-A defining the crime of Flight of Detention
Prisoner and providing for its penalty shall be included in Act No, 3815 otherwise
known as the Revised Penal Code, which read as follows:

Article 157-A Flight of a Detention Prisoner

The penalty of arresto mayor in its maximum period to prision correccional
shall be imposed upon any detention prisoner in a jail or penal establishment
who while confined therein shali abscond during the pendency of the case
before final judgment.

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

SECTION 4. 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 5. 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
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
THIRD REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No. 6362

Introduced by Representative ERIC L. OLIVAREZ

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Rent Control Law aims to protect the housing lessees
from unconscionable rent increases. It is of outmost
importance to continuously shield the public from abusive
lessors, ensure affordable housing in the Philippines and
protect tenants from arbitrary ejectment.

The only way to protect house tenants from arbitrary and
unconscionable rent increases is to extend the rent control law
passed by Congress in 2009 but which is about to expire on
31 December 2015, Hence, this house measure is being
submitted to amend Section 4 of Republic Act 9653 to extend
the effectivity of the Rent Control Law from December 31,
2015 to December 31, 2019.

It is worthy to note that a resolution was earlier passed
on November 12, 2015 enjoining the HOUSING AND
DEVELOPMENT COORDINATING COUNCIL (HUDCC) to
conduct a review of the implementation of Republic Act 9653
and submit to congress its recommendation on the proprietary
of extending the rental regulation. However, a resolution does


not have the force and effect of a statute. This bill, therefore,
will give life and spirit to the intent of the legislators to
continue the protection of the house renters against

unscrupulous lessors.

In view of the foregoing, the undersigned earnestly prays
for the approval of this bill.

ame (- OWN,

ERIC L. OLIVAREZ


6362

AN ACT EXTENDING THE EFFECTIVITY OF REPUBLIC ACT
9653, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “THE RENT CONTROL
ACT OF 2009” UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2019 BY AMENDING
SECTION 4 THEREOF

SECTION 1: Section 4 of Republic Act No. 9653
otherwise known as “The Rent Control Act of 2009” is hereby
amended as follows:

“Sec. 4. Limit on Increases in Rent. — For a period of one
(1) year from its effectivity, no increase shall be imposed upon
the rent of any residential unit covered by this Act: Provided,
that after such period until December 31, 2019, the rent of any
residential unit covered by this Act shall not be increased by
more than seven (7%) annually as long as the unit is occupied
by the same lessee: Provided, further, That when the residential
unit becomes vacant, the lessor may set the initial rent for the
next lessee: Provided, however, That in the case of boarding
houses, dormitories, rooms and bedspaces offered for rent to
students, no increase in rental more than once per year shall be
allowed.”

SECTION 2: Repealing Clause - All laws, decrees, rules
and regulations inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are
hereby repealed or amended accordingly.

SECTION 3: Effectivity - 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, whichever
comes earlier.

APPROVED.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS,
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 6256

Introduced by Honorable Juan Pablo “Rimpy” P. Bondoc

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the approximately 8 kilometer DOMALUIS Road (Sto.
Domingo-Sta. Maria-Lourdes-San Isidro) in Minalin, Province of Pampanga into a National
Road.

The DOMALUIS Road connects the Municipality of Minalin, Pampanga to three vital
National Roads, namely: (a) the Apalit-Macabebe-Masantol National Road; (b) the Manila North
Road (MacArthur Highway); and (c) the Sto. Tomas-Minalin Road. This road serves as the main
thoroughfare to transport the goods of aquaculture farming communities and the poultry
businesses in Minalin. While considered as vital infrastructure link, the road needs immediate
repair and upgrade to prevent flooding. Thus, converting it into a national road is seen as the
only viable solution to guaranty necessary funds for its maintenance and expansion so as to
promote the socio-economic development area because Minalin, Pampanga is widely considered
as the egg basket of Central Luzon.

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

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PABLO “RIMPY” P. BONDOC


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

6255

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Juan Pablo “Rimpy” P. Bondoc

AN ACT CONVERTING THE DOMALUIS ROAD (STO. DOMINGO-STA. MARIA-
LOURDES-SAN ISIDRO) IN MINALIN, PAMPANGA INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The DOMALUIS Road (Sto. Domingo-Sta. Maria-Lourdes-San Isidro)
located in Minalin, Pampanga with a length of approximately 8 kilometers is hereby converted
into a National Road.

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the improvement and maintenance of the said
road shall be charged to the appropriations of the Department of Public Works and Highways
under the General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary for its repair
and maintenance shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. 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 77. «EPRES,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ” BN

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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS i opre; 2.5 AUG Dats uM
Third Regular Session te: — >
oH, BY:
HOUSE BILL No. E046 eA

Introduced by HONORABLE LANI MERCADO-REVILLA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Constitution, Article II, Section 17 states:

SCTION 17. The State shall give priority to education, science
and technology, arts, culture, and sports to foster patriotism and
nationalism, accelerate social progress, and promote total human liberation
and development.”

Further, Article 14, Section | mandates:
“Sec. 1. The State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens

to quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make
such education accessible to all.”

Moreover, the same Article, Section 2, paragraphs (1) and (2) provides:

2. The State shall:

(1) Establish, maintain, and support a complete, adequate, and
integrated system of education relevant to the needs of the
people and soc

Q) iblish and maintain a system of free public education in

the elementary and high school levels. x x x”

It is the obligation of the State to provide a complete, adequate and integrated quality
education to the youth because of their vital role in nation-building, ‘The City of Bacoor has a
population of 520,216 (NCSB, 2010). In the Molino area, which has a total population of
153,608 (NSCB, 2010), Progressive Elementary School is an existing elementary school for
several years already catering to seven Barangays; viz: Molino 1, Molino 2, Molino 3, Molino 4,
Molino 5, Molino 6 and Molino 7 as well as the nearby barangays like Queens Row East
Queens Row West, Queens Row Central, and Bayanan, However, Progressive Elementary
School still do not have its own school identification, hence, the urgency of the passage of this
bill

RE



Republic of the Philippi
HOUSE OF REPRESENT?
Quezon City

IVES

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, £046

Introduced by HONORABLE LANI MERCADO-REVILLA.

AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN PROGRESSIVE 15,
BARANGAY MOLINO 2, CITY OF BACOOR, PROVINCE OF CAVITE TO BE.
KNOWN AS PROGRESSIVE ELEMENTARY 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 Progressive Elementary School.-There is hereby established
under the supervision of the Department of Education, an elementary school in Progress
Barangay Molino 2, City of Bacoor, Province of Cavite, to be known as Prog
School.

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

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

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

nouse Bittno, 6190

INTRODUCED BY HON. RAUL V. DEL MAR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

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

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

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

Approval of this bill is therefore earnestly sought.

C
nbs DELMAR


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6190

INTRODUCED BY HON. RAUL V. DEL MAR

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

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

“Cebu Press Freedom Day”.

SEC, 2. This Act shall take effect thirty (30) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or

in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved.
ECEIV]
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
Forth Regular Session

6226

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: Cong. George P. Arnaiz, Cong. Manuel M. way

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Provincial Road which stretches from
Barangay Matuog, Municipality of Tayasan to Barangay Tambulan (via
Sitio Nabilog), Municipality of Ayungon, Province of Oriental Negros,
into a national road.

This provincial road network, which is connected to the nearest
national highway, is essential to the growth and development not only
of the said local goverment units but also to the entire province.
However, due to some urgent needs which require immediate funding
as they will hamper the delivery of basic services to our people, the
maintenance and improvement of this vital infrastructure project has
not been given top priority. This situation therefore calls for the turn-over
of this road to the national goverment by way of converting this
provincial road info a national road for the great benefit of the
traveling public

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

GEQRGE P. ARNAIZ
epresentative
24 District, Oriental Negros

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

Sixteenth Congress
Forth Regular Session
6226

HOUSE BILLNO.

Introduced by: Cong. George P. Amaiz, Cong. Manvel M. lway

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE PROVINCIAL ROAD, WHICH STRETCHES FROM
BARANGAY MATUOG, TAYASAN TO BARANGAY TAMBULAN (VIA SITIO
NABILOG), AYUNGON, PROVINCE OF ORIENTAL NEGROS, INTO A
NATIONAL ROAD

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

SECTION 1. The Matuog (Ayungon) - Tambulan {Tayasan)
Provincial Road in the Province of Oriental Negros is hereby converted
into a national road.

SECTION 2. The Department of Public Works and Highways
(DPWH) is hereby directed fo implement this Act.

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

Approved.
RECEIVED

Republic of the Philippines f A\
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, E> ome 17AUG Rots 3)
Quezon City 4 TIME __pe ~
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS SC.
Third Regular Session

House BILL No. 6025 |

Introduced by HONORABLE LANI MERCADO-REVILLA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to rename the Bacoor National High School (Tabing dagat) in the City of
Bacoor, Cavite to Padre Mariano Gomez National High School

Padre Mariano Gomez is the first parish priest of St, Michael Church in Bacoor which is
located near the Bacoor National High School (Tabing dagat). Historically, Padre Gomez is one
of the three priests whose initials composing the acronym GOMBURZA- surnames of the priests
Mariano Gomez, José 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; José 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 fitting tribute to his legacy and can inspire countless students and young leaders into
living in the service of the Filipino people.

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

RE! i MERCADO-REVILLA
istrict, Cavite



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, 6025

Introduced by HONORABLE LANI MERCADO-REVILLA

AN ACT
RENAMING THE BACOOR NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL (TABING DAGAT) IN THE
CITYOF BACOOR, CAVITE TO PADRE MARIANO GOMEZ NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. The Bacoor National High School (Tabing dagat) in the City of Bacoor,
Cavite is hereby renamed to Padre Mariano Gomez National High School

SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect sixty (60) days after its publication in the official
Gazette and at least three (3) newspapers of general circulation

Approved,
B® Ge

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon Cit
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS Bee

Third Regular Session

HouSE BILLNo. 6231

Introduced by REP. MARLYN L. PRIMICIAS-AGABAS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Municipality of Tayug, Province of Pangasinan, has long celebrated March 17 as its
feast day.

March 17, 1817 was the town’s first ever celebration of its religic festivities. The
patron saint from its foundation was St. Patrick of Ireland. This festi s has continued
to be exercised up to the present. This event has never failed to foster and strengthen
unity and camaraderie among the people of Tayug.

It is intended to further encourage its people to celebrate and uphold its tradition.

Considering the foregoing, utmost consideration and passage of this bill is earnestly
sought.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

‘SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

House Bill No. 6231

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE MARLYN L. PRIMICIAS-AGABAS.

AN ACT

DECLARING MARCH 17 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING
HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF TAYUG, PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN
IN COMMEMORATION OF THE FEAST DAY OF ITS PATRON SAINT, ST.
PATRICK OF IRELAND, TO BE KNOWN AS THE “MUNICIPALITY OF TAYUG
DAY"

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

SECTION 1. March 17 of every year is hereby declared a special nonworking
holiday in the Municipality of Tayug, Province of Pangasinan in commemoration
of the feast day of its patron saint, St. Patrick of Ireland, to be known as the

“Municipality of Tayug Day.”

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS,
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.6294

Introduced by Honorable Juan Pablo “Rimpy” P. Bondoc

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the approximately 40 kilometer Apalit-San Simon-San Luis-
Candaba-Baliwag Road in different municipalities in the Provinces of Pampanga and Bulacan
into a National Road.

‘The Apalit-San Simon-San Luis-Candaba-Baliwag Road connects the Municipalities of
Apalit, San Simon, San Luis, and Canda, Pampanga into the Manila North Road (MacArthur
Highway) and Baliwag, Bulacan. This road serves as the main thoroughfare to transport the
goods of farming communities in the different municipalities. While considered as vital
infrastructure link, the road needs immediate repair and upgrade to prevent flooding. Thus,
converting it into a national road is seen as the only viable solution to guaranty necessary funds
for its maintenance and expansion so as to promote the socio-economic development of the area.
The Road can also serve as an alternate route for motorists to help decongest traffic in the Manila
North Road.

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

JUAN PABLO “RIMPY” P. BONDOC



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

Osa
HOUSE BILL NO. 8254

Introduced by Honorable Juan Pablo “Rimpy” P. Bondoc

AN ACT CONVERTING THE APALIT-SAN SIMON-SAN LUIS-CANDABA-BALIWAG
ROAD LOCATED IN DIFFERENT MUNICIPALITIES IN THE PROVINCE OF
PAMPANGA AND BULACAN INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Apalit-San Simon-San Luis-Candaba-Baliwag Road located in
different’ municipalities in the provinces of Pampanga and Bulacan with a length of
approximately 50 kilometers is hereby converted into a National Road.

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the improvement and maintenance of the said
road shall be charged to the appropriations of the Department of Public Works and Highways
under the General Appropriations Act. Thereafier, such sum as may be necessary for its repair
and maintenance shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. 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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

House Bilt No. 60.19

Introduced by Honorable Gina P. De Venecia

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Prior to its founding, San Fabian was just a barangay named as “Anguio” which
means “a tree of the bitter fruit”, Yet on March 21, 1717, San Fabian marked its sweet
start as a town following the petition of the Provincial Dominican Fathers. From then
on, San Fabian progressed rapidly to become a first-class municipality in the province

of Pangasinan.

Since the recognition of the founding anniversary is very important to San
Fabian’s culture, history and existence, this bill seeks to declare March 21 of every year
a non-working holiday in the municipality of San Fabian, province of Pangasinan.

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

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GINA P. PE VENECIA

District, Pangasinan


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

House Bill No. 6019

Introduced by Honorable Gina P. De Venecia

AN ACT
DECLARING MARCH 21 OF EVERY YEAR A NON-WORKING HOLIDAY
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN FABIAN, PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN,
IN COMMEMORATION OF ITS FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY

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

SECTION 1, March 21 of every year is hereby declared a non-working holiday
in the Municipality of San Fabian, Province of Pangasinan, in commemoration of its
founding anniversary.

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

Approved,
RECEIVED

Republic of the Philippines pare 15 SEP 2015 wo

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILLNO._6137

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This measure seeks to honor and praise Filipino senior citizens by providing them
monetary incentives in the amount of Eighty thousand pesos upon their 80" birthday.
This act recognizes the veritable contributions of our elderly to nation building A
community that cares for its elderly is one that is dynamic and abounding in
blessings inasmuch as it has found favor from the Providence who mandates for
every one to “stand up before the gray head and honor the face of an old man.” It
sure is wise to give back to the rae who have offered so much and dedicated their

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HousE BILLNo.__6137

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

‘AN ACT
HONORING FILIPINO SENIOR CITIZENS THEREBY GRANTING THEM EIGHTY
THOUSAND PESOS ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR 80™ BIRTHDAY

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

SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the "80™ Birthday Gift Act of 2015”.

SEC. 2. Under this Act, senior citizen is hereby entitled to Eighty Thousand Pesos
cash gift on his or her 80” birthday.

SEC. 3. Within sixty (60) days after the effectivity of this Act, The Quezon City
Government shall issue appropriate rules and regulations to effectively carry out the
provisions of this Act.

SEC. 4. All issuances, laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof
not consistent with this Act are hereby repealed accordingly

SEC. 5. 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,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
,, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
Third Regular Session

061

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Julieta R. Cortuna

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Teachers and/or other individuals who have served the nation for at least
twenty five years in public service deserved an appropriate recognition for
dedicating a significant number of years in their life as public servant.

Aside from the monetary benefits that the state could award as a
recognition of long dedicated public service, there shall also be a visible
gesture of gratitude for such service. One way of according a visible gesture

of gratitude for long public service is to allow the covering of the flag in a

dedicated public servant’s coffin during his/her funeral

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



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

Sixteenth Congress
Third Regular Session

House BiLNo,__6064_

Introduced by Representative Julieta R. Cortuna

—_—_—— ee

AN ACT
AMENDING SECTION 24 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8491 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE
FLAG AND HERALDIC CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES

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

SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. It shall be the policy of the State to honor
citizens like teachers who have dedicated more than twenty five (25) years of their lives to
good public service by allowing the Philippine Flag to be covered in their caskets during
wake and burial ceremonies.

SECTION 2. Amendment of Flag and Heraldic Code. Section 24 of Republic Act
No. 8491 is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Section 24. The flag may be used to cover the caskets of the honored dead of the
military, veterans of previous wars, national artists, and of civilians/TEACHERS who have
rendered AT LEAST TWENTY FIVE (25) YEARS OF service to the nation, as maybe
determined by the local government unit OR NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
concerned. In such cases, the flag shall be placed such that the white triangle shall be at
the head and the blue portion shall cover the right side of the caskets. The flag shall not
be lowered to the grave or allowed to touch the ground, but shall be folded solemnly and
handed over to the heirs of the deceased.”

SECTION 3. Effectivity Clause. 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

16 Congress
34 Regular Session

278
House BiLNo.__ 6276

Introduced by Congressman Alfredo D. Vargas III

EXPLANATORY NOTE
Article XIII Section 7 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution reads:

The State shall adopt an integrated and comprehensive approach
to health development which shall endeavor to make essential goods,
health and other social services available to all the people at affordable cost.
‘There shall be priority for the needs of the underprivileged, sick, elderly,
disabled, women and children.

It is therefore a policy of the State to make quality health services accessible to
everyone, especially to the underprivileged senior citizens.

Quezon City is home to over 330,000 senior citizens of the country. At present, the
city’s 15 public hospitals are mandated by its local government to set up a ward exclusively
for the elderly so that they will not be inconvenienced by being crammed with other sick
patients. But more needs to be done.

This bill! seeks to establish a public hospital for the senior citizens of Novaliches,
Quezon City to accommodate their medical needs. Through this, we are guaranteeing the
efficient and effective delivery of health services to the elderly constituents.

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

‘ALFREDO D. VARGAS III

* The constituent panel on Senior Citizens proposed this policy when this representation conducted the consultative
program, Lehislatibong Ugnayan ng Kongreso at mga Simbahan,


REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
House of Representatives
Quezon City

16" Congress
3 Regular Session
627
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Congressman Alfredo D. Vargas III

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A SENIOR CITIZENS HOSPITAL IN NOVALICHES, QUEZON CITY, METRO
MANILA, TO BE KNOWN AS THE NOVALICHES SENIOR CITIZENS HOSPITAL 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
Health, a fifty (50) bed-capacity hospital for the primary benefit of senior citizens in the
Fifth District of Quezon City, to be known as the Novaliches Senior Citizens Hospital.

SEC. 2. The Novaliches Senior Citizens Hospital shall provide medical specialists and
services with particular concentration on diseases and health problems of the elderly. It
shall likewise provided regular counseling and therapy for the total recovery of elderly
parents.

SEC. 3. The Department of Health shall promulgate rules and regulations as may be
necessary to carry into effect the purpose of this Act.

SEC. 4. 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
every year thereafter.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO., 6283

Introduced by HON. MARIA VIDA ESPINOSA BRAVO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert into a National Road, the 21 Km stretch of Claveria
to San Isidro Road. Located from the San Isidro beach extending south to east from
Barangay San Isidro to Poblacion District I in the Municipality of Claveria, Burias
Island, Province of Masbate.

The said road is generally gravel surface where upgrading is imperative in
promoting tourism in the area and at the same time improve the livelihood in nearby
barangays

Its overall spatial framework are directed towards its development as
envisioned both by the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) and
Department of Tourism-ALMASOR on Roads Leading to Tourist Destination.

Hence, this Bill proposes for the conversion of Claveria to San Isidro Road into
a National Road and providing funds for the purpose.

Approval of this Bill is earnestly sought.

HON) IA VIDA ESPINOSA BRAVO
Representative

rst (I) District, Masbate


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

6283

HOUSE BILL NO.,

Introduced by HON. MARIA VIDA ESPINOSA BRAVO.

AN ACT CONVERTING THE CLAVERIA TO SAN ISIDRO ROAD IN
BURIAS ISLAND, PROVINCE OF MASBATE INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SECTION i. The 21 Km of Claveria to San Isidro Road which
transverses along the Municipality of Claveria, Burias Island, Province of Masbate
and which serves as an access road to the San Isidro White Sand Bar Beach is hereby
converted into a National Road (Roads Leading to Tourist Destination) under the
jurisdiction of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

SECTION 2. _ The amount necessary for the improvement of the said
road shall be charged to the appropriations of the Department of Public of Works and
Highways (DPWH) under the General Appropriations Act.

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

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL no.6255

Introduced by Honorable Juan Pablo “Rimpy” P. Bondoc

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the approximately 20 kilometer Sulipan-Tabuyue-Balucuc Road
in Apalit, Province of Pampanga into a National Road.

The Sulipan-Tabuyuc-Balucuc Road connects the Municipality of Apalit, Pampanga into
the Manila North Road (MacArthur Highway) and the Daang Mabharlika Road in Pulilan,
Bulacan. This road serves as the main thoroughfare to transport the goods of farming
communities in Apalit. While considered as vital infrastructure link, the road needs immediate
repair and upgrade to prevent flooding. Thus, converting it into a national road is seen as the
only viable solution to guaranty necessary funds for its maintenance and expansion so as to
promote the socio-economic development of the area. The Road can also serve as an alternate
route for motorists to help decongest traffic in the Manila North Road.

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

N PABLO “RIMPY” P. BONDOC


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 8255

Introduced by Honorable Juan Pablo “Rimpy” P. Bondoc

AN ACT CONVERTING SULIPAN-TABUYUC-BALUCUC ROAD IN APALIT,
PAMPANGA INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1, The Sulipan-Tabuyuc-Balucuc Road located in Apalit, Pampanga with a
Iength of approximately 20 kilometers is hereby converted into a National Road.

SECTION 2. The amount necessary for the improvement and maintenance of the said
road shall be charged to the appropriations of the Department of Public Works and Highways
under the General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary for its repair
and maintenance shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

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

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

Regular Session

House Bill No, 6919

Introduced by: Rep. EVELIO R. LEONARDIA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Street children refer to children spending a large percentage of their time
living, working or playing on the street. For these children, the street is their
playground, workpiace and sometimes their home. Many street children are the
sons or daughters of parents who have migrated from rural areas to urban areas
in the search of work. These children are often forced to help their parents earn
a living on the street. Other children go to the street to escape the pressures of life
at home and to seek solace and support from their peers,

This bill seeks to establish a committee on rescue operations of street
children. This is to provide consistent and clear policy guiding the rescue
operations to implement the existing laws in accordance to the policy of the State
to protect and rehabilitate children gravely threatened or endangered by
circumstances which affect or will affect their survival and normal development
and over which they have no control.

The foregoing reasons warrant the approval of this measure.

REP. EVELIO R. LEONARDIA
Lone District, Bacolod City


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

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
___ Regular Session

6519

House Bill No..

Introduced by: Rep. EVELIO R. LEONARDIA

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A COMMITTEE ON RESCUE OPERATIONS OF
STREET CHILDREN

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

Section 1. Title. This Act shall be known as the “Street Children Act of 2016”

Section 2. Declaration of Policy. It is the declared policy of the State to
protect and rehabilitate children gravely threatened or endangered by
circumstances which affect or will affect their survival and normal development
and over which they have no control

Section 3. Budget. The Secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and
Development (DSWD) shall immediately include in the Department's programs
the operati ion of the Committee on Rescue Operations of Street Childrer
the funding of which shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.

Section 4. Separability Clause. Any portion or provision of this Act which
may be declared unconstitutional or invalid shall not have the effect of nullifying
other portions and provisions hereof.

Section 5. Repealing Clause. All other laws, ordinances, rules, regulations,
and other issuances or parts thereof, which are inconsistent, with this Act, are
hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

Section 6. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
after its publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general
circulation.

Approved,
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
House of Representatives
Quezon City,

Sixteenth Congress
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo, 6289

Introduced by Honorable Rep. Abdullah D. Dimapore and Honorable Imelda
Quibranza-Dimaporo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the local road from the junction of Lanao del Norte
Interior Circumferential in Barangay Tambacon through Barangays Lemoncrete and
Somiorang to Barangay Poblacion, all in the Municipality of Magsaysay, Province of
Lanao del Norte into a national road. The aforesaid road shall be known as Magsaysay
Circumferential Road.

The Municipality of Magsaysay serves as one of the watershed municipalities of
Kapatagan Valley, where the growth center of the Province as identified by the National
Economic and Development Authority is. The conversion of this road will improve the
lives of the concerned communities of Magsaysay. These communities will have a more
accessible road network for them to transport goods to the Kapatagan Valley Growth
Center and other nearby areas.

The Municipality of Magsaysay is an MILF conflict area, its south-eastern part
being inhabited mostly by Muslims and the north-western mostly by Christians.
Development of Magsaysay will give prosperity to its people. A prosperous community
will unite to fight any disturbance to its peace and order. This Bill will therefore help us
unite the Muslims and Christians not only in Magsaysay but in the entire province of
Lanao del Norte as well.

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

BDULLAH D- [APORO IMELDA GU NZA-DIMAPORO


REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
House of Representatives
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6289

Introduced by Honorable Rep. Abdullah D. Dimaporo

AN ACT

CONVERTING THE LOCAL ROAD FROM THE JUNCTION OF LANAO DEL
NORTE INTERIOR CIRCUMFERENTIAL ROAD AT BARANGAY TAMBACON
THROUGH BARANGAYS LEMEONCRETE, SOMIORANG, POBLACION, AND
BACK TO THE LANAO DEL NORTE INTERIOR CIRCUMFERENTIAL ROAD,
ALL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MAGSAYSAY, PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL
NORTE INTO A NATIONAL ROAD, TO BE KNOWN AS MAGSAYSAY
CIRCUMFERENTIAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The local road from the junction of Lanao del Norte Interior
Circumferential at Barangay Tambacon through Barangays Lemonerete, Somiorang,
Poblacion, and back to the Lanao del Norte Interior Circumferential Road, all in the

Municipality of Magsaysay, Province of Lanao del Norte is hereby converted into a

national road under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highway:

SEC. 2. The aforesaid national road shall be known as Magsaysay Circumferential
Road.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in its program
the improvement, maintenance and repair of the said road, the funding of which shall be

included in the annual General Appropriations Act.


SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in a national newspaper of general circul:tion.

Approved,
Republic of the Philippines pe \
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Q3 vel

Quezon City © 3% Pi

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS ‘ Vy, j

Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6319

Introduced by HONORABLE ZAJID G. MANGUDADATU

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The entire world was shocked when fifty-eight (58) innocent lives were taken
away by the Ampatuans on November 23, 2009, in what we know now as the
Maguindanao Massacre. For years, the family, friends and loved ones of those who lost
their lives in the Maguindanao Massacre are still deprived of justice.

Our country and the entire human race are facing terrorism, and it should be
inculcated in everyone's mind that the threat is real and apparent. What happened in
November 23, 2009 is a concrete example of how easily some people can perpetrate
horrendous crimes.

As such, this representation finds wisdom in the constant remembrance and
commemoration of the lost lives of the victims in the Maguindanao Massacre.
Remembering the Maguindanao Massacre will help us to be always on guard that there
are indeed threats to our security and peace. Remembering the Maguindanao Massacre
will also give justice to those innocent people who were brutally murdered by the
Ampatuans. Remembering the Maguindano Massacre every November 23 of every year
will help instill in the minds of Filipinos that such a tragic terroristic occurrence will
never be allowed and should not happen again.

The declaration of November 23 of every year as a National Day of Mourning to
remember and commemorate the Maguindanao Massacre is an announcement to the
world that Filipinos will not allow and will not tolerate terrorism in our motherland.

Approval of the bill is earnestly sought,



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS.
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _6319

Introduced by HONORABLE ZAJID G. MANGUDADATU

AN ACT DECLARING NOVEMBER 23 OF EVERY YEAR ASA
NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING TO REMEMBER THE INNOCENT
LIVES LOST IN THE 2009 MAGUINDANAO MASSACRE

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

SECTION 1. November 23 of every year is hereby declared as National Day of
Mourning.

SECTION 2. As a National Day of Mourning, the entire Philippines shall dedicate
November 23 of every year to remember the lives of all those who passed away in the
2009 Maguindanao Massacre.

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

APPROVED,