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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 
INSTITUTIONALIZING THE PHILIPPINE FIBER INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT 
PROGRAM, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Philippines has an abundance of natural fibers like abaca, pifia, t'nalak, 
bamboo, waterlily, etc. Natural fibers are used in various applications - building 
materials, particle boards, insulation boards, human food and animal feed, cosmetics, 
medicine, and for other biopolymers and fine chemicals. And now, due to technological 
advancements, it is also used in the textile industry. Further, when these are properly 
developed and protected, it will greatly contribute to the country's economic growth 
due to its better formability, abundant, renewable, cost-effective, sustainable, and eco­
friendly features. 
However, while the fiber industry boosted due to its contribution in the textile 
industry, reports show another decline in such industry. This is caused by new 
machines that are too advanced to farmers, limited farms dedicated to cultivating the 
crops, numerous typhoons massively damaging the farms, few programs that support 
and maintain the development, production, and processing of the fiber crops, and 
covid-induced movement restrictions imposed by different local government units 
hindering the transport and movement, among others. 
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3:36 pm
5739




5739
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JEYZEL VICTORIA C. YU 
2nd District, Zamboanga del Sur 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
It is the mandate of the State to protect and promote the right of all 
citizens to quality education at all levels and take appropriate steps to make 
such accessible to all. Further, the State shall establish and maintain a system 
of free public education in the high school level. 
Paulino Dari National High School – Punta Flecha Extension has a 
considerable number of enrollees for secondary education every year. Its 
operation is entirely dependent from its mother school, Paulino Dari National 
High School. 
Its separation from the mother school and its conversion into independent 
national high school will address its need in terms of funds, management, and 
operation. 
Hence, for these reasons, this bill seeks to separate the existing Paulino 
Dari National High School – Punta Flecha Extension in Barangay Punta Flecha, 
Municipality of Pitogo, Province of Zamboanga del Sur from Paulino Dari 
National High School and to convert it into an independent national high school 
to be known as Punta Flecha National High School. 
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this measure is earnestly sought. 
JEYZEL VICTORIA C. YU 
September 21, 2022
1:23 pm
5050


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JEYZEL VICTORIA C. YU 
2nd District, Zamboanga del Sur 
AN ACT 
SEPARATING THE PAULINO DARI NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL – PUNTA 
FLECHA EXTENSION IN BARANGAY PUNTA FLECHA, MUNICIPALITY OF 
PITOGO, PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR FROM PAULINO DARI 
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT 
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE AS PUNTA FLECHA NATIONAL HIGH 
SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
the Congress assembled: 
Section 1.  The Paulino Dari National High School – Punta Flecha 
Extension located in Barangay Punta Flecha, Municipality of Pitogo, Province 
of Zamboanga del Sur is hereby converted into an independent national high 
school to be known as Punta Flecha National High School. 
Section 2.  All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Paulino 
Dari National High School – Punta Flecha Extension are hereby transferred to 
and absorbed by the Punta Flecha National High School. 
Section 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the 
Department’s program the operationalization of the Punta Flecha National High 
School, the funding of which shall be included in the Annual General 
Appropriation Act. 
Section 4. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and 
regulations implementing the provisions of this Act. 
Section 5.  This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication 
in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved, 
5050
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Philippines 
Nineteenth Congress 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____ 
__________________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by Representative Michael B. Gorriceta 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
General Martin T. Delgado was born in Sta. Barbara, Iloilo on November 11, 1858. At the 
age of 25, he was appointed as the teniente mayor and capitan municipal under the Spanish 
Colonial Government of the Philippines. He later on became the Chief Revolutionary leader 
in the island of Panay and was instrumental in leading numerous uprisings against the 
Spaniards that led to The Cry of Sta. Barbara on November 17, 1898, signalling the end of 
the Spanish Rule in the country. This was the first time that the Philippine Flag was raised 
outside of Luzon following the June 12, 1898 Proclamation of Independence in Kawit, 
Cavite. 
This measure, which seeks to commemorate Gen. Martin T. Delgado’s birth anniversary, is a 
fitting  tribute for his heroism and bravery that encouraged individuals to revolt against the 
Spanish rule. Furthermore, by memorializing his birth, we give recognition to the life he has 
lived and his dedication to obtain “kahilwayan” or freedom for the Ilonggos. 
When enacted, this yearly celebration of his life and legacy, is meant to inspire the current 
and future generations to ignite patriotism and pattern their lives in pursuit of service and 
love for country.  
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
MICHAEL B. GORRICETA 
5435
October 6, 2022
2:01 pm


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Philippines 
Nineteenth Congress 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____ 
__________________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by Representative Michael B. Gorriceta 
AN ACT DECLARING NOVEMBER 11 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NON 
WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF ILOILO TO COMMEMORATE 
THE BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GREAT ILONGGO REVOLUTIONARY 
GEN. MARTIN T. DELGADO TO BE KNOWN AS GEN. MARTIN T. DELGADO 
DAY 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. November 11 of every year is hereby  declared a special non-working holiday 
in the Province of Iloilo in commemoration of the birth anniversary of the great Ilonggo 
Revolutionary Gen. Martin T. Delgado which shall be known as “Gen. Martin T. Delgado 
Day”. 
SECTION 2. The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in consultation with the 
National Historical Institute (NHI) shall promulgate the rules and regulations for the effective 
implementation of this Act. 
SECTION 3. The DOT and its concerned attached agencies shall take immediate steps to 
implement the tourism development plan with and shall incorporate the same in its tourism 
development program for the calendar year immediately succeeding the approval 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, 
5435
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 
PROVIDING FOR THE EQUAL USE OF FILIPINO AND ENGLISH LANGUAGES 
IN ALL GOVERNMENT ISSUANCES AND DOCUMENTS 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 6, Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution provides that "[t]he national 
language of the Philippines is Filipino. As it evolves, it shall be further developed and 
enriched on the basis of existing Philippine and other languages." Likewise mandated 
is the use of Filipino and English languages for purposes of communication and 
instruction. 
To adhere with the said mandates, it is only proper for Congress to take steps 
in initiating and sustaining the use of Filipino as a medium of communication. As such, 
this representation files this measure to ensure the equal use of Filipino and English 
languages as the official languages in all government issuances and documents to 
allow the people to have a better understanding of the acts, operations and documents 
pertaining to the government and all its transactions. 
To promote the policy of inclusion and equal opportunities for all Filipinos, the 
immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
REP. JUAN CA 
September 29, 2022
8:00 am
5271


5271
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 
APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNT OF EIGHT HUNDRED MILLION PESOS (PHP 
800,000,000.00) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MACAPAGAL-MACARAEG 
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER (MMICC) TO BE LOCATED IN 
BARANGAY BURU-UN, ILIGAN CITY 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
To make lligan enter the multi-billion MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences 
and Exhibitions) industry and be internationally known as the "BIMP EAGA (Brunei 
Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area) Hub in 
Northern Mindanao" to generate more jobs and opportunities for the people, this bill 
seeks to appropriate eight hundred million pesos (Php 800,000,000.00) for the 
construction of the Macapagal-Macaraeg International Convention Center to be 
located in Barangay Buru-un, lligan City. 
The Center shall be named after the Macapagal-Macaraeg family of lligan City 
in recognition of their donation of land to the City. 
Barangay Buru-un is one of best barangays in lligan City because of the bodies 
of water and land found therein as well as the tourist attractions established and 
located therein. Further, it is near the Metro-lligan Regional Agricultural and Industrial 
Center area in the Municipality of Linamon, Lanao del Norte where it is projected that 
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5732
RepublicofthePhilippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
-  -duezbn City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTII CONGRESS
First Regular Session
•\   ~.1,.
I±ouse bfll No. 5117
Introduced by Representative Gabriel H. Bordado, Jr.
EXPIANATORY NOTE
Many cities and capital towns around the country are able to offer their students
with quality tertiary education through their community colleges.  However, a lot of the
constituents in rural areas or in smaller communities located around these big cities
would not be able to pursue education if they don't travel or temporarily relocate nearer
to these campuses. The distance equates to additional expenses for transportation or
for living allowances as well as additional time and effort, which can be dissuading to
Some.
Therefore, the lack of community colleges in many Philippine towns and cities
is a detriment tQ the State'sv goal Qf making quality education avai`LabJe to all Filipinos
at all levels.  In the pursuit of that goal, this Act -which had been previously filed by
Rep. Salvador Belaro during the 17th Congress -calls for the creation of a community
college in every city, capital town, or big town in the country.
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESIINTATTVES
duezan Cdy, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
-'\   .-'    -   ,
House Bill No. 5117
Introduced by Representative Gabriel H. Bordado, Jr.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN EVHRY CITY, CAPITAL
TOwN OR RIG TOWN IN THE PHHJPPINES
B.e it e_nasted by the Senate and the House Of Representative Of the
Philippines in Congress assembled:
SECTION 1.  Short Title.  This Act shall be known as the "Community College Act of
2022„
SEC. 2.  Vvhere there is none, there shall be established at least one (1) in every city,
capital  town  or  big  town,  a  Community  Co,llege  Offering  relevant  courses  to  its
constituents to ensure democratic access to relevant education among its residents.
SEC. 3.   The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG). The Department
of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) shall jointly
formulate and plan the successful imp]ementation of this Act.
SEC. 4.  The funds necessary to carry out the provision of this Act shall be included in
the  General  Appropriation  Act  of  the  year  following  its  enactment  into  law  and
thereafter.
SEC. 5.  All laws,  order,  issuances rule and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent
with any provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly.
SEC.  6.   This Act shall take effect fifteen  (15) days from complete publication  in the
OfrLcial Gazette or in a news,paper af general circulation.
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HoUsE BILL No.  5900
Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE ARNULF BRYAN "ARNIE" 8. FUENTEBELLA
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Caramoan is one of the more popular coastal municipalities in the District,
lying at the tip of the Caramoan Peninsula and bounded by other bodies of water in
the Bicol  Region.  Though largely accessible by fluvial  means,  it renders travel  by
land difficult, especially for my younger constitueTits who need to attend school. It is
more so difficult for my constituents who live in islands, who will have to travel to the
next barangay or -to make things more burdensom-a I ride a boat to attend school
in the mainland.
One such barangay is Brgy. Gata. Travel to the next nearest high school -
Oring High School, will entail a travel of six kilometers. Next closest is Borebor High
School, which is 22 kilometers from Gata. The lack of access severely hampers the
opportunities of the Gata youth, who could have been using the time for travel for
further study, rest, or relaxation.
In pursuance of the noble intentions of the Constitution relating to education
as well as the welfare of my young constituents, the passage of this bill is earnestly
sought.
Fourth District, Camarines Sur


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HousE BjLi No.  599q
Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE ARNULF BRYAN "ARNIE" 8. FUENTEBELLA
AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE GATA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY GATA,
MUNICIPALITY OF CARAMOAN, PROVINCE OF CAMARINES SUR, AND ESTABLISHING
FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House Of Representatives
Of the Philippines in Congress assembled:
?EPTlov  1... Establispprent _ot the Gala  National  High  School. -There .is heredy
established,  under the  supervision  of the  Department  of Education,  a  national  high  school  in
Barangay Gata, Municipality of Caramoan, Province of Camarines Sur, to be known as the Gata
National High School.
SECTION 2. AppropH-alr-ons. -The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in
the  Department's  program the operationalization  of Gata  National  High  School,  the funding  of
which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SECTION 3. /mp/emenfafi-on. - The Secretary of Education shall issue such rules and
regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.
SECTION 4, Effeczl.vT.fy. -This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
in the Office Gazette or 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 
1st Regular Session 
House Bill No. ________ 
Introduced by Representative ERIC GO YAP 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Through Presidential Decree No. 1995, s. 1985 of Late President Ferdinand E. Marcos, 
the Agoo - Tubao - Pugo - Tuba - Baguio City road network, otherwise known as the 
Marcos Highway in the Porvinces of La Union and Benguet and in the City of Baguio 
(KM 236 + 741 to KM 284 + 315. recon from Agoo, La Union) covering 47.574 
kilometers, was converted into a National Road. 
On October 31, 2000, the same road was renamed through the enactment of Republic 
Act No. 8971 entitled "An Act Naming the Agoo - Tubao - Pugo Section of the Agoo - Baguio 
Road, the Jose D. Aspiras Highway, and the Benguet - Baguio City Section of the Same Road, 
the Ben Palispis Highway." 
Although the Benguet - Baguio City Section of the Agoo-Baguio Road has been 
renamed decades ago, it is still widely known and referred to as the Marcos Highway 
in the present day. Hence, this bill seeks to revert the name of the Ben Palispis 
Highway to its original name, Marcos Highway.  
Reverting back to its original name would best represent the historical significance of 
the place. More so, it shall avoid confusion among the tourists and motorists 
traversing the road, thus providing for greater tourism opportunities for Benguet and 
nearby provinces. 
In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
ERIC GO YAP 
October 24, 2022
11:12 am
5670


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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
1st Regular Session 
House Bill No. ________ 
Introduced by Representative ERIC GO YAP 
AN ACT 
REVERTING THE NAME OF BEN PALISPIS HIGHWAY, THE BENGUET-
BAGUIO CITY SECTION OF THE JOSE D. ASPIRAS HIGHWAY, TO ITS 
ORIGINAL NAME MARCOS HIGHWAY, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE 
REPUBLIC ACT. NO. 8971 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. The Ben Palispis Highway shall hereafter be known as the Marcos 
Highway. 
SEC. 2. Republic Act No. 8971, entitled "An Act Naming the Agoo - Tubao - 
Pugo Section of the Agoo - Baguio Road, the Jose D. Aspiras Highway, and the 
Benguet - Baguio City Section of the Same Road, the Ben Palispis Highway" is hereby 
amended. 
SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in any 
newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved, 
5670
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
AN ACT  
ESTABLISHING A SENIOR CITIZENS’ GRIEVANCE DESK IN EVERY BARANGAY 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Any nation owes its development to its elderly population, who in their youth have strived to 
contribute to the nation’s growth. Considering this, it is the State’s and our responsibility to look 
after them after rendering numerous years of service.  
In this regard, this measure seeks to establish Senior Citizens' Grievance Desk in every barangay 
across the country where senior citizens may be able to lodge complaints concerning: (1) 
Violations of their discount privileges; (2) Domestic abuse; and (3) General community 
maltreatment.  
On behalf of the people of Parañaque City’s Second District, and for the common good of the 
Filipino people, the approval of the said measure is earnestly sought. 
REP. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
2nd District, Parañaque City 
September 20, 2022
11:26AM
5019


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by HON. GUS S. TAMBUNTING 
AN ACT  
ESTABLISHING A SENIOR CITIZENS' GRIEVANCE DESK IN EVERY BARANGAY 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the "Senior Citizens' Grievance Desk Act." 
SEC 2. There shall hereby be established in every barangay a Senior Citizens' Grievance Desk 
through which all senior citizens are enabled to lodge complaints including but not limited to the 
following: 
a.
Violations of their discount privileges
b. Domestic abuse
c.
General community maltreatment
Provided, that the barangay shall represent the senior citizens and make follow-ups on their 
behalf with the concerned government agency for the resolution of their issues.  
SEC. 3. To fully implement the provisions of this Act, the proper agency shall issue rules, 
regulations, and guidelines necessary to operationalize the intent and purpose of this Act.  
SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in the Official 
Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
5019
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HoUSEBILLNo.    5920
Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE ARNULF BRYAN "ARNIE" a. FUENTEBELLA
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Pursuant  to  my  duty  as  a  legislator  and  the  constitutional  mandate  to
prioritize  education  -  most  especially  for  our  youth  -  I  am  filing  this  bill  for  the
establishment of a senior high school which can offer all strands of study for senior
high school students. This will be the first senior high school in the Fourth District of
its kind,  as the local leadership has expressed its ambition to not only offer but to
strengthen  various  strands  to  our  youth  in  the  District  and  to  open  up  various
avenues,  paths, and professions for our Part/.do youth. This will afford my younger
constjtuents in Tigaon the unique opportunity to evaluate which strand of study they
wish to  pursue without having to leave the confines and comfort of Tigaon,  since
some of our youth opt to attend further education in the center of the District (Goa).
In  honor of the  late  Dr.  Eleonor  P.  Lelis,  whose family  has  relentlessly,
selflessly,  and  continuously  supporfed  the  Municipality  of  Tigaon,  as  well  as  in
furtherance of Art.11, Sec,17 and Art. XIV of the Constitution, the passage of this bill
is earnestly sought.
Fourth District, Camarines Sur


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. 5920
Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE ARNULF BRYAN "ARNIE" a. FUENTEBELLA
AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE DR. ELEONOR P. LELIS NATIONAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
IN BARANGAY ABO, MUNICIPALITY 0F TIGAON, PROVINCE OF CAMARINES SUR, AND
ESTABLISHING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House Of Representatives
of the Philippines in Congress assembled:
SFFTloN 1. Establishmetit Of the Dr. Eleonor P. Lelis National Senior High School.
-There is hereby established,  under the supervision of the  Department of Education,  a senior
national high school in Barangay Abo,  Municipality of Tigaon,  Province of Camarines Sur, to be
known as the Dr.  Eleonor P.  Lelis National Senior High School.
SECTION 2. Appropn.aft.ons. -The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in
the  Department's  program  the  operationalization  of Dr.  Eleonor  P.  Le[is  National  Senior  High
School, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SECTION 3. /mp/emenfafi.on. - The Secretary of Education shall issue such rules and
regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.
SECTION 4. Effecf7-y/-fy. -This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
in the Office Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Approved.
Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
Quezon City., Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HouseBi||No.    5042
Introduced by HON. |OSE ARTURO S. GARCIA, |R.
EXPLANATORY NOTE
San  Mateo,  Rizal  has  emerged  as  one  of the  most  progressive  Municipalities  in  the
Philippines.  Its  mountainous  terrains,  scenic  parks,  and  resorts  and  San  Mateo's
proximity to the National Capital Region make it a vacation haven to local and foreign
tourists and an  ideal rcsidontial  district. San Mateo, Rizal is also bustling with various
activities   that   also   contributes   to   the   continuous   and   steady   growth   of  the
Municipality.
Sam Mateo is said to have acquired its name from Saint Matthew the Apostle, whose
feast day is September 21.  Although the founding year has not been categorically
established,  one  thing  that  is  certain  is  that  the  municipality  and  its  constituents
celebrate  the  feast  of  St.  Matthew,  which  is  September  21,  as  the  Municipality's
founding day.
This   Bill  is  being  proposed  to  declare  September  21  of  every  year  as  a  special
nonworking holiday.This is for the celebration of the foundation day of San Mateo,
Rizal.  This  representation respectfully believes  that the  people  of San Mateo,  Rizal
deserve  a  special  nonworking  holiday  on  its  foundation  day  because  the  entire
municipality  and  its  people  have  tirelessly  worked  hard  for  the  Municipality's
continuous progress.
To formally declare September 21 of every year as ``San Mateo Day" or ``Araw ng San
Mateo" and making it a special nonworking holiday shall bring great joy and pride to
the people of San Mateo, Rizal.
RIzal Province


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
House Bill No.  5042
Introduced by HON. ]OSE ARTURO S. GARCIA, ]R.
``AN ACT
DECLARING     SEPTEMBER    21     0F    EVERY    YEAR    A    SPECIAL
NONl^roRKING HOLIDAY IN SAN MATEO, PROVINCE OF RIZAL IN
COMMEMORATION OF ITS FOUNDATION DAY TO BE KNOWN AS
TEE "SAN MATEO DAY" OR ``ARAW NG BAYAN NG SAN MATEO".
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives in Congress assembled:
SECTION  1.     September  21   of  every  year  is  hereby  declared  a  special
nonworking holiday in San Mateo, Rizal to be known as ``San Mateo Day" or ``Araw
ng San Mateo" in commemoration of its Foundation Day.
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 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JEYZEL VICTORIA C. YU 
2nd District, Zamboanga del Sur 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
It is the mandate of the State to protect and promote the right of all 
citizens to quality education at all levels and take appropriate steps to make 
such accessible to all. Further, the State shall establish and maintain a system 
of free public education in the high school level. 
Lapuyan National High School – Tiguha Extension has a considerable 
number of enrollees for secondary education every year.  Its operation is 
entirely dependent from its mother school, Lapuyan National High School. 
Its separation from the mother school and its conversion into 
independent national high school will address its need in terms of funds, 
management, and operation. 
Hence, for these reasons, this bill seeks to separate the existing Lapuyan 
National High School – Tiguha Extension in Barangay Tiguha, Municipality of 
Lapuyan, Province of Zamboanga del Sur from Lapuyan National High School 
and to convert it into an independent national high school to be known as 
Tiguha National High School. 
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this measure is earnestly sought. 
JEYZEL VICTORIA C. YU 
October 4, 2022
2:33 pm
5407


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JEYZEL VICTORIA C. YU 
2nd District, Zamboanga del Sur 
AN ACT 
SEPARATING THE LAPUYAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL – TIGUHA 
EXTENSION IN BARANGAY TIGUHA, MUNICIPALITY OF LAPUYAN, 
PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR FROM LAPUYAN NATIONAL HIGH 
SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH 
SCHOOL TO BE AS TIGUHA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
the Congress assembled: 
Section 1. The Lapuyan National High School – Tiguha Extension in 
Barangay Tiguha, Municipality of Lapuyan, Province of Zamboanga del Sur is 
hereby converted into an independent national high school to be known as 
Tiguha National High School. 
Section 2.  All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the Lapuyan 
National High School – Tiguha Extension are hereby transferred to and 
absorbed by the Tiguha National High School. 
Section 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the 
Department’s program the operationalization of the Tiguha National High 
School, the funding of which shall be included in the Annual General 
Appropriation Act. 
Section 4. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and 
regulations implementing the provisions of this Act. 
Section 5.  This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication 
in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved, 
5407
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 GENERAL HOSPITAL IN THE CITY OF ILIGAN, PROVINCE OF 
LANAO DEL NORTE, TO BE KNOWN AS THE ILIGAN GENERAL HOSPITAL, AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 11 , Article XIII of the 1987 Constitution provides that the State shall 
adopt an integrated and comprehensive approach to health development which shall 
endeavor to make essential goods, health, and other social services available to the 
people at an affordable cost. There shall be priority for the needs of the underprivileged 
sick, elderly, disabled, women, and children. Further, the State shall endeavor to 
provide free medical care to paupers. 
lligan City is a highly urbanized city in Northern Mindanao with 363, 111 
inhabitants according to the 2020 census with an estimated 1 .25% increase rate 
annually. It is geographically located in the province of Lanao del Norte but 
administered independently from the province. However, of the seven (7) hospitals in 
lligan City, only one is a government hospital and it is not equipped with adequate 
medical equipment and services to cater to the health needs of its people. 
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Philippines
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HousEBILiNo.   5721
Introduced by HON. JANETTE I:.. GARIN
nxpLANATORy NOTE
This bill seeks to grant Philippine citizenship to BEINI LI and giving him all the rights and privileges
as well as the duties and obligations appurtenant thereto under our Constitution and existing laws.
Beini Li is a Chinese national who found himself enamored with the Philippines. Since the year 1999,
he has made the Philippines his home, and is working towards improving the lives of Filipinos by
fostering good relations with foreign investors and providing job opportunities in the country.
In 2013, Beini Li secured local and foreign investors to capitalize in progressive projects, such as: a)
Global Construct City in Mexico Pampanga, b) Global Aseana Business Park. and c) the Sam Simon
Industrial Park in Sun Simon7 Pampanga. This initiative has stimulated the economy with more than
five hundred (5 00) new businesses emerging, generating billions of pesos and providing employment
to more than three thousand (3,000) Filipinos.
With a heart of believing in the value of education,  Beini Li also  secured the cooperation  of the
Chinese  Chamber  of Coirmerce  to  give  much-needed  aid  to  the  Philippine  education  system.
Together, they provided classrooms to various schools including, Dela Paz Elementary School, San
lsidro  Elementary  School,  Panipuan  Elementary  School,  Sto.  Rosario  Elementary  School,  and
Canuning Elementary School an]ounting approximately to Three Million Pesos (Php3 ,000,000.00).
Beini  Lj  has  also  assisted more  than  one hundred  families  in Barangay Panipuan,  Pampanga by
providing relocation housing as well as constructing a community drainage for their safety and well-
being.
In view of Beini Li's contributions to the advancement of Filipino livelihood and continuing efforts
to provide job opportunities  for our countrymen,  the immediate approval of this bill is  earnestly
sought.
ETTH L. GARIN
sentative
ovince of lloilo


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Philippines
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HousEBILiNo.  5721
Introduced by HON. JANHTTE L. GARIN
AN ACT
GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO BEINI LI
WITH AI]L THE RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES, AND PREROGATIVES
APPURTENANT THERETO
Be. it enacted by the  Senate  and House  o`f Representa{iv€s  Of the  Philippines  in Congress
assembled:
Section 1. Beini Li is hereby granted Philippine citizenship with all rights, privileges, and
prerogatives appurtenant thereto.
Section 2. After taking and registration of the Oath of AIlegiance to the Republic of the
Philippines, Behi Li shall enter into the full enjoyment of his Philippine citizenship.
Section 3. Upon the registration of the Oath of Allegiance, the Bureau of lnrigration shall
forthwith issue Beini Li' s Certificate of Naturalization.
Section 4. This Act shall take effect immediately fifteen (15) days upon publication in the
Official Gazette or in two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.
Approved,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES {/= pare september 27, 20221)
Quezon City alan

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5175

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JOSE MA. R. ZUBIRI, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Pursuant to my vision of giving all my constituents the basic necessities and services the
government should be offering every Filipino in the 21% Century, | am filing a bill creating
a Regional Trial Court in the Municipality of Quezon. Access to the courts in Bukidnon has
been admittedly difficult given our population and the number of courts available in the
district. Through this bill, | am hoping my constituents can have easier access to the courts
in the pursuit of justice.

The philosopher Aristotle encapsulates best the reason why we should increase access to
justice: “At his best, man is the noblest of animals. Separated from law and justice, he is
the worst’.

In lieu of the tioned, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 5175

Introduced by REP. JOSE MA. R. ZUBIRI, JR.

AN ACT
CREATING ONE (1) ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
IN THE 10™ JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED IN THE MNICIPALITY OF
MARAMAG, PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE
PURPOSE SECTION 14 (K) OF BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 129, OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS “THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980' AS
AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Sec. 1. One (1) additional branch of the Regional Trial Court in the Tenth Judicial
Region is hereby created and stationed in the Municipality of Maramag, Province
of Bukidnon.

The Supreme Court shall assign the branch number for the newly created branch
of the Regional Trial Court.

Sec. 2. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in coordination with the Secretary
of the Department of Justice, shall immediately include in the Court’s program the
operationalization of one (1) additional branch of the Regional Trial Court in the
Municipality of Maramag, Province of Bukidnon, the funding of which shall be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Sec. 3. Section 14 (Kk) of Batas Pambansa Big, 129, otherwise known as “The
Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980”, as amended, and all other laws, rules and
regulations which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended, repealed or
modified accordingly.

Sec. 4. 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,
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
First Regular Session
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
HouseBillNo.   5373
BATE:9-7n2#
lME;-
:u,,  BY:Le
Introduced by Representative and Rufus a. Rodriguez
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The delivery of health and  medical services to the poor people in our country
has already reached its critical level as shown by the proportion of patients vis-a-vis
the time spent on these services during regular hours.
In cases where medical attention is badly needed, the idea of 24-hour health
centers  come  to  mind.  Thus,  there  is  an  urgent  need  to  ease  the  situation  by
extending  the  working   hours  of  public  health   centers   beyond   regular  day  time
schedules to meet the ever-growing need for medical attention.
In view of the foregoing, early passage of this bill js earnestly sought


NINETEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC 0F THE PHILIPPINES
First Regular Session
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
House Bill No.   5373
Introduced by Representative Rufus a. Rodriguez
AN ACT
REQUIRING  ALL PUBLIC  HEALTH  CENTERS TO  BE  OPEN  AT ALL TIMES TO
PROVIDE CONTINUOUS HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICES T0 THE PUBLIC
B_e it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:
SECTION.  1 ....Continuous  Service  of  Public  Health  Centers.  -  AIJ  puhiic
health  centers shall  be open  at all times of the day and  night to  provide continuous
health and medical services to the public.
SEC. 2. Adjusfmenf of Worki'ng Hours. - Regional health directors and local
government  health  officers,  as  the  case  may  be,  shall  strengthen  their  respective
personnel forces and schedule their work hours accordingly.
SEC. 3. Func/i.ng. - The amount necessary to implement the provision of this
Act  is  hereby  authorized  to  be  taken  from  unappropriated  funds  of  the  General
Appropriations  Act  in  the  case  of  regional  health  center,  and  from  unappropriated
funds   of  local   governments:   Provr.ded,   That  thereafter,   the   amount   needed   to
maintain  continuous  health  service  shall  be  included  in  the  General  Appropriations
Act and in local government budgets, respectively.
SEC. 4.  Separab/./i.fy C/ause. -  If any provision or section of this Act, or the
application thereof to any person or circumstance,  is held  invalid, the other sections,
and the application of such provisions or sections to other persons or ciroumstances,
shall not be affected thereby.
SEC. 5. Rapea/i.ng C/arse. - All laws, decrees, orders or regulations or part
thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
SEC.  6. Effecf7-vv.fy C/ause. -This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from
the date of its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general ciroulation.
Approved,
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JEYZEL VICTORIA C. YU 
2nd District, Zamboanga del Sur 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
It is the mandate of the State to protect and promote the right of all 
citizens to quality education at all levels and take appropriate steps to make 
such accessible to all. Further, the State shall establish and maintain a system 
of free public education in the high school level. 
Guinicolalay National High School – Tarakan Extension has a 
considerable number of enrollees for secondary education every year. Its 
operation is entirely dependent from its mother school, Guinicolalay National 
High School. 
Its separation from the mother school and its conversion into independent 
national high school will address its need in terms of funds, management, and 
operation. 
Hence, for these reasons, this bill seeks to separate the existing 
Guinicolalay National High School – Tarakan Extension in Barangay Tarakan, 
Municipality of Dinas, Province of Zamboanga del Sur from Guinicolalay 
National High School and to convert it into an independent national high school 
to be known as Tarakan National High School. 
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this measure is earnestly sought. 
JEYZEL VICTORIA C. YU 
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JEYZEL VICTORIA C. YU 
2nd District, Zamboanga del Sur 
AN ACT 
SEPARATING THE GUINICOLALAY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL – 
TARAKAN EXTENSION IN BARANGAY TARAKAN, MUNICIPALITY OF 
DINAS, PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR FROM GUINICOLALAY 
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT 
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE AS TARAKAN NATIONAL HIGH 
SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
the Congress assembled: 
Section 1.  The Guinicolalay National High School – Tarakan Extension 
in Barangay Tarakan, Municipality of Dinas, Province of Zamboanga del Sur is 
hereby converted into an independent national high school to be known as 
Tarakan National High School. 
Section 2.  All personnel, assets, liabilities, and records of the 
Guinicolalay National High School – Tarakan Extension are hereby transferred 
to and absorbed by the Tarakan National High School. 
Section 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the 
Department’s program the operationalization of the Tarakan National High 
School, the funding of which shall be included in the Annual General 
Appropriation Act. 
Section 4. The Secretary of Education shall formulate the rules and 
regulations implementing the provisions of this Act. 
Section 5.  This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication 
in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved, 
5052
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 
INSTITUTIONALIZING THE CREATION OF ECONOMIC AND INVESTMENT 
PROMOTION OFFICER IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS, AMENDING FOR THE 
PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL 
GOVERNMENT CODE OF1991 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to institutionalize the position of economic and investment 
promotion officer in municipal, city, and provincial level. 
Currently, the position of economic and investment promotion officers is only 
encouraged1 and merely designated in temporary capacity, thus, only a few local 
government units, such as Quezon City, Puerto Princesa, Legazpi City, Albay, Negros 
Occidental, and San Fernando, Bukidnon, are implementing it. They are primarily 
tasked to encourage investment and economic activities in their respective localities 
by conducting research and facilitating local economic and investment promotion 
policies, projects, and activities. However, due to its non-mandatory nature, it creates 
a disparity among the local government units in regard with local economic and 
investment development. 
1 Department of the Interior and Local Government Memorandum Circular No. 2010-113 
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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 
DECLARING JUNE 16 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING 
HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF ILIGAN TO COMMEMORATE ITS FOUNDATION 
ANNIVERSARY TO BE KNOWN AS "ARAW NG ILIGAN" 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to declare the 16th of June of every year as a special non-working 
holiday in lligan City, Lanao del Norte in recognition of the efforts made by the founding 
fathers of the city, namely, the late Senator Tomas L. Cabili and the late Congressman 
Ali Dimaporo, who also forged the unity between the Christians and Muslims in 
Mindanao. It is on the 16th of June in 1950 when former President Elpidio Quirino 
signed Republic Act No. 525 which declared lligan as a chartered city. 
This measure has been filed by former Lone District of lligan Representative 
Frederick W. Siao in the 18th Congress but it remained pending with its primary 
committee referral - Committee on Local Government. 
In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
Rep. YEDDA M RIE K. ROMUALDEZ 
Representative, ingog Sinirangan 
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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 
HON. FERDINAND MARTIN G. ROMUALDEZ 
and 
HON. JUDE A. ACIDRE 
AN ACT 
CONVERTING THE ARTECHE CAMPUS OF THE EASTERN SAMAR STATE 
UNIVERSITY {ESSU) LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ARTECHE, 
PROVINCE OF EASTERN SAMAR, INTO A REGULAR CAMPUS, AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to convert the Satellite Campus of the Eastern Samar 
State University {ESSU) in the Municipality of Arteche, Eastern Samar, into a 
regular campus to be known as the Eastern Samar State University-Arteche 
Campus (ESSU-Arteche Campus), in line with the mandate of the State to 
make education accessible to all. 
Republic Act No. 9312 was passed into law on August 07, 2004, which 
provided for the conversion of the Eastern Samar State College into a State 
University, known as the Eastern Samar State University, and integrating 
therewith the Maydolong National Agricultural School. 
Under the said law, it is the mandate of the University to provide 
advanced education, higher technological, professional instruction, and training 
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