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PLENARY PROCEEDINGS OF THE 17th CONGRESS, FIRST REGULAR SESSION
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ILIPPINES
House of Representatives
Vol. 1 Wednesday, August 3, 2016 No. 6
CALL TO ORDER there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none;
the motion is approved.
At 4:00 p.m., Deputy Speaker Fredenil Fred H.
Castro called the session to order. REP. BONDOC. Mr. Speaker, I move that we
proceed to the Reference of Business. I so move, Mr.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Castro, F.H.). The Speaker, Your Honor.
session is called to order.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Castro, F.H.). Is
NATIONAL ANTHEM there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none;
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Castro, F.H.) The Secretary General will please read the
Please rise for the singing of the Philippine National Reference of Business.
Anthem.
REFERENCE OF BUSINESS
Everybody rose to sing the Philippine National
Anthem. The Secretary General read the following
House Bills and Resolutions on First Reading, and
PRAYER Communications, and the Deputy Speaker made the
corresponding references:
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Castro, F.H.).
Please remain standing for a minute of silent prayer BILLS ON FIRST READING
and meditation.
House Bill No. 1862, entitled:
Everybody remained standing for the silent AN ACT DECLARING THE BASILICA
prayer. OF OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY OF
MANAOAG IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Castro, F.H.). The MANAOAG, PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN
distinguished Dep. Majority Leader is recognized. AS A PILGRIMAGE SITE AND TOURIST
DESTINATION, PROVIDING FOR ITS
REP. BONDOC. Mr. Speaker, I move that we defer DEVELOPMENT AND APPROPRIATING
the calling of the roll. FUNDS THEREFOR
I so move, Mr. Speaker, Your Honor. By Representative De Venecia
TO THE COMMITTEE ON TOURISM
there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; House Bill No. 1863, entitled:
the calling of the roll is deferred. AN AC T DE C L AR ING M AL U N G G AY
( M O R I N G A ) A S T H E N AT I O N A L
APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL VEGETABLE OF THE PHILIPPINES AND
THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER OF EVERY
REP. BONDOC. Mr. Speaker, I move for the YEAR AS THE NATIONAL MALUNGGAY
approval of Journal No. 5 of Tuesday, August 2, MONTH
2016. By Representative De Venecia
TO THE COMMITTEE ON REVISION OF
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Castro, F.H.). Is LAWS
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House Bill No. 1864, entitled: COMMUNICATION, AND FOR OTHER

AN ACT ENHANCING THE GUIDELINES OF PURPOSES'
TRANSFERRING AN ACCOUNT FROM By Representative Hernandez
ONE SOCIAL SECURITY INSURANCE TO THE COMMITTEE ON REVISION OF
SYSTEM TO ANOTHER AMENDING LAWS
FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT
7699 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE House Bill No. 1869, entitled:
PORTABILITY LAW A N A C T E S TA B L I S H I N G T H E
By Representative De Venecia SOCCSKSARGEN GENERAL HOSPITAL
TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SURALLAH,
ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION PROVINCE OF SOUTH COTABATO, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
House Bill No. 1865, entitled: By Representative Hernandez
AN ACT DECLARING MARCH 21 OF EVERY TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH
YEAR A NON-WORKING HOLIDAY IN
THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN FABIAN, House Bill No. 1870, entitled:
P R O V I N C E O F PA N G A S I N A N , I N AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH
COMMEMORATION OF ITS FOUNDING SCHOOL IN BARANGAY BANGKAL,
ANNIVERSARY CITY OF MALOLOS, PROVINCE OF
By Representative De Venecia BULACAN TO BE KNOWN AS CONG.
TO THE COMMITTEE ON REVISION OF TEODULO C. NATIVIDAD NATIONAL
LAWS HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR
House Bill No. 1866, entitled: By Representative Sy-Alvarado
AN ACT TO PROVIDE YOUTH SUICIDE TO THE COMMITTEE ON BASIC EDUCATION
INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION AND CULTURE
By Representative De Venecia
TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH House Bill No. 1871, entitled:
AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING AREPORTING
House Bill No. 1867, entitled: PROCESS AND PROCEDURE BETWEEN
AN ACT PROMOTING THE REVITALIZATION, THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRARS AND
REHABILITATION AND MODERNIZATION THE COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS ON
OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONALRAILWAYS, THE DEATH OF PERSONS, AMENDING
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE CERTAIN REPUBLIC ACT NO. 3753, AND FOR
PROVISIONS OF R.A. NO. 4156 ENTITLED OTHER PURPOSES
AN ACT CREATING THE PHILIPPINE By Representative Sy-Alvarado
NATIONAL RAILWAYS, PRESCRIBING TO THE COMMITTEE ON SUFFRAGE AND
ITS POWERS, FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES, ELECTORAL REFORMS
AND PROVIDING FOR THE NECESSARY
FUNDS FOR ITS OPERATION House Bill No.1872 , entitled:
By Representative Montoro AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH
TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT SCHOOL IN BARANGAY BABATNIN, CITY
ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION AND OF MALOLOS, PROVINCE OF BULACAN
THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION TO BE KNOWN AS BABATNIN NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING
House Bill No. 1868, entitled: FUNDS THEREFOR
AN ACT AUTHORIZING WIRE TAPPING By Representative Sy-Alvarado
IN CASES INVOLVING VIOLATIONS OF TO THE COMMITTEE ON BASIC EDUCATION
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9165, OTHERWISE AND CULTURE
KNOWN AS THE 'COMPREHENSIVE
DANGEROUS DRUGS ACT OF 2002', House Bill No. 1873, entitled:
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION AN ACT MANDATING THE GOVERNMENT TO
3 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 4200, ENTITLED PROVIDE ACCESS TO INFORMATION ON
'AN ACT TO PROHIBIT AND PENALIZE FOOD AND OTHER BASIC COMMODITIES
WIRE TAPPING AND OTHER RELATED TO GUARANTEE THE RIGHT OF THE
VIOLATIONS OF THE PRIVACY OF PEOPLE TO AFFORDABLE FOOD AND
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ADEQUATE FOOD SUPPLY, PRESCRIBING House Bill No. 1878, entitled:

GUIDELINES THEREFOR, AND FOR AN ACT ESTABLISHING A FISHPORT IN
OTHER PURPOSES THE CITY OF OROQUIETA, PROVINCE
By Representative Montoro O F M I S A M I S O C C I D E N TA L A N D
TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
INFORMATION By Representative Almonte
TO THE COMMITTEE ON AQUACULTURE
House Bill No. 1874, entitled: AND FISHERIES RESOURCES
AN ACT CONSIDERING RICE OR CORN
HOARDING AND PROFITEERING House Bill No. 1879, entitled:
DURING OR ON THE OCCASION OF ANY AN ACT EXTENDING EDUCATIONAL
CALAMITY OR EMERGENCY DECLARED BENEFIT TO LEGITIMATE DEPENDENT
AS SUCH BY THE PRESIDENT AS CHILDREN OF BARANGAY TANODS
EQUIVALENT TO ECONOMIC SABOTAGE, AND ACCREDITED BARANGAY HEALTH
PARTLY AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE WORKERS,AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7581, OTHERWISE SECTION 393 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160
KNOWN AS THE PRICE ACT, AND FOR AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS
OTHER PURPOSES THE LOCALGOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991
By Representative Montoro By Representative Almonte
TO THE COMMITTEE ON REVISION OF TO THE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL
LAWS GOVERNMENT
House Bill No. 1875, entitled: House Bill No. 1880, entitled:
A N A C T C O N V E RT I N G T H E L A N D AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 14 OF
T R A N S P O RTAT I O N O F F I C E ( LTO ) REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8291, OTHERWISE
EXTENSION OFFICE LOCATED IN KNOWN AS THE GSIS ACT OF 1997
MUNTINLUPA CITY INTO A REGULAR By Representative Treas
LTO DISTRICT OFFICE, APPROPRIATING TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT
FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION
PURPOSES
By Representative Biazon House Bill No. 1881, entitled:
TO THE COMMITTEE ON AN ACT UPGRADING THE MINIMUM
TRANSPORTATION SALARY GRADE OF PUBLIC SCHOOL
TEACHERS FROM SALARY GRADE 11 TO
House Bill No. 1876, entitled: SALARY GRADE 15
AN ACT CONVERTING THE SENATOR By Representative Tambunting
JOSE OZAMIS STREET AND GOVERNOR TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
ANSELMO BERNAD STREET IN THE CITY
OF OROQUIETA, PROVINCE OF MISAMIS House Bill No. 1882, entitled:
O C C I D E N TA L I N TO A N AT I O N A L AN ACT PROVIDING FOR EQUAL
SECONDARY ROAD, APPROPRIATING E M P L O Y M E N T O P P O RT U N I T Y
FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER AND EQUITABLE TREATMENT IN
PURPOSES EMPLOYMENT TO ALL PERSONS AND
By Representative Almonte PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR
TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS By Representative Robes
AND HIGHWAYS TO THE COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND
EMPLOYMENT
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A FISHPORT IN House Bill No. 1883, entitled:
THE MUNICIPALITY OF LOPEZ JAENA, AN ACT CREATING THE NATIONAL
PROVINCE OF MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL COMMISSION ON THE EMPOWERMENT
A N D A P P R O P R I AT I N G F U N D S OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES,
THEREFOR DEFINING ITS POWERS, FUNCTIONS AND
By Representative Almonte RESPONSIBILITIES AND APPROPRIATING
TO THE COMMITTEE ON AQUACULTURE FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER
AND FISHERIES RESOURCES PURPOSES
By Representative Robes By Representative Gomez

TO THE COMMITTEE ON SOCIAL TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS
SERVICES AND HIGHWAYS
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE AN ACT GRANTING AMNESTY IN ESTATE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A MANPOWER TAX
DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE IN THE LONE By Representative Defensor
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT OF SAN JOSE DEL TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND
MONTE CITY, PROVINCE OF BULACAN MEANS
TO BE KNOWN AS SAN JOSE DEL MONTE
CITY MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT House Bill No. 1890, entitled:
INSTITUTE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS A N A C T E S TA B L I S H I N G A C A R E E R
THEREFOR GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING
By Representative Robes P R O G R A M F O R N AT I O N A L H I G H
TO THE COMMITTEE ON HIGHER AND SCHOOLS, AND FOR OTHER RELATED
TECHNICAL EDUCATION PURPOSES
By Representative Defensor
House Bill No. 1885, entitled: TO THE COMMITTEE ON BASIC EDUCATION
AN ACT EXPANDING THE SPECIAL AND CULTURE
EDUCATION FUND (SEF), REGULATING
THE UTILIZATION OF THE SAME AND House Bill No. 1891, entitled:
FOR OTHER PURPOSES AN ACT CREATING THE PHILIPPINE METAL
By Representative Robes INDUSTRY CORPORATION, DEFINING ITS
TO THE COMMITTEE ON HIGHER AND POWERS AND FUNCTIONS, PROVIDING
TECHNICAL EDUCATION FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER
RELATED PURPOSES
House Bill No. 1886, entitled: By Representative Defensor
AN ACT INSTITUTING A REEMPLOYMENT TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT
PROGRAM FOR RETIRED EMPLOYEES ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION
AND WORKERS IN THE CIVIL SERVICE
AND PRIVATE SECTOR AND FOR OTHER House Bill No. 1892, entitled:
PURPOSES AN ACT TO PROMOTE AND REGULATE
By Representative Robes THE FIREWORKS INDUSTRY IN THE
TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE PHILIPPINES
AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION By Representative Defensor
TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC ORDER
House Bill No. 1887, entitled: AND SAFETY
A N A C T A B O L I S H I N G I R R I G AT I O N
SERVICE FEES AND OTHER RELATED House Bill No. 1893, entitled:
FEES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE AN ACT TO PROTECT, CONSERVE, UTILIZE,
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 3601, PRESIDENTIAL DEVELOP AND SUSTAINABLY MANAGE
DECREE NO. 552 AND PRESIDENTIAL FOREST RESOURCES AND FOR OTHER
DECREE NO. 1702 PURPOSES
By Representatives Estrella and Ortega (V.) By Representative Defensor
TO THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE TO T H E C O M M I T T E E O N N AT U R A L
AND FOOD RESOURCES
AN ACT CONVERTING THE CITY ROAD AN ACT AMENDING THE PHILIPPINE
PASSING FROM BARANGAYS LUNA, PASSPORT ACT OF 1996 INCREASING
DOLORES, MILAGRO AND TONGONAN THE VALIDITY OF PASSPORTS FROM
LEADING TO LAKE DANAO IN THE CITY FIVE (5) YEARS TO TEN (10) YEARS
OF ORMOC, PROVINCE OF LEYTE INTO A By Representative Montoro
NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING TO THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN
FUNDS THEREFOR AFFAIRS
House Bill No. 1895, entitled: LOBSTERS, SHRIMPS AND CRABS IN THE
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A MAGNA CARTA MUNICIPALITY OF LINGIG, PROVINCE
OF THE POOR OF SURIGAO DEL SUR
By Representative Fortuno By Representative Pimentel
TO T H E C O M M I T T E E O N P O V E RT Y TO THE COMMITTEE ON AQUACULTURE
ALLEVIATION AND FISHERIES RESOURCES
AN ACT ESTABLISHING MT. AGAD- AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE
AGAD LOCATED IN ILIGAN CITY AS REHABILITATION AND REFORESTATION
A PROTECTED AREA UNDER THE OF THE TIMBERLANDS OF THE CITY OF
CATEGORY OF A NATURAL PARK AND ITS BISLIG, PROVINCE OF SURIGAO DEL SUR
PERIPHERAL AREAS AS BUFFER ZONES, By Representative Pimentel
PROVIDING FOR ITS MANAGEMENT, TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES REFORESTATION
By Representative Siao
TO T H E C O M M I T T E E O N N AT U R A L House Bill No. 1902, entitled:
RESOURCES AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE
REHABILITATION AND REFORESTATION
House Bill No. 1897, entitled: OF THE TIMBERLANDS OF THE
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A MULTIPURPOSE MUNICIPALITY OF LINGIG, PROVINCE
FISH BREEDING FARMSAND HATCHERIES OF SURIGAO DEL SUR
FOR THE PRODUCTION OF LOBSTERS, By Representative Pimentel
SHRIMPS AND CRABS IN THE CITY OF TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON
BISLIG, PROVINCE OF SURIGAO DEL REFORESTATION
SUR
By Representative Pimentel House Bill No. 1903, entitled:
TO THE COMMITTEE ON AQUACULTURE AN ACT DECLARING THE ENCHANTED
AND FISHERIES RESOURCES R I V E R L O C AT E D I N B A R A N G AY
TALISAY, MUNICIPALITY OF HINATUAN,
House Bill No. 1898, entitled: PROVINCE OF SURIGAO DEL SUR
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A MULTIPURPOSE AS A PROTECTED AREA UNDER THE
F I S H B R E E D I N G FA R M S A N D CATEGORY OF NATURAL PARK
HATCHERIES FOR THE PRODUCTION By Representative Pimentel
OF LOBSTERS, SHRIMPS AND CRABS TO T H E C O M M I T T E E O N N AT U R A L
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF HINATUAN, RESOURCES
PROVINCE OF SURIGAO DEL SUR
By Representative Pimentel House Bill No. 1904, entitled:
TO THE COMMITTEE ON AQUACULTURE AN ACT CREATING THE OFFICE OF THE
AND FISHERIES RESOURCES NATIONAL TAXPAYER ADVOCATE
TO SAFEGUARD THE RIGHTS OF THE
House Bill No. 1899, entitled: TAXPAYERS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A MULTIPURPOSE By Representative Angara-Castillo
F I S H B R E E D I N G FA R M S A N D TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND
HATCHERIES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF MEANS
LOBSTERS, SHRIMPS AND CRABS IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF BAROBO, PROVINCE House Bill No. 1905, entitled:
OF SURIGAO DEL SUR AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 3 OF THE
By Representative Pimentel NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
TO THE COMMITTEE ON AQUACULTURE OF 1997, AS AMENDED, ESTABLISHING
AND FISHERIES RESOURCES A TAXPAYER ASSISTANCE SERVICE IN
THE BUREAU OF INTERNAL REVENUE
House Bill No. 1900, entitled: AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A MULTIPURPOSE By Representative Angara-Castillo
F I S H B R E E D I N G FA R M S A N D TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND
HATCHERIES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF MEANS
AN ACT UPGRADING THE MINIMUM AN ACT TO ADDRESSING THE ISSUE OF
SALARY GRADE LEVEL OF TEACHERS LABOR CONTRACTUALIZATION BY
FROM SALARY GRADE 11 TO 19 AND FOR PROVIDING STANDARDS FOR TERM
OTHER PURPOSES OR FIXED-PERIOD EMPLOYMENT,
By Representative Angara-Castillo AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE
TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 442,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LABOR
House Bill No. 1907, entitled: CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES
AN ACT CREATING AND ESTABLISHING By Representative Villarica
A STATE-OF-THE-ART AND HIGHLY TO THE COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND
S C I E N T I F I C S P O RT S C O M P L E X EMPLOYMENT
KNOWN AS THE PHILIPPINE
A M AT E U R S P O R T S T R A I N I N G House Bill No. 1911, entitled:
CENTER, AND FUNDING FOR THE A N A C T C R E AT I N G T H E C E N T R A L
A C Q U I S I T I O N O F P R O P E R T Y, LUZON RAILWAYS CORPORATION,
C O N S T R U C T I O N O F FA C I L I T I E S , PRESCRIBING ITS POWER, FUNCTIONS
INCLUDING ITS ADMINISTRATION, AND DUTIES, AND PROVIDING FUNDS
MAINTENANCE, AND MANAGEMENT, THEREFOR
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representative Violago
By Representative Angara-Castillo TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT
TO THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH AND ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION
SPORTS DEVELOPMENT AND THE COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION
AN ACT RATIONALIZING GOVERNMENT House Bill No. 1912, entitled:
INTERVENTIONS IN LABOR DISPUTES A N A C T I N C R E A S I N G M AT E R N I T Y
BY ADOPTING THE ESSENTIAL SERVICES BENEFITS OF WOMEN WORKERS
CRITERIA IN THE EXERCISE OF THE FROM SIXTY (60) TO ONE HUNDRED
ASSUMPTION OR CERTIFICATION POWER TWENTY (120) DAYS, AMENDING
OF THE SECRETARY OF LABOR AND FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 14-A OF
EMPLOYMENT, AND DECRIMINALIZING R.A. 1161, AS AMENDED BY R.A. 7322,
VIOLATIONS THEREOF, AMENDING FOR AND EXPANDING COVERAGE TO ALL
THE PURPOSE ARTICLE NUMBERS 263, MARRIED AND UNMARRIED WOMEN,
264 AND 272 OF PRESIDENTIAL DECREE INCLUDING WOMEN WORKERS IN THE
NO. 442, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE INFORMAL ECONOMY
KNOWN AS THE LABOR CODE OF THE By Representative Violago
PHILIPPINES, AS AMENDED, AND FOR TO THE COMMITTEE ON WOMEN AND
OTHER PURPOSES GENDER EQUALITY
By Representative Angara-Castillo
TO THE COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND House Bill No. 1913, entitled:
EMPLOYMENT AN ACT CREATING THE FIFTH LEGISLATIVE
DISTRICT IN THE PROVINCE OF NUEVA
House Bill No. 1909, entitled: ECIJA BY REAPPORTIONING THE
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE SECOND LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT OF
ESTABLISHMENT OF A TECHNICAL THE PROVINCE
E D U C AT I O N A N D S K I L L S By Representative Violago
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TESDA) TO THE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL
TRAINING CENTER IN THE FIRST GOVERNMENT
DISTRICT OF NEGROS OCCIDENTAL
TO BE LOCATED IN THE CITY OF House Bill No. 1914, entitled:
ESCALANTE AND APPROPRIATING AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE
FUNDS THEREFOR SMALL RUMINANTS CENTER
By Representative Yap (M.) By Representative Violago
TO THE COMMITTEE ON HIGHER AND TO THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND FOOD
House Bill No. 1915, entitled: STANDARDIZING AND UPGRADING THE

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE BENEFITS BENEFITS FOR MILITARY VETERANS
AND PRIVILEGES TO PREGNANT WOMEN AND THEIR DEPENDENTS
AND THEIR FAMILIES, APPROPRIATING By Representative Ocampo
FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER TO THE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AFFAIRS
PURPOSES AND WELFARE
By Representative Violago
TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH House Bill No. 1921, entitled:
A N A C T G R A N T I N G A U T O M AT I C
House Bill No. 1916, entitled: PHILHEALTH COVERAGE FOR ALL
AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT WOMEN ABOUT TO GIVE BIRTH AND
NO. 7277, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THEIR NEWBORN CHILDREN,AMENDING
THE MAGNA CARTA FOR DISABLED FOR THIS PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO.
PERSONS 7875, AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT
By Representative Violago NO. 10606, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS
TO THE COMMITTEE ON SOCIAL THE NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE
SERVICES ACT OF 2013, AND PROVIDING FUNDS
NECESSARY THEREFOR AND FOR
House Bill No. 1917, entitled: OTHER PURPOSES
AN ACT INCREASING THE LIMIT FOR By Representative Ocampo
ALLOWABLE CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURES TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH
O F A L L N AT I O N A L A N D L O C A L
CANDIDATES AND POLITICAL PARTIES, House Bill No. 1922, entitled:
AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 10 OF
SECTION 13 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8239, OTHERWISE
7166, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS AN KNOWN AS PHILIPPINE PASSPORT
ACT PROVIDING FOR SYNCHRONIZED ACT OF 1996, AND FOR OTHER
NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTIONS AND PURPOSES
FOR ELECTORAL REFORMS By Representative Salimbangon
By Representative Ocampo TO THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN
TO THE COMMITTEE ON SUFFRAGE AND AFFAIRS
ELECTORAL REFORMS
House Bill No. 1918, entitled: A N A C T C R EATI N G A N EC O N O M I C
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A JOB TRAINING DEVELOPMENT ZONE IN THE 4TH
PROGRAMS FOR MATURE OR OLDER DISTRICT OF CEBU PROVINCE, CREATING
WORKERS FOR THIS PURPOSE THE 4TH DISTRICT
By Representative Ocampo OF CEBU ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
TO THE COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND ZONE AUTHORITY, APPROPRIATING
EMPLOYMENT FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES
House Bill No. 1919, entitled: By Representative Salimbangon
AN ACT PROVIDING MEDICALALLOWANCE TO THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AFFAIRS
FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS AND THE COMMITTEE ON TRADE AND
By Representative Ocampo INDUSTRY
TO THE COMMITTEE ON BASIC EDUCATION
AND CULTURE House Bill No. 1924, entitled:
A N A C T C O N V E RT I N G T H E L A N D
House Bill No. 1920, entitled: TRANSPORTATION OFFICE MEDELLIN
AN ACT INCREASING THE BURIAL EXTENSION OFFICE INTO A REGULAR
ASSISTANCE FOR VETERANS FROM DISTRICT OFFICE, APPROPRIATING
TEN THOUSAND PESOS (P10,000.00) TO FUNDS THEREFORE AND FOR OTHER
TWENTY THOUSAND PESOS (P20,000.00), PURPOSES
AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE By Representative Salimbangon
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6948, AS AMENDED, TO THE COMMITTEE ON
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS AN ACT TRANSPORTATION
House Bill No. 1925, entitled: PROGRAM OF THE MINDANAO

AN ACT CREATING A DEPARTMENT OF UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND
OCEAN, FISHERIES AND AQUATIC TECHNOLOGY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
RESOURCES, PROVIDING FOR ITS VILLANUEVA, PROVINCE OF MISAMIS
POWERS AND FUNCTIONS, AND FOR ORIENTAL
OTHER PURPOSES By Representative Uy (J.)
By Representative Salimbangon TO THE COMMITTEE ON HIGHER AND
TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT TECHNICAL EDUCATION
REORGANIZATIONAND THE COMMITTEE
ON AQUACULTURE AND FISHERIES House Bill No. 1931, entitled:
RESOURCES A N A C T C O N V E RT I N G T H E R O A D
S T R E T C H I N G F R O M B A R A N G AY
House Bill No. 1926, entitled: LANAO, MUNICIPALITY OF ALUBIJID,
A N A C T C R E AT I N G A B A R A N G AY T O B A R A N G AY M A U S WA G O N ,
T O B E K N O W N A S B A R A N G AY MUNICIPALITY OF LAGUINDINGAN,
POBLACION 2 IN THE MUNICIPALITY ALL OF THE PROVINCE OF MISAMIS
O F V I L L A N U E VA , P R O V I N C E O F ORIENTAL INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
MISAMIS ORIENTAL APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
By Representative Uy (J.) By Representative Uy (J.)
TO THE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS
GOVERNMENT AND HIGHWAYS
AN ACT CREATING A BARANGAY TO BE AN ACT CONVERTING THE LOCAL ROAD IN
KNOWN AS BARANGAY POBLACION 3 BARANGAY POBLACION, MUNICIPALITY
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF VILLANUEVA, OF LIBERTAD, PROVINCE OF MISAMIS
PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL ORIENTAL INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
By Representative Uy (J.) APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
TO THE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT By Representative Uy (J.)
TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS
House Bill No. 1928, entitled: AND HIGHWAYS
AN ACT DECLARING JUNE 16 OF EVERY
YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING House Bill No. 1933, entitled:
HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF A N A C T C O N V E RT I N G T H E R O A D
VILLANUEVA, PROVINCE OF MISAMIS S T R E T C H I N G F R O M B A R A N G AY
ORIENTAL IN COMMEMORATION OF G I M AY L A N , M U N I C I PA L I T Y O F
ITS FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY TO BE LIBERTAD TO BARANGAY TUBIGAN,
KNOWN AS ARAW NG VILLANUEVA MUNICIPALITY OF INITAO, ALL OF THE
By Representative Uy (J.) PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL INTO
TO THE COMMITTEE ON REVISION OF LAWS A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR
House Bill No. 1929, entitled: By Representative Uy (J.)
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TWENTY-FIVE TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS
(25) BED SATELLITE HOSPITAL OF THE AND HIGHWAYS
NORTHERN MINDANAO MEDICAL
CENTER IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF House Bill No. 1934, entitled:
VILLANUEVA, PROVINCE OF MISAMIS A N A C T C O N V E RT I N G T H E R O A D
ORIENTAL TO BE KNOWN AS THE S T R E T C H I N G F R O M B A R A N G AY
NORTHERN MINDANAO MEDICALCENTER POBLACION TO BARANGAY PATAG,
VILLANUEVA SATELLITE HOSPITAL AND MUNICIPALITY OF OPOL, ALL OF THE
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL INTO
By Representative Uy (J.) A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING
TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH FUNDS THEREFOR
By Representative Uy (J.)
House Bill No. 1930, entitled: TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS
AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN EXTENSION AND HIGHWAYS
AN ACT CONVERTING THE ROAD IN AN ACT GRANTING THE GULF WAVES
BARANGAY IGPIT, MUNICIPALITY COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
OF OPOL, PROVINCE OF MISAMIS A F R A N C H I S E T O C O N S T R U C T,
ORIENTAL INTO A NATIONAL ROAD INSTALL, ESTABLISH, OPERATE AND
A N D A P P R O P R I AT I N G F U N D S MAINTAIN RADIO AND TELEVISION
THEREFOR B R O A D C A S T I N G S TAT I O N S
By Representative Uy (J.) THROUGHOUT THE PHILIPPINES
TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS By Representative Espino
AND HIGHWAYS TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE
FRANCHISES
AN ACT CREATING THE DEPARTMENT House Bill No. 1942, entitled:
OF OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS, AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A FULL TUITION
DEFINING ITS POWERS AND FUNCTIONS, SUBSIDY FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES
FOR OTHER PURPOSES (SUCs), AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
By Representative Villar THEREFOR
TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT By Representative Santos-Recto
REORGANIZATIONAND THE COMMITTEE TO THE COMMITTEE ON HIGHER AND
ON OVERSEAS WORKERS AFFAIRS TECHNICAL EDUCATION
AN ACT PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO AN ACT PROVIDING FOR FULL IRRIGATION
FRESH GRADUATES BY WAIVING SERVICE SUBSIDY FOR QUALIFIED
GOVERNMENT FEES AND CHARGES FARMERS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
COLLECTED IN CONNECTION WITH FOR THE CONTINUED OPERATIONS
DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS FOR O F T H E N AT I O N A L I R R I G AT I O N
EMPLOYMENT ADMINISTRATION
By Representative Villar By Representative Santos-Recto
TO THE COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND TO THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
EMPLOYMENT AND FOOD
AN ACT CREATING A NATIONAL MOTOR AN ACT AUTHORIZING PUBLIC-PRIVATE
VEHICLE SAFETY ADMINISTRATION PARTNERSHIPS (PPP), APPROPRIATING
By Representative Villar FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER
TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT PURPOSES
REORGANIZATIONAND THE COMMITTEE By Representative Santos-Recto
ON TRANSPORTATION TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS
AND HIGHWAYS
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE PROTECTION House Bill No. 1945, entitled:
OF WHISTLEBLOWERS, ENSURING AN ACT ADJUSTING THE LEVELS OF NET
THEIR SECURITY AND PROVIDING TAXABLE INCOME AND NOMINAL TAX
BENEFITS FOR THEIR WELFARE RATES FOR PURPOSES OF COMPUTING
By Representative Villar THE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX,AMENDING
TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE SECTION 24(A)(2) OF THE NATIONAL
INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1997, AS
House Bill No. 1940, entitled: AMENDED, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
AN ACT TO PROMOTE AGRI-TOURISM By Representative Santos-Recto
IN THE PHILIPPINES AND FOR OTHER TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND
PURPOSES MEANS
By Representative Espino
TO THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE House Bill No. 1946, entitled:
AND FOOD AN ACT EXPANDING THE COVERAGE AND
STRENGTHENING THE POWERS OF THE House Bill No. 1951, entitled:

NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS AN ACT REQUIRING INTERNET SERVICE
COMMISSION (NTC) AMENDING FOR PROVIDERS TO DELIVER A MINIMUM
THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7925 STANDARD FOR INTERNET CONNECTION
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE PUBLIC SPEED
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF THE By Representative Santos-Recto
PHILIPPINES TO THE COMMITTEE ON INFORMATION AND
By Representative Santos-Recto COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
TO THE COMMITTEE ON INFORMATION AND
COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY House Bill No. 1952, entitled:
AN ACT EXTENDING THE VALIDITY
House Bill No. 1947, entitled: PERIOD OF A DRIVERS LICENSE,
AN ACT INCREASING PENSIONS UNDER AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION
THE SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM 23 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 4136, AS
AND RATIONALIZING THE POWERS, AMENDED BY BATAS PAMBANSA BLG.
DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES OF 398, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LAND
THE SOCIAL SECURITY COMMISSION, TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC CODE
FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE By Representative Santos-Recto
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1161, AS AMENDED, TO THE COMMITTEE ON
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE SOCIAL TRANSPORTATION
SECURITY LAW
By Representative Santos-Recto House Bill No. 1953, entitled:
TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT AN ACT EXTENDING THE VALIDITY
ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION PERIOD OF THE PHILIPPINE PASSPORT,
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC
House Bill No. 1948, entitled: ACT NO. 8239, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS
AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING A THE PHILIPPINE PASSPORT ACT OF
CONDITIONAL CASH TRANSFER 1996
PROGRAM, PROVIDING FOR THE By Representative Santos-Recto
AUTOMATIC INDEXATION OF CASH TO THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN
GRANTS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES AFFAIRS
By Representative Santos-Recto
TO T H E C O M M I T T E E O N P O V E RT Y House Bill No. 1954, entitled:
ALLEVIATION AN ACT PROVIDING FREE WI-FI INTERNET
ACCESS IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS,
House Bill No. 1949, entitled: TRANSPORT TERMINALS AND PARKS,
A N A C T C O N D O N I N G U N PA I D AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
AMORTIZATIONS OF LANDS AWARDED By Representative Santos-Recto
TO C O M P R E H E N S I V E A G R A R I A N TO THE COMMITTEE ON INFORMATION AND
REFORM BENEFICIARIES AND FOR COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
OTHER PURPOSES
By Representative Santos-Recto House Bill No. 1955, entitled:
TO THE COMMITTEE ON AGRARIAN AN ACT INCREASING THE BED
REFORM C A PA C I T Y O F R I Z A L M E D I C A L
CENTER IN PASIG CITY FROM THREE
House Bill No. 1950, entitled: HUNDRED (300) TO FIVE HUNDRED
AN ACT INSTITUTING INCOME TAX REFORM (500) BEDS AND APPROPRIATING
FOR INDIVIDUAL AND CORPORATE FUNDS THEREFOR
TAXPAYERS, AMENDING FOR THIS By Representative Eusebio
PURPOSE SECTIONS 24(A)(2), 27(A) AND TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH
35(A) OF THE NATIONAL INTERNAL
REVENUE CODE OF 1997, AS AMENDED, House Bill No. 1956, entitled:
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES AN ACT GRANTING NON-WAGE BENEFITS
By Representative Santos-Recto TO PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS IN THE
TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND FORM OF FREE TERTIARY EDUCATION
MEANS IN ANY STATE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY
FOR ONE (1) DEPENDENT AND FOR NUEVA ECIJA AND APPROPRIATING
OTHER PURPOSES FUNDS THEREFOR
By Representative Tambunting By Representative Suansing (E.)
TO THE COMMITTEE ON BASIC EDUCATION TO THE COMMITTEE ON AQUACULTURE
AND CULTURE AND FISHERIES RESOURCES
ANACT PROVIDING FREE PUBLIC WIRELESS AN ACT ESTABLISHING MULTIPURPOSE
ACCESS IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS, FISH BREEDING STATIONS AND SHRIMP
TERMINALS, PARKS AND PLAZAS HATCHERIES IN ALL SUITABLE AREAS IN
THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY THE FIRST DISTRICT OF THE PROVINCE
By Representative Tambunting OF NUEVA ECIJA AND APPROPRIATING
TO THE COMMITTEE ON INFORMATION AND FUNDS THEREFORE
COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY By Representative Suansing (E.)
TO THE COMMITTEE ON AQUACULTURE
House Bill No. 1958, entitled: AND FISHERIES RESOURCES
AN ACT CHANGING THE TERM OF OFFICE
OF ALL ELECTIVE BARANGAY OFFICIALS House Bill No. 1963, entitled:
AND MEMBERS OF THE SANGGUNIANG AN ACT CREATING THE PHILIPPINE ONION
KABATAAN FROM THREE (3) YEARS TO RESEARCH INSTITUTE
FIVE (5) YEARS, AMENDING FOR THE By Representative Suansing (E.)
PURPOSE SECTION 43 OF REPUBLIC ACT TO THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
NO. 7160, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE AND FOOD
KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CODE OF 1991 House Bill No. 1964, entitled:
By Representative Tambunting AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A FREE CANCER
TO THE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL PREVENTION, SCREENING AND
GOVERNMENT EARLY DETECTION PROGRAM FOR
WORKING CLASS FILIPINOS IN ALL
House Bill No. 1959, entitled: GOVERNMENT HEALTH FACILITIES
AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE NATIONWIDE AND APPROPRIATING
SMALL RUMINANTS CENTER FUNDS THEREFOR
A N D A P P R O P R I AT I N G F U N D S By Representative Suansing (E.)
THEREFOR TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH
By Representative Suansing (E.)
AND FOOD AN ACT TO INCREASE SHORT TERM
GRAIN AVAILABILITY, MINIMIZE
House Bill No. 1960, entitled: V U L N E R A B I L I T Y TO E X T E R N A L
AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE CENTRAL PRICE AND SUPPLY SHOCKS AND
LUZON TRAUMA CENTER IN THE ACHIEVE IMMEDIATE RICE SECURITY,
M U N I C I PA L I T Y O F Z A R A G O Z A , MANDATING FOR THAT PURPOSE THE
PROVINCE OF NUEVA ECIJA UNDER THE CREATION OF A FERTILIZER SUPPORT
FULLADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL MECHANISM AND THE RESTRUCTURING
SUPERVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AND REORIENTATION OF THE NATIONAL
HEALTH AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOOD AUTHORITY, APPROPRIATING
THEREFOR FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER
By Representative Suansing (E.) PURPOSES
TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH By Representative Suansing (E.)
TO THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
House Bill No. 1961, entitled: AND FOOD
AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN AQUATIC
R E S E A R C H A N D E X P E R I M E N TA L House Bill No. 1966, entitled:
BREEDING STATION FOR LAKE, RIVER AN ACT REQUIRING RETAIL STORES
AND OTHER INLAND FISHES IN THE THAT PROVIDE PLASTIC BAGS TO
FIRST DISTRICT OF THE PROVINCE OF CONSUMERS TO IMPLEMENT A PLASTIC
BAG COLLECTION AND RECYCLING House Bill No. 1972, entitled:

PROGRAM AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING A NATIONAL
By Representatives Suansing (E.) and Suansing E M P L O Y M E N T F A C I L I T AT I O N
(H.) SERVICE NETWORK FOR PERSONS
TO THE COMMITTEE ON ECOLOGY WITH DISABILITY (PWD) THROUGH
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PERSONS
House Bill No. 1967, entitled: WITH DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT
AN ACT EXTENDING THE VALIDITY OF THE FACILITATION OFFICE IN EVERY
PHILIPPINE PASSPORT, AMENDING FOR PROVINCE, KEY CITY AND OTHER
THE PURPOSE SECTION 10 OF REPUBLIC STRATEGIC AREAS THROUGHOUT THE
ACT NO. 8239, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS COUNTRY
THE PHILIPPINE PASSPORT ACT OF 1996 By Representatives Suansing (E.) and Suansing
By Representatives Suansing (E.) and Suansing (H.)
(H.) TO THE COMMITTEE ON SOCIAL
TO THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN SERVICES
AFFAIRS
House Bill No. 1968, entitled: AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE PHILIPPINE
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A FREE BASIC COMPREHENSIVE POLICY ON HUMAN
MEDICINE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV)
ALL GOVERNMENT HEALTH FACILITIES AND ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY
NATIONWIDE AND APPROPRIATING SYNDROME (AIDS) PREVENTION,
FUNDS THEREFOR TREATMENT, CARE AND SUPPORT,
By Representatives Suansing (E.) and Suansing AND ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE
(H.) NATIONAL HIV AND AIDS PLAN,
TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH REPEALING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC
ACT NO. 8504, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS
House Bill No. 1969, entitled: THE PHILIPPINE AIDS PREVENTION
A N A C T E S TA B L I S H I N G S P E C I A L AND CONTROL ACT OF 1998, AND
EDUCATION (SPED) CENTERS FOR APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN By Representatives Suansing (E.) and Suansing
ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS DIVISION AND (H.)
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH
By Representatives Suansing (E.) and Suansing
(H.) House Bill No. 1974, entitled:
TO THE COMMITTEE ON BASIC EDUCATION AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE ANIMAL
AND CULTURE INDUSTRY AND VETERINARY SERVICES
IN THE PHILIPPINES, CREATING FOR THE
House Bill No. 1970, entitled: PURPOSE THE NATIONAL LIVESTOCK
AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING THE A N D V E T E R I N A RY S E RV I C E S
N AT I O N A L S C H O O L F E E D I N G AUTHORITY
PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC KINDERGARTEN By Representatives Suansing (E.) and Suansing
A N D E L E M E N TA RY P U P I L S A N D (H.)
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT
By Representatives Suansing (E.) and Suansing REORGANIZATIONAND THE COMMITTEE
(H.) ON AGRICULTURE AND FOOD
TO THE COMMITTEE ON BASIC EDUCATION
AND CULTURE House Bill No. 1975, entitled:
AN ACT EXPEDITING UNIVERSAL
House Bill No. 1971, entitled: HEALTHCARE THROUGH THE NATIONAL
AN ACT INSTITUTING THE MAGNA CARTA H E A LT H I N S U R A N C E P R O G R A M
FOR DAY CARE WORKERS AND IMPROVING THE PHILIPPINE
By Representatives Suansing (E.) and Suansing HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATIONS
(H.) (PHILHEALTH) BENEFIT PACKAGES,
TO THE COMMITTEE ON WELFARE OF PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR
CHILDREN OTHER PURPOSES
By Representative Santos-Recto DECREE NO. 1612, OTHERWISE KNOWN

TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AS THE ANTI-FENCING LAW OF 1972
House Bill No. 1976, entitled: (H.)
AN ACT INSTITUTING THE FARMERS AND TO THE COMMITTEE ON REVISION OF
FISHERFOLK ASSISTANCE ACT LAWS
(H.) House Bill No. 1981, entitled:
TO THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AN ACT CREATING A MANDATORY
AND FOOD AND THE COMMITTEE POSITION FOR A HUMAN RESOURCE
ON AQUACULTURE AND FISHERIES MANAGEMENT OFFICER IN EACH
RESOURCES MUNICIPALITY, CITY AND PROVINCE,
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTIONS
House Bill No. 1977, entitled: 443, 454 AND 463 OF REPUBLIC ACT
AN ACT AMENDING SECTIONS 3, 5, AND NO. 7160, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE
7 OF REPUBLIC ACT NUMBER 7900, KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE HIGH CODE OF 1991
VALUE CROPS DEVELOPMENT ACT OF By Representatives Suansing (E.) and Suansing
1995 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES (H.)
By Representatives Suansing (E.) and Suansing TO THE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL
(H.) GOVERNMENT
TO THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
AND FOOD House Bill No. 1982, entitled:
AN ACT SECURING THE PHILIPPINES
House Bill No. 1978, entitled: BORDERS TO MAKE MORE EFFECTIVE
AN ACT TO STRENGTHEN AND REORIENT THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE
THE MANDATE OF THE NATIONAL FOOD ENTRY OF ILLEGAL DRUGS INTO THE
AUTHORITY (NFA) IN ORDER TO ENSURE COUNTRY
FOOD SUFFICIENCY, FOR THIS PURPOSE By Representatives Suansing (H.) and Suansing
RATIONALIZING ITS FUNCTIONS, AND (E.)
FOR OTHER PURPOSES TO THE COMMITTEE ON DANGEROUS
By Representatives Suansing (E.) and Suansing DRUGS
(H.)
AND FOOD AN ACT TO EXPEDITE THE PROCESS OF
REPATRIATION OF FILIPINO MIGRANT
House Bill No. 1979, entitled: WORKERS
AN ACT PROHIBITING THE SLAUGHTER By Representatives Suansing (H.) and Suansing
OF CARABAOS AT CERTAIN AGES, (E.)
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC TO THE COMMITTEE ON OVERSEAS
ACT NO. 8485, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS WORKERS AFFAIRS
THE ANIMAL WELFARE ACT OF 1998
By Representatives Suansing (E.) and Suansing House Bill No. 1984, entitled:
(H.) AN ACT INCREASING THE QUARTERS
TO THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE ALLOWANCE OF COMMISSIONED
AND FOOD OFFICERS AND NON-COMMISSIONED
OFFICERS OF THE PHILIPINE NATIONAL
House Bill No. 1980, entitled: POLICE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
AN ACT IMPOSING PENALTIES ON PERSON By Representative Suansing (H.)
OR PERSONS GUILTY OF FENCING TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC ORDER
PROPERTIES OWNED BY THE PHILIPPINE AND SAFETY
GOVERNMENT SUCH AS, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, RAILINGS, MANHOLE House Bill No. 1985, entitled:
COVERS, SIGNAGE, SIGN POSTS, AND AN ACT CONVERTING THE PROVINCIAL
SLABS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE ROAD TRAVERSING THE BARANGAYS
SECTIONS 3 AND 6 OF PRESIDENTIAL QUIBAL AND NANGUILATTAN ALL IN
PEABLANCA, CAGAYAN GOING TO PROTECTED LANDSCAPE AND

SAN JOSE, BAGGAO, CAGAYAN INTO A S E A S C A P E L O C AT E D I N T H E
NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING MUNICIPALITY OF PEABLANCA,
FUNDS THEREFOR P R O V I N C E O F C A G AYA N , A S A
By Representative Ting PROTECTED AREAAND ITS PERIPHERAL
TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AREAS AS BUFFER ZONE
AND HIGHWAYS By Representative Ting
TO T H E C O M M I T T E E O N N AT U R A L
House Bill No. 1986, entitled: RESOURCES
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A BRIDGE ACROSS RESOLUTIONS
T H E C A G AYA N R I V E R B E T W E E N
B A R A N G AY C E N T R O , S O L A N A , House Resolution No. 111, entitled:
CAGAYAN TO BARANGAY BAGAY, R E S O L U T I O N C O N G R AT U L AT I N G
TUGUEGARAO CITY, CAGAYAN AND AND COMMENDING THE BALON
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR DAGUPAN CHILDRENS CHOIR (BDCC)
By Representative Ting FOR WINNING THE TOP PRIZE OF
TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS THE MALAYSIAN INTERNATIONAL
AND HIGHWAYS CHILDRENS CHORAL FESTIVAL 2016 IN
SELANGOR, MALAYSIA
House Bill No. 1987, entitled: By Representative De Venecia
AN ACT LOWERING THE MANDATORY TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES
RETIREMENT AGE OF GOVERNMENT
EMPLOYEES, AMENDING FOR THIS House Resolution No. 112, entitled:
PURPOSE SECTIONS 13(b) AND 13-A A RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING IGLESIA
OF R.A. 8291, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS NI CRISTO ON THEIR ONE HUNDRED
THE REVISED GOVERNMENT SERVICE TWO (102) ANNIVERSARY ON JULY 27,
INSURANCE ACT OF 1997 2016
By Representative Ting By Representative De Vera
TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES
AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
House Resolution No. 113, entitled:
House Bill No. 1988, entitled: RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING HIS
AN ACT CREATING THE CAGAYAN RIVER EXCELLENCY PRESIDENT RODRIGO
BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, ROA DUTERTE, VICE PRESIDENT
PRESCRIBING ITS POWERS, FUNCTIONS MARIA LEONOR GERONA ROBREDO,
AND DUTIES, PROVIDING FUNDS AND THE NEWLY ELECTED MEMBERS
THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES O F T H E S E N AT E A N D H O U S E
By Representative Ting O F R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S O F T H E
TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT SEVENTEENTH (17TH) CONGRESS FOR
ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION THEIR VICTORY IN THE 9 MAY 2016
NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTIONS
House Bill No. 1989, entitled: By Representative Calixto-Rubiano
AN ACT MANDATING THE INSURANCE TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES
OF ALL GOVERNMENT PROPERTIES
WITH THE GOVERNMENT INSURANCE House Resolution No. 114, entitled:
FUND, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE RESOLUTION URGING THE UNION
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 656, AS AMENDED, OF LOCAL AUTHORITIES OF THE
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE PROPERTY PHILIPPINES (ULAP) TO INCLUDE IN
INSURANCE LAW THEIR FEDERATION THE ORGANIZATION
By Representative Ting OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES MANDATORY
TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES (IPMR) FOR AN
ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION EFFECTIVE AND RESPONSIVE
FORMULATION OF NATIONAL LAWS
House Bill No. 1990, entitled: AND POLICIES
AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE PEABLANCA By Representative Panganiban
TO THE COMMITTEE ON INDIGENOUS TO CONDUCT A FULL REVIEW OF THE

C U LT U R A L C O M M U N I T I E S A N D EXPANDED ANTI-TRAFFICKING OF
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES PERSONS ACT OF 2012 OR REPUBLIC
ACT 10364, AND THE PERFORMANCE OF
House Resolution No. 115, entitled: THE INTER-AGENCY COUNCIL AGAINST
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE TRAFFICKING (IACAT), IN LIGHT OF THE
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE (PNP) MARY JANE VELOSO CASE AND OTHER
FOR ITS SUCCESSFUL AND PEACEFUL SIMILAR CASES INVOLVING HUMAN
PREPARATION AND OPERATION AT THE TRAFFICKING AND ILLEGAL DRUGS
FIRST STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS By Representatives Suansing (H.) and Suansing
(SONA) OF PRESIDENT RODRIGO ROA (E.)
DUTERTE HELD LAST JULY 25, 2016 TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES
By Representative Bernos
TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC ORDER House Resolution No. 119, entitled:
AND SAFETY A RESOLUTION TO RESOLVE THE SERIOUS
NATIONWIDE TRAFFIC PROBLEMS BY
House Resolution No. 116, entitled: URGENTLY GRANTING THE POWER OF
RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL
COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND URBAN OF NATIONAL ROADS IN THE PROVINCES
DEVELOPMENT TO CONDUCT AN TO THE OFFICE OF THE PROVINCIAL
INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, GOVERNORS
ON THE VIOLENT DEMOLITION OF By Representative Abu
HOUSES OF AROUND 300 FAMILIES TO THE COMMITTEE ON
RESIDING IN BRGY. 8, CALOOCAN TRANSPORTATION
CITY WHICH RESULTED TO ALLEGED
CASES OF HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS Resolution of Both Houses No. 7, entitled:
COMMITTED BY THE CALOOCAN CITY RESOLUTION OF BOTH HOUSES CALLING
POLICE AND PRIVATE CLAIMANT MR. A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
ERNESTO BAELLO TO PROPOSE AMENDMENTS TO THE
By Representatives Brosas and De Jesus CONSTITUTION
TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES By Representative Fortuno
TO THE COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTIONAL
House Resolution No. 117, entitled: AMENDMENTS
A RESOLUTION URGING THE COMMISSION
ON HIGHER EDUCATION (CHED) AND House Concurrent Resolution No. 4, entitled:
THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE SENATE
(DEPED) TO JOINTLY STUDY, RESEARCH AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AND CONSIDER THE REVISION OF TO CONSTITUTE THEMSELVES INTO
THE CURRENT COLLEGE CURRICULA A C O N S T I T U E N T A S S E M B LY T O
BY REDUCING THE RESIDENCY OF PROPOSE A REVISION OF THE 1987
STUDENTS FROM 5 YEARS TO FOUR CONSTITUTION
YEARS FOR FIVE-YEAR DEGREE By Representative Macapagal-Arroyo
COURSES AND FROM FOUR YEARS TO TO THE COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTIONAL
THREE YEARS FOR FOUR-YEAR DEGREE AMENDMENTS
COURSES AND SUBMIT THE RESULT OF
SUCH STUDY SOONEST POSSIBLE TO House Concurrent Resolution No. 5, entitled:
THE CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CALLING
FOR THE PASSAGE OF AN APPROPRIATE CONGRESS TO CONVENE AS A
LEGISLATIVE ACTION CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY FOR ONE (1)
By Representatives Suansing (E.) and Suansing MONTH SOLELY TO PROPOSE SPECIFIC
(H.) AMENDMENTS TO THE 1987 PHILIPPINE
TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES CONSTITUTION PARTICULARLYARTICLE
XVII THEREOF
House Resolution No. 118, entitled: By Representative Almario
RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE TO THE COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTIONAL
APPROPRIATE HOUSE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS
House Concurrent Resolution No. 6, entitled: Letters dated March 31, April 7 and 12, 2016 of Atty.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION PROVIDING Susan P. Donalvo, Director IV, Regional Director,
FOR THE LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR Commission on Audit, Regional Office No. XII,
FOR THE FIRST REGULAR SESSION OF transmitting copies of the Annual Audit Reports
THE SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE on the following water districts:
PHILIPPINES Sultan Kudarat Water District, Tacurong City,
By Representatives Farias and Suarez Sultan Kudarat;
TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES Surallah Water District, Surallah, South Cotabato;
Lebak Water District, Lebak, Sultan Kudarat;
ADDITIONAL COAUTHORS Kalamansig Water District, Kalamansig, Sultan
Kudarat; and
Rep. Jose Antonio Kuya Jonathan R. Sy- Norala Water Distict, Norala, South Cotabato.
Alvarado for House Bill No. 111; TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
Rep. Gwendolyn F. Garcia for House Bills No.
935 and 942; Letter dated April 10, 2016 of Heidi L. Mendoza, Officer-
Rep. Victor A. Yap for House Bills No. 268 in-Charge, Commission on Audit, transmitting
and 353; copies of the 2013 Annual Audit Reports on the
Rep. Teddy Brawner Baguilat Jr. for House following government agencies:
Bill No. 116; Department of Foreign Affairs;
Rep. Sandra Y. Eriguel, M.D. for House Bill No. Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board;
210; National Anti-Poverty Commission;
Rep. Lawrence H. Fortun for House Bills No. 58 National Commission for Culture and the Arts;
and 142; National Commission on Indigenous Peoples;
Rep. Melecio J. Yap Jr. for House Bill No. 1208 National Commission on Muslim Filipinos;
and House Resolution No. 20; National Telecommunications Commission;
Rep. Rose Marie Baby J. Arenas for House Bill Office of the PresidentialAdviser on the Peace Process;
No. 20; Philippine Commission on Women; and
Reps. Emmi A. De Jesus and Antonio L. Tinio Philippine Sports Commission.
for House Bills No. 1041, 1042 and 1043 and House TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
Resolutions No. 49 and 50;
Rep. Ariel B. Casilao for House Bills No. 1044, Letters dated April 12, 13 and May 24, 2016 of Atty.
1045, 1046, 1048, 1049, 1790, 1791 and 1792; Susan P. Donalvo, Director IV, Regional Director,
Rep. Jose Antonio Kuya Jonathan R. Sy- Commission on Audit, Regional Office No. XII,
Alvarado for House Bills No. 1114 and 1130; transmitting copies of the Annual Audit Reports
Rep. Aniceto John D. Bertiz III for House Bill on the following water districts for the year ended
Nos. 512 and 922; 31 December 2015:
Rep. Xavier Jesus D. Romualdo for House Bill Mlang Water District, Mlang, Cotabato;
No. 20; and Tulunan Water District, Tulunan, Cotabato; and
Rep. Alexandria P. Gonzales for House Bills No. Kabacan Water District, Kabacan, Cotabato.
3, 5, 20, 34, 41, 43, 44, 209, 440 and 487. TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS Letter dated April 27, 2016 of Michael G. Aguinaldo,

Chairperson, Commission on Audit, Office
Letter dated February 26, 2016 transmitting a copy of of the Chairperson, transmitting a copy of the
the Management Letter on the Audit of the Quirino Report on Salaries and Allowances received by
State University, Diffun, Quirino for the year ended Principal Officers and Members of the Governing
31 December 2015. Boards of Government-Owned or Controlled
TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS Corporations and their Subsidiaries and by
Secretaries, Undersecretaries, Assistant Secretaries
Letter dated March 15, 2016 of Ma. Corazon S. Gomez, and other officials of equivalent rank of National
Regional Director, Commission on Audit, Regional Government Agencies for Calendar Year 2015.
Office No. III, transmitting a copy of the Annual TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
Audit Report on the Nueva Ecija University of
Science and Technology, Cabanatuan City for the Letters dated May 24, 2016 of Maria Gleda E. Lim,
year ended 31 December 2015. State Auditor V, Supervising Auditor, Commission
TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS on Audit, Regional Office No. VI, transmitting
copies of the Annual Audit Reports on the following Letter dated June 1, 2016 of Michael G. Aguinaldo,
Water Districts: Chairperson, Office of the Chairperson, Commission
Dumangas-Barotac Nuevo Water District, P.D, on Audit, transmitting copies of the 2015 Annual
Monfort North, Dumangas, Iloilo for the years Audit Reports on the following government agencies:
ended 31 December 2012 and 2013; and Department of Finance;
Nueva Valencia Water District, Nueva Valencia, Government Procurement Policy Board-Technical
Guimaras for the years ended 31 December Support Office;
2013 to 2015. House of Representatives;
TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal;
Insurance Commission;
Letter dated May 25, 2016 of Ma. Corazon S. Gomez, Legislative-Executive Development Advisory
Regional Director, Commission on Audit, Council;
Regional Office No. III, transmitting a copy Municipal Development Fund Office;
of the Annual Audit Report on the Philippine National Tax Research Center;
Rice Research Institute for the year ended 31 Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating
December 2015. Agency;
TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS Privatization and Management Office;
Public-Private Partnership Center of the
Letters dated May 27 and 30, 2016 of Ma. Corazon S. Philippines;
Gomez, Regional Director, Commission on Audit, Philippine Statistical Research and Training
Regional Office No. III, transmitting copies of the Institute;
Annual Audit Reports on the following: Securities and Exchange Commission;
Aurora State College of Technology, Baler, Aurora; Senate Electoral Tribunal; and
and Tariff Commission.
Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
Authority, Casiguran, Aurora Province
TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS Letter dated June 6, 2016 of Rogelio L. Singson,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary Department of
Letter dated May 30, 2016 of Fernando V. Gonzalez, Public Works and Highways, submitting their End
Chairman, Congressional Oversight Committee Term Report, 2010-2016.
on the Special Purpose Vehicle Act, House of TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS
Representatives, transmitting a copy of the AND HIGHWAYS
Terminal Report on the Special Purpose Vehicle
Act (R.A. 9182), submitted by the Congressional Letter dated June 7, 2016 of Michael G. Aguinaldo,
Oversight Committee on the Special Purpose Chairperson, Office of the Chairperson, Commission
Vehicle Act. on Audit, transmitting copies of the 2015 Annual
TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS Audit Reports on the results of audit of the accounts
and operations of seventeen Government Owned or
Letter dated June 1, 2016 of Michael G. Aguinaldo, Controlled Corporations (GOCCs) in the National
Chairperson, Office of the Chairperson, Commission Capital Region:
on Audit, transmitting copies of the 2015 Annual Al-Amanah Islamic Investment Bank of the
Audit Reports on the following government Philippines (AIIBP) (2014-2015);
agencies: BCDA Management and Holdings, Inc (BMHI)
Bureau of Communications Services; (2015);
Climate Change Commission; Corregidor Foundation, Inc. (CFI) (2015);
Governance Commission for GOCCs; DBP Management Corporation (DBPMC) (2014-
Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority; 2015);
National Commission for Culture and the Arts; Employees Compensation Commission (ECC)
National Intelligence Coordinating Agency; (2014-2015);
News and Information Bureau; Food Terminal, Inc. (FTI) (2015);
Philippine Commission on Women; Human Settlements Development Corporation
Philippine Racing Commission; (HSDC) (2015);
Presidential Legislative Liaison Office; LBP Resources and Development Corporation
Presidential Management Staff; and (LRDC) (2014-2015);
Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor. Lung Center of the Philippines (LCP) (2015);
TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS Manila Gas Corporation (MGC) (2015);
Millennium Challenge Account-Philippines Camarines Norte Water District, Daet, Camarines

(MCA-P) (2014-2015); Norte (CY 2013).
National Dairy Authority (NDA) (2015); TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
North Luzon Railways Corporation (NLRC)
(2015); Letter dated June 15, 2016 of Ma. Shiela A. Ramos,
Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC) State Auditor IV, OIC-Supervising Auditor,
(2014-2015); Commission on Audit, Regional Office No. VI,
Palacio del Gobernador Condominium Corporation transmitting copies of the Annual Audit Reports
(PDGCC) (2014-2015); on the following state universities and colleges in
Philippine Childrens Medical Center (PCMC) Region VI for the year ended 31 December 2015:
(2015); and Capiz State University;
Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College;
Health Care (PITAHC) (2015). University of Antique; and
TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS West Visayas State University and Medical
Center
Letter dated June 8, 2016 of Anastacio R. Martirez, TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
President, Pipol Broadband and Telecommunications
Corporation, informing the House of Representatives Letter dated June 16, 2016 of Maria Gleda E. Lim, State
of their acceptance of the franchise granted under Auditor V, Supervising Auditor, Commission on
Republic Act No. 10822 Audit, Regional Office No. VI, transmitting a copy
TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE of the Annual Audit Report on the Panay Railways,
FRANCHISES Incorporated, La Paz, Iloilo City for the year ended
31 December 2013.
Letter dated June 9, 2016 of Maria Gleda E. Lim, State TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
Auditor V, Supervising Auditor, Commission on
Audit, Regional Office No. VI, transmitting a copy Letter dated June 17, 2016 of Amando M. Tetangco, Jr.,
of the Annual Audit Report on the Tobias Fornier Governor, Office of the Governor, Bangko Sentral ng
Water District, Tobias Fornier, Antique for the years Pilipinas, submitting to Congress the data on outstanding
ended 31 December 2012 to 2013. Philippine external debt as of 31 March 2016 which were
TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS noted by the Monetary Board on 16 June 2016.
TO THE COMMITTEE ON BANKS AND
Letter dated June 10, 2016 of Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr., FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES
Executive Secretary, Office of the President,
Malacaang, transmitting two (2) original copies Letters dated June 22 and 23, 2016 of Maria Gleda
of Republic Act No. 10864 which was lapsed E. Lim, State Auditor V, Supervising Auditor,
into law on 10 June 2016 pursuant to Art. VI, Sec. Commission on Audit, Regional Office No. VI,
27 (1) of the Constitution, entitled: transmitting the following:
AN ACT DEFINING RAW SUGAR OR RAW Management Letter on the San Rafael Water
CANE SUGAR, AMENDING SECTION District, San Rafael, Iloilo, for the years ended
109(A) AND (F) OF THE NATIONAL 31 December 2013 to 2014; and
INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1997, AS Annual Audit Report on the Patnongon Water
AMENDED, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES District, Patnongon, Antique, for the years
TO THE ARCHIVES ended 31 December 2010 to 2015.
TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
Letter dated June 14, 2016 of Roland A. Rey,
Regional Director, Commission on Audit, Letter dated June 30, 2016 of Michael G. Aguinaldo,
Regional Office No. V, transmitting copies Chairperson, Commission on Audit, submitting
of the Annual Audit Reports on the following the Consolidated Audit Report on the Official
water districts in Region V: Development Assistance (ODA) Programs and
Bato Water District, Bato, Catanduanes (CY Projects for the Calendar Year 2015, pursuant to
2015); Section 8 (b) of Republic Act No. 8182 dated 11
Viga Water District, Viga, Catanduanes (CY June 1996, as amended by Republic Act No. 8555.
2015); TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
Daraga Water District, Daraga, Albay (CY 2014);
Masbate Mobo Water District, Masbate City (CY Letter dated July 4, 2016 of Ruben C. Geromo, State
2014); and Auditor IV, Audit Team Leader, Audit Group
NGS-State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), Iloilo State College of Fisheries-CY 2015;
Commission on Audit, submitting a copy of the Igbaras Water District, Igbaras, Iloilo-CY 2013-
Annual Audit Report on the Catanduanes State 2015;
University, Virac, Catanduanes for CY 2015. New Lucena Water District, New Lucena, Iloilo-
TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS CY 2012;
Miag-ao Water District, Miag-ao, Iloilo-CY 2008-
Letter dated July 31, 2015 of Michael G. Aguinaldo, 2015;
Chairperson, Office of the Chairperson, Commission Baguio Water District, Baguio City-CY 2015;
on Audit, transmitting copies of the CY 2014 Ifugao Water District, Lagawe, Ifugao-CY 2015;
Annual Audit Reports on the following Government Banaue Water District, Banaue, Ifugao-CY
Owned and/or Controlled Corporations: 2015;
Al-Amanah Islamic Investment Bank of the Metro Bangued Water District, Bangued, Abra-
Philippines; CY 2015;
APO Production Unit Inc.; Bucay Water District, Bucay, Abra-CY 2015;
BCDA Management and Holdings, Inc.; Dolores Water District, Dolores, Abra-CY 2015;
Cagayan Economic Zone Authority; Lagangilang Water District, Lagangilang, Abra-
Central Bank Board of Liquidators; CY 2015;
Corregidor Foundation, Inc.; San Juan Water District, San Juan, Abra-CY
Credit Information Corporation; 2015;
DBP Management Corporation; La Trinidad Water District, La Trinidad, Benguet-
DBP Data Center Inc.; CY 2015; and
DBP Leasing Corporation; John Hay Management Corporation, Baguio City-
Employees Compensation Commission; CY 2015.
First Cavite Industrial Estate, Inc.; TO THE COMMITTEE ON
Landbank Countryside Development Foundation, Inc.; APPROPRIATIONS
Light Rail Transit Authority;
Local Water Utilities Administration; THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Castro, F. H.). The
Millennium Challenge Account-Philippines; distinguished Dep. Majority Leader is recognized.
National Electrification Administration;
National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation; PRIVILEGE HOUR
National Power Corporation;
National Transmission Corporation; REP. BONDOC. Mr. Speaker, Your Honor,
Northeastern Luzon Pacific Coastal Service, Inc.; having considered the Business for the Day, and with
North Luzon Railways Corporation; unanimous consent of the House, I move that we declare
Occupational Safety and Health Center; a Privilege Hour.
Philippine International Convention Center, Inc.; I so move, Mr. Speaker, Your Honor.
Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC);
Philippine National Railways; THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Castro, F. H.). Is
Philippine Ports Authority; there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none;
Philippine Postal Corporation; the motion is approved.
PNOC Alternative Fuels Corporation; The Chair declares a Privilege Hour.
PNOC Exploration Corporation;
PNOC Development Management Corporation; REP. BONDOC. Mr. Speaker, the first of our
PNOC Malampaya Production Corporation; colleagues who wishes to avail of the Privilege
PNOC Renewables Corporation; Hour is the Gentleman from the First District of
PNOC Shipping and Transport Corporation; Samar. I move that we recognize the honorable
Small Business Corporation; Rep. Edgar Mary S. Sarmiento to speak on
Social Housing Finance Corporation; and amending the Constitution through a constituent
Southern Utility Management and Services, Inc. assembly.
TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS I so move, Mr. Speaker, Your Honor.
Annual Audit Reports on the following state universities/ THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Castro, F. H.). Is
colleges in Region VI and water district/agency to wit: there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none;
Aklan State University, Banga, Aklan-CY 2015; the motion is approved.
Iloilo Science and Technology University-CY 2015; Rep. Edgar Mary S. Sarmiento of the First District
Guimaras State College-CY 2015; of Samar is hereby recognized.
PRIVILEGE SPEECH OF REP. SARMIENTO (E.) The new Constitution, if ever drafted, Mr. Speaker,
will be still subject to ratification through a plebiscite,
REP. SARMIENTO (E.). Mr. Speaker, colleagues, but it will be more responsive to the countrys
ladies and gentlemen: present conditions and thus, will ensure the countrys
I rise to speak on the issue of the competency of the competitiveness in a highly globalized economy and
Members of the House of Representatives relevant to the address our needs in the years and decades to come.
amendment of the Constitution. This Representation, Mr. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Good afternoon.
Speaker, is a neophyte Member of this Congress. Before
our term started, we took an intensive executive course THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Castro, F.H.). The
on legislation. Based on our discussions and exchange distinguished Dep. Majority Leader is recognized.
of ideas, I believe that we are a batch of Representatives
who are committed to be effective legislators. REP. BONDOC. Mr. Speaker, Your Honor,
The Members of the House of Representatives,
aside from dealing on matters which are national in REP. ATIENZA. Mr. Speaker.
scope, also have a constituency to take care of. This
is an advantage that we bring to our legislative work REP. BONDOC. I move for the recognition
for we witness firsthand how the different policies we of the Gentleman from the Party-List BUHAY, the
debated on in this august hall would affect the many honorable Rep. Jose L. Atienza Jr., who wishes to
Filipinos in the farthest barangays in our district. interpellate our esteemed colleague.
Nakikita po natin kung ano pa ang mga pagkukulang I so move, Mr. Speaker, Your Honor.
ng ating gobyerno sa ating mga distrito o sa mga sektor
na ating pinaglilingkuran at ito po ang isusulong nating REP. ATIENZA. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I ask
matugunan dito sa Kongreso. the kind
Mr. Speaker, with the issue that Congress is not
competent enough, allow me to say these two important THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Castro, F.H.).
points: first, the Constitution is the fundamental law Congressman Atienza is recognized to interpellate
that must be understood by ordinary Filipinos; hence, Congressman Sarmiento (E.).
we, Members of Congress, comprising of all sectors
of society from entrepreneurs, academe, professionals, REP. ATIENZA. We seek the kind indulgence of
lawyers, doctors, engineers, student leaders, former the Gentleman from Samar to clarify certain matters on
uniformed men, are in a better position to bring different what he has brought to our attention this afternoon.
points of view in amending or revising the Constitution
for our constituents to know better. Second, we are the REP. SARMIENTO (E.). Yes, certainly, Mr.
peoples Representatives. The proposals that we put on Speaker.
the table are not ours alone but the sentiments that we
hear from our districts or the sectors that we represent. REP. ATIENZA. Mr. Speaker, Congressman
Mr. Speaker, I think we can assure the Filipino people Sarmiento (E.) mentioned, with emphasis, that we
that, if ever we convene as a constituent assembly, we were elected to be effective legislators, makers of law,
have the competence, the integrity and the heart to rise to respond to the needs of our people in our different
up to the challenge, and we can further assure them that districts and provinces. Am I correct in my hearing of
we will have their best interests in mind. that particular issue?
Added to this, the Speaker earnestly sought, in
requesting the President of the Republic, to create a REP. SARMIENTO (E.). Yes, Mr. Speaker, you
constitutional commission comprising of the most are correct.
brilliant minds relative to the drafting or the revision
of the Constitution. The following, Mr. Speaker, are REP. ATIENZA. He mentioned that we are all
comparative statistics when the 1987 Constitution qualified, considering that we had been chosen, elected
was drafted and now that a Charter change is being by people from our districts, from our sectors, to
proposed: in 1986, prior to the 1987 Constitution, it represent them in this Bodyto make laws. Am I
was Peoples Power, and the Constitution, for me, is correct, Mr. Speaker?
anti-dictatorship; while this year, we have a very strong
democracy. The population at that time, Mr. Speaker, REP. SARMIENTO (E.). That is right, Mr.
was only 55,803,000 while the population, based on Speaker.
the census in August 2015, was 100,098,000. The GDP
growth rate at that time was only 3.42 percent; for this REP. ATIENZA. Am I correct, Mr. Speaker, on
year, it is 6.9 percent. what I heard?
REP. SARMIENTO (E.). That is right, Mr. work double time or maybe, triple time or maybe spend
Speaker. eight to 10 hours a day working on the constitutional
changes meant to be discussed. Would he be ready to
REP. ATIENZA. I would like to ask the Gentleman do that? Not work three days a week, not work two to
therefore if he committed himself during the campaign three hours a day but rather spend eight to 10 hours a
that he would want to change the Constitution while we day, six days a week. Would he be willing to do that?
are making laws in the Seventeenth Congress?
REP. SARMIENTO (E.). Mr. Speaker, I will do
REP. SARMIENTO (E.). Mr. Speaker, when I ran for everything to make sure that whatever amendments
a seat in Congress, I had my platform on governance one will be there in our Constitution will be beneficial to
of which is to explain to my constituents that whatever the Filipino people and I am willing to work doubly
is good for them, I will do in the House of Congress. hard just to attain them.
REP. ATIENZA. My question, Mr. Speaker, is REP. ATIENZA. Maraming salamat po sa kaniyang
very clear, very simple. Did we promise, as part of assurance that he would be willing to work double time.
our campaign, that we will change the Constitution if As I said, opening the Constitution for revision of the
we were sent to this particular Congress as we would different provisions will require not just double time,
want now to do? Was it even discussed during the but probably the whole time of our three years will be
campaignwere you asked and did you consent? spent on discussions and debates, studies and reviews on
Did you assure your constituents that yes, indeed, we the different provisions, especially on the main changes
will tinker with the Constitution as Members of the that the administration would like to do, like the form of
Seventeenth Congress? government. Would the Gentleman accept the fact that
the major issue, federalization, is not known to many of
REP. SARMIENTO (E.). It was never mentioned us yet? Unless he is assuring me that he knows enough
to my constituents, Mr. Speaker, but based on the rules and he would be ready to debate on it now.
and the Constitution, we can do so.
REP. SARMIENTO (E.). True enough, Mr.
REP. ATIENZA. So, I am just trying to stress Speaker, the model of federalism is not yet known.
the point that, as far as legislative responsibilities are However, to address this, we have committees that we
concerned, no question, we were all elected to make are looking at so that some Members of the House who
laws but not to change the Constitution. I do not think are working in other committees can also address other
any one of us in this Chamber promised our constituents pertinent issues in the House while we are working on
that if elected, we will change the Constitution. Unless the amendment of our Constitution.
the Gentleman from Samar promised that very clearly,
in his district, then I will accept his logic that we should REP. ATIENZA. Salamat po, Mr. Speaker. Idinidiin
now be involved in changing the Constitution while ko lamang sa ating kagalang-galang na Kinatawan ng
disrupting our legislative responsibilities. Samar na napakaraming mga bagay ang pag-uusapan
tungkol sa pagbabago ng sistema ng gobyerno na hindi
REP. SARMIENTO (E.). Again, Mr. Speaker, po tayo handa.
on the brilliant mind of the BUHAY Party-List I am not prepared, I must admit, I will probably
Representative, true enough, I never mentioned have to study more. I do not think our colleagues are
amending the Constitution, but it is also our mandate, prepared to discuss the issues of federalization today,
if ever, to change it. tomorrow, next month and maybe, not even next year as
we have to review, study and internalize the full impact
REP. ATIENZA. Mr. Speaker, it does not take of every sentence, every period, every comma that will
one to be brilliant to remind oneself that when we ran, go into the new Constitution if we accept the challenge
we did not touch on constitutional issues but rather on of changing our character of a regular Congress to one
very basic issues affecting our people in the different of a constituent assembly. Mahirap na trabaho po iyan.
districts of the Philippines. We promised action on Kaya hindi po ganoong kasimple na sasabihin
their needs and the issues involved in the communities na tayo ay magpapalit, magbabago, gagawin nating
but definitely, not constitutional issues because those constitutional assembly ito, itong ating Kongreso na
were not part of our efforts to communicate our binubuo ng mga Congressmen na tumayo doon sa kani-
competency. So, I would like to ask the Gentleman kanilang mga distrito noong kampanya at humingi ng
therefore now that he said, we are competent to tinker tiwala upang tumugon sa mga pangangailangan nila at
with the Constitution. Does he realize that if we convert hindi upang gugulin ang ating tatlong taon sa pagbabago
ourselves into a constituent assembly, we will have to ng ating Saligang Batas.
The Gentleman from Samar should be made aware ang Saligang Batas. This may be the beginning of a
that changing the Constitution is the most important continuing debate on the issue as we are committed
and probably the greatest of all responsibilities of a to always clarify matters with whoever will propose
deliberative Body. Kaya sa palagay ko po ay hindi that we convert ourselves into a constituent assembly,
mapapalitan iyong kakayahan ng isang constitutional believing that it is not a simple as that. Good intentions
convention composed of delegates for the purpose of may lead to perdition. The best of intentions sometimes
sitting, studying and bringing to that convention all their cause the destruction of a nation.
academic knowledge, the wisdom that has shaped their So, we have to be very, very prudent. I would like
character and their competence to discuss the possible to address my colleague while I congratulate him for
changes in our Constitution. Hindi po natin puwedeng his efforts to open up the discussion on a constitutional
akuin ang responsibilidad na iyan, gaano man ang ating convention as against a constituent assembly. I am sure
katalinuhan, ang ating kasipagan sapagkat iba-iba po he will admit that he is not yet ready to debate on it as I
ang kakayahan ng bawat Pilipino. You may be a lawyer am also not prepared to fully debate on the issue. There
but you may not probably debate with a constitutionalist will come a time when we will debate; we have to debate
on the issues of the Constitution. Mahirap hong on this matter when it is officially taken up in our agenda.
gawin iyan. Kung gagawa naman tayo ng Saligang Again, my congratulations to the Gentleman for his
Batas ay dapat tiyakin natin na ito ay makakabuti at efforts to highlight the competence of the Members of
hindi makakasama. Ito ay dapat himayin sa lahat ng this Body. I agree with him that the competence is on
bahagi, na hindi pwedeng aprubahan katulad ng ating legislative work and not as constitutional delegates to
ginagawa ngayon sa mga panukalang batas sa loob ng a constitutional convention.
Kongreso. Maraming salamat po sa pagkakataong ibinigay
So, he may answer this if he wants to, but he can ninyo sa akin na liwanagin ang isyung iyon para po
defer it if he may so desire. naman sa kaalaman ng lahat. Salamat po, Mr. Speaker.
Salamat, Honorable Sarmiento (E.).
REP. SARMIENTO (E.). That is why...
REP. ATIENZA. I would like to ask him one simple The distinguished Dep. Majority Leader is recognized.
question: Does he have enough knowledge on the
issue of federalization? What are the benefits that the REP. TUGNA. Mr. Speaker, before we proceed
people in the provinces and regions will derive if this is with another interpellator, may we acknowledge the
accomplished by this so-called constituent assembly? presence of some guests.
He may want to answer or he may want to defer, I will
accept it as such. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Castro, F.H.).
Please proceed.
REP. SARMIENTO (E.). Mr. Speaker, much as I
want to answer, we are still finalizing what model of REP. TUGNA. May we acknowledge the presence
federalism we are looking at. So, I would like to first of the guests of the Hon. Josephine Ramirez-Sato of
defer answering the question posed by the brilliant mind Occidental Mindoro, the Barangay Captains, namely:
of Representative Atienza. Rommel Mendoza, Reden T. Perez, Gerry V. Chavez,
Nathaniel Bouaquin, Rogelio Francisco, Freddie
REP. ATIENZA. The Gentleman is not prepared to Aglipay and Diodesto Sumande.
answer the question. Should I understand it in that manner?
REP. SARMIENTO (E.). That is right, Mr. Speaker. Please rise. (Applause) Welcome to the House of
Representatives.
REP. ATIENZA. Therefore, you and I are on the
same plane. Pareho po tayong kulang sa kaalaman REP. TUGNA. May we also acknowledge the
tungkol sa napakahalagang isyu ng pagbabago ng ating presence of the guests of Congresswomen Emmi
sistema ng gobyerno. Palagay ko naman, karamihan sa A. De Jesus and Arlene D. Brosas of GABRIELA
ating mga Miyembro dito ay ganoon din ang damdamin, Womens Party-List, namely, the Divorce Advocates of
na aaminin natin na hindi pa tayo handa para tayo ay the Philippines, and the Association for Divorce and
isabak sa trabahong iyan. Women Empowerment.
So, ako po ay nagagalak na si Congressman
Sarmiento (E.) ay tumayo ngayon upang buksan itong THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Castro, F.H.).
paksang ito, ang isyung naglalagalab ngayon, na tayo ay Please rise. (Applause) Welcome to the House of
maaaring atasan at bigyan ng kapangyarihang baguhin Representatives.
REP. TUGNA. Mr. Speaker, may we recognize the REP. VELOSO. In terms of qualification, Mr.
Hon. Vicente Ching S.E. Veloso of the Third District Speaker, again, I do not see anybody here who does not
of Leyte for his interpellation. qualify to become a part of any constituent assembly
that will be approved by this Body, as well as by the
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Castro, F.H.). Senate.
Is there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears Let me proceed to another point, Mr. Speaker.
none; Congressman Veloso is recognized for his One of the objections to a constituent assembly is
interpellation. that this House has a lot of Members that can be
labeled as belonging to dynasties; but opposite to
REP. VELOSO. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the that, Mr. Speaker, is the fact that if we will resort to a
Gentleman from Samar yield to a few questions, Mr. constitutional convention, there are more dangers that
Speaker. will come our way. An example, Mr. Speaker, is Samar.
Considering that mining is already being opposed by the
REP. SARMIENTO (E.). Yes, I will, Mr. administration, is it possible, may I ask the Gentleman
Speaker. from Samar, that the affected mining company in
Samar will opt to let a candidate run in a particular
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Castro, F.H.). district, spend for the election of that candidate in
Please proceed. order that the proxy of that mining company will be
elected as a delegate to the constitutional convention,
REP. VELOSO. Mr. Speaker, did the Gentleman Mr. Speaker?
from Samar know, when he ran for Congress, that the
matter of constitutional revision will be deliberated REP. SARMIENTO (E.). It is a high probability,
upon by this Body? Mr. Speaker.
REP. SARMIENTO (E.). No, Mr. Speaker. REP. VELOSO. Between a member of a dynasty
and a member of big business, who, Mr. Speaker,
REP. VELOSO. In short, Mr. Speaker, it is proper does the Gentleman think is more dangerous in terms
for him to now argue for deliberations on or for a of selecting delegates to craft the revision of the
revision of the Constitution via a constituent assembly, Constitution, Mr. Speaker?
Mr. Speaker.
REP. SARMIENTO (E.). In all honesty, Mr.
REP. SARMIENTO (E.). That is right, Mr. Speaker, I believe that in Samar Province, I know
Speaker. already the different political parties there and the
different families who are into politics, and the risk of
REP. VELOSO. Also, Mr. Speaker, did the someone being nominated by an investor to run as a
Gentleman from Samar, before he delivered his speech, con-con delegate is bigger than that of a family that is
did he take a look at his colleagues in this Body? Did into politics right now.
he find out if there is anybody in this Body that is not
qualified to propose the revision of the Constitution via REP. VELOSO. Does the Gentleman from Samar
a constituent assembly? know that big business is already involved in the
running of this government, Mr. Speaker, nowadays?
REP. SARMIENTO (E.). No, I did not, Mr.
Speaker. REP. SARMIENTO (E.). Of course, Mr.
Speaker.
REP. VELOSO. Well, anyway, I did take a look,
Mr. Speaker, at our colleagues here and foremost REP. VELOSO. There are a lot of big businesses
of all is the Gentleman from BUHAY Party-List. I that are into real estate development; there are big
see him as a legislator, capable not only of passing businesses that control telecommunications; there are
laws to implement provisions of the Constitution, big businesses that are almost in all fields, including
but capable also of proposing revisions to our power, Mr. Speaker. Is the Gentleman from Samar
existing Constitution. Does the Gentleman from aware of that?
Samar agree with this Representation from Leyte,
Mr. Speaker? REP. SARMIENTO (E.). Of course, Mr. Speaker,
I am aware of it.
REP. SARMIENTO (E.). Yes, Mr. Speaker, I do
agree. REP. VELOSO. It has been published in the media
that the election of constitutional convention delegates to our children. Does the Gentleman from Samar know
alone would already cost the government P7 billion. Is that, Mr. Speaker?
the Gentleman from Samar aware of that?
REP. SARMIENTO (E.). Yes, I am aware of it,
REP. SARMIENTO (E.). I am aware of it, Mr. Mr. Speaker.
Speaker. That is only the cost of election, which is
roughly P6 to P7 billion, and it does not yet include REP. VELOSO. Also, Mr. Speaker, paragraph 3,
the staff of the delegates if ever the con-con will push Section 2 of Article XIV says that college students
through, Mr. Speaker. are supposed to be given not only free tuition fees
but they are supposed to be given subsidies for their
REP. VELOSO. Of course, those who are arguing educational needs, Mr. Speaker. This provision in
for constitutional convention are saying, What is the Constitution has never been implemented by
P7 billion? It is peanuts compared to what we will this government. Yet this government would be
get from the revision of the Constitution. Is the throwing away P7 billion just for election of delegates
Gentleman from Samar aware of that argument, Mr. to a constitutional convention, Mr. Speaker. Is the
Speaker? Representative from Samar aware of that, Mr. Speaker?
REP. SARMIENTO (E.). I am very much aware REP. SARMIENTO (E.). I am very much aware
of it, Mr. Speaker, that is why the Speaker of the House of it, Mr. Speaker. That is the reason we have to save
right now, Speaker Alvarez, again, is earnestly seeking all our resources, because we know for a fact that the
and requesting the President of the Republic to create students are the future leaders of this land. It is but
a constitutional commission comprised of the most proper for us to give the best to them, the investment
brilliant minds for the revision of the Constitution, to we could give for the good of the students, for the good
guide the Members of this august Body, Mr. Speaker. and future of our country, Mr. Speaker.
REP. VELOSO. Let me inform the Gentleman from REP. VELOSO. Mr. Speaker, like Samar, my
Samar, Mr. Speaker, that there are a lot of constitutionally district, the Third District of Leyte, is a victim of
guaranteed rights in the Constitution that my constituents typhoon Yolanda. Trees were uprooted. We do
in the Third District of Leyte are being deprived of. Let not even see any material there that can be used
me cite, for example, Section 11, Article XIII of the as a coffin. A lot of children die every month, Mr.
Constitution which guarantees paupers free medical Speaker. Magkasakit lang ang bata, nagkaroon ng
services. Who is a pauper? Section 19 of Rule 141 of sipon, hindi nagamot, nagkaroon na ng plema, naging
the Rules of Court says that the minimum wage of that pneumonia, mamamatay iyong bata. Pagkatapos,
particular area times two is the benchmark of who a mag-iisip na ang nanay at saka ang tatay, paano natin
pauper is. In the Third District of Leyte, P15,000 is the siya ililibing? Gagawa sila ngwe call it longon,
benchmark. Those receiving less than P15,000 per month e wala nang kahoy doon. So, ang ginagawa nila,
are entitled to free medical services but in our place in the babalutin na lang ito ng banig. Kung medyo bago pa
Third District of Leyte, the poorest district, Mr. Speaker, in iyong banig, maghahanap sila ng karton, ibabalot sa
Region VIIIand by the way, Region VIII is the poorest patay na bata, ililibing. Grabe ang nangyari sa amin.
region in the Philippinesdoes not even have a functional Compared to the P7 billion that we would be wasting
district hospital. So P7 billion is too big to satisfy the needs for an election for a constitutional convention, Mr. Speaker,
of my constituents there. Does the Gentleman from Samar I find it just crazy. Pardon my use of the term crazy, Mr.
know that, Mr. Speaker? Speaker. Is the Gentleman from Samar experiencing what
we are experiencing in the Third District of Leyte?
REP. SARMIENTO (E.). That is precisely the
reason, Mr. Speaker, the honorable Gentleman from REP. SARMIENTO (E.). I am aware, Mr. Speaker.
Leyte, why we are trying to propose a revision of the I likewise experience such scenarios that really hurt
Constitution towards federalism, to address the needs of me so much to a point that, if only I can, I have to do
the different districts, the different provinces. Hopefully, something for the good of my province.
the time will come when each province of the country That is why, Mr. Speaker, in my dreams, I have to
will have the same opportunity as the highly urbanized ask and wonder why. What is going on in our country?
centers in the country, Mr. Speaker. How come there is an uneven distribution of wealth?
Those who are in highly urbanized centers are far better
REP. VELOSO. Mr. Speaker, Section 2, Article off than those of us in the provinces. As reality dictates,
XIV of the Constitution provides that the government Mr. Speaker, which I often tell my friends, sad to say,
shall provide free elementary and high school education we are divided into 7,100 islands. Maybe, when the
Lord created the earth, he fell asleep and that is why problem on how poor states or poor provinces could
we are divided into 7,100 islands. That is precisely be assisted by rich provinces like Cebu and so, the
the reason we have to do something now. We have proposition, Mr. Speaker, was that Leyte and Samar
to do something for the goodto balance the wealth will be grouped together with Cebu in order that, in
of the country among the provinces and give us the the meantime, we will have Cebu subsidize the needs
opportunity to manage our resources, Mr. Speaker, for of Leyte and Samar. I gave a proposal yesterday,
the good of our constituents, so that we can equal those which I am reiterating to the Gentleman from Samar.
who are in the highly urbanized centers, Mr. Speaker. If there will be 10 states, for example, all that we
have to do is add up all their income and divide the
REP. VELOSO. Mr. Speaker, further to what I total by 10. The average will be the benchmark in the
earlier mentioned, in the Third District of Leyte we do matter of what a particular state can now appropriate
not have functional district hospitals. and spend from its income. For example, if the NCR
What we have are only rural health units. We are already has obtained P300 billion, it can already
120 kilometers away from Tacloban where the Eastern appropriate P300 billion and spend that, and the
Visayas Regional Medical Center is situated and because rest should be given to the federal government for
of that, if there is anybody who would get sick in our distribution to the poorer states. That is my principal
district, the most that could be done is, they would go consideration on the matter of distribution of wealth.
to Ormoc, to a private hospital there in order that they Anyway, Mr. Speaker, I do not like to belabor
could have medical attention. Again, Mr. Speaker, we my colleagues here. I would just like to state on
need a functional hospital in the Third District of Leyte. record that: number one, all of us here are qualified
Let me go to another point, Mr. Speaker. In my to become members of the constituent assembly. We
campaign, I came across a lot of senior citizens, maaawa have been elected by the people. We have been selected
ka pag tiningnan mo, and there I came to know na ang to serve them in whatever capacity via legislation and
pinakamahirap pala sa mundong ito ay ang ikaw ay implementation of the Constitution or revision of the
tumanda na wala kang pera, lalo na kung walang trabaho Constitution. Number two, Mr. Speaker, those who
ang mga anak mo, walang trabaho ang asawa mo. What will be elected to the constitutional convention are
does the government do about its senior citizens? In the untested yet. Well, sad to say, there are a lot of things
Third District of Leyte, it is only in San Isidro, Leyte that that I abhor in the present Constitution that we have, but
the DSWD is giving a P500 monthly pension to senior that is water under the bridge. I just hope, Mr. Speaker,
citizens on the condition na dapat 77 years old na sila. that the mistakes committed by the constitutional
This is a travesty of the law because at 60, I was already commission will not be repeated by the delegates of
considered a senior citizen and I was given a senior the constitutional convention whose picture, whose
citizens card. So, I do not have to wait for 17 more years in image we still have to figure out after the election of
order that I can receive a pension, kahit na P 500 lang iyon. delegates to the constitutional convention.
The problem really in my district is that ang daming Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
mahihirap na matatanda na nag-aantay ng tulong mula
sa gobyerno and here, again, we have a government THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Castro, F.H.). The
which would be ready, as argued by those who are distinguished Dep. Majority Leader is recognized.
opting for a constitutional convention. Bayaan mo iyong
seven billion na iyan, maliit lang iyan. Sana matikman REP. TUGNA. Mr. Speaker, I move that we refer the
nila ang natitikman ng mga constituents ko sa Third privilege speech of the Honorable Sarmiento (E.) and
District of Leyte. the interpellations thereon to the Committee on Rules.
Mr. Speaker, one last point. I, too, did not expect I so move, Mr. Speaker.
that I will be confronted with this issue of constitutional
revision during my term as an elected Congressman of THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Castro, F.H.). Is
the Third District of Leyte. I am opting for federalism there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none;
for two principal considerations, Mr. Speaker: the privilege speech of the Gentleman from the First
Number one, I am already 70 years old but I have not District of Samar, including the interpellations thereon,
yet seen anybody from Samar or Leyte being elected to the is referred to the Committee on Rules.
Senate. Why? It is because population is overconcentrated
in Metro Manila and so, representation has been tilted in REP. TUGNA. Mr. Speaker, I move that we suspend
favor of Metro Manila. If I will be given the opportunity the Privilege Hour.
to participate in a constituent assembly, I will really work
for equal representation of all the states that will be created THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Castro, F.H.). Is
out of this federalism that we will have. there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the
Number two, Mr. Speaker, yesterday, there was a motion is suspendedthe session is suspended.
REP. TUGNA. Mr. Speaker, we suspend the Chavez Gonzalez

Privilege Hour. Chipeco Gorriceta
Co Gullas
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Castro, F.H.). The Cojuangco Hernandez
Privilege Hour, as moved by the Dep. Majority Leader, Cortes Herrera-Dy
is suspended. Cortuna Hofer
Cosalan Jalosjos
ROLL CALL Crisologo Javier
Cuaresma Kho
REP. TUGNA. Mr. Speaker, I move that we call Cueva Khonghun
the roll. Dalipe Labadlabad
Dalog Lacson
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Castro, F.H.). Is De Jesus Lagman
there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; De Venecia Lanete
the motion is approved. De Vera Laogan
The Secretary General will please call the roll. Defensor Lazatin
Del Mar Lee
The Secretary General called the roll, and the result Del Rosario Limkaichong
is as follows, per Journal No. 3, dated July 27, 2016: Deloso-Montalla Lobregat
Dimaporo (A.) Lopez (B.)
Dimaporo (M.) Lopez (C.)
PRESENT: Durano Lopez (M.)
Dy Loyola
Abaya Barbers Elago Macapagal-Arroyo
Abayon Bataoil Erice Maceda
Abellanosa Bautista-Bandigan Eriguel Madrona
Abu Belaro Ermita-Buhain Malapitan
Abueg Belmonte (F.) Escudero Mangaoang
Acharon Belmonte (J.) Espino Marcoleta
Acop Belmonte (R.) Estrella Marcos
Acosta Benitez Eusebio Marquez
Acosta-Alba Bernos Evardone Martinez
Adiong Bertiz Farias Matugas
Advincula Biazon Fernando Mercado
Aggabao Billones Ferrer (J.) Mirasol
Alcala Biron Ferriol-Pascual Montoro
Alejano Bolilia Floirendo Nava
Almario Bondoc Flores Nieto
Almonte Bordado Fortun Noel
Alonte-Naguiat Bravo (A.) Fortuno Nograles (J.)
Alvarez (F.) Bravo (M.) Fuentebella Nograles (K.)
Alvarez (M.) Brosas Garbin Nolasco
Alvarez (P.) Bulut-Begtang Garcia (G.) Nuez-Malanyaon
Amante Calderon Garcia (J.) Oaminal
Amatong Calixto-Rubiano Garcia-Albano Olivarez
Angara-Castillo Caminero Garin (R.) Ong (E.)
Antonio Campos Garin (S.) Ong (H.)
Aragones Canama Gasataya Ortega (P.)
Arbison Casilao Gatchalian Ortega (V.)
Arcillas Castelo Geron Pacquiao
Arenas Castro (F.L.) Go (A.C.) Paduano
Atienza Castro (F.H.) Go (M.) Palma
Aumentado Catamco Gomez Pancho
Austria-Barzaga Cayetano Gonzaga Panotes
Bagatsing Celeste Gonzales (A.P.) Papandayan
Banal Cerilles Gonzales (A.D.) Pichay
Pimentel Tambunting REP. TUGNA. Mr. Speaker, I move that we

Pineda Tan (A.) recognize the Representative from the Second District
Plaza Tan (S.) of Paraaque City, Congressman Gus S. Tambunting,
Primicias-Agabas Tejada for his privilege speech.
Quimbo Teves
Ramirez-Sato Tiangco THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Castro, F.H.). Is
Ramos Ting there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none;
Relampagos Tinio Congressman Tambunting of Paraaque City is hereby
Revilla Tolentino recognized.
Roa-Puno Treas
Rocamora Tugna PRIVILEGE SPEECH OF REP. TAMBUNTING
Rodriguez (I.) Tupas
Rodriguez (M.) Unabia REP. TAMBUNTING. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Roman Ungab Mr. Speaker, distinguished colleagues, thank you
Romero Unico for giving me the opportunity to speak about a subject
Romualdez Uy (J.) which I and many of us, and many of our people,
Romualdo Uy (R.) consider of prime importancefreedom of information.
Roque (H.) Vargas Why is freedom of information important? Because,
Roque (R.) Vargas-Alfonso along with the freedom of speech, it is the very essence
Sagarbarria Velarde of democracy. Democracy in the immortal words of
Salimbangon Velasco Abraham Lincoln is: Government of the people, by
Salo Velasco-Catera the people, for the people.
Salon Veloso Freedom of information enables the people to
Sambar Vergara participate in the decision-making process of the
Sandoval Villafuerte government. It allows them to monitor and check any
Santos-Recto Villanueva abuses of power or wrongdoing by leaders whom they
Sarmiento (C.) Villaraza-Suarez have elected in office. Why is freedom of information
Sarmiento (E.) Villarica important? Because all the principles of ethics and all
Savellano Villarin the precepts of religions state, in no uncertain terms, that
Sema Violago it is wrong to tell a lie, it is wrong to steal. Freedom
Siao Yap (M.) of information helps the people to prevent government
Silverio Yap (V.) officials from committing these wrongdoings at the
Singson Yu expense of and to the detriment of the people they
Suansing (E.) Zamora (M.) vowed to serve.
Suansing (H.) Zamora (R.) Freedom of information, in fact, is so important
Suarez Zarate that it has been enshrined in our Constitution, both in
Sy-Alvarado Zubiri the 1973 and 1987 Constitutions. They both recognize
the right of access of the people to matters of public
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. Mr. Speaker, the concern. They guarantee the right of the people to
roll call shows that 252 Members responded to the call. access to official records, documents, papers pertaining
to official acts, transactions, decisions and research data
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Castro, F.H.). used as bases for policy development. Said access,
With 252 Members present, the Chair declares the however, is subject to such limitations as provided for
presence of a quorum. by law.
The distinguished Dep. Majority Leader is There have been laws passed in the past that
recognized. require government officials to make available
information needed by the public or the courts.
PRIVILEGE HOUR These are the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices
Continuation Act, the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for
Public Officials and Employees and the Government
REP. TUGNA. Mr. Speaker, I move that we resume Procurement Reform Act. These laws are all well
the Privilege Hour. and good and have been used successfully in several
high-profile cases involving the high and mighty of
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Castro, F.H.). Is the land. But in general, and at the middle and lower
there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; levels where most acts of graft and corruption are
the Privilege Hour is resumed. taking place, these laws have not been effective in
curbing the commission of anomalous transactions already tried and tested in other countries. Now is
in the government. Ordinary citizens, even in media, also a good time than ever before to have a law in our
have difficulty obtaining the data they need to ensure country because of the quantum advances in the field
that transactions of government agencies are all of information and communications technology. Said
aboveboard. In fact, corruption has remained and has advances have made it easier, faster, cheaper now to
even grown rampant in our country to this day. store, update and retrieve data filed in digital form
These laws were all enacted to cover specific cases, than before when data were printed on paper and filed
but no general and all-encompassing enabling law has in cabinets.
yet been passed on freedom of information. It is for this Your Honor, fellow Congressmen, many of us
reason that I, along with several other Congressmen, including those in the opposite camps of the President
have introduced and sponsored an FOI Bill in the last before he was just a candidate, have expressed our
Sixteenth Congress. Unfortunately, it failed to pass at support to him, having seen how the Filipino people
the time as Members of Congress probably felt there have given him a resounding mandate. We also have
were more urgent and pressing bills that merited their seen how, in the first few weeks of his presidency
attention. alone, he has already shown through his forthright
So, last June 30, on the very first regular session action his sincerity and determination in fulfilling his
of the Seventeenth Congress, we have reintroduced promise to put an end to crime, corruption and poverty
House Bill No 126. That the people want a Freedom in the country. In fact, the President has gone one step
of Information Law passed now is evident from ahead of all of us or to use his words during the SONA,
the election of Rodrigo Duterte as President by he has stolen the thunder from us. Exercising his
an overwhelming margin. Coming up with such constitutional authority as the countrys Chief Executive,
legislation was one of the promises of our President he has already signed and issued an executive order
during his campaign. Voting for him was tantamount requiring public disclosure of documents related to
to a mandate from the people for us in Congress to government transactions, assets, liabilities and net worth
pass the law as well. of government officials, and other documents to the
Another reason we need to pass the Freedom of media and the public, subject to only certain conditions
Information Bill is to help achieve another goal in the such as national security and the like. But the President
Presidents agenda,that is, alleviating if not eradicating has admitted that he cannot achieve the goals he has
poverty in our country. He hopes to do this by attracting set all by himself, or just by the Executive Branch.
more companies, international and local companies He needs the help and support of the Legislative
alike, to invest in businesses in the country. and Judicial Branches of the government. What
Companies have been hesitant to bid for government a better way than manifesting our support for him
projects in the past because of this perception, and by enacting a Freedom of Information Law at the
the reality in many cases is that the bidding process soonest possible time. Let us show him that he may
was not open and transparent. With the freedom have stolen the thunder from us with regard to the
of information in place, and strongly enforced and FOI, but we can produce our own thunder that will
followed, more companies will be encouraged to do reverberate to the Filipino people as much as that of
business in our country. This will open up more job the President did.
and income opportunities for more of our countrymen. Mr. Speaker, distinguished colleagues, let us pass
This will also help increase government revenues from a Freedom of Information Bill now. The President and
the taxes that these new companies will pay, which can the Filipino people expect nothing less from us. No,
be spent by the new administration for its anti-poverty they demand nothing less from us.
programs. Thank you for your kind attention.
A study by Rappler, of freedom of information
laws in other parts of the world, revealed that the laws THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Castro, F.H.). The
have the following common features: 1) an overall distinguished Dep. Majority Leader is recognized.
policy-making information available; 2) limited access;
3) prescribed process by which information may be REP. BONDOC. Mr. Speaker, I move that we
accessed; and 4) measures to ensure that access policies refer the speech of the Hon. Gus Tambunting to the
are enforced through oversight bodies and penalty Committee on Rules.
clauses. I so move, Mr. Speaker, Your Honor.
I must admit that House Bill No. 126 is not perfect,
far from it, But I hope that through further debates, THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Castro, F.H.).
deliberations and requisite public hearings, we can still Is there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears
come up with a law that includes all essential elements none; the speech of the distinguished Representative
of the Freedom of Information Law which has been Tambunting is referred to the Committee on Rules.
REP. BONDOC. Mr. Speaker, Your Honor, I move there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none;
that we terminate the Privilege Hour. I so move, Mr. the motion is hereby approved.
Speaker, Your Honor. House Concurrent Resolution No. 6 is adopted.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Castro, F.H.). Is REP. FARIAS. Mr. Speaker.
there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none;
the Privilege Hour is hereby terminated. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Castro, F.H.). The
distinguished Majority Leader is recognized.
CONSIDERATION OF H. CT. RES. NO. 6
ELECTION OF ADDITIONAL MEMBER TO THE
REP. BONDOC. Mr. Speaker, I move that we COMMISSION ON APPOINTMENTS
consider House Concurrent Resolution No. 6.
May I ask that the Secretary General be directed to REP. FARIAS. Mr. Speaker, I move for the
read the title and text of the measure. election to the Commission on Appointments of Rep.
Jerry P. Treas.
there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Castro, F.H.). Is
the motion is approved. there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none;
The Secretary General is directed to read the title the motion is approved.
and text of the measure.
ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO COMMITTEES
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Concurrent
Resolution No. 6, entitled: CONCURRENT REP. FARIAS. I move for the election of the
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE LEGISLATIVE following Members to their respective committees:
CALENDAR FOR THE FIRST REGULAR SESSION
OF THE SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE The Majority Leader read the names of the House
PHILIPPINES. Members elected to the various committees, per Journal
No. 6, dated August 3, 2016.
R E S O LV E D B Y T H E H O U S E O F
REPRESENTATIVES, THE SENATE CONCURRING, COMMITTEE ON AGRARIAN REFORM
That the Legislative Calendar for the First Regular
Session of the Seventeenth Congress of the Philippines Rep. Rene L. Relampagos as Chairperson
shall be as follows:
COMMITTEE ON AQUACULTURE AND
CALENDAR OF SESSION FISHERIES RESOURCES
FIRST REGULAR SESSION
Rep. Luis Jon-Jon A. Ferrer IV as Chairperson
1. Commencement of Session -July 25, 2016 - October 21, 2016
2. Adjournment of Session -October 22, 2016 - November 6, 2016
3. Resumption of Session -November 7, 2016 - December 16, 2016 COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT
4. Adjournment of Session -December 17, 2016 - January 15, 2017
5. Resumption of Session -January 16, 2017 - March 17, 2017
REORGANIZATION
6. Adjournment of Session -March 18, 2017 - May 1, 2017
7. Resumption of Session -May 2, 2017 - June 2, 2017 Rep. Henedina R. Abad as Chairperson
(sine die adjournement)
8. Adjournment of Session -June 23, 2017 - July 23, 2017
COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT
(Sgd.) DANILO E. SUAREZ (Sgd.) RODOLFO C. FARIAS
Minority Leader Majority Leader
Rep. Alfredo Albee B. Benitez as Chairperson
REP. BONDOC. Mr. Speaker, Your Honor, I COMMITTEE ON INDIGENOUS CULTURAL

move that we adopt House Concurrent Resolution COMMUNITIES AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
No. 6.
I so move, Mr. Speaker, Your Honor. Rep. Nancy A. Catamco as Chairperson
ADOPTION OF H. CT. RES. NO. 6 COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Castro, F.H.). Is Rep. Reynaldo V. Umali as Chairperson
COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AFFAIRS AND

EMPLOYMENT WELFARE
Rep. Randolph S. Ting as Chairperson Rep. Leopoldo N. Bataoil as Chairperson
COMMITTEE ON METRO MANILA THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Castro, F.H.). Is

DEVELOPMENT there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none;
Rep. Winston Winnie Castelo as Chairperson The said Members are elected to the above-
mentioned committees.
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES The Dep. Majority Leader is recognized.
Rep. Carlos Isagani T. Zarate as Chairperson ADJOURNMENT OF SESSION
COMMITTEE ON PEOPLES PARTICIPATION REP. BONDOC. Mr. Speaker, I move that we

adjourn the session until August 8, 2016, Monday, at
Rep. Kaka J. Bag-ao as Chairperson four oclock in the afternoon.
I so move, Mr. Speaker, Your Honor.
COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS AND
ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Castro, F.H.). Is
there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none;
Rep. Peter Sr. Pedro M. Unabia as Chairperson the motion is approved.
The session is adjourned to resume on August 8,
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION 2016 at four oclock in the afternoon.
Rep. Cesar V. Sarmiento as Chairperson It was 5:35 p.m.
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REP. TUGNA. Mr. Speaker, we suspend the Chavez Gonzalez

Pimentel Tambunting REP. TUGNA. Mr. Speaker, I move that we

REP. BONDOC. Mr. Speaker, Your Honor, I COMMITTEE ON INDIGENOUS CULTURAL

ADOPTION OF H. CT. RES. NO. 6 COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE

COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AFFAIRS AND

Rep. Randolph S. Ting as Chairperson Rep. Leopoldo N. Bataoil as Chairperson

COMMITTEE ON METRO MANILA THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Castro, F.H.). Is

Rep. Carlos Isagani T. Zarate as Chairperson ADJOURNMENT OF SESSION

COMMITTEE ON PEOPLES PARTICIPATION REP. BONDOC. Mr. Speaker, I move that we

Rep. Cesar V. Sarmiento as Chairperson It was 5:35 p.m.

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