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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _____ 
Introduced by CIBAC Party-List Representative 
HON. EDUARDO “BRO. EDDIE” C. VILLANUEVA 
AN ACT  
ALLOWING THE INTERMENT OF FILIPINO SPORTS HEROES AT 
THE LIBINGAN NG MGA BAYANI 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Filipino sports personalities have always been the source of pride 
and honor to every Filipino. They are our source of inspiration and 
strength in direst situations and served as good role models, especially to 
the youth. They are the “delight of our country”. 
This bill seeks to allow the interment of our Filipino sports heroes at 
the “Libingan ng mga Bayani” in recognition of the honor and glory they 
have brought to our country.  
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is hereby 
sought. 
     HON. EDUARDO “BRO. EDDIE” C. VILLANUEVA 
September 26, 2022
8:30 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _____ 
Introduced by CIBAC Party-List Representative 
HON. EDUARDO “BRO. EDDIE” C. VILLANUEVA 
AN ACT  
ALLOWING THE INTERMENT OF FILIPINO SPORTS HEROES AT 
THE LIBINGAN NG MGA BAYANI 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of 
the Philippines in Congress assembled:  
     SECTION 1. Title – This Act shall be known as the “Commemoration 
of Filipino Sports Heroes Act.” 
      SEC. 2.  Declaration of Policy. - The Constitution mandates the State 
to 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. To honor the 
memory of Filipino sports heroes who brought pride and honor to our 
country. 
     SEC. 3.  Definition of Terms.  – As used in this Act, the following terms 
shall mean as follows: 
a. “Filipino Sports Heroes” refers to distinguished Filipino athletes
who possess character and integrity, who have represented and
brought honor and glory to the country, or by winning at least a gold
medal in any Southeast Asian Games or the Asian Games or Asian
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Cup, or at least a bronze medal in any Olympic or World Games, or 
a world champion in any professional sports competition. 
    SEC. 4. Filipino sports heroes shall be eligible for interment at the 
“Libingan ng mga Bayani” for bringing honor and recognition to our 
country. 
    SEC. 5. Repealing Clause. - All other laws, orders, issuances, rules and 
regulations or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with the provisions of 
this Act are hereby repealed, modified, or amended accordingly. 
    SEC. 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 
Batasan Hills, Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. ___ _ 
Introduced by 
HON. YEDDA MARIE K. ROMUALDEZ 
and 
HON. JUDE A. ACIDRE 
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE IN THE CITY OF ILIGAN, 
PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL NORTE, TO BE KNOWN AS THE "NSC SPECIAL 
ECONOMIC ZONE," AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The land formerly occupied by the National Steel Corporation (NSC) located in 
Barangays Suarez, Tomas Cabili, Sta. Elena, and Maria Cristina, lligan City remains 
as one of the most expensive prime lots in the city. Sitting at 430 hectares, NSC was 
originally operated by the National Shipyard and Steel Corporation before it changed 
ownership several times until its acquisition by the local government of lligan City. 
Unfortunately, the property and remaining facilities that once housed a bustling steel 
industry in the former industrial city of the south are now desperate for redevelopment 
and reconstruction. 
Paragraph (d), Section 5 of Republic Act (RA) No. 7916, otherwise known as 
the "Special Economic Zone Act of 1995," clearly states that lligan, or a part thereof, 
is one of the areas initially identified as an ecozone. The vast NSC properties and area 
has huge potential for a self-sustaining industrial, commercial, agro-industrial, tourist, 
banking, financial, and investment center that can create more jobs and generate more 
income not only for the people of lligan City but for the whole of Lanao del Norte as 
well and it can even attract foreign investors. 
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5737
Introduced ly Honorable Ma. Alana Saw.artlha Taliho Sautos
AN ACT ARENDING SECTION I OF REPUBLIC ACT NO.11490, TRANSFERRING
THE LOCATION 0F TIIE THIRD DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE FROM TIIE
MUNICIPALITY  0F  M'LANG  TO  TIIE  THE  MUNICIPALITY  0F  MATALAM,
PROVINCE OF COTABATO, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXELANATORY NOTE
Cunently, there are three (3) existing District Engineering Offices (DEO) in the Province of
Cotabato, with one located in the Municipality ofM'lang. The establishment of the DEO in the
said municipality was through the enactment of Republic Act No. 11490.
Given its current location, it posed delays in the delivery of public infrastructure programs and
projects in the district. In view of this, it is being proposed that the DE0 be transfemed to the
Municipality of Matalam which will provide a more strategic gcographical location given that


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEEr`ITH CONGRE ss
First Regular Session
•.      HOJseBi||No.5993
Introduced by Honorable Ma Alana Sal'I!untha Talifeo SaiMlos
AN ACT ARENDING  SECTION  1  0F REPUBLIC ACT  11490, TRANSFERRING
THE  THmD  DlsTRICT ENGINEERING  OFFlcE  IN TIIE  Mt7NlclpALITy  OF
MATALAM,   pRoVINCE   oF   C0TABATo,   AI`m   AppRopRIATING   FUNDs
THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the  Senate and the  House Of RJepresentatives Of the  Philippines  in
Congress assembled:
SECTION1.The3rdDistrictEngineeringOfficeundertheDepartmentofpublicWorks
and Highways -Cotabato Province is hereby transferred from the Municipality of M'Lang to
the Municipality of Matalam. Province of cotabato.
SECTION  2.  The  Secretary  of Department  of Public  Works  and  Highways  shall
immediately include in the Department's program the operationalization of the 3rd District
Engineering  Office  in the  Municipality  of Matalam,  the  initial  funding  of which  shall  be
charged  against  the  current  year's  appropriation  of the  3rd  District  Engineering  Office.
Thereafter,  the  amount  necessary  for  the  continued  operation  of  the  said  3rd  District
Engineering Office shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SECTION 3: This Act shall take effect flfteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
House Bin No.  5518
Introduced by Representative Midy N. Cua
Lone District, Quirino
G3ECEIVED
AN ACT CONVERTING THE AGLIPAY - KASIBU ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY 0F
CABARROGUIS, PROVINCE OF QUIRINO AND MUNICIPALITY OF KASIBU,
PROVINCE 0F NUEVA VIZCAYA INTO A NATIONAL ROAD, AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THERHOF
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to convert the Aglipay -Kasibu Road traversing Barangays Eden, Burgos, I)ibibi, and
Tucod  in  the  Municipality  of Cabarroguis,  Province  of Quirino  and  Barangays  Alimit,  Capisaan,
Tokod, Wangal, Bilet, and Catarawan in the Municipality of Kasibu, Province of Nueva Vizcaya into
a national road.
The proposed road conversion will bring about improved accessibility to the Province of Quirino by
directly connecting Quirino to Nueva Vizcaya. As a landlocked province, access to and from Quirino
is primarily facilitated by the Cordon-Diffun-Maddela-Aurora Road which runs from Cordon, Isabela
in the  north  to  Dinalungan,  Aurora  in  the  south.  There  is  currently no  national  road  that  directly
connects  Quirino to  the neighboring province  of Nueva Vizcaya.  By establishing  a national  road,
appropriate attention and funding can be given to the development of Quirino's direct cormection to
Central Luzon through Nueva Vizcaya.


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Republic of the Phflippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVHS
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETHENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HouseBillNo.    5518
Introduced by Representative Midy N. Cua
Lone District, Quirino
AN ACT CONVERTING THE AGLIPAY - KASIBU ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
CABARROGUIS, PROVINCE 0F QUIRIN0 AND MUNICIPALITY 0F KASIBU,
PROVINCH OF NUEVA VIZCAYA INTO A NATIONAL ROAD, AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THHREOF
Be it enacted by the Senate and House Of Representatives Of the Philippines in Congress assembled:
SECTION I. The Aglipay - Kasibu Road traversing Barangays Eden, Burgos, Dibibi, and Tucod in
the  Municipality  of  Cabarroguis,  Province  of  Quirino  and  Barangays  Alimit,  Capisaan,  Tokod,
Wangal, Bilet, and Catarawan in the Municipality of Kasibu, Province of Nueva Vizcaya,  is hereby
converted into a national road.
SEC. 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the Department's program the
improvement,  repair,  and maintenance of said roads, the funding of which shall be  included in the
annual General Appropriations Act (GAA).
SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the OJorcz.a/ Gciz€f/e or in a
newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Sec  1  of  Republic  Act  No.  4653  states  that,  "It  shall  be  unlawiul  for  any  person,
association   or  corporation  to   introduce   into   any  point   in   the   Philippines  textile   articles
commonly known as used clothing and rags. . ."
However,  despite  this  clear  provision  of  the  law,  Bureau  of  Customs  (BOC)  has
estimated  that  1,000  container  vans  of  used  garments  arrive  in  the  country  every  year.
These  used  garments enter the  country illegally and  are therefore  not taxed  which  means
loss  of  profit for the  government.  He further stated  that if importation  of used  garments  is
finally  allowed,  it  could  earn  the  country  an  estimated  P700  million  in  taxes  and  duties
annually.
The  BOC  also  questions  the  fact  that  a  law  is  in  place  banning  the  importation  of
second  hand  apparel  but  every  time  there  is  a  calamity,  a  letter from  the  Department  of
Social  Welfare  and  Development  comes  requesting  that  these  items  be  given  to  typhoon
victims.
Aside  from  these,  the  ukay-ukay business has  helped  create jobs for thousands  of
Filipinos.   If  you  assume  that  there  are  5,000  outlets  and  for  each  outlet  there  are  four
persons, that translates to jobs for 20,000 people.
In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this bill is earnestly requested.


NINETEENTH CONGRESS                  )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES    )
First Regular session                            )
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Introduced__b_yJ3±presentative Rufus 8. Rodriguez
HOuse Bill NO.  rm
AN ACT
LEGALIZING THE llvIPORTATION OF SECOND-HAND OR USED CLOTHING AND RAGS
INTO  THE  PHILIPPINES,  REPEALING,  FOR  "AT  PURPOSE,  REPUBLIC  ACT  4653,
OTHERVVISE  KNOWN  AS  "AN  ACT TO  SAFEGUARD  THE  HEALTH  OF "E  PEOPLE
AND   MAINTAIN   THE   DIGNITY   OF   THE   NATION   BY   DECLARING   IT  A   NATIONAL
POLICY  TO   PROHIBIT  THE   COMMERCIAL   IMPORTATION   OF  TEXTILE  ARTICLES
COMMONLY KNOWN AS USED CLOTTING AND RAGS"
Be it enacted by the Senate and  House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:
SECTION 1. Republic Act No. 4653 is hereby expressly repealed by this Act.
SEC.  2.  It  is  hereby  mandated  that  used  clothing  and  other apparel  shall  be taxed  at the
following rates:
SEC.   3.   Separab/.//.fy   C/ause.   -   lf   any   provision   or   part   hereof,   is   held   invalid   or
unconstitutional,  the  remainder  of  the  law  or  the  provisions  not  otherwise  affected  shall
remain valid and subsisting.
SEC.  4.  Repea//.ng  C/ause.  - Any  law,  presidential  decree  or  issuance,  executive  order,
letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or inconsistent with the
provisions of the Act is hereby repealed, modified, or amended accordingly.
SEC. 5. Eifecti.yi.fy C/ause. -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 
Batasan Hills, Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. ___ _
Introduced by 
HON. YEDDA MARIE K. ROMUALDEZ 
and 
HON. JUDE A. ACIDRE 
AN ACT 
TO INSTITUTE THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON THE FAMILY AND FOR OTHER 
PURPOSES 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Under the 1987 Constitution, the Filipino family is considered as the foundation 
of the nation, and thus, the State is mandated to strengthen its solidarity and promote 
its total development. 
While there are already existing programs and policies offered both by 
government and non-government organizations and associations that assist Filipino 
families, these are mainly for indigent and marginalized families. The State must 
ensure that all families, regardless of economic and social standing, are protected and 
secured. There needs to be a more inclusive and holistic approach that shall advance 
the interests and address the needs of every Filipino family. 
In line with the constitutional mandate, this bill seeks to create a Commission 
on the Family that will cater to the needs and demands of every Filipino family. 
In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
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3:36 pm
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5735
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
19th CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ----
Introduced by. REP. JUAN CARLOS "ARJO" ATAYDE 
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING A FORENSIC DEOXYRIBONUCLEIC ACID (DNA) DATABASE IN 
THE PHILIPPINES, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER 
PURPOSES 
Deoxyribonucleic Acid, or DNA, is a molecule that encodes the genetic 
information in all living organisms. A person's DNA is the same in each cell and it does 
not change throughout a person's lifetime; the DNA in a person's blood is the same 
as the DNA found in his saliva, sweat, bone, the root and shaft of hair, earwax, mucus, 
urine, skin tissue, and vaginal and rectal cells. Most importantly, because of 
polymorphisms in human genetic structure, no two individuals have the same DNA, 
with the notable exception of identical twins. 1 Over the years, the use of DNA provides 
a powerful investigative tool for law enforcement agencies. 
In 2002, the Supreme Court recognized DNA as admissible and authoritative 
evidence in the case of People vs. Vallejo2 wherein the rape and murder victim's DNA 
samples from the bloodstained clothes of the victim were admitted in evidence. In this 
case, "the purpose of ONA testing (was) to ascertain whether an association exist(ed) 
between the evidence sample and the reference sample. The samples collected 
(were) subjected to various chemical processes to establish their profile." 
Considering the fact that the odds of two (2) unrelated persons having the 
same DNA profile is in the order of one in a billion, this bill proposes the establishment 
of the national forensic DNA Database system that will benefit in efficiently and 
effectively solving crimes, identifying missing or deceased persons, ascertaining 
paternity, and more importantly, exonerating the innocent. 
1 People vs. Yatar, G. R. No. 150224, May 19, 2004. 
2 G.R. No. 144656, May 9, 2002. 
September 29, 2022
8:00 am
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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE	
)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES	
)
First Regular Session	
)
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
HOUSE BILL No. ________
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE LANI MERCADO-REVILLA
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING A SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN PROGRESSIVE VILLAGE 3, 
BAYANAN, CITY OF BACOOR, PROVINCE OF CAVITE TO BE KNOWN AS 
PROGRESSIVE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS 
THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The State guarantees to protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality 
education at all levels and to take appropriate steps to make such education accessible 
to all.  Additionally, the State declares to establish and maintain a system of free public 
education in the elementary and high school levels.  
In fulfillment of said mandate, this bill seeks to establish the Progressive Senior 
High School in Progressive Village 3, Bayanan, City of Bacoor, Province of Cavite.  
The Senior High School in Progressive is already in operation, having been 
established in 2016 through the joint efforts of the Department of Education and the City 
Government of Bacoor during this Representation’s term as Mayor of Bacoor City.   
Currently, it is composed of 22 (20 Plantilla / 2 borrowed from JHS) teaching 
personnel, 7 (2 with plantilla, 5 COS) non-teaching personnel and an enrollment size of 
725.
To institutionalize its operation with full budgetary support from the national 
government and ensure the delivery and access to quality basic education, immediate 
passage of this measure is earnestly sought. 
REP. LANI MERCADO-REVILLA
October 18, 2022
2:15 pm
5590


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE	
)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES	
)
First Regular Session	
)
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
HOUSE BILL No. ________
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE LANI MERCADO-REVILLA
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING A SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN PROGRESSIVE VILLAGE 3, 
BAYANAN, CITY OF BACOOR, PROVINCE OF CAVITE TO BE KNOWN AS 
PROGRESSIVE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS 
THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
Section 1.  There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department 
of Education, a senior high school in Progressive Village 3, Bayanan, City of Bacoor, 
Province of Cavite to be known as Progressive Senior High School. 
Sec. 2. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department’s 
program the operationalization of the Progressive Senior High School, the funding of 
which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.  
Sec. 3. The Secretary of Education shall issue rules and regulations as may be 
necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act. 
Sec. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the 
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
5590
REC.E_!VED
2  7  2022
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVE
Quezon City., Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
House Bill No.
*TI
INTRODUCED BY HON. JOSE ARTUR0 S. GARCIA, JR.
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Daang Bakal traces its significance way back the outbreak of the Second World War. It used to
service the travelling public from Metro Manila to the Rizal province and even all the way to
Cavite. After the war, it still continued to prove its importance by servicing people from all walks
of life, without limiting its service to the residents of san Mateo, Rizal
Daang Bakal  Road  stretches  from Barangays  Banaba,  Ampid  I, Ampid  11,  Guitnang Bayan  I,
Guitnang Bayan 11, Dulong Bayan 11, Guinayang, Malanday, and Maly. It is a major road that
links  Marikina  to  Rodriguez  (Montalban),  Rizal,  passing  through  Sam  Mateo.  Likewise,  it
connects Sam Mateo to Quezon City. As such, it has consistently proven its worth to all sorts of
motorists, coming in, getting out of, and passing through San Mateo.
Notwithstanding the major role this  road provides,  its  repair, maintenance,  and improvement
remain with the local government. Hence, converting Daang Bakal Road into a national highway,
under  the  protection  and  supervision  of the  Department  of Public  Works  and  Highways,  is
urgently needed for the benefit of the public as discussed above.
In view thereof, early approval of this Bill is hereby sought.
Rizal Province


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City., Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
House Bill No.
INTRODUCED BY HON. JOSE ARTUR0 GARCIA, JR.
AN ACT
AUTHORIZING TIIE CONVERSION 0F DAANG BAKAL STREET IN BARANGAYS
BANABA, AMPID I, AMPID 11, GUITNANG BAYAN I, GUITNANG BAYAN 11,
DULONG BAYAN 11, GUINAYANG, MALANDAY, AND MALY, SAN MATEO,
RIZAL, INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate a;nd the House Of Representatives in Congress assembled..
SECTION  1.   Daang Bakal Street in Barangays Banaba, Ampid I, Ampid 11, Guitnang
Bayan  I,  Guitnang Bayan  11,  Dulong Bayan  11,  Guinayang,  Malanday,  and  Maly,  Sam  Mateo,
Rizal 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 funds of the
Department  of Public  Works  and  Highways  (DPWH)  not  thereby  appropriated  under  the
current General Appropriations Act (GAA).  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.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
4flousE BILL No.  9068
Introduced by REP. RuWEL PETER S. GONZAGA
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The bill seeks to convert a 23.100 kilometers provincial road stretch which starts at
Barangay Poblacion traversing  to  Barangays  lmelda,  lnakayan,  Mabuhay,  Panamoren  aH
in the Municipality of Laak,  Province of Davao de Oro as a national  Road.
By converting the provincial road traversing the barangays into a national road, the
national government through the  Department of Public Works and  Highways will  be the
one  who  will  take  care  of the  maintenance  and  repair of the  said  road.  With  available
resources, the proper and sufficient maintenance of the road becomes less burdensome
to the local government concerned  resulting  in the timely and appropriate preservation
of the  road's  good  condition. The safety and  stability of this  road  infrastructure will  be
enhanced  further  by  the  new  management  whose  expertise  and  knowledge  win  truly
improve this public asset.
Indeed,  roads  are  a  major  factor  in  the  growth  and  progress  of  an  area.  With
sufficientlymaintainedroadscomegreateraccessibilityandmoreeconomicactivity.Thus,
by improving such road more and better opportunities are made available to the people
thereby reducing  poverty in the locality.
Hence, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon Gty
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
•^.{?
HOUSE BILL NO. 9068
lntnduced by REP. RuWEL PETER GONZAGA
AN ACT
CONVERTING THE ROAD STRETCHING FROM BARANGAY POBIACION
TRAVERslNG ro RARANGAys IMELDA, iNARAyAN, MABumy, PANAMOREN ALL
IN MUNICIPALITY OF LAAK PROVINCE OF DAVAO DE ORO INTO A NATIONAL
ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
B_e__i:_::p_rd  by the Senate and  House Of Representatives of the  Phllrfupines  ln Congress
assembled:
SECTION 1. The road stretching from Barangay Poblacion traversing to Barangays
lmelda - Inakayan - Mabuhay ~ Panamoren  Municipality of Laak,   all  in  Municipality of
ProvinceofDavaodeOroasdescribedinthetechnicaldescriptionunderthesucceeding
section of this Act is hereby converted into a national road.
SECTION 2.  From the Bureau of Lands location  monument no.  1  (BLLM1) of the
Municipality of Laak,  Province of Davao de Oro thence fo  point marked  one (1)  of the
roads with distance 23.100 kilometers connecting to Asuncion -Laak -Veruela Road
SECTION  3.  The  Secretary  of  Public  Works  and  Highways  shall  include  in  the
Department's program the improvement  repair and maintenance of the said road, the
funding of which shall be included i,n the annual General Appropriations Act
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after tis publication in the
Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Approved,                    ``
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez 
House Bill No.  _____ 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to establish a branch of the Philippine Heart Center in Cagayan de Oro City 
for Mindanao. 
The Philippine Heart Center is a specialty hospital and research center with the most 
modern facilities and state of the art equipment for heart and related diseases in the country. 
It has gained the reputation as one of the best Congenital Heart Surgery Center not only in 
the Philippines but in the ASEAN Region as well.  
At present, it is only located in Quezon City which means that patients from Mindanao have 
to travel all the way to Metro Manila just to be able to avail of the services of this specialty 
hospital.  
This is why there is a need to establish at least 1 more branch in Cagayan de Oro City for 
Mindanao. This will ensure that quality and specialized medical services will be available to 
patients in said regions.  
In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this measure is earnestly requested. 
RUFUS B. RODRIGUEZ 
September 11, 2023
8:00 am
9099


NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez 
House Bill No.  _____ 
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING PHILIPPINE HEART CENTERS IN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY FOR 
MINDANAO, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR   OTHER PURPOSES  
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:  
SECTION 1. There is hereby established a branch of the Philippines Heart Center in 
Cagayan de Oro City for Mindanao subject to the provisions of Presidential Decree No. 673. 
SEC 2. The amount of One Billion Pesos (Php 1,000,000,000) is hereby appropriated for the 
establishment of the new hospital in Cagayan de Oro City. Said fund shall be used for the 
acquisition of land, construction of the hospital, purchase of hospital equipment, furniture, 
fixtures, and for personnel services. Thereafter, the amount necessary to ensure the 
continued operations and maintenance of the three Heart Centers of the Philippines shall be 
included in the Annual General Appropriations Act. 
SEC 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. The Board of Trustees and the Department of 
Health shall formulate the implementing rules and regulations to carry out the 
implementation of this Act.  
SEC 4. Separability Clause.  If, for any reason, any part or provision of this Act is declared 
unconstitutional or invalid, the remaining provisions hereof which are not affected thereby 
shall continue to be in full force and effect.  
SEC 5.  Repealing Clause.  All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations or 
portions thereof which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended or 
modified accordingly.  
SEC 6. 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, 
9099
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRES S
Second Regular Session
HOUSE BILL No. 99 06
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Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE FRANCISCO PAOL0 P. ORTHGA V
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Bill seeks to increase the bed capacity of the Balaoan District Hospital in
the Province of La Union from twenty-five (25) to flfty (50) beds.
The  Balaoan  District  Hospital  is  classified  as   Secondary  Hospital  by  the
Department of Health.   It is authorized to operate twenty-five (25) beds.   For the last
three (3) years, from 2021 -2023, the Balaoan District Hospital registered an increasing
percentage of occupancy reaching  105% last year.   From 2019 to 2023, the hospital
catered to  12,486 in-patients with an annual average of 2,497 in-patients.   Out-patient
consultations and services totaled to 90,644.
In order for the Balaoan District Hospital to provide the highest level of health
care services to the people of the First District and to accommodate increasing number
of patients coming from adjacent municipalities, as well, immediate approval of this bill
is earnestly sought.
HON. F
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SC0 PAOL0 P. ORTEGA V
1 St District of La Union


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVIS
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRES S
Second Regular Session
HouSEBILLNo.    9906
Introduced by REPRESHNTATIVE FRANCISCO PAOL0 P. ORTHGA V
AN ACT
INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY 0F THE BALAOAN DISTRICT
HOSPITAL IN THE PROVINCE 0F LA UNION FROM TWENTY-FIVE (25)
TO FIFTY (50) BHDS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House Of Rapresentatives Of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:
SEC. 1. The authorized bed capacity of Balaoan District Hospital, Province of
La Union, is hereby increased from twenty-five (25) to fifty (50) beds.
SEC. 2. The existing service facilities of the Balaoan District Hospital are hereby
upgraded to  conform with  and be  commensurate to the  increase  in  bed  capacity  as
provided for in Section 1 hereof.  Additional medical and health services and auxiliary
personnel shall be provided to meet the service delivery requirements of the Balaoan
District Hospital in accordance with guidelines of the Department of Health.
SEC. 3. The necessary funding requirement for the initial implementation of this
Act  shall  be  charged  against the  current year's  appropriation.    Thereafter,  shall  be
included in the General Appropriations Act.
SEC. 4. If any part or provision of this Act is held  invalid or unconstitutional,
other parts or provisions hereof not affected shall continue to remain in full effect.


SEC. 5. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rule and regulations or parts thereof
inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of this Act are deemed amended, repealed
or modified accordingly.
SHC. 6. 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 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
2nd Regular Session 
House Bill No. 9743 
Introduced by Representative ERIC GO YAP 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Kankanaey, also known Kankanay, Kankanai, and Kankana-i, refers to the culture and the 
people who primarily reside in Benguet and Mountain Province of the Cordillera 
Administrative Region (CAR). Benguet is among the primary centers of the Kankanaey 
population, wherein the so-called southern Kankanaey are found in the Municipalities 
of Mankayan, Bakun, Kibungan, Buguias, and the upper half of Kapangan in the 
province. These Southern Kankanaey are also called as Benguet Kankanaey who should 
be distinguished from the Benguet Ibaloy, the latter, being inhabitants of the lower half 
and the most urbanized parts of the province, including the vegetable-growing valley 
of La Trinidad and the melting-pot city of Baguio. Kankanaey also has their own 
language called Mankayan, which dialects include Bakun-Kibungan, Guinzadan, 
Kapangan, and Mankayan-Buguias. Evidently, Kankanaey is among the major 
ethnolinguistic groups in the province.  
Given the dominance of Kankanaey in the province’s population and as one of the 
major Indigenous Peoples of Benguet, it becomes of primordial importance to honor 
their long-standing history, culture, and tradition which shaped the Province of 
Benguet to what it is today. Such appreciation would only be evident through the 
establishment of a festival that is representative of the Kankanaey. Recently, the 
Kankanaey-concentrated municipalities of Benguet—Kibungan, Kapangan, Bakun, 
Buguias, and Mankayan—have celebrated their first Kankanaey Festival which was 
held last May 13, 2023. The said festival is now institutionalized as an annual 
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celebration and recognized by the local government of the province, as a counterpart 
to the annual celebration of the Ibaloy Festival which is another dominant and equally 
significant ethnolinguistic group in the province. Hence, in honor of the said 
celebration, this bill seeks to declare the 13th of May of every year as a special non-
working holiday in the Kankanaey-concentrated municipalities in the province, 
including the municipality of Kapangan. 
In view of the foregoing, approval of this Bill is earnestly sought. 
HON. ERIC GO YAP 


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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
2nd Regular Session 
House Bill No. 9743 
Introduced by Representative ERIC GO YAP 
AN ACT 
DECLARING MAY 13 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY 
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF KAPANGAN, PROVINCE OF BENGUET IN 
CELEBRATION OF THE KANKANAEY FESTIVAL 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. May 13 of every year is hereby declared a special nonworking 
holiday in the Municipality of Kapangan, Province of Benguet, in celebration of the 
annual Kankanaey 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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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
2nd Regular Session 
House Bill No. 9740 
Introduced by Representative ERIC GO YAP 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Kankanaey, also known Kankanay, Kankanai, and Kankana-i, refers to the culture and the 
people who primarily reside in Benguet and Mountain Province of the Cordillera 
Administrative Region (CAR). Benguet is among the primary centers of the Kankanaey 
population, wherein the so-called southern Kankanaey are found in the Municipalities 
of Mankayan, Bakun, Kibungan, Buguias, and the upper half of Kapangan in the 
province. These Southern Kankanaey are also called as Benguet Kankanaey who should 
be distinguished from the Benguet Ibaloy, the latter, being inhabitants of the lower half 
and the most urbanized parts of the province, including the vegetable-growing valley 
of La Trinidad and the melting-pot city of Baguio. Kankanaey also has their own 
language called Mankayan, which dialects include Bakun-Kibungan, Guinzadan, 
Kapangan, and Mankayan-Buguias. Evidently, Kankanaey is among the major 
ethnolinguistic groups in the province.  
Given the dominance of Kankanaey in the province’s population and as one of the 
major Indigenous Peoples of Benguet, it becomes of primordial importance to honor 
their long-standing history, culture, and tradition which shaped the Province of 
Benguet to what it is today. Such appreciation would only be evident through the 
establishment of a festival that is representative of the Kankanaey. Recently, the 
Kankanaey-concentrated municipalities of Benguet—Kibungan, Kapangan, Bakun, 
Buguias, and Mankayan—have celebrated their first Kankanaey Festival which was 
held last May 13, 2023. The said festival is now institutionalized as an annual 
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celebration and recognized by the local government of the province, as a counterpart 
to the annual celebration of the Ibaloy Festival which is another dominant and equally 
significant ethnolinguistic group in the province. Hence, in honor of the said 
celebration, this bill seeks to declare the 13th of May of every year as a special non-
working holiday in the Kankanaey-concentrated municipalities in the province, 
including the municipality of Mankayan. 
In view of the foregoing, approval of this Bill is earnestly sought. 
HON. ERIC GO YAP 


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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
2nd Regular Session 
House Bill No. 9740 
Introduced by Representative ERIC GO YAP 
AN ACT 
DECLARING MAY 13 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY 
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MANKAYAN, PROVINCE OF BENGUET IN 
CELEBRATION OF THE KANKANAEY FESTIVAL 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. May 13 of every year is hereby declared a special nonworking 
holiday in the Municipality of Mankayan, Province of Benguet, in celebration of the 
annual Kankanaey 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,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEFNTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
~+`t         HouseBinNo.9151
Introduced by Representative Midy N. Cua
Lone District, Quirino
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A PHILIPPINH SCIENCH HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS IN THE PROVINCE
0F QUIRINO, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The   1987  Constitution  mandates  the  right  of  all  citizens  to  quality  education  at  all  levels.  The
Constitution further mandates the State to give priority to science and technology education. In view
thereof,  the  State  shall  take  appropriate  steps  to  make  quality  science  and  technology  education
accessible to all.
This  bill  seeks  to  establish  a  Philippine  Science  High  School  (PSHS)  campus  in  the  Province  of
Quirino.
Despite being an adjacent province of Nueva Vizcaya, land travel to Quirino can be lengthy due to the
mountainous termin of the area. As such, establishing a campus in Quirino will provide greater access
to deserving students, particularly students from indigenous peoples (IP) groups.
In view of the foregoing, approval of this measure is eamestly sought.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
•`h      HouseBinNo.  9151
Introduced by Representative Midy N. Cua
Lone District, Quirino
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A PHILIPPINE SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS IN THE PROVINCE
OF QUIRINO, 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 Science  and
Technology  (DOST),  a  Philippine  Science  High  School  (PSHS)  in  the  province  of Quirino  to  be
known as the Philippine Science High School-Quirino Campus.
SEC. 2. The PSHS-Quirino Campus shall be integrated into the PSHS System under Republic Act No.
8496, otherwise known as the "Philippine Science High School (PSHS) System Act of 1997."
SEC.  3.  The  PSHS  System,  in close  coordination with the  DOST and the Local  Government Unit
(LGU) of the Province of Quirino, is hereby tasked to administer and supervise the establishment of
the PSHS-Quirino Campus under this Act.
SEC. 4.  The  amount necessary for the effective  implementation of this Act shall be  included  in the
annual General Appropriations Act on the year following the approval of this Act and in every year
thereafter.
SEC. 5. If, for any reason, any section or provision of this Act shall be deemed unconstitutional or
invalid, the other sections or provisions hereof shall not be affected and shall remain in force and in
effect.
SEC.   6.  All   laws,   executive   orders,   decrees,   instructions,  rules  and  regulations  contrary  to   or
inconsistent with any provision of this Act are repealed or amended accordingly.
SEC. 7. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a
newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
House Bill No. 9661 
Introduced by Hon. MARVIN C. RILLO 
Representative, Fourth District, Quezon City 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill proposes to exempt all vehicles on regular holidays from the 
payment of toll fees under such procedures and circumstances as will be 
promulgated by the Toll Regulatory Board. This will ensure smooth travel 
through the all connecting toll highways. 
Based on the study conducted by the Boston Consulting Group in 
September to October 2017, Metro Manila motorist and commuter spend an 
average of 66 minutes daily in traffic - which places Metro Manila as the 3rd 
worst in traffic in Southeast Asia. This translates to Philippines losing P3.5 
billion a day due to traffic congestion in Metro Manila, according to the Japan 
International Cooperation Agency in February 2018, and this may rise to PSA 
billion by 2035 if the problem is not resolved.  
Other than the financial loses incurred and will be incurred; traffic 
congestion affects one’s heath, work performance and even relationships, 
causes pollution, road rage and accidents – thus, it affects the quality of life in 
general.  
On behalf of the people of the Fourth District of Quezon City, the 
approval of this Bill is earnestly sought.    
 MARVIN C. RILLO 
 Representative 
 4th District, Quezon City 
December 4, 2023
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
House Bill No. 9661 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE MARVIN C. RILLO 
“AN ACT EXEMPTING ALL VEHICLES FROM PAYING TOLL 
FEES 
ON 
REGULAR 
HOLIDAYS, 
AMENDING 
FOR 
THE 
PURPOSE PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1112, AS AMENDED” 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representative of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 6 of Presidential Decree 1112, as amended, is hereby 
amended to read as follows: 
“SECTION 6. Exemption - Government vehicles on official 
business AND ALL VEHICLES ON REGULAR HOLIDAYS shall be 
exempted from the payment of toll fees under such procedures and 
circumstances as will be promulgated by the Toll Regulatory Board 
SEC.  2. Implementing Rules and Regulations - The Toll Regulatory 
Board shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations of the provisions of 
this Act. 
SEC. 3. Separability Clause. - If, for any reason, any part, section or 
provision of this Act is held invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining 
provisions not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.  
SEC. 4. Repealing Clause. - All laws, presidential decrees, executive 
orders, rules and regulations, or parts thereof which are inconsistent with the 
provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified accordingly. 
SEC. 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved. 
 MARVIN C. RILLO 
 Representative 
 4th District, Quezon City
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 9865 
 Introduced by Hon. Charisse Anne C. Hernandez 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Calamba City takes pride in being the birthplace of our National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. 
It obtained its status as a component city in the Province of Laguna through Republic 
Act No. 9024, enacted on March 5, 2001, and solidified through a plebiscite on April 
21, 2001. Currently, Calamba is recognized as a first-class Component City based on 
income. 
In honor of its cityhood, April 21 has been declared a special non-working holiday in 
Calamba through Presidential Proclamations.  
This proposal seeks to formalize this recognition by declaring April 21 of every year as 
a special non-working holiday in the City of Calamba, providing an opportunity for 
residents to celebrate the city's remarkable potential. 
In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
CHARISSE ANNE C. HERNANDEZ 
Representative 
 Lone District, Calamba City     
February 1, 2024
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 9865
 Introduced by Hon. Charisse Anne C.  Hernandez 
AN ACT 
DECLARING APRIL 21 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING 
HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF CALAMBA, PROVINCE OF LAGUNA, IN 
COMMEMORATION OF ITS CITYHOOD ANNIVERSARY 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. April 21 of every year is declared a special nonworking holiday in the 
City of Calamba, Province of Laguna to commemorate its Cityhood Anniversary. 
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the 
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ----
Introduced by Representative Joseph Gilbert F. Violago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
No less than the 1987 Constitution enshrines that "The goals of the national 
economy are a more equitable distribution of opportunities, income, and wealth; a 
sustained increase in the amount of goods and services produced by the nation for the 
benefit of the people; and an expanding productivity as the key to raising the quality of 
life for all, especially the underprivileged." (Art. XII, Sec. 1) 
Based on latest data, an estimated 1,080,810 business enterprises are operating in 
the Philippines. Of these, 1,076,279 (99.58%) are MSMEs and 4,531 (0.42%) are large 
enterprises, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Micro enterprises 
constitute 90.54% (978,612) of total establishments, followed by small enterprises at 
8.63% (93,230) and medium enterprises at 0.41% (4,437).1
For this reason, the proposed measure mandates the formulation, financing, 
implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of a comprehensive and multi-year "Tatak 
Pinoy" (Proudly Filipino) Strategy; the development of which shall coincide with that 
of the Philippine Development Plan at the beginning of every Presidential 
administration. 
The Tatak Pinoy (Proudly Filipino) Strategy seeks to support and promote the 
production of globally competitive, Philippine-made products, goods, and services by 
local businesses. This will open more economic opportunities for our countrymen and 
ensure that our locally-made products and services will be at par with our regional and 
global counterparts, especially in the fast-changing commercial landscape. 
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
JOSEK. VIOLAGO 
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