The Outstanding Congressman Award 2012

OUTSTANDING CONGRESSMAN AWARD

2012

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FOREWORD

2013 will usher the reelection of many of our legislators and the entry of new Representatives considering the birth of new districts. The “Outstanding Congressman Awards” will celebrate its 21st year anniversary with this publication. The need to identify and celebrate our Congressmen and women has never been more demanding with the body politic. The consistent delivery of any brand promise generates an integrity making it the brand! Addressing inevitable issues head-on is a matter of strategy and thus optional. Strategic management and control in political brand management however dictates forthright consistency. Only with consistency can integrity be developed.

There is a dire need to generate awareness for political brands that are established over years of service to our country. While there are multiple award-giving bodies in the Philippines, there is a dearth for global brand arbiters to identify and celebrate our local executives.

Enter SMI A Representative has already generated a mandate from constituents. That Representative has already achieved the title for “Good,” for “Better” and already enjoys the “Best” amongst the citizenry. But with “Outstanding,” the nomination is for successes achieved.

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The Outstanding Congressman Award Now on its 21st year the objective is to promote the work of our Representatives given the mandate in our legislative Districts and Party Lists for their singular or collective efforts toward nation building. This is the objective of this award; with our efforts to cite them for their achievements and their legislation to promote their districts and country.

These awards and citations have a singular purpose—to educate and inform the publication’s readers. We hope the award; in at least a small way will encourage these individuals to continue their good work and to inspire others to do likewise. Unlike many of today’s publications that criticize but offer no solutions, we look for the good and the constructive. We hope the publication demonstrates that legislative competence with adequate exposure will generate leadership examples for government. If that comes to pass, we would have succeeded.

Congratulations to the Outstanding Congressmen 2012!

ABAYA, JOSEPH EMILIO A.

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Cavite, 1st District

ACOP, ROMEO M.

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Antipolo City, 2nd District

ANTONINO, RODOLFO W.

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Nueva Ecija, 4th District

BANAL, JORGE 'BOLET'

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Quezon City, 3rd District

BARZAGA, ELPIDIO JR. F.

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Dasmariñas City, Lone City

DURANO, RAMON VI H.

16

Cebu, 5th District

EBDANE, JUN OMAR C.

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Zambales, 2nd District

GARCIA, ALBERT RAYMOND S.

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Bataan, 2nd District

GOLEZ, ANTHONY ROLANDO JR. T.

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Bacolod City, Lone District

GONZALES, NEPTALI II M.

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Mandaluyong City, Lone District

MENDOZA, MARK LLANDRO L.

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Batangas, 4th District

MERCADO-REVILLA, LANI

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Cavite, 2nd District

NOEL, FLORENCIO G.

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PL - An Waray

NOGRALES, KARLO ALEXEI B.

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Davao City, 1st District

ORTEGA, VICTOR FRANCISCO C.

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La Union, 1st District

RODRIGUEZ, RUFUS B.

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Cagayan De Oro City, 2nd District

TAÑADA, LORENZO III R.

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Quezon, 4th District

TIENG, IRWIN C.

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PL - Buhay

TY, ARNEL U.

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PL - LPGMA

YAP, SUSAN Tarlac, 2nd District

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Abaya, Joseph Emilio A. CAVITE, 1ST DISTRICT

Committees • • • •

Science and technology Energy Ethics and privileges Good government and public accountability

• • • •

Housing and urban development Information and communications technology Justice National defense and security

• Public order and safety • Ways and means

House Measures Sponsored/Authored • HB00105 an act amending section 4 of Republic Act No. 9184, otherwise known as the 'government procurement reform act' • HB00106 an act declaring the province of cavite as the historical capital of the Philippines • HB00107 an act providing for mandatory hepatitis b vaccination of all infants within a reasonable period of time after birth, and other vaccine-preventable disease • HB02614 an act creating a road development authority, providing funds therefor and for other purposes • HB02615 an act institutionalizing the Philippine national health research system, establishing the Philippine national health research fund providing for its administration and for other purposes • HB02616 an act regulating the possession of licensed firearms and the carrying thereof outside of residence and for other purposes • HB02617 an act declaring September seven of every year as a special non-working holiday in the city of cavite, province of cavite, to commemorate the foundation anniversary of the city of cavite • HB02618 an act ranning the re-appointment of a regular member of the judicial and bar council (JBC) who has already served the full term • HB02619 an act mandating attainment of globally competitive education outcomes, adopting an omnibus education reform program, identifying for that purpose the strategic components of such program, appropriating funds therefor and for other purposes • HB02734 an act making the appointment of an environmental and natural resources officer mandatory in all provinces, cities, and municipalities, amending section 484 (a) of Republic Act No. 7160 as amended, otherwise known as "the local government code of 1991" • HB03101 an act appropriating funds for the operation of the government of the republic of the Philippines from January one to December thirty-one, two thousand and eleven, and for other purposes • HB03639 an act instilling fiscal discipline in the public sector by establishing deficit-neutral rules in line with the principle of responsible financial management and towards

promoting sustainable economic development • HB03640 an act rationalizing the compensation and position classification system in the government-owned or-controlled corporations and government financial institutions and for other purposes • HB03696 an act creating the Philippine nuclear and radiation safety commission, providing for the regulation and control of nuclear and other radioactive materials, facilities, and radiation generating equipment appropriating funds therefor, and for other purposes • HB04681 an act declaring September 7 of every year as a special nonworking holiday in the city of cavite, province of cavite in commemoration of its foundation anniversary • HB05023 an act appropriating funds for the operation of the government of the republic of the Philippines from January one to December thirty-one, two thousand and twelve, and for other purposes • HB05212 an act increasing the number of sandiganbayan divisions, amending for the purpose presidential decree no. 1606, as amended by r.a. no.

7975 and r.a. no. 8249, and for other purposes • HB05245 an act instilling fiscal discipline in the public sector by establishing principles of responsible financial management, mandating the passage of the medium term fiscal accord and annual budget strategy, and prescribing an offsetting mechanism for expenditure bills • HB05581 an act advancing and sustaining science, engineering and technology research and education, creating the asset scholarship center, providing for its financing, and mandating it to institutionalize reforms in the procurement and fund disbursement systems in science, engineering and technology scholarship programs, and for other purposes • HB05727 an act restructuring the excise tax on alcohol and tobacco products • HB06336 an act promulgating a comprehensive policy for a national system for telehealth service in the Philippines • HB06455 an act appropriating funds for the operation of the government of the republic of the Philippines from January one to December thirty-one, two thousand and thirteen, and for other purposes

• HB06526 an act requiring full disclosure of public documents from all national government departments, bureaus, agencies and all other instrumentalities, including government-owned or controlled corporations, and their subsidiaries, and local governments, and providing penalties for violations thereof and for other purposes • HCR0001 concurrent resolution reconvening the joint congressional oversight committee created under section 74 of Republic Act No. 9184, oherwise known as the government procurement reform act, for the purpose of formulating the necessary implementing rules and regulations(irr) for foreign-funded procurement activities of the government. • HJR0002 joint resolution expressing the approval by both houses of congress of the Philippine national police reorganization plan pursuant to Republic Act No. 8551, entitled, "an act providing for the reform and reorganization of the Philippine national police and for other purposes, amending certain provisions of Republic Act No. 6975, entitled, 'an act establishing the philipppine national police under a reorganized department of the interior and local government and for other purposes" • HR02287 resolution recognizing the contribution of atty. vitaliano n. aguirre II as a member of the prosecution panel in the impeachment trial of chief justice renato c. corona • HR02464 resolution expressing the deep appreciation and gratitude for the wisdom, invaluable leadership and unconditional support of the hon. speaker feliciano belmonte, jr. and the decisive and pragmatic guidance of the hon. majority leader neptali m. gonzales II to the house of representatives prosecution team during the impeachment trial of chief justice renato c. corona, thereby upholding this institution's commitment to uphold the rule of law and to answer the people's call for truth, justice, transparency, and accountability in government

House Measures Co-Authored • HB00032 an act establishing a regular district office of the land transportation office in dumalag, capiz and appropriating funds therefor • HB00053 an act implementing the right of the people to information on matters of public concern guaranteed under section seven, article three of the 1987 constitution and the state policy of full public disclosure of all its transactions involving public interest under section twenty-eight, article two of the 1987 constitution, and for other purposes • HB00098 an act defining and penalizing enforced or involuntary disappearance and for other purposes • HB00187 an act converting the bayawan city land transportation office (LTO) extension office into a regular lto district office • HB00229 an act increasing the burial assistance for veterans from ten thousand (p10,000.00) to twenty thousand pesos (p20,000.00), amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 6948, as amended, otherwise known as "an act standardizing and upgrading the benefits for military veterans and their dependents" • HB00283 an act converting the land transportation office extension office located in paraã‘aque city into a regular lto district office, appropriating funds therefore and for other purposes • HB00287 an act establishing the land transportation office of compostela valley province and appropriating funds therefor • HB00478 an act instituting a zoning and land use policy act, providing the implementing mechanisms therefor, and for other purposes • HB00724 an act to establish and maintain an office of veterans affairs in the Philippine embassy in the united states of america, prescribing its functions, providing funds therefor, and for other purposes • HB00839 an act establishing a regular district office of the land transportation office in the municipality of concepcion, province of tarlac and appropriating funds therefor • HB01105 an act declaring the sheikh karimul makhdum mosque, considered as the site of one of the oldest existing muslim houses of prayer or mosques in the Philippines, at tubig indangan, simunul, province of tawi-tawi, as a national historical landmark and for other purposes • HB01165 an act upgrading and modernizing the siargao airport at barangay sayak, del carmen, surigao del norte, appropriating funds therefor and for other purposes • HB01167 an act converting the land transportation office

(LTO) extension office located in the municipality of dapa, surigao del norte into a regular lto district office, appropriating funds therefor and for other purposes • HB01300 an act providing for the improvement and concreting of the cagayan de tawi-tawi airport in the municipality of mapun, province of tawi-tawi and appropriating funds therefor • HB01301 an act providing for the improvement, rehabilitation and modernization of the sanga-sanga airport in the capital town of bongao, province of tawi-tawi and appropriating funds therefor • HB01309 an act providing for the improvement and concreting of the sibutu airport in the municipality of sibutu, province of tawi-tawi and appropriating funds therefor • HB01330 an act establishing the barangay integrated development approach for nutrition improvement (bidani) of the rural poor as a network program of the participating state colleges and universities and appropriating funds therefor • HB01426 an act converting the land transportation office extension office located in the island garden city of samal, province of davao del norte into a regular lto district office, appropriating funds therefore and for other purposes • HB01967 an act converting the lto extension office located in tubod, lanao del norte into a regular lto district office, appropriating funds therefor and for other purposes • HB01989 an act converting the municipality of imus in the province of cavite into a component city to be known as the city of imus • HB02266 an act converting the extension office of the land transportation office (LTO) in the city of dasmariã‘as, cavite into a regular district office to be known as the lto district office of dasmariã‘as city, cavite, appropriating funds therefore and for other purposes • HB02338 an act establishing an extension office of the land transportation office (LTO) in the municipality of infanta, province of quezon and appropriating funds therefor • HB02407 an act converting the extension office of the land transportation office in quirino, luna, apayao into a regular lto district office and appropriating funds therefor • HB02437 an act providing for the ubay airport development to accommodate commercial domestic and aviation training flights, appropriating funds therefor, and for other purposes • HB02634 an act providing for the improvement, rehabilitation 6

and modernization of virac airport in the province of catanduanes and appropriating funds therefor • HB02665 [journal #30] an act to regulate and modernize the practice of chemistry in the Philippines, repealing for the purpose r.a. 754 • HB02735 an act establishing a regular district office of the land transportation in malita, davao del sur and appropriating funds therefor • HB02821 an act establishing a separate municipal circuit trial court comprising the municipalities of buenavista and san lorenzo in the province of guimaras and appropriating funds therefor • HB02961 an act converting the lto extension office located in san simon, pampanga into a regular lto district office, appropriating funds therefor and for other purposes • HB03112 the Philippine maritime code of 2010 • HB03391 an act amending Republic Act No. 8972 otherwise known as the solo parents welfare act of 2000 and for other purposes • HB03527 an act providing for the promotion of breastfeeding practices and instituting measures therefor and for other purposes • HB03691 an act amending sections 24 and 27 of Republic Act No. 6770 otherwise known as "the ombudsman act of 1989", to define the "preventive suspension" authority of the office of the ombudsman or his deputy over elective and appointive officials, and the effectivity of the decisions of the office of the ombudsman • HB03734 an act converting the land transportation office extension office located in paniqui, tarlac into a regular lto district office, appropriating funds therefore and for other purposes • HB03857 an act converting the land transportation office extension office located in lebak, sultan kudarat into a regular lto district office, appropriating funds therefore and for other purposes • HB03916 an act amending sections 24 and 27 of Republic Act No. 6770, otherwise known as 'the ombudsman act of 1989', to define the 'preventive suspension' authority of the ombudsman and his deputy over elective and appointive officials, and the effectivity of the decisions of the office of the ombudsman • HB04067 an act to promote financial viability and fiscal discipline in governmentowned or controlled corporations and to strengthen the role of the state in its governance and management to make them more responsive to the needs of public interest and for other purposes

Outstanding Congressman Award 2012

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Acop, Romeo M. ANTIPOLO CITY, 2ND DISTRICT

Committees • • • •

Public order and safety Appropriations Health Higher and technical education

• • • •

Local government National cultural communities Public works and highways Southern tagalog development

• Transportation • Ways and means

House Measures Sponsored/Authored • HB01998 an act penalizing persons driving under the influence of alcohol • HB01999 an act establishing a thirty (30)-bed hospital in the second district of Antipolo City, to be known as the antipolo 2nd district hospital, and appropriating funds therefor • HB02097 an act providing for a student loan program, establishing the student loan fund to be administered by the local government units, and appropriating funds therefor • HB02398 an act strengthening the independence of media in the Philippines by establishing the journalists welfare fund and for other purposes • HB02399 an act amending section 223 of act no. 3815, otherwise known as the revised penal code • HB02400 an act providing for additional benefits and protection to the househelpers thereby amending for this purpose articles 141, 142, 143, 148 and 151 of chapter III, p.d. 442, as amended, otherwise known as the "labor code of the Philippines", and for other purposes • HB02507 an act establishing a vocational high school in the city of antipolo to be known as the Antipolo City vocational high school, and appropriating funds therefor • HB02684 an act declaring smuggling of agricultural goods as economic sabotage and providing penalties thereof • HB02685 an act establishing a district skills training center for out-of-school youth in the 2nd district of Antipolo City and appropriating funds therefor • HB02898 an act further amending presidential decree no.

1866, as amended by Republic Acts no. 8294 and 9516, by providing for stiffer penalties for crimes relating to firearms, light weapons and ammunitions, and for other purposes • HB03106 an act providing for additional officials of the barangay and increasing the benefits of barangay officials, amending for the purpose section 387 and 393 of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the local government code of 1991 • HB03302 an act prohibiting the act of sending or reading messages or texting through the sms (short message service) using the cellular phone or similar devices while driving a motor vehicle and providing penalties therefor • HB03554 an act prohibiting the taking of children below nine (9) years of age as co-riders in a motorcycle, limiting the number of allowable riders thereof, and providing penalties

therefor • HB03595 an act providing stiffer penalties for the slaughtering, processing, transportation, distribution, importation, sale, and disposition of meat products of diseased food animals or which have died other than slaughter, also known as "double-dead meat" • HB03984 an act providing for a compensation and position classification system for all personnel of government-owned and controlled corporations (goccs) and government financial institutions (gfis) exempted from Republic Act No. 9758 • HB04031 an act defining the crime of libel in the internet amending for the purpose article 355 of the revised penal code of the Philippines as amended, providing for increases penalties and for other purposes • HB04430 an act providing for the utilization of the excess reserve fund of the Philippine health insurance corporation, amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 7875 • HB04880 an act establishing a land transportation office (LTO) district office in the city of antipolo, province of rizal and appropriating funds therefor • HB04893 an act to ensure transparency in pricing in the oil industry and for other purposes, amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 8479, otherwise known as "an act deregulating the downstream oil industry" • HB04921 an act to further ensure transparency in the government procurement bidding process, amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 9184, otherwise known as 'an act providing for the modernization, standardization and regulation of the procurement activities of the government', as amended • HB05238 an act strengthening public-private partnership (ppp) in infrastructure and development projects, further amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 6957 as amended by Republic Act No. 7718, otherwise known as "an act authorizing the financing, construction, operation and maintenance of infrastructure projects by the private sector" • HB05521 an act converting the habitat provincial road in the 2nd district of Antipolo City, province of rizal, into a national road and appropriating funds for the improvement and maintenance thereof • HB05522 an act converting the teresa - marikina infanta provincial road in the 2nd district of Antipolo City, province of rizal, into a national road and

appropriating funds for the improvement and maintenance thereof • HB05523 an act converting the solid - marikina infanta provincial road in the 2nd district of Antipolo City, province of rizal, into a national road and appropriating funds for the improvement and maintenance thereof • HB05524 an act converting the baras - marikina infanta provincial road in the 2nd district of Antipolo City, province of rizal, into a national road and appropriating funds for the improvement and maintenance thereof • HB05525 an act converting the kaysakat provincial road in the 2nd district of Antipolo City, province of rizal, into a national road and appropriating funds for the improvement and maintenance thereof • HB05526 an act converting the kilingan provincial road in the 2nd district of Antipolo City, province of rizal, into a national road and appropriating funds for the improvement and maintenance thereof • HB05527 an act converting the pantay provincial road in the 2nd district of Antipolo City, province of rizal, into a national road and appropriating funds for the improvement and maintenance thereof • HB05528 an act converting the san mateo landfill provincial road in the 2nd district of Antipolo City, province of rizal, into a national road and appropriating funds for the improvement and maintenance thereof • HB05559 an act creating an additional branch of the municipal trial court in cities and fifteen (15) additional branches of the regional trial court in the fourth judicial region to be stationed at the city of antipolo, province of rizal, further amending for the purpose batas pambansa bilang 129, otherwise known as "the judiciary reorganization act of 1980", as amended, and appropriating funds therefor • HB05929 an act granting the magna carta for day care workers and providing funds therefor • HB06752 an act declaring as alienable and disposable parcels of land of the public domain embraced by proclamation no. 585 situated at sitios boso-boso, kilingan, veterans, san joseph and paenaan in barangay san jose in the city of antipolo, province of rizal, and declaring the same open to disposition

House Measures Co-Authored • HB00053 an act implementing the right of the people to information on matters of public concern guaranteed under section seven, article three of the 1987 constitution and the state policy of full public disclosure of all its transactions involving public interest under section twenty-eight, article two of the 1987 constitution, and for other purposes • HB00093 an act to strengthen and enhance the use of english as the medium of instruction in Philippine schools • HB00095 an act providing incentives to all barangay officials, including barangay tanods and members of the lupong tagapaMayapa, and barangay employees and for other purposes • HB00307 an act defining the use and protection of the red cross, red crescent, red crystal and red lion and sun emblems, providing penalties for violations thereof and for other purposes • HB00737 an act reinstating the mandatory reserve officers training corps (rotc) in all private and public colleges, universities and similar learning institutions repealing for the purpose Republic Act No. 9163, otherwise known as the national service training program (nstp) act of 2010 and for other purposes • HB01291 an act mandating an immediate validation process which satisfies internationally accepted nuclear power industry norms to determine the bataan nuclear power plant's operability culminating in either the immediate rehabilitation, certification and commercial operation or, the immediate permanent closure and salvage value recovery, of the bataan nuclear power plant, appropriating funds therefor, and for other purposes • HB02142 an act upgrading the minimum salary grade of public school teachers from salary grade 11 to 15 • HB02246 an act institutionalizing scholarship grants to members of the Philippine national police (pnp) and their children • HB02248 an act integrating values formation into the curriculum of public pre-school, elementary, and high school education • HB02271 an act penalizing the parents or guardians for torts or crimes committed by their minor children or wards and for other purposes • HB02282 an act creating a special health fund to be constituted from the net income of the Philippine games and amusement corporation (pagcor) and the Philippine charity sweepstakes

office (pcso) • HB02292 an act providing for the appointment of a representative from the senior citizen sector in every sangguniang barangay, sangguniang bayan, sangguniang panglungsod and sangguniang panlalawigan • HB02294 an act institutionalizing 1% allocation of government agencies budget and 1% of the ira of local government units for senior citizens and the differently-abled • HB02296 an act providing for a special polling place for the disabled, the elderly, and the expectant mothers in a locality • HB02308 an act providing for a mandatory nationwide child nutrition program in all public elementary schools and barangay day care centers • HB02309 an act prohibiting the naming of public properties and government services after incumbent elected public officials, their kin, spouses and relatives of up to fourth civil degree of consanguinity and providing penalties thereof and for other purposes • HB02343 an act institutionalizing the open high school system in the Philippines, appropriating funds therefor and for other purposes • HB02374 an act authorizing cities and municipalities to issue government gratuitous permits for sand, gravel and other quarry resources in their territorial jurisdiction, amending for this purpose section 138 of Republic Act 7160 otherwise known as the local government code of 1991 and section 43 of Republic Act No. 7942 known as the Philippine mining act of 1995 • HB02472 an act prohibiting private schools from disallowing students with delinquent tuition fees to take the midterm or final examinations and for other purposes • HB02488 an act amending Republic Act numbered 9163, otherwise known as the national service training program, and for other purposes • HB02646 an act to establish within the department of health a permanent council on nutrition and health • HB02732 an act giving priority to members of ethnic minority groups in the recruitment to armed forces of the Philippines and the Philippine national police • HB02734 an act making the appointment of an environmental and natural resources officer mandatory in all provinces, cities, and municipalities, amending section 484 (a) of Republic Act No. 7160 as amended, otherwise known as "the local government 8

code of 1991" • HB02757 an act further amending section twelve (12) of presidential decree 1869 as amended and allocating a portion of the funds generated by the Philippine amusements and gaming corporation to state run universities and colleges as financial support • HB02772 an act to upgrade the minimum salary grade of public school teachers from salary grade ten to eighteen and appropriating funds therefor • HB02779 an act creating plantilla positons in the department of education for volunteer teachers with at least two years continuous service in the Philippine public school system and appropriating funds therefor • HB02793 an act providing for a scholarship program in state universities and colleges for dependents of members of the armed forces of the Philippines (afp) and the Philippine national police (pnp), and appropriating funds therefor • HB02873 an act amending certain sections of republic no. 4200, otherwise known as 'an act to prohibit and penalize wire tapping and other related violations of the privacy of communication, and for other purposes' by increasing the penalties provided therein and regulating the ownership, possession, sale, importation and use of wiretapping devices, providing penalties for violations thereof, providing funds therefor, and for other purposes • HB02889 strengthening the barangay nutrition scholar program (bnsp), providing incentives thereto, appropriating funds therefor amending for the purpose presidential decree no. 1569 • HB02920 an act providing a system of extending no-collateral, low interest loans to graduates of any courses offered by the technical education and skills authority or duly accredited learning institutions with approved overseas job contracts • HB02932 an act requiring the land transportation office (LTO) to include in every driver's license card whether the driver is a donor of an organ and/or tissue and is covered with the organ and tissue donation center • HB02939 an act instituting mechanisms for the establishment of a children's health insurance program, amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 7875, otherwise known as "the national health insurance act of 1995," as amended by r.a. 9241 and for other purposes

Outstanding Congressman Award 2012

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Antonino, Rodolfo W. NUEVA ECIJA, 4TH DISTRICT

Committees • • • •

Ethics and privileges Foreign affairs Public order and safety Ways and means

• • • •

Accounts Agriculture and food Dangerous drugs Energy

• Games and amusements • Legislative franchises

House Measures Sponsored/Authored • HB00033 an act revising the budget and national expenditure process in order that congress re-acquires the ultimate responsibility for the preparation, legislation, execution, and accountability of the national budget • hb00034 an act declaring August 25 of every year a special nonworking public holiday in the city of gapan, province of nueva ecija • HB00035 an act to protect all agricultural lands from indiscriminate land conversion amending section 20 of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the local government code • HB00036 an act converting the jaen - san antonio - zaragoza road in the municipalities of jaen and san antonio, province of nueva ecija into a national road • HB00037 an act converting the san leonardo - peñaranda road in the municipalities of san leonardo and peñaranda, province of nueva ecija into a national road • HB00753 an act defining terrorist financing as a crime and providing penalties therefor • HB00754 an act establishing an annex of the putlod san jose national high school to be located in barangay dampulan, municipality of jaen, province of nueva ecija to be known as putlod san jose national high annex and appropriating funds therefor • HB00755 an act establishing a national high school annex in barangay sto. tomas, municipality of peñaranda, province of nueva ecija to be known as peñaranda national high school - sto. tomas annex and appropriating funds therefor • HB00756 an act designating barangays as the implementing agencies for priority development programs

and projects thereby amending Republic Act number 7160 otherwise known as the local government code and for other purposes • HB00757 an act further amending Republic Act No. 6948, as amended by Republic Act No. 7696, entitled as "an act standardizing and upgrading the benefits for military veterans and their dependents" • HB00758 an act to promote the commercial growing of buri, anahaw, and tambo, by establishing a demonstration farm applying the scientific culture and propagation thereof in the municipalities of the fourth (4th) district of the province of nueva ecija • HB00759 an act creating the bot authority, further amending Republic Act No. 6957, as amended by Republic Act No. 7718, entitled "an act authorizing the financing, construction, operation and maintenance of infrastructure projects by the private sector, and for other purposes" • HB03408 an act providing for a comprehensive law on firearms and ammunition, penalizing violations thereof, and repealing presidential decree no. 1868 and Republic Act No. 8294 • HB04030 an act regulating the proliferation of strategic and dual-use goods and services, providing penalties for their violation and for other purposes • HB04252 an act implementing the right of access to information on matters of public concern guaranteed under section twenty-eight, article II and section seven, article III of the 1987 constitution and for other purposes • HB04638 an act regulating the practice of nutrition and dietetics in the Philippines, repealing for the purpose presidential decree no.

1286, known as the "nutrition and dietetics decree of 1977", appropriating funds therefor and for other purposes • HB05015 an act defining the crime of financing of terrorism, providing penalties therefor and for other purposes • HB06732 an act creating the police training and development system as the premier educational institution for training, human resource development and continuing education of all police personnel, amending for the purpose sections 66-68 of Republic Act No. 6975, otherwise known as the 'department of the interior and local government act', and for other purposes • HJR0013 joint resolution expressing the approval by both houses of congress of the revised reorganization plan of the Philippine national police pursuant to Republic Act No. 8551, entitled, "an act providing for the reform and reorganization of the Philippine national police and for other purposes, amending certain provisions of Republic Act numbered sixty-nine hundred and seventy-five entitled, "an act establishing the Philippine national police under a reorganized department of the interior and local government, and for other purposes" • PS00229 utilization of renewable energy resources

House Measures Co-Authored • HB00013 an act providing for the safety and protection of the unborn child and for other purposes • HB00056 an act establishing a framework for responsible and accountable trade negotiations 'by creating the Philippine trade representative office, appropriatng funds therefor, and for other purposes • HB00093 an act to strengthen and enhance the use of english as the medium of instruction in Philippine schools • HB00162 an act establishing a multi-lingual education and literacy program, and for other purposes • HB00709 an act prohibiting and penalizing the pilferage and theft, unauthorized use, inter-connection or reception of any signal or service offered over a cable television (catv) or cable internet system and/or network or through any unauthorized installation, access or connection thereto through the use of cable or other equipment and prescribing penalties therefor • HB00848 an act to institutionalize the conditional cash subsidy program of the government and providing funds therefor • HB01291 an act mandating an immediate validation process which satisfies internationally accepted nuclear power industry norms to determine the bataan nuclear power plant's operability culminating in either the immediate rehabilitation, certification and commercial operation or, the immediate permanent closure and salvage value recovery, of the bataan nuclear power plant, appropriating funds therefor, and for other purposes • HB02043 an act to prohibit the sale and dispensing of cytotec or misoprostol drug, and for other purposes • HB02142 an act upgrading the minimum salary grade of public school teachers from salary grade 11 to 15 • HB02307 an act granting Philippine citizenship to marcus eugene douthit • HB02683 an act granting Philippine citizenship to xiaojing zheng • HB03101 an act appropriating funds for the operation of the government of the republic of the Philippines from January one to December thirty-one, two thousand and eleven, and for other purposes • HB03527 an act providing for the promotion of breastfeeding practices and instituting measures therefor and for other purposes • HB03528 an act establishing the people's survival fund to provide long-term finance streams to enable the government to effectively address the problem of climate change, amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 9729, otherwise known as 'the climate change act of 2009', and for other purposes • HB03537 [an act to promote a comprehensive program for breastfeeding practices in the Philippines • HB04122 an act amending section 283 of the national internal revenue code of 1997 on the disposition of national internal revenue taxes for internal revenue allotment of local government units • HB04134 an act providing for a teaching supplies allowance for public

school teachers and appropriating funds therefor • HB04146 an act providing for the synchronization of the elections and the term of office of the elective officials of the autonomous region in muslim mindanao (ARMM) with those of the national and other local officials, amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 9333, entitled "an act fixing the date for regular elections for elective officials of the autonomous region in muslim mindanao", and for other purposes • HB04153 an act establishing the archipelagic sea lanes in the Philippine archipelagic waters, prescribing the rights and obligations of foreign ships and aircraft exercising the right of archipelagic sea lanes passage through the established archipelagic sea lanes and providing for the associated protective measures therein • HB04169 an act extending the implementation of the lifeline rate, amending for the purpose section 73 of Republic Act numbered ninety one thirty six, otherwise known as the "electric power industry reform act of 2001" • HB04185 an act to define the maritime zones of the republic of the Philippines • HB04253 an act renaming the palawan police provincial office (palawan ppo) to camp higinio acosta mendoza sr. • HB04358 an act promoting rural farm school as an alternative delivery mode of secondary education • HB04523 an act upgrading the minimum salary grade of public higher education teaching personnel from salary grade 12 to 16 • HB04704 an act amending section 4 of Republic Act 9337, exempting basic necessities, prime commodities, and oil and petroleum products from the imposition of the value-added tax, as amended, and for other purposes • HB04963 an act establishing a national program for sharing of organs from deceased donors and appropriating funds therefor • HB05052 an act establishing the regulatory framework for the safe operations of the liquefied petroleum gas (lpg) industry, provide additional powers to the department of energy, define and penalize certain acts, and for other purposes • HB05380 an act revitalizing the national electrification administration (nea), amending presidential decree no. 269 for the purpose • HB05412 an act banning the catching, sale, purchase, possession and trade of all sharks and rays, their derivatives and by-products in the Philippines • HB05478 an act establishing the Philippine national banana research center and appropriating funds therefor • HB05484 an act providing for a comprehensive regulation of firearms, light weapons and ammunition, penalizing violations thereof and repealing for the purpose presidential decree numbered eighteen hundred sixty-six • HB05681 an act amending sections 10, 11, 22 and 24 of Republic Act 776, otherwise known as the civil aeronautics act of the Philippines, as amended • HB05682 an act further amending presidential 10

decree (pd) 1869 as amended by Republic Act 9487, otherwise known as the charter of the Philippine amusement and gaming corporation (pagcor), and for other purposes • HB05751 an act providing for the mandatory pregnancy testing of all women of childbearing age who will undergo cosmetic surgery, providing penalties therefor and for other purposes • HB06040 an act providing a three (3) year validity period for the license to exercise security profession, amending section 6 of Republic Act No. 5487, as amended, otherwise known as 'the private security agency law' • HB06050 an act establishing rural farm schools as alternative delivery mode of secondary education and appropriating funds therefor • HB06103 an act creating the central luzon water council and prescribing its powers and functions • HB06144 an act instituting regulatory policies for domestic work thereby establishing standards of protection to promote the welfare of domestic workers • HB06169 an act granting Philippine citizenship to javale lindy mcgee • HB06203 an act removing the height requirement for police, fire, and jail officers, further amending section 30 of Republic Act No. 6975, as amended, otherwise known as the "department of the interior and local government act of 1990" and section 4 of Republic Act No. 9263, as amended, otherwise known as the "bureau of fire protection and bureau of jail management and penology professionalization act of 2004" • HB06235 an act establishing the people's survival fund amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 9729, otherwise known as "the climate change act of 2009", and for other purposes • HB06709 an act requiring the use of filipino sign language insets for local news programs, amending for the purpose section 22 of Republic Act No. 7277, as amended, otherwise known as the 'magna carta for persons with disabilities' • HB06737 an act strengthening the private security industry, repealing for the purpose Republic Act No. 5487 entitled, 'an act to regulate the organization and operation of private detective, watchmen or security guard agencies,' as amended • HB06766 an act to strengthen the right of citizens to information held by the government • HJR0025 joint resolution declaring May 1, 2012 to April 30, 2013 as the centennial year of national artist for music, felipe padilla de leon • HR00138 resolution expressing the profound condolence of the house of representatives on the demise of ms. raquel christine gumabao, daughter of honorable ana cristina s. go, representative of the second district of isabela

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Banal, Jorge 'Bolet' QUEZON CITY, 3RD DISTRICT

Committees • Basic education and culture • Rules

House Measures Sponsored/Authored • HB01457 an act declaring every 27th day of November as "araw ng pagbasa," a regular working holiday • HB03877 an act declaring every 27th day of November as 'araw ng pagbasa', a regular working holiday • HB03929 an act converting anonas street in quezon city into a national road • HB03933 an act increasing the bed capacity of quirino memorial medical center from three hundred fifty (350) to five hundred (500) beds and appropriating funds for it and for other purposes • HB04454 an act promoting student development by requiring higher education institutions to prescribe a weekly student activity period, and for other purposes • HB05597 an act creating twenty-two (22) additional branches of the metropolitan trial court in the national capital judicial region for quezon city, with seats

thereat, further amending for the purpose batas pambansa bilang 129, otherwise known as "the judiciary reorganization act of 1980," as amended, and appropriating funds for it • HB05622 an act increasing the bed capacity of the quirino memorial medical center from three hundred fifty (350) to five hundred (500) beds, amending for the purpose Republic Act (ra) no. 8313, and appropriating funds therefor and for other purposes • HB05664 an act increasing the penalties for carnapping, amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 6539, as amended, otherwise known as "the anti-carnapping act of 1972" • HB06513 an act promoting competitive filipino design, providing for the purpose of a national design policy and strengthening and renaming the product development and design center of the Philippines (pddcp) as the design

center of the Philippines and for other purposes • HB06767 an act creating twenty-two (22) additional branches of the metropolitan trial courts in the national capital judicial region to be stationed at quezon city, further amending for the purpose section 27 of batas pambansa bilang 129, otherwise known as the 'judiciary reorganization act of 1980', as amended, and appropriating funds therefor • HR00655 a resolution extending congratulations and bestowing honor to akbayan rep. kaka bag-ao for receiving the outstanding women in nation's service (towns) award • HR00656 a resolution supporting the adoption of, and calling on all government departments, bureaus, offices, agencies, instrumentalities, and government owned or controlled corporations to use, "ph" or "phl" when referring to the Philippines

House Measures Co-Authored • HB00162 an act establishing a multi-lingual education and literacy program, and for other purposes • HB00301 an act implementing the right of the people to information on matters of public concern guaranteed under section seven, article three of the 1987 constitution and the state policy of full public disclosure of all its transactions involving public interest under section twenty-eight, article two of the 1987 constitution, and for other purposes • HB00478 an act instituting a zoning and land use policy act, providing the implementing mechanisms therefor, and for other purposes • HB00513 an act providing for a national policy on reproductive health and population and development, and for other purposes • HB00515 an act prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity and providing penalties therefor • HB00947 an act banning the re-appointment of a regular member of the judicial and bar council (JBC) who has already served the full term • HB00948 an act limiting the re-appointment of presidential nominees by-passed by the commission on appointments • HB01337 an act providing for the settlement, aid, and rehabilitation services for the underprivileged and homeless citizens affected by the demolition of houses/dwellings along danger areas such as esteros, garbage dumps, riverbanks, shorelines, waterways, and other public places such as sidewalks, roads, parks, and playgrounds as well as the victims of disasters and calamities and those affected by government infrastructure projects in metro manila and for other purposes • HB02142 an act upgrading the minimum salary grade of public school teachers from salary grade 11 to 15 • HB03370 an act regulating the compensation of public utility bus drivers and conductors by requiring bus operators to pay them fixed monthly salaries and providing penalties for violations thereof • HB03953 an act establishing the diosdado p. macapagal memorial library and museum • HB04069 an act reconfiguring the disposition of the monies collected and delineating the status of the special funds, amending for the purpose section 7 and 8 of Republic Act No. 8794 otherwise known as the motor vehicle user's charge law and for other purposes • HB04146 an act providing for the synchronization of the elections and the term of office of the elective officials of the autonomous region in muslim mindanao (ARMM) with those of the national and other local officials, amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 9333, entitled "an act fixing the date for regular elections for elective officials of the autonomous region in muslim mindanao", and for other purposes • HB04244 an act providing for a comprehensive policy on responsible parenthood, reproductive health, and population and development, and for other purposes • HB04245 an act reapportioning the second (2nd) legislative district of quezon city, thereby creating two (2) additional legislative districts and twelve (12) sangguniang panlungsod seats from such reapportionment • HB04354 an act amending Republic Act No. 6548 by renaming quezon city general hospital to quezon city general hospital medical center • HB04374 an act to strengthen nation building through the institutionalization of a strategic volunteerism based multisectoral public-private partnership framework, in all local government units and congressional districts in the country, and for other purposes • HB05023 an act appropriating funds for the operation of the government of the republic of the Philippines from January one to December thirty-one, two thousand and twelve, and for other purposes • HB05312 an act strengthening the Philippine comprehensive policy on hiv and aids prevention, treatment, care and support and establishing the Philippine national hiv and aids plan,

amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 8504, otherwise known as 'the Philippine aids prevention and control act of 1998', and appropriating funds therefor • HB05727 an act restructuring the excise tax on alcohol and tobacco products • HB06144 an act instituting regulatory policies for domestic work thereby establishing standards of protection to promote the welfare of domestic workers • HB06235 an act establishing the people's survival fund amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 9729, otherwise known as "the climate change act of 2009", and for other purposes • HB06545 an act instituting a national land use and management policy, providing the implementing mechanisms therefor, and for other purposes • HB06622 an act renaming the batasan hills national high school, barangay batasan hills, quezon city, to corazon c. aquino national high school • HB06643 an act enhancing the Philippine basic education system by strengthening its curriculum and increasing the number of years for basic education, appropriating funds therefor and for other purposes • HB06694 an act recognizing the age from zero (0) to eight (8) years as the first crucial stage of educational development and strengthening the early childhood care and development system, appropriating funds therefor and for other purposes • HB06709 an act requiring the use of filipino sign language insets for local news programs, amending for the purpose section 22 of Republic Act No. 7277, as amended, otherwise known as the 'magna carta for persons with disabilities' • HB06713 an act to strengthen nation-building through the institutionalization of a strategic volunteerism based multisectoral public-private partnership framework in all local government units and congressional districts in the country, and for other purposes • HB06751 an act strengthening the Philippine comprehensive policy on hiv and aids prevention, treatment, care and support and establishing the Philippine national hiv and aids program, revising for the purpose Republic Act No. 8504, otherwise known as 'the Philippine aids prevention and control act of 1998', and appropriating funds therefor • HR00055 resolution expressing acknowledgement and congratulations to the iglesia ni cristo 96th founding anniversary on July 27, 2010 • HR00062 a resolution congratulating the iglesia ni cristo on the occcasion of its ninety-sixth (96th) anniversary on July 27,2010 • HR00100 resolution expressing the profound condolence of the house of representatives on the demise of former representative and senator, magnolia welborn-antonino, last July 23, 2010 • HR00101 resolution expressing the profound condolence of the house of representatives on the demise of the honorable florencio l. vargas, member of the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth congresses, representing the second district of the province of cagayan • HR00121 resolution appealing to his excellency, president benigno simeon c. aquino III, to direct the return of the national commission on indigenous peoples (ncip) as an independent agency under the office of the president, revoking herewith executive order no.

726, series of 2008 • HR00138 resolution expressing the profound condolence of the house of representatives on the demise of ms. raquel christine gumabao, daughter of honorable ana cristina s. go, representative of the second district of isabela • HR00193 a resolution directing the congressional oversight committee on labor and employment and appropriate committees of house of representatives to conduct an inquiry, in aid of legislation, on the compliance of public utilities and government franchise holders with labor laws, particularly on contractualization of regular positions and/or services performed by regular employees resulting to their termination with the end in view of determining 12

appropriate remedial measures and for other purposes • HR00257 resolution congratulating and commending police superintendent florencio teodisio ortilla and nine other awardees of the 2010 metrobank foundation's search for country's outstanding policemen in service (cops) • HR00329 resolution expressing the house of representatives' deepest sympathy and unwavering support for the people and government of the islamic republic of pakistan because of the recent massive flooding that has inundated the country • HR00524 resolution urging his excellency, president benigno s. aquino III to grant amnesty to all active and former members of the afp and their supporters who have or May have committed violations of the revised penal code, the articles of war and other special laws in connection with the so-called oakwood mutiny, the manila pen incident, and the February 2006 marine stand-off and related incident • HR00529 a resolution urging the house committee on rules to create a special committee to oversee the implementation of the government's p21b conditional cash transfer program • HR00675 a resolution directing the house committees on suffrage and local government to conduct an inquiry, in aid of legislation, on the killing of newly elected barangay captain alfredo salvador of barangay bagong sikat, alicia, isabela • HR00770 resolution commending and congratulating the honorable juan edgardo "sonny" m. angara, representative of the lone district of aurora, for being one of the recipients of the 2010 ten outstanding young men (toym) award • HR00865 resolution commemorating the 78th birthday anniversary of the late president corazon cojuangco aquino on January 25, 2011 • HR01322 a resolution directing the committee on local government to conduct an inquiry and investigation, in of legislation, on the withholding of the shares of several barangays in the proceeds of the real property taxes • HR01375 a resolution congratulating and commending erik spoelstra for being the first filipino-american to become a head coach of an nba team and the youngest at that in the nba history and for leading his team, miami heat to the championship in the 2011 nba finals • HR01657 resolution commending our military officers and personnel for their valuable contribution to the country and performed with the highest of standards instilled by the institution as awardees of the 2011 metrobank foundation search for the outstanding Philippine soldiers (tops) • HR01685 a resolution congratulating and commending brother eduardo v. manalo and the iglesia ni cristo for putting the Philippines in the world map by undertaking to construct in bocaue, bulacan, the Philippine arena, which will be the largest building of its kind assembling together a galaxy of consortium of the world's best in engineering, architectural and structural design • HR01722 a resolution congratulating and commending ms. lea salonga for being among this year's disney legends award honorees • HR01723 a resolution congratulating and commending ms. shamcey supsup for winning as 3rd runnerup in the just concluded 2011 miss universe beauty pageant • HR01825 a resolution congratulating and commending erik spoelstra for being the first and only filipno-american to become a head coach of an nba team and the youngest at that in the nba history and for steering his team, miami heat, to the 2011 nba finals • HR01918 a resolution supporting his excellency president benigno s. aquino III in upholding the tenets of good governance and public accountability • HR02017 resolution providing financial assistance to the victims of tropical storm sendong

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Durano, Ramon VI H. CEBU, 5TH DISTRICT

Committees • • • •

Economic affairs Games and amusements Globalization and wto Legislative franchises

• Public works and highways • Tourism • Transportation

House Measures Sponsored/Authored • HB00897 an act rationalizing the management of the natural resources in the camotes islands, province of cebu, amending for the purpose proclamation no. 2152 dated December 29,1981, entitled "declaring the entire province of palawan and certain parcels of the public domain and/ or parts of the country as mangrove swamp forest reserves" • HB00898 an act devolving the regulatory and franchising powers over the operation of motorcycle-for-hire, or habalhabal to cities and municipalities, amending for the purpose section 447 and 458 of Republic Act No. 7160, as amended, otherwise known as the local government code of 1991 • HB00899 an act creating an additional regional trial court branch in danao city and appropriating funds therefor • HB01381 an act enhancing the practice of accountancy in the Philippines, creating for the purpose the accreditation and quality assurance review council, thereby amending Republic Act No. 9505, to be known as the "Philippine accountancy act of 2004", appropriating funds therefor and for other purposes • HB01382 an act reorganizing the Philippine statistical system, repealing for the purpose executive order number one hundred twenty-one entitled, "reorganizing and strengthening the Philippine statistical system and for other purposes" • HB01871 collective investment schemes law • HB02667 an act providing for the construction of roro every

landing facilities at barangay poblacion in the municipality of pilar, province of cebu and appropriating funds therefor • HB02668 an act providing for the rehabilitation, improvement and modernization of the camotes airport in the town of san fancisco, province of cebu • HB02774 an act establishing a national high school in barangay sabang, city of danao, province of cebu, to be known as the sabang national high school and appropriating funds therefore • HB02775 an act establishing a national high school in barangay ibo, city of danao, province of cebu, to be known as the eduardo gorre memorial national high school and appropriating funds therefore • HB02776 an act establishing the ramon m. durano sr. foundation science and technology education center (rmdsf-stec) in barangay guinsay, city of danao, province of cebu, and appropriating funds therefore • HB02777 an act establishing the ramon m. durano sr. memorial national high school in barangay cahuMayan, city of danao, province of cebu, and appropriating funds therefore • HB04531 an act converting the main arterial roads of the municipalities of san francisco, poro, tudela and pilar in the camotes group of islands in the province of cebu into national roads • HB06142 an act establishing a national high school in barangay ibo, city of danao, province of cebu to be known as eduardo gorre memorial national high school and appropriating

funds therefor • HB06229 an act reorganizing the Philippine statistical system, repealing for the purpose executive order number one hundred twenty-one entitled "reorganizing and strengthening the Philippine statistical system and for other purposes" • HB06762 an act separating the lawaan national high school - cahuMayan annex in barangay cahuMayan, city of danao, province of cebu from the lawaan national high school, converting it into an independent national high school to be known as ramon m. durano sr. memorial national high school, and appropriating funds therefor • HB06800 an act creating an additional branch of the regional trial court in the province of cebu to be stationed in danao city, amending for the purpose section 14, paragraph (h) of batas pambansa blg. 129, otherwise known as the 'judiciary reorganization act of 1980', as amended, and appropriating funds therefor • HR01321 resolution commending the municipality of san francisco in the province of cebu for winning the 2011 united nations sasakawa award for disaster risk reduction • HR02295 resolution requesting the committee on legislative franchises to investigate the scope of permit vis a vis the operations of the danao cable incorporated in danao city, in the province of cebu for alleged biased reporting and commentaries • PS00071 actions of comelec and dil g in compostela, cebu

House Measures Co-Authored • HB00061 an act providing for a comprehensive revision of the charter of the bangko sentral ng pilipinas (BSP) by amending Republic Act numbered seventy-six hundred and fifty-three entitled "the new central bank act" • HB00091 an act establishing the cebu economic development zone covering all the cities and municipalities in the island of cebu, creating for the purpose the cebu economic development zone authority, appropriating funds therefor and for other purposes • HB00092 an act providing for the cebu light rail transport system for operation in cebu city and metro cebu and appropriating funds therefor • HB00093 an act to strengthen and enhance the use of english as the medium of instruction in Philippine schools • HB00095 an act providing incentives to all barangay officials, including barangay tanods and members of the lupong tagapaMayapa, and barangay employees and for other purposes • HB00737 an act reinstating the mandatory reserve officers training corps (rotc) in all private and public colleges, universities and similar learning institutions repealing for the purpose Republic Act No. 9163, otherwise known as the national service training program (nstp) act of 2010 and for other purposes • HB01291 an act mandating an immediate validation process which satisfies internationally accepted nuclear power industry norms to determine the bataan nuclear power plant's operability culminating in either the immediate rehabilitation, certification and commercial operation or, the immediate permanent closure and salvage value recovery, of the bataan nuclear power plant, appropriating funds therefor, and for other purposes • HB02375 an act creating the cebu provincial drug dependent rehabilitation center (pddrc), appropriating funds therefor and for other purposes • HB02958 an act establishing an additional branch of the regional trial court in cauayan city, isabela, amending for the purpose batas pambansa blg. 129, otherwise known as "the judiciary reorganization act of 1980," as amended and appropriating funds therefor • HB03116 an act confeering the appropriate civil service eligibility upon a member of the sangguniang bayan, sangguniang panlungsod and sangguniang panlalawigan who has served for at least three (3) consecutive terms in office • HB03152 an act declaring December 25-31 and January 1 as special non-working holidays • HB03252 an act creating the Philippine millennium development fund, appropriating funds therefor and for other purposes • HB03450 an act separating the city of puerto princesa from the second legislative district of the province of palawan to constitute the lone legislative district of the city of puerto princesa • HB03665 an act providing for the establishment of city and municipal rehabilitation centers for children and young adults with disabilities • HB03977 an act prescribing the honoraria or allowances of barangay officials at minimum wage levels, amending for the purpose section 393 paragraph (a) of Republic Act No. 7160, as amended, otherwise known

as the local government code of 1991, and for other purposes • HB04036 an act to promote the production, processing, marketing and distribution of Philippine mango, mandating the creation of a framework for development plan, providing funds therefor, and for other purposes • HB04069 an act reconfiguring the disposition of the monies collected and delineating the status of the special funds, amending for the purpose section 7 and 8 of Republic Act No. 8794 otherwise known as the motor vehicle user's charge law and for other purposes • HB04357 an act conferring upon a member of the sangguniang bayan, sangguniang panlungsod and sangguniang panlalawigan the appropriate civil service eligibility • HB04365 an act increasing pensions under the social security system, amending for the purpose section 12 of r.a.

1161, as amended, otherwise known as the social security law • HB04667 an act creating the department of information and communications technology, defining its powers and functions, appropriating funds therefor, and for other purposes • HB04728 an act creating the province of nueva camarines • HB04815 an act declaring the province of romblon a mining free zone and providing penalties for violations thereof principal author: madrona, eleandro jesus fabic status: approved by the house on 2011-08-03, transmitted to on 2011-08-10 and received by the senate on 2011-08-10 • HB04820 an act creating the province of nueva camarines • HB04835 an act penalizing anti-competitive agreements, abuse of dominant position, and anti-competitive mergers, establishing the Philippine fair competition commission and appropriating funds therefor, and for other purpose • HB06509 an act establishing city and municipal rehabilitation centers for children and youth with disabilities • HB06657 an act establishing the aurora integrated protected landscape located in the province of aurora as a protected area under the category of protected landscape, providing for its management and for other purpose • HB06748 an act increasing pensions under the social security system, further amending for the purpose section 12 of ra 1161, as amended, otherwise known as the social security law • HJR0015 a resolution urging the department of public works and highways, department of transportation and communications and national economic development authority to prioritize the conduct of a full blown feasibility study on the "one visayas friendship bridge project" • HR00055 resolution expressing acknowledgement and congratulations to the iglesia ni cristo 96th founding anniversary on July 27, 2010 • HR00062 a resolution congratulating the iglesia ni cristo on the occcasion of its ninety-sixth (96th) anniversary on July 27,2010 • HR00100 resolution expressing the profound condolence of the house of representatives on the demise of former representative and senator, magnolia welborn-antonino, last July 23, 2010 • HR00101 resolution expressing the profound condolence of the house of representatives on the demise of the honorable 16

florencio l. vargas, member of the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth congresses, representing the second district of the province of cagayan • HR00138 resolution expressing the profound condolence of the house of representatives on the demise of ms. raquel christine gumabao, daughter of honorable ana cristina s. go, representative of the second district of isabela • HR00329 resolution expressing the house of representatives' deepest sympathy and unwavering support for the people and government of the islamic republic of pakistan because of the recent massive flooding that has inundated the country • HR00339 a resolution urging the department of budget and management (dbm), the national economic development authority (neda), the department of public works and highways (DPWH) and the regional development council (rdc vII) to re-evaluate the development program of the 4th district and increase the proposed infrastructure budget of 2011 • HR00377 resolution certifying to the existence of a vacancy in the second congressional district of the province of cagayan and calling for a special election to fill such vacancy • HR00593 resolution lauding ricardo cardinal vidal, archbishop of cebu, for almost three decades of service to the people of cebu, providing spiritual leadership and inspiration, helping the community avert or survive several crises and conflicts, often acting as peacekeeper and giving the voice of moderation amid clashing views and interests in local and national issues • HR00770 resolution commending and congratulating the honorable juan edgardo "sonny" m. angara, representative of the lone district of aurora, for being one of the recipients of the 2010 ten outstanding young men (toym) award • HR00791 a resolution commending the alternative indigenous development foundation, inc. (aidfi) for winning the top prize in the bbc world challenge for the hydraulic ram pump technology in poor villages in negros occidental making clean water accessible to the poor and urging members of congress to promote this technology to their constituents wherever needed • HR00865 resolution commemorating the 78th birthday anniversary of the late president corazon cojuangco aquino on January 25, 2011 • HR01135 a resolution urging the administration of president benigno c. aquino III to allow the burial of the remains of former president ferdinand edralin marcos at the libingan ng mga bayani • HR01352 a resolution expressing our heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the bereaved family of constitutionalist, legal expert, public servant, and public official, the late regalado e. maambong • HR01744 resolution requesting the committee on appropriations of the house of representatives to include in the proposed general appropriations act of 2012 an amount as Maybe necessary for the rehabilitation of the municipality of bacolor, province of pampanga

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Ebdane, Jun Omar C. ZAMBALES, 2ND DISTRICT

Committees • Aquaculture and fisheries resources • Health • Interparliamentary relations and diplomacy

• Natural resources • Tourism

A servant whose heart is after the welfare of his people. An industrious worker who tirelessly serves with his diligent hands.

Rep. Jun Omar C. Ebdane is not only a man of passion and vision but also a man of action who sees to it that various community developmental projects are undertaken in his district. After a tedious Monday to Wednesday committee and session days, he would go home early Thursday morning just to meet his constituents and deliver basic services and projects. He adopted a transformational development model on his legislative and constituency work. Since Zambales is the home of the sweetest of the sweetest mango in the world, he filed a bill to create a mango development industry authority to boost the mango industry in the Philippines, and to have a more focused and extensive research and development on mangoes. In his constituency work, he is prioritizing a sustainable entrepreneurship project on mango, fish and seaweed processing. He is also an advocate of organic farming. His office organizes and conducts seminars on organic farming to the different farmers associations in the 10 municipalities in his district. Lastly, he introduced the Transformational Scholarship Program in his district by providing free leadership seminars to all his scholars, parents and teachers. Through these seminars, they are made aware of the global trends and changes, their responsibilities as Filipino citizens and how they can make a difference in Zambales, and in their country.

Co-author, Republic Act 10354: an act providing for a comprehensive policy on responsible parenthood, reproductive health, and population and development, and for other purposes

House Measures Sponsored/Authored • HB05873 an act declaring mt. tapulao in zambales as a tourist spot, appropriating funds therefore and for other purposes • HB05874 an act declaring mt. pinatubo in zambales as an eco-tourism zone, appropriating funds thereof and for other purposes • HB05875 an act providing for the conservation, protection and preservation of aeta villages of zambales • HB05899 an act declaring April 16 of every year a special nonworking holiday in the province of zambales to commemorate its foundation day • HB06081 an act excluding certain portions of the naval station san miguel in the municipalities of san narciso and san antonio province of zambales from the operation of proclamation no.

938, and declaring the excluded portions open to disposition under the provisions of r.a. 730 as amended to bona fide residents actually occupying the same without public auction • HB06088 an act further amending presidential decree no. 1146, as amended increasing the benefits of the government service insurance system and for other purposes • HB06393 an act establishing the Philippine mango

industry development authority, defining its powers and functions, and appropriating funds therefor • HB06405 an act establishing a fisheries and aquatic resources center in the municipality of sta. cruz, province of zambales, appropriating funds therefor and for other purposes • HB06406 an act establishing a fisheries and aquatic resources center in the municipality of san antonio, province of zambales, appropriating funds therefor and for other purposes • HB06407 an act establishing a fisheries and aquatic resources center in the municipality of iba, province of zambales, appropriating funds therefor and for other purposes • HB06408 an act establishing a fisheries and aquatic resources center in the municipality of cabangan, province of zambales, appropriating funds therefor and for other purposes • HB06432 an act providing for the establishment of a fish port and cold storage facility in the municipality of san antonio, province of zambales and appropriating funds therefor • HB06787 an act declaring April 16 of every year as a special nonworking holiday in the province of zambales to commemorate its

foundation day • HR02322 resolution expressing its support to the province of zambales in its claim that bajo de masinloc otherwise known as scarborough shoal is part of the province of zambales • HR02344 resolution congratulating and commending father edu gariguez for having been chosen as the 2012 international goldman environmental prize awardee • HR02769 resolution congratulating and commending farrell eldrin wu for garnering a perfect score in australia mathematics competition (amc) held last August 2, 2012 in canberra, australia • HR02899 resolution of the undersigned members of the house of representatives, requesting honorable rogelio l. singson, secretary of the department of public works and highways (DPWH) to prioritize the funding of the construction of road projects linking the province of zambales to the provinces of tarlac and pangasinan • PS00387 legislative agenda for the province of zambales

House Measures Co-Authored • HB00478 an act instituting a zoning and land use policy act, providing the implementing mechanisms therefor, and for other purposes • HB03938 an act declaring camp aguinaldo and camp crame as historical and national cultural treasures • HB04244 an act providing for a comprehensive policy on responsible parenthood, reproductive health, and population and development, and for other purposes • HB04374 an act to strengthen nation building through the institutionalization of a strategic volunteerism based multi-sectoral public-private partnership framework, in all local government units and congressional districts in the country, and for other purposes • HB05312 an act strengthening the Philippine comprehensive policy on hiv and aids prevention, treatment, care and support and establishing the Philippine national hiv and aids plan, amending for the purpose Republic Act No.. 8504, otherwise known as 'the Philippine aids prevention and control act of 1998', and appropriating funds therefor • HB05505 an act establishing boxing gyms in every town in the country and appropriating funds therefor • HB05880 an act banning the catching, sale, purchase, possession, transportation, importation and exportation of all sharks and rays or any part thereof in the country • HB05897 an act regulating professional boxing and for other purposes • HB05903 an act granting all barangay officials and barangay health workers a discount in transportation fares • HB05905 an act for the protection and conservation of whale sharks and manta rays in Philippine waters • HB05906 an act including barangay officials

within the coverage of the government service insurance system (gsis) • HB06055 an act changing the term of office of all barangay officials from three (3) years to five (5) years and providing a system for recall, amending for the purpose section 43 and section 74, respectively, of Republic Act numbered seven thousand one hundred sixty, otherwise known as the local government code of 1991, and for other purposes • HB06103 an act creating the central luzon water council and prescribing its powers and functions • HB06144 an act instituting regulatory policies for domestic work thereby establishing standards of protection to promote the welfare of domestic workers • HB06171 an act providing for the establishment of a fish port and cold storage facility in the municipality of sasmuan, province of pampanga and appropriating funds therefor • HB06316 an act changing the term of office of barangay and sangguniang kabataan officials from three (3) years to five (5) years, amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 9164, as amended, and for other purposes • HB06545 an act instituting a national land use and management policy, providing the implementing mechanisms therefor, and for other purposes • HB06552 an act to regulate the importation, manufacture, sale and distribution of children's toys, school supplies, childcare articles and other related products, containing toxic chemicals and for other purposes • HB06751 an act strengthening the Philippine comprehensive policy on hiv and aids prevention, treatment, care and support and establishing the Philippine national hiv 18

and aids program, revising for the purpose Republic Act No.. 8504, otherwise known as 'the Philippine aids prevention and control act of 1998', and appropriating funds therefor • HR02158 a resolution congratulating and commending the topnotchers of the December 2011 nurse licensure examination • HR02639 resolution honoring and commending the country's outstanding policemen in service (cops) of 2012 awarded by the metrobank foundation, inc., rotary club of new manila east and psbank • HR02687 resolution conferring the congressional medal of achievement to the honorable jesse m. robredo, secretary of the interior and local government • HR02790 resolution to clarify the legislative intent of Republic Act No.. 9593, otherwise known as 'the tourism act of 2009', on the matter of availment of investment incentives for tourism enterprise zones • HR02842 a resolution congratulating aung san suu kyi on her being elected as a member of myanmar's lower house of parliament • HR02843 a resolution organizing the Philippines-laos parliamentatians friendship association • HR02864 a resolution of the undersigned members of the house of representatives requesting the deferment of the implementation of department of public works and highways (DPWH) department order no. 64 series of 2012 dated September 17, 2012 of the hon. secretary rogelio l. singson

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Garcia, Albert Raymond S. BATAAN, 2ND DISTRICT

Committees • • • •

Trade and industry Economic affairs Energy Information and communications technology

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Labor and employment Public works and highways Transportation Ways and means

House Measures Sponsored/Authored • HB00076 an act providing for the modernization of the government arsenal and appropriating funds therefor • HB00077 an act establishing a secondary national technical-vocational high school in barangay talisay, city of balanga, province of bataan, to be known as balanga city national technical-vocational high school and appropriating funds therefor • HB00078 an act establishing the mariveles district hospital in the municipality of mariveles, province of bataan, and appropriating funds therefor • HB00079 an act providing for the establishment of a multipurpose sports center in the city of balanga, province

of bataan, to be known as "balanga city sports center" and appropriating funds therefor • HB00080 an act changing the name of orion national high school in the municipality of orion, province of bataan, to justice emilio angeles gancayco memorial high school • HB03100 an act penalizing unfair trade and anticompetitive practices in restraint of trade, unfair competition, abuse of dominant power, strengthening the powers of regulatory authorities and appropriating funds therefor, and for other purposes • HB04402 an act creating the investment and incentives code of the Philippines • HB05789 an act further amending

presidential decree no. 949, entitled 'vesting the administration in favor of the Philippine national oil company of that parcel of land of the public domain located at lamao, liMay, bataan which was reserved for industrial estate purposes pursuant to proclamation no.

361 dated March 6, 1968 as amended by proclamation no. 630 dated November 29, 1969 and for other purposes • HR02444 a resolution congratulating jessica sanchez from the province of bataan for emerging as runner-up in the 2012 american idol 11th season competition

House Measures Co-Authored • HB00093 an act to strengthen and enhance the use of english as the medium of instruction in Philippine schools • HB00837 an act increasing the minimum wage of househelpers, amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 7655, and providing for the mandatory coverage of househelpers in the national health insurance program (nhip) under the Philippine health insurance corporation (philhealth) • HB02142 an act upgrading the minimum salary grade of public school teachers from salary grade 11 to 15 • HB02683 an act granting Philippine citizenship to xiaojing zheng • HB03133 an act mandating all private colleges and universities to grant scholarships to at least twenty (20%) percent of its total tertiary level student population particularly the poor but deserving graduates of public high schools and dependents of the members of the armed forces of the Philippines and Philippine national police • HB03152 an act declaring December 25-31 and January 1 as special non-working holidays • HB03200 an act promoting the local arts and entertainment industry by providing the local movie and film industry corporate tax breaks and exempting venue operators from the payment of amusement tax when showing locally produced films and music events featuring filipino artists • HB03252 an act creating the Philippine millennium development fund, appropriating funds therefor and for other purposes • HB03391 an act amending Republic Act No. 8972 otherwise known as the solo parents welfare act of 2000 and for other purposes • HB03506 an act allowing for the use of internet shops and cafes as distance education centers to stream online secondary course instructions, lessons and materials for public high school students and appropriating funds therefor • HB03841 an act amending certain provisions of Republic Act No. 8293 entitled "an act prescribing the intellectual property code and establishing the intellectual property office, providing for its powers and functions and for other purposes" • HB04069 an act reconfiguring the disposition of the monies collected and delineating the status of the special funds, amending for the purpose section 7 and 8 of Republic Act No. 8794 otherwise known as the motor vehicle user's charge law and for other purposes • HB04134 an act providing for a teaching supplies allowance for public school teachers and appropriating funds therefor • HB04523 an act upgrading the minimum salary grade of public higher education teaching personnel from salary grade 12 to 16 • HB04575 an act encouraging corporate social responsibility, providing incentives therefor, and for other purposes • HB04801 an act amending certain provisions of Republic Act No. 7581 entitled "an act providing protection to consumers by stabilizing the prices of basic necessities and prime commodities and by prescribing measures against undue price increases during emergency situations and like occasions" and for other purposes • HB04835 an act penalizing anticompetitive agreements, abuse of dominant position, and anti-competitive mergers, establishing the Philippine fair competition commission and appropriating funds therefor, and for other purpose • HB04841 an act strengthening consumer protection in the purchase of brand new motor vehicles and for

other purposes • HB04935 the investments and incentives code of the Philippines • hb04963 an act establishing a national program for sharing of organs from deceased donors and appropriating funds therefor • HB05052 an act establishing the regulatory framework for the safe operations of the liquefied petroleum gas (lpg) industry, provide additional powers to the department of energy, define and penalize certain acts, and for other purposes • HB05059 an act granting broader protection for consumers amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 7394, otherwise known as "the consumer act of the Philippines" • HB05445 an act prohibiting public and private hospitals from requiring the payment of money upon registered nurses who want to gain work experience and penalizing any violation thereof • HB05460 an act providing incentives for the manufacture, assembly, conversion and importation of electric, hybrid and other alternative fuel vehicles, and for other purposes • HB05801 an act providing for a more responsive civil registration system and for other purposes • HB05802 an act providing for the magna carta for local civil registry personnel and for other purposes • HB05868 an act upholding the constitutional right of the people to information on matters of public concern on food included in the list of basic necessities or prime commodities to guarantee the right of the people to affordable food and adequate food supply • HB05977 an act creating the Philippine trade representative office, appropriating funds therefor, and for other purposes • HB06048 an act providing for universal health care services to all filipinos, further amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 7875, otherwise known as the "national health insurance act of 1995", as amended • HB06055 an act changing the term of office of all barangay officials from three (3) years to five (5) years and providing a system for recall, amending for the purpose section 43 and section 74, respectively, of Republic Act numbered seven thousand one hundred sixty, otherwise known as the local government code of 1991, and for other purposes • HB06144 an act instituting regulatory policies for domestic work thereby establishing standards of protection to promote the welfare of domestic workers • HB06169 an act granting Philippine citizenship to javale lindy mcgee • HB06184 an act granting additional benefits to solo parents amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 8972, otherwise known as the 'solo parents welfare act of 2000' • HB06316 an act changing the term of office of barangay and sangguniang kabataan officials from three (3) years to five (5) years, amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 9164, as amended, and for other purposes • HB06388 an act establishing quality standards for mineral, carbonated and other bottled water • HB06410 an act amending Republic Act No. 7898, otherwise known as the afp modernization act, and for other purposes • HB06529 an act providing for toy and game safety labeling, appropriating funds therefor • HB06613 an act repealing sections of Republic Act No. 10175, or the cybercrime prevention act of 2012 • HJR0008 joint resolution extending the tenure of the congressional oversight committee on the optical media board until 20

June 30, 2013 principal author: evardone, ben pagaran status: approved on third reading on 2012-03-05 • HR00055 resolution expressing acknowledgement and congratulations to the iglesia ni cristo 96th founding anniversary on July 27, 2010 • HR00062 a resolution congratulating the iglesia ni cristo on the occcasion of its ninety-sixth (96th) anniversary on July 27,2010 • HR00100 resolution expressing the profound condolence of the house of representatives on the demise of former representative and senator, magnolia welborn-antonino, last July 23, 2010 • HR00101 resolution expressing the profound condolence of the house of representatives on the demise of the honorable florencio l. vargas, member of the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth congresses, representing the second district of the province of cagayan • HR00138 resolution expressing the profound condolence of the house of representatives on the demise of ms. raquel christine gumabao, daughter of honorable ana cristina s. go, representative of the second district of isabela • HR00329 resolution expressing the house of representatives' deepest sympathy and unwavering support for the people and government of the islamic republic of pakistan because of the recent massive flooding that has inundated the country • HR00529 a resolution urging the house committee on rules to create a special committee to oversee the implementation of the government's p21b conditional cash transfer program • HR00770 resolution commending and congratulating the honorable juan edgardo "sonny" m. angara, representative of the lone district of aurora, for being one of the recipients of the 2010 ten outstanding young men (toym) award • HR00865 resolution commemorating the 78th birthday anniversary of the late president corazon cojuangco aquino on January 25, 2011 • HR01135 a resolution urging the administration of president benigno c. aquino iii to allow the burial of the remains of former president ferdinand edralin marcos at the libingan ng mga bayani • HR01918 a resolution supporting his excellency president benigno s. aquino iii in upholding the tenets of good governance and public accountability • HR01953 resolution expressing the profound condolence of the house of representatives on the demise of mrs. lolita javier colmenares, mother of the honorable neri j. colmenares, representative of bayan muna party list • HR02017 resolution providing financial assistance to the victims of tropical storm sendong • hr02084 resolution expressing the profound condolence of the house of representatives on the demise of the honorable ignacio t. arroyo, representative of the fifth district of negros occidental • HR02371 resolution expressing the profound condolence of the house of representatives on the demise of ms. zelda zosa-villalon, deputy executive director, committee on rules, house of representatives • HR02899 resolution of the undersigned members of the house of representatives, requesting honorable rogelio l. singson, secretary of the department of public works and highways (DPWH) to prioritize the funding of the construction of road projects linking the province of zambales to the provinces of tarlac and pangasinan

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Golez, Anthony Rolando Jr. T. BACOLOD CITY, LONE DISTRICT

Committees • • • •

Health National defense and security Aquaculture and fisheries resources Dangerous drugs

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East asean growth area Human rights Information and communications technology Labor and employment

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Peace, reconciliation and unity Public order and safety Transportation Veterans affairs and welfare

Congressman Anthony Rolando “Doc Tony” T. Golez is the current the Representative for the Lone District of Bacolod City in the 15th Congress of the House of Representatives of the Republic of the Philippines. He won in the May 2010 elections as the youngest Congressman of Bacolod City at the age of 37.

Cong. Doc Tony is the Senior Vice Chairman of the Committee on Health and Vice Chairman of the Committee on National Defense. As of December 31, 2012, he has filed a total of 232 bills and resolutions. Only in his first term as a legislator, he was already among the top performers in the 15th Congress. Cong. Doc Tony is also a member of the following Committees: Transportation, Information and Communications, Aquatic Resources, Veterans Affairs, East Asia Growth, Dangerous Drugs, Public Order and Safety, and Labor and Employment.

He has also brought various infrastructure projects to Bacolod City, including the modernization of the Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital, the construction of maternity care clinics, the construction of the first flyover in Bacolod City, the modernization of the Banago Public Port - the first public port in Bacolod, and the expansion of national roads. Cong. Doc Tony was among the 20 recipients of the 2011 Outstanding Congressman Award given by the Superbrands Marketing International.

Prior to becoming the Representative for the Lone District of Bacolod City, Cong. Doc Tony was the Presidential Spokesperson at the Office of the President in 2009. Cong. Doc Tony also had a stint as the Deputy Administrator of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in the Department of National Defense. He was also the official government spokesperson of the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC). He garnered national and international recognition in his work at the OCD and NDCC because of the disaster management reforms he initiated that dramatically decreased the annual casualty count during disasters and calamities. During that time, Cong. Doc Tony authored a book on disaster preparedness, entitled “Family Survival: Guide to Family’s Safety During Disasters.” In 2007, he was named as one of The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) of the Philippines for his work on disaster management. Cong. Doc Tony also worked in the Department of Health as the Executive Assistant of the Secretary of Health.

He is also currently a member of Armed Forces of the Philippines Reserve Command with the rank of Major.

As medical doctor by profession, Cong. Doc Tony continues to head medical missions in far-flung areas in Bacolod City. He is also a principal author and the Technical Working Group Chairman of the bill amending the Philhealth law; when passed the law will provide for universal health insurance coverage to all Filipinos. His actions in the 15th Congress and Bacolod City are all in line with his platform of H.O.P.E (Health, Opportunities, Public Infrastructure, Education) for a better Bacolod City, a better Philippines.

Educational Background • Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, University of Santo Tomas, 1995 • Doctor of Medicine and Surgery, University of Santo Tomas, 2000 • Master in Business Administration in Health, Ateneo Graduate School of Business, 2005 • Anti-Bioterrorism Course, U.S. Department of Defense, Pearl Harbor HawaII USA, 2005 • Crisis Management by the International Visitors Leadership Program, US Department of State, Washington USA 2006 • Driving Corporate Performance, Harvard Business School, Harvard University Boston MA, USA, 2012 Positions in Government Previously Held • Senior Deputy Press Secretary, Office of the President, 2008 • Senior Deputy Presidential Spokesperson and Undersecretary, Office of the President, 2007

• Government Spokesperson for Disaster Management, National Disaster Coordinating Council, 2005 • Deputy Administrator, Office of Civil Defense Department National Defense, 2004 • Executive Assistant, Office of the Secretary of Health, Department of Health, 2002 Awards and Recognitions Received • EPIC Award, given by the Philippine Academy of Medical Specialists, 2012 • Professional Excellence and Leadership Award, given by the Philippine Society for the Surgery of Trauma, 2012 • Outstanding Congressman Award, given by Superbrands Marketing International, 2011 • Paul Harris Fellow, 2010 • The Outstanding Young Men of the Philippines (TOYM), given by the Jaycees Philippines, 2007 • Gerry Roxas Leadership Medal, 2007 • Bronze Cross Medal, given by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, 2007 • Gawad sa Kaunlaran, given by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, 2007

• Military Merit Award, given by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, 2007 • Graciano Lopez-Jaena Medal and Ribbon, given by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, 2007 • Visayas Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal and Ribbon, given by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, 2007 • The Outstanding Tomasian Alumni Awards (TOTAL), given by the University of Santo Tomas, 2006 • Wind Vane Award, given by the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Agency (PAGASA), 2006 • Military Merit Award, given by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, 2006 • Royal KLM Airline Commendation, given by KLM Airlines, 2006 • Awardee, Dr. Alfredo T. Ramirez Memorial Lecture Medal, given by the Philippine Society for the Surgery of Trauma, 2005 • Bronze Cross Medal, given by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, 2005 • Military Merit Medal, given by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, 2005

House Measures Sponsored/Authored • HB01098 an act amending the resetting of the October 2010 barangay and sangguniang kabataan elections to October 2011 and amending sections 1,2 and 5 of ra 9340 otherwise known as an act amending Republic Act No. 9164, resetting the barangay and sangguniang kabataan elections and for other purposes • HB02637 an act converting alangilan national high school to a special school to be known as alangilan national high school special school for technical vocational education and agriculture, appropriating funds

therefor, and for other purposes • HB02638 an act converting sum-ag national high school to a special school to be known as sum-ag national high school for science and mathematics, appropriating funds therefor, and for other purposes • HB02639 an act converting luis hervias national high school to a special school to be known as the luis hervias national high school for technical vocational education, information and communication technology, appropriating funds therefor, and for other purposes • HB02640 an act separating the

carlos hilado memorial state college - alijis campus (formerly bacolod city national trade school) in the city of bacolod, province of negros occidental from carlos hilado memorial state college, talisay city, negros occidental and converting it into a state college to be known as the bacolod state college of science and technology, appropriating funds therefore and for other purposes • HB03454 an act providing for additional support and compensation for educators in basic education and for other purposes

House Measures Co-Authored • HB00013 an act providing for the safety and protection of the unborn child and for other purposes • HB00046 an act futher strengthening the anti-smuggling mechanism, amending for the purpose certain provisions of presidential decree no. 1464, otherwise known as the tariff and customs code of the Philippines, as amended, and for other purposes • HB00054 an act providing compensation to victims of human rights violations during the marcos regime, documentation of said violations, appropriating funds therefor, and for other purposes • HB00056 an act establishing a

framework for responsible and accountable trade negotiations 'by creating the Philippine trade representative office, appropriatng funds therefor, and for other purposes • HB00061 an act providing for a comprehensive revision of the charter of the bangko sentral ng pilipinas (BSP)by amending Republic Act numbered seventy-six hundred and fifty-three entitled "the new central bank act" • HB00093 an act to strengthen and enhance the use of english as the medium of instruction in Philippine schools • HB00097 an act providing compensation to victims of human rights violations during the marcos 22

regime, documentation of said violations, appropriating funds therefor, and for other purposes • HB00128 an act granting public elementary and high school teachers non-wage benefits in the form of free tertiary education in any state college or university for one (1) dependent child, and for other purposes • HB00478 an act instituting a zoning and land use policy act, providing the implementing mechanisms therefor, and for other purposes

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Gonzales, Neptali II M. MANDALUYONG CITY, LONE DISTRICT

Committees • Rules

House Measures Sponsored/Authored • HB00108 an act establishing the Philippine legislative academy, defining its powers and functions, appropriating funds therefor and for other purposes • HB00109 an act granting good conduct time allowance to prisoners who participate in literacy, skills and values development programs in penal institutions, amending for the purpose article 97 of Republic Act No. 3815, otherwise known as the revised penal code • HB00110 an act providing for the direct remittance to the host local government unit of its forty percent (40%) share of the gross collection derived by the national government from national wealth taxes, amending for the purpose section 293 of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the local government code of 1991 • HB00111 an act requiring all government-issued identification cards, certificates and licenses to include a portion indicating the blood type of the holder thereof and providing penalties for violation thereof • HB00112 an act strengthening the ladderized interface between technical-vocational education and training (tvet) and higher education • HB00210 an act granting compulsory coverage to accredited barangay health workers in the national health insurance program, amending for this purpose Republic Act 7883, and for other purposes • HB00211 an act providing for a comprehensive hazardous and radioactive wastes management, providing penalties for violations thereof, and for other purposes • HB00212 an act instituting reforms in the real property valuation and assessment practices in the Philippines and for other purposes • HB00213 an act governing the creation and accreditation of micro-enterprise development institutions, and for other purposes • HB01716 an act declaring certain portions of the welfareville property located in the city of mandaluyong open for disposition to bonafide residents without public bidding and for other purposes • HB03334 an act reorganizing the Philippine statistical system, repealing for the purpose executive order number one hundred twenty-one entitled "reorganizing and strengthening the Philippine statistical system and for other purposes" • HB04041 an act to promote financial viability and fiscal discipline in government-owned

or controlled corporations and to strengthen the role of the state in its governance and management to make them more responsive to the needs of public interest and for other purposes • HB04255 an act strengthening the ladderized interface between technical-vocational education and training and higher education • HB04410 an act providing for the direct remittance to the host local government of its forty percent share (40%) of the proceeds derived from the utilization and development of national wealth, amending for the purpose section 293 of Republic Act No. 7160 as amended otherwise known as the local governement code of 1991 • HB04452 an act regulating the practice of instrumentation and control engineering in the Philippines and for other purposes • HB04688 an act governing the creation and accreditation of micro-enterprise development institutions, and for other purposes • HB05925 an act recognizing and strengthening the tax exemptions granted to educational institutions pursuant to art. xiv, section 4(3) of the 1987 constitution by amending several provisions of presidential decree no. 1158 as amended

by Republic Act No. 8424 otherwise known as the national interval revenue code of the Philippines • HB06001 an act establishing an elementary school on barangay addition hills in the city of mandaluyong, to be known as the mandaluyong addition hills elementary school and appropriating funds therefor • HB06002 an act establishing an integrated school on barangay addition hills in the city of mandaluyong, to be known as the addition hills integrated school and appropriating funds therefor • HB06044 an act instituting reforms in real property valuation and assessment in the Philippines, reorganizing the bureau of local government finance, and appropriating funds therefor • HB06154 an act requiring all government agencies issuing identification cards, certificates and licenses to indicate therein the blood type of the holder and providing penalties for violations thereof • HCR0002 concurrent resolution providing for the senate and the house of representatives to hold a joint session to hear the message of the president of the republic of the Philippines • HCR0011 confirming the authority conferred by law upon the senate

president and the speaker of the house of representatives to fix and determine the salaries, allowances and other benefits of officials and employees of the senate and the commission on appointments, and the house of representatives, respectively, and to determine and address the budgetary requirements of their respective personnel, committees and service units as they May deem to be in the best interest of the service, subject to the limitations set by the constitution and the general appropriations act • HCR0012 concurrent resolution providing for the adjournment of the first regular session of the fifteenth congress of the Philippines not later than twelve o'clock, midnight today, wednesday, 08 June 2011 • HCR0013 concurrent resolution providing for the senate and the house of representatives to hold a joint session to hear the message of the president of the republic of the Philippines • HCR0014 concurrent resolution providing for the legislative calendar for the second regular session of the fifteenth congress of the Philippines • HCR0016 concurrent resolution requesting the president of the Philippines to return senate bill numbered two thousand six hundred seventy-one and house bill numbered five thousand six hundred twenty-four both entitled "an act strengthening the career executive service" • HCR0017 concurrent resolution providing for the adjournment of the second regular session of the fifteenth congress of the Philippines not later than twelve o' clock, midnight today, wednesday, 06 June 2012 • HCR0018 resolution providing for the senate and the house of representatives to hold a joint session to hear the message of the president of the republic of the Philippines • HCR0019 concurrent resolution providing for the legislative calendar for the third regular session of the fifteenth congress of the Philippines • HCR0021 concurrent resolution amending the legislative calendar for the third regular session of the fifteenth congress of the Philippines • HR00070 resolution informing the senate that the house of representatives has been organized and has entered upon the exercise of its functions

House Measures Co-Authored • HB00013 an act providing for the safety and protection of the unborn child and for other purposes • HB00092 an act providing for the cebu light rail transport system for operation in cebu city and metro cebu and appropriating funds therefor • HB00095 an act providing incentives to all barangay officials, including barangay tanods and members of the lupong tagapaMayapa, and barangay employees and for other purposes • HB01291 an act mandating an immediate validation process which satisfies internationally accepted nuclear power industry norms to determine the bataan nuclear power plant's operability culminating in either the immediate rehabilitation, certification and commercial operation or, the immediate permanent closure and salvage value recovery, of the bataan nuclear power plant, appropriating funds therefor, and for other purposes • HB02393 an act renaming san francisco del monte avenue in quezon city in honor of fernando poe, jr.

• HB03201 an act amending Republic Act No. 9189 otherwise known as "the overseas absentee voting act of 2003" • HB03952 an act recognizing spousal violence, infidelity and abandonment as presumptive psychological incapacity constituting a ground for the annulment of marriage amending article 36 of the family code for that purpose • HB04067 an act to promote financial viability and fiscal discipline in government-owned or controlled corporations and to strengthen the role of the state in its governance and management to make them more responsive to the needs of public interest and for other purposes • HB04069 an act reconfiguring the disposition of the monies collected and delineating the status of the special funds, amending for the purpose section 7 and 8 of Republic Act No. 8794 otherwise known as the motor vehicle user's charge law and for other purposes • HB04146 an act providing for the synchronization of the elections and the term of office of the elective officials of the autonomous region in muslim mindanao (ARMM) with those of the national and other local officials, amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 9333, entitled "an act fixing the date for regular elections for elective officials of the autonomous region in muslim mindanao", and for other purposes • HB04150 an act providing a definite targeting strategy in identifying the poor, amending Republic Act No. 7875 otherwise known as the national health insurance act of

1995 as amended, and for other purposes • HB04151 an act further amending certain sections of Republic Act No. 6957, as amended by Republic Act 7718, entitled "an act authorizing the financing, construction, operation and maintenance of infrastructure projects by the private sector, and for other purpose," appropriating funds for the said purpose, and for other purposes • HB04152 an act rationalizing the grant and administration of fiscal incentives for the promotion of investments and growth, and for other purposes • HB04153 an act establishing the archipelagic sea lanes in the Philippine archipelagic waters, prescribing the rights and obligations of foreign ships and aircraft exercising the right of archipelagic sea lanes passage through the established archipelagic sea lanes and providing for the associated protective measures therein • HB04282 an act rationalizing the economic regulation of water utilities, creating the water regulatory commission and for other purposes • HB04283 an act amending certain sections of Republic Act No. 9184, otherwise known as the "government procurement reform act" • HB04284 an act reorganizing the national food authority into the national food corporation and the food development and regulatory administration, redefining their powers, appropriating funds therefor and for other purposes • HB04374 an act to strengthen nation building through the institutionalization of a strategic volunteerism based multi-sectoral public-private partnership framework, in all local government units and congressional districts in the country, and for other purposes • HB04552 an act further strengthening worker's rights to selforganization, amending for this purpose articles 234, 235, 236 and 237 of presidential decree no. 442, otherwise known as the labor code of the Philippines, as amended • HB04812 an act providing for a comprehensive hazardous and radioactive wastes management, providing penalties for violations thereof, and for other purposes • HB04935 the investments and incentives code of the Philippines • HB05927 an act strengthening further the workers' right to self-organization, amending for the purpose articles 234-a, 235, 236 and 237, and repealing articles 234 (c) and 270 of presidential decree no. 442, as amended, otherwise known as the labor code of the Philippines • HB06048 an act providing for universal health care services to all filipinos, further amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 7875, otherwise known as 24

the "national health insurance act of 1995", as amended • HB06144 an act instituting regulatory policies for domestic work thereby establishing standards of protection to promote the welfare of domestic workers • HB06229 an act reorganizing the Philippine statistical system, repealing for the purpose executive order number one hundred twentyone entitled "reorganizing and strengthening the Philippine statistical system and for other purposes" • HB06410 an act amending Republic Act No. 7898, otherwise known as the afp modernization act, and for other purposes • HB06542 an act amending Republic Act No. 9189, entitled 'an act providing for a system of overseas absentee voting by qualified citizens of the Philippines abroad, appropriating funds therefor, and for other purposes' • HB06546 an act providing for the modernization of the Philippine atmospheric, geophysical and astronomical services administration (pagasa), providing funds therefor and for other purposes • HB06565 an act further strengthening the anti-money laundering law, amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 9160, otherwise known as the 'anti-money laundering act of 2001', as amended • HB06622 an act renaming the batasan hills national high school, barangay batasan hills, quezon city, to corazon c. aquino national high school • HB06643 an act enhancing the Philippine basic education system by strengthening its curriculum and increasing the number of years for basic education, appropriating funds therefor and for other purposes • HB06713 an act to strengthen nation-building through the institutionalization of a strategic volunteerism based multisectoral public-private partnership framework in all local government units and congressional districts in the country, and for other purposes • HCR0007 concurrent resolution concurring with proclamation no. 50 of the president of the republic of the Philippines dated 11 October 2010 entitled: 'granting amnesty to active and former personnel of the armed forces of the Philippines and their supporters who May have committed acts or omissions punishable under the revised penal code, the articles of war or other special laws committed in connection with the oakwood mutiny, marines stand-off and the manila pen incident and related incidents'

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Mendoza, Mark Llandro L. BATANGAS, 4TH DISTRICT

Committees • • • • •

Agriculture and food Appropriations Basic education and culture Government enterprises and privatization Health

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Higher and technical education Justice Legislative franchises National defense and security Overseas workers affairs

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Public order and safety Tourism Transportation Youth and sports development

Honorable Mark Llandro L. Mendoza or “Dong” as close friends and relatives fondly call him, is the fourth Representative who held the Congressional Seat for the Fourth District of Batangas comprised of the City of Lipa and the six municipalities of Ibaan, Padre Garcia, Rosario, San Jose, San Juan and Taysan. He succeeded in his first elected position as Member of the House of Representatives during the 2007 National Election under the Nationalist People’s Coalition Party. More so, he is also the Secretary General of the Nationalist People’s Coalition, the party founded by Ambassador Eduardo “Danding” Cojuangco, Jr. A true statesman and a dedicated public servant he is, Cong. Dong wholeheartedly devoted his time and competence to deliver the rightful public service to his constituents in his District. Because of his reputable government track record, he was re-elected to his post during the 2010 National Presidential Election with unprecedented support from Batangueños in the Fourth District of Batangas.

FAMILY BACKGROUND Congressman Dong Mendoza traces his humble roots from the well-known Mendoza’s in the Province of Batangas. Born on the 29th of August 1973, Cong. Dong is the third of six children of former Executive Secretary Leandro R. Mendoza, who hails from San Juan, Batangas, and the former Soledad Latorre, who hails from Lambunao, Iloilo. He and his wife, former Rochelle Sarmiento, are gifted with five kids, namely: Marcus Dominic, Martha Nicole, Marc Joshua, Mark Leandro, and Maxene Julia.

SOCIO – CIVIC INVOLVEMENT AND RECOGNITIONS Born in a prominent Filipino political family of Mendoza’s in the Province of Batangas, the young Dong is innately keen on engaging in various socio – civic activities. Before the advent of his political career, he had a fairly extensive experience in socio - civic works with his memberships in various volunteer groups and non-government organizations since his student days in De La Salle University where he earned his Bachelors Degree in Business Administration. To add to his leadership competency, he served as the Past President of the prestigious Rotary Club of Lipa and led the organization with its community services providing assistance to disadvantaged population in their jurisdiction. With his committed service to the Rotary Foundation, Cong. Dong was awarded recognition as a Multiple Paul Harris Fellow. Likewise, in appreciation of his exemplary contributions to Lions Club International, he received the Melvin Jones Fellow, the greatest recognition LCI can bestow.

As well, Congressman Dong Mendoza was given various recognition as due credit to his unwavering support to education and commendable leadership and management skills. He is a proud member of the Tagapagpatupad Class of 1992 of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) and a Doctor in Humanities in the Batangas State University.

WORKING EXPERIENCE Prior to his incumbency as Member of the House of Representatives, Congressman Dong Mendoza had the chance to work in different private institutions. At age 21, he started as Remittance Clerk at the Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation and later served as the General Manager of Fairway Cargo Movers Corporation from 1998 to 2000. Since 1994, Cong. Dong oversees the Solar Farm as its General Manager and became the Board of Director of the MLM Agri-Insdustrial Corporation.

CONGRESS EXPERIENCE Fourteenth Congress With his assumption of his duties as duly elected Representative of the Fourth District of Batangas during the Fourteenth Congress, Congressman Dong Mendoza becomes an active House Member despite being neophyte in the legislature. To intensify further his legislative expertise on international export and control policy, he completed the Export Control Training conducted by The University of Georgia in the United States on July of 2009.

He authored and co-authored 223 house measures of local and national significance. Nine of these measures were enacted into laws, namely: • Republic Act No. 9646 real estate service act of the Philippines • Republic Act No. 9708 extending for five (5) years the reglementary period for complying with the minimum educational qualification for appointment to the Philippine National Police (PNP) and adjusting the promotion system

thereof • Republic Act No. 9709 universal newborn hearing screening program • Republic Act No. 9710 magna carta of women • Republic Act No. 9745 penalizing the commission of acts of torture and other cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment or punishment, prescribing penalties therefor • Republic Act

No. 9775 anti-child pornography act of 2009 • Republic Act No. 9993 Philippine coast guard law of 2009 • Republic Act No. 10000 agricultural and agrarian reform credit and financing system through banking institutions • Republic Act No. 10066 national cultural heritage act of 2009

Fifteenth Congress With his re-election as Representative of the Fourth Congressional District of Batangas, Congressman Dong Mendoza was elected as the Secretary – General of the Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC), one of the well – established and respectable political parties in the Philippines. As NPC Secretary – General, he is entrusted to oversee and coordinate the matters and concerns of his 48 colleagues in the House of Representatives in relation to the Party.

At age 39, Cong. Dong belongs to the bloc of young but equally well – experienced Members of the House of Representatives. As a very hard-working Legislator, Congressman Mendoza now serves as the Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture and Food and Co-Chairman of the Congressional Oversight Committee on Agricultural and Fisheries Modernization (COCAFM). He is also an active member of the following committees: Appropriations, Basic Education and Culture, Government Enterprises and Privatization, Health, Higher and Technical Education, Justice, Legislative Franchises, National Defense and Security, Overseas Workers Affairs, Public Order and Safety, Tourism, and Transportation.

Being the current Chair of the House Committee on Agriculture and Food, Cong. Dong is committed to address pertinent issues and concerns affecting the Philippine agriculture especially the small farmers and fisherfolks relying on the agricultural resources. Further, he envisions of a sustainable Philippine agriculture for all Filipino population and the next generations.

And as a dedicated lawmaker, he sponsors and co-authors various house measures that tackle on issues relating to health, security, education, children, farmers, fishermen and the concerns of his district.

In recognition of Cong. Dong’s dedication to public service, he recently received an honor as one of the Most Outstanding Congressmen of 2010, awarded by the Global News Network, a Philippine based news and public affairs cable channel.

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Outstanding Congressman Award 2012 THE WORKING CONGRESSMAN For two consecutive terms as the duly elected Representative of the Fourth Congressional District of Batangas, Congressman Dong Mendoza commits to deliver the rightful public service to his constituents. His priority programs seek to address the local issues on health, education, infrastructure, agriculture, livelihood and peace and order among others.

Under the “Dong HELPS Program“, his constituents now have greater access to affordable quality medicines because he, with the support of the Department of Health and our barangay officials and organizations facilitated the release of funds for 136 Botika ng Barangay within 6 months after assumption to office. For attaining the benchmark level of 1 Botika ng Barangay for every 2 Barangays, he was awarded a commendation by the Department of Health.

His medical missions also benefited roughly 34,000 constituents last summer alone.

As for education, Dong has allocated a substantial amount through his Priority Development Assistance Fund and Congressional Initiative for continuing scholarship support to 2,700 Batangas State University students, the biggest number of scholars for a congressman in the province of Batangas. This is because of his strong belief that education is the best social equalizer. There are also 125 Commission on Higher Education scholars in the district. His office also continues to support the Miscellaneous Fees of more than 8,000 high school students enrolled in various public high schools in the district.

As an aid in maintaining peace and order in his district, he provided ambulances, firetrucks, barangay service vehicles and motorcycles.

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Mercado-Revilla, Lani CAVITE, 2ND DISTRICT

Committees • • • • • •

Appropriations Basic education and culture Ecology Energy Games and amusements Health

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Housing and urban development Legislative franchises Local government Overseas workers affairs Public information Public order and safety

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Public works and highways Social services Southern tagalog development Veterans affairs and welfare Welfare of children Women and gender equality

"I recognize my entry into politics and public service as a divine gift; I am thankful that I have been chosen to be a tool for change, an agent for progress, especially for the people of Bacoor.” This was how Rep. Lani Mercado-Revilla of the Second District of Cavite responded when asked to assess her first term as a member of the Lower House of Congress.

This explains why, unlike many congressmen who devote their first term as the time to learn the art and science of legislation as well as build bridges and establish connections, Congw. Mercado-Revilla has emerged as one of the most hard-working, productive and diligent member of the 15th Congress – having authored 56 and co-authored 170 House measures, joined no less than 19 Congressional Committees; namely, Appropriations, Veterans’ Affairs, Basic Education and Culture, Ecology, Energy, Games and Amusements, Health, Housing and Urban Development, Legislative Franchises, Local Government, Overseas Workers Affairs, Oversight Committee on Migrant Workers, Public Information, Public Order and Safety, Public Works and Highways, Social Services, Southern Tagalog Development, Welfare of Children, and Women and Gender Equality; and helped fund through her Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) allotments many crucial and much needed infrastructure and social services projects and programs for her constituents in the City of Bacoor.

This also explains why, despite her hectic schedule as wife to a senator, mother to six children, TV and movie performer, and congresswoman, she still found time to finish a Bachelor in Political Science course especially sponsored by the League of Councilors of the Philippines and given by the Lyceum Northwestern University. She has also revealed plans to pursue her Masters degree.

On her first term, Rep. Mercado-Revilla has submitted three measures that have been enacted into law. These are: RA 10151, which allows the employment of night workers; RA 10157, which institutionalizes kindergarten into the country’s basic system of education; and RA 10160, which converts the municipality of Bacoor into a component city in the province of Cavite.

And she has also authored several bills especially aimed to benefit her district. These are:

House Measures Sponsored/Authored • HB522 which will establish a twenty five-bed district hospital in Bgy. Habay 2 • HB523 which will establish a high school in Bgy. Molino IV • HB3282 and 3283 which will convert Gen. Evangelista and Marcos Alvarez provincial roads as national roads • HB4857 and HB6560 which will declare Sept. 29 of every year as a special non-working

holiday in the city of Bacoor to commemorate “Araw ng Bacoor,” and June 23 of every year as a special non-working holiday to commemorate the city’s founding anniversary, respectively • HB3518 which will establish an arts and trades school in Bgy. San Nicolas 2 • HB5742 which will create 16 additional branches of the Regional Trial Court and nine

additional branches of the Municipal Trial Court in the fourth judicial region to be stationed at various municipalities and cities in the province of Cavite; • HB6045 which will convert the Bacoor National High School – Villa Maria Annex in Bgy. Molino II into the Bacoor National Science High School.

House Measures Co-Authored • HB23 which will establish the magna carta of the poor to take care of the issues and concerns of the poor • HB41 which will create crisis centers in every region of the country to address the needs of street children • HB1157 which will rationalize government vision and policy for the housing and urban development sector by creating a department for it in order to, among others, prevent bloody demolitions that result in damage to property and injury and loss of life • HB1721 which will require local government units to set aside a fund from their internal revenue allotment to provide free medicines to the poor • HB3391 which will amend RA 8972 to help and take care of the welfare of solo parents.

• HB3537 which will provide a Comprehensive Program for Breastfeeding Practices in the Philippines • HB5150 which will raise the monthly pension of government retirees and establish an adjustment mechanism every five years to make it at par with the value of the peso in relation to the cost of basic commodities • HB2523 which will provide additional insurance benefits to all public school teachers; • HB807 which will impose penalties on schools with a “no permit, no exam” policy that prohibits students from taking their periodic and final examinations without full payment of tuition and other school fees • HB2308 which will order the implementation of a comprehensive child nutrition program in all public elementary school and barangay day care centers.

• HB4539 which will give a credit assistance program for Overseas Filipino Workers • HB712 which will grant free hospitalization to indigent senior citizens HB835 which

will improve access to education through open learning and distance education in post, secondary and tertiary levels • HB3825 which will establish a Philippine High School for Sports • HB4481 which will strengthen and propagate foster care for abandoned and neglected children and children with special needs • HB4523 and HB2142 which will upgrade the minimum salary grade of public school teachers in both elementary and high school • HB3977 which will prescribe the honoraria or allowances of barangay officials at minimum wage levels • HB00047 an act amending certain provisions of Republic Act No. 8293 entitled, "an act prescribing the intellectual property code and establishing the intellectual property office, providing for its powers and functions and for other purposes • HB00051 [journal #46] an act expanding the prohibited acts of discrimination against women on account of sex, amending for the purpose articles 135 and 137 of presidential decree no. 442 as amended, otherwise known as the labor code of the Philippines.

• HB00057 an act establishing marine protected areas in all coastal municipalities and cities and for other purposes • HB00082 an act establishing at least one (1) special education center for each school division and at least three (3) special education centers in big school divisions for children with special needs, guidelines for government financial assistance and other incentives and support • HB00093 an act to strengthen and enhance the use of english as the medium of instruction in Philippine schools • HB00100 an act regulating the education and licensure of physicians and the practice

of medicine in the Philippines, repealing for the purpose Republic Act No. 2382, as amended, and for other purposes • HB00102 an act granting additional powers to the Philippine health insurance corporation (philhealth), amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 7875, otherwise known as the 'national health insurance act of 1995', as amended, and for other purposes • HB00123 an act strengthening consumer protection in the purchase of brand new motor vehicles and for other purposes • HB00221 an act making automated teller machines accessible to the visually impaired • HB00354 an act prohibiting discrimination against persons on account of ethnic origin and/or religious belief • HB00515 an act prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity and providing penalties therefor • HB00592 an act to provide for a national folic acid education program to prevent birth defects • HB00807 an act penalizing the imposition of a 'no permit, no exam' policy or any such policy that prohibits students from taking their periodic or final examinations due to unpaid tuition and other school fees • HB00834 an act honoring and granting additional benefits and privileges to filipino centenarians, declaring the 25th of September as national respect for centenarians day, and for other purposes • HB00835 an act to improve access to education through open learning and distance education in post secondary and tertiary levels in the Philippines, appropriating funds therefor and for other purposes; and many more.

Using her PDAF, she was able to provide medical assistance to thousands of her indigent constituents and extend scholarship endowments to thousands of high school and college scholars, TESDA students and teachers needing further studies and training since 2010. She also granted financial assistance to families affected by calamities and groups asking for livelihood seminars, trainings and seed money for livelihood. She likewise appropriated funds for the construction of school buildings, multi-purpose and barangay halls, roads and drainage systems and the purchase of essential items for peace and order and for assistance to flood victims.

Rep. Mercado-Revilla concluded by saying, “My constituents have come up with a new meaning for the initials of my name LMR. They say the letters stand for ‘Laging May Resulta.’ Indeed, at the end of the day, I can humbly say to everyone that I have delivered on the platform I presented to the people of Bacoor during the elections, which basically had four major points: L for Linis Kapaligiran for my environmental advocacies, A for Akbay Kababayan for my livelihood programs, Nutrisyon at Kalusugan for my health initiatives, and I for Isulong ang Kabataan for my projects for children and the youth.”

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Noel, Florencio G. PL - AN WARAY

Committees • Accounts AN WARAY Party-List is a democratic multi-sectoral party-list organization that envisions a just, progressive and peaceful Filipino society characterized by its principles 'katilingban' [sense of community], 'kahimyang' [peace] and kauswagan [progress] through the adoption of a community-based and peace oriented development agenda.

The name AN WARAY was adopted by its founders. AN WARAY Party-List was founded in 2001 by Metro Manila-based Filipinos whose ethnic roots are from the Eastern Visayas. Our representation and membership, however, is national in scope and character. Organizations and members who are part of AN WARAY come from as far as the northern-most part of Luzon to the islands of Southern Mindanao.

The name AN WARAY was also used to characterize all poor and marginalized sectors that the group represents. AN WARAY is the term for 'ang mga wala' or those who have nothing or less in life. The party seeks to empower sectors at the geographic, economic and political margins of Philippine society by directly representing them in congress through the party-list system.

In the 2004 elections, AN WARAY Party-List won one seat in congress. Our first nominee, Hon. Florencio 'Bem' Noel, represents AN WARAY at the House of Representatives. As a representative of the poor and marginalized in congress, AN WARAY has been able to 1. Gain greater access to the manner of disbursing public funds 2. Directly participate in the creation of legislative policy and 3. Publicly air out and be the voice of the poor and marginalized sectors in most of the national and political issues.

House Measures Sponsored/Authored • HB01038 an act revitalizing the coconut industry, appropriating funds therefor and for other purposes • HB01106 an act providing for the rehabilitation and repair of gabaldon schoolhouses nationwide, appropriating funds therefor and for other purposes • HB01107 an act reducing the water rates and

charges for water users in the barangay/s hosting the water source within a water district thereby amending presidential decree no. 198 as amended and for other purposes • HB02665 an act to regulate and modernize the practice of chemistry in the Philippines, repealing for the purpose r.a. 754 • HJR0028

joint resolution providing severance incentive to all officials and employees of the senate of the Philippines, the house of representatives, the commission on appointments, the senate electoral tribunal and the house of representatives electoral tribunal, appropriating funds therefor and for other purposes

House Measures Co-Authored • HB00093 an act to strengthen and enhance the use of english as the medium of instruction in Philippine schools • HB00385 an act reorganizing and modernizing the national bureau of investigation, providing necessary funds therfor, and for other purposes • HB01291 an act mandating an immediate validation process which satisfies internationally accepted nuclear power industry norms to determine the bataan nuclear power plant's operability culminating in either the immediate rehabilitation, certification and commercial operation or, the immediate permanent closure and salvage value recovery, of the bataan nuclear power plant, appropriating funds therefor, and for other purposes • HB03152 an act declaring December 25-31 and January 1 as special non-working holidays • HB03252 an act creating the Philippine millennium development fund, appropriating funds therefor and for other purposes • HB03366 an act establishing a regional orthopedic hospital in every region of the country (Philippines) under the direct supervision and management of the department of health to be known as the regional orthopedic hospital and appropriating funds thereof • HB03450 an act separating the city of puerto princesa from the second legislative district of the province of palawan to constitute the lone legislative district of the city of puerto princesa • HB03527 [journal #63] an act providing for the promotion of breastfeeding practices and instituting measures therefor and for other purposes • HB04069 an act reconfiguring the disposition of the monies collected and delineating the status of the special funds, amending for the purpose section 7 and 8 of Republic Act No. 8794 otherwise known as the motor vehicle user's charge law and for other purposes • HB04410 an act providing for the direct remittance to the host local government of its forty percent share (40%) of the proceeds derived from the utilization and development of national wealth, amending for the purpose section 293 of Republic Act No. 7160 as amended otherwise known as the local governement code of 1991 • HB04728 an act creating the province of nueva camarines • HB04820 an act creating the province of nueva camarines • HB05014 an act reclassifying certain parcels of land of the public domain, located in barangays bunog, iraan, punta baja, campung ulay and ransang in the municipality of jose p. rizal, province of palawan as alienable and disposable land • HB05365 an act creating the magna carta of barangay nutrition scholars and appropriating funds therefor • HB06144 an act instituting regulatory policies for domestic work thereby establishing standards of protection to promote the welfare of domestic workers • HB06575 an act to regulate and modernize the practice of chemistry in the Philippines, repealing for the purpose r.a. 754 • HB06643 an act enhancing the Philippine basic education system by strengthening its curriculum and increasing the number of years for basic education, appropriating funds therefor and for other purposes • HJR0040 joint resolution extending the term of the congressional commission on science and technology, and

engineering (comste) until the end of the fiscal year twentysixteen (2016) • HR00055 resolution expressing acknowledgement and congratulations to the iglesia ni cristo 96th founding anniversary on July 27, 2010 • HR00062 a resolution congratulating the iglesia ni cristo on the occcasion of its ninety-sixth (96th) anniversary on July 27,2010 • HR00100 resolution expressing the profound condolence of the house of representatives on the demise of former representative and senator, magnolia welborn-antonino, last July 23, 2010 • HR00101 resolution expressing the profound condolence of the house of representatives on the demise of the honorable florencio l. vargas, member of the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth congresses, representing the second district of the province of cagayan • HR00132 resolution directing the committees on legislative franchise and labor and employment to conduct an inquiry, in aid of legislation, into the cancellation of several international and domestic flights of the Philippine airlines (pal) and the recent resignation of 13 captains and 12 first officers of the same airline which affected thousands of passengers, disrupted the tourism industry and disturbed the national economy • HR00138 resolution expressing the profound condolence of the house of representatives on the demise of ms. raquel christine gumabao, daughter of honorable ana cristina s. go, representative of the second district of isabela • HR00329 resolution expressing the house of representatives' deepest sympathy and unwavering support for the people and government of the islamic republic of pakistan because of the recent massive flooding that has inundated the country • HR00377 resolution certifying to the existence of a vacancy in the second congressional district of the province of cagayan and calling for a special election to fill such vacancy • HR00524 resolution urging his excellency, president benigno s. aquino III to grant amnesty to all active and former members of the afp and their supporters who have or May have committed violations of the revised penal code, the articles of war and other special laws in connection with the so-called oakwood mutiny, the manila pen incident, and the February 2006 marine stand-off and related incident • HR00529 a resolution urging the house committee on rules to create a special committee to oversee the implementation of the government's p21b conditional cash transfer program • HR00544 resolution urging the toll regulatory board to issue the necessary permit for the opening and operation of the toll road 3 (tr3) extension of the south luzon expressway • HR00622 resolution commending and congratulating hon. emmanuel dapidran pacquiao for his remarkable twelfth round victory over antonio margarito of mexico, via unanimous decision, on their boxing match held on November 13, 2010 at texas, usa, to claim the wbc super welterweight title, thereby becoming the only boxer to win eight titles in different divisions during his career • HR00711 resolution expressing the profound gratitude and highest admiration of 30

party-list representatives to the esteemed speaker, honorable feliciano r. belmonte jr. for the election of alagad party-list representative, honorable rodante d. marcoleta to the commission on appointments (ca) • HR00770 resolution commending and congratulating the honorable juan edgardo "sonny" m. angara, representative of the lone district of aurora, for being one of the recipients of the 2010 ten outstanding young men (toym) award • HR00865 resolution commemorating the 78th birthday anniversary of the late president corazon cojuangco aquino on January 25, 2011 • HR00943 a resolution expressing the profound condolence of the house of representatives on the demise of mrs. aurora b. palmones, mother of honorable angelo b. palmones, representative of the agham partylist • HR01135 a resolution urging the administration of president benigno c. aquino III to allow the burial of the remains of former president ferdinand edralin marcos at the libingan ng mga bayani • HR01918 a resolution supporting his excellency president benigno s. aquino III in upholding the tenets of good governance and public accountability • HR01956 resolution strongly urging president benigno simeon aquino III to grant general, unconditional and omnibus amnesty to political prisoners, detainees and dissenters who are victims of political repression and charged or convicted of political and/or common crimes on acts in furtherance of their political beliefs • HR01989 a resolution condemning the December 11, 2011 ambush of representative ranulfo canonigo of kakusa party list and urging all law enforcement agencies to conduct an immediate and thorough investigation of the incident and bring the perpetrators to justice • HR02017 resolution providing financial assistance to the victims of tropical storm sendong • HR02464 resolution expressing the deep appreciation and gratitude for the wisdom, invaluable leadership and unconditional support of the hon. speaker feliciano belmonte, jr. and the decisive and pragmatic guidance of the hon. majority leader neptali m. gonzales II to the house of representatives prosecution team during the impeachment trial of chief justice renato c. corona, thereby upholding this institution's commitment to uphold the rule of law and to answer the people's call for truth, justice, transparency, and accountability in government • HR02938 resolution providing financial assistance to the victims of typhoon pablo

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Nograles, Karlo Alexei B. DAVAO CITY, 1ST DISTRICT

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Human rights Rules Dangerous drugs Good government and public accountability

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Government reorganization Health Public order and safety Revision of laws

• Suffrage and electoral reforms • Transportation

Congressman Karlo Alexei Bendigo Nograles graduated from the Ateneo de Manila University in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science, Major in Management Engineering. He earned his Juris Doctor from the same university in 2003 and in September of the same year took the Philippine Bar Examination placing high among 5,349 bar examinees.

The eldest son of Former House Speaker Prospero C. Nograles of the 1st Congressional District of Davao City, he served as his father’s Chief Political Affairs Officer creating and spearheading various community projects and development programs for the 1st Congressional District of Davao City before running for Congress.

As a first term congressman, Karlo has focused on five priority areas of development namely Education, Health, Livelihood, Barangay Electrification and Infrastructure.

Foremost on this development agenda is education. His program Oplan Kaalam currently supports full tuition and fees of 4,538 students enrolled at the state-owned University of Southeastern Philippines and 373 students of the University of the Philippines – Mindanao. It also provides tuition fee assistance to 2,200 students enrolled in various private colleges and universities of Davao City.

For health, Congressman Karlo initiated Oplan Kalusugan Health and Wellness Program, which, delivers much needed health and medical services to indigent constituents of the First Congressional District. It covers assistance for the purchase of medicines, settlement of hospital bills, referrals to medical specialists, health practitioners and institutions, and conducting free medical and dental missions in the 54 barangays of the district.

These medical missions have become a much-awaited monthly event where some 12,500 patients have availed of free consultations, medicines and laboratory tests. On a daily basis, the office of Congressman Karlo assists an average of 250 constituents per day in their health care needs.

Despite being a neophyte Congressman, Congressman Karlo was elected in the esteemed Committee on Rules and is Assistant House Majority Leader of the 15th Congress. He also serves as Vice Chairman of the Committee on Human Rights and holds membership in the Committee on Good Government, Committee on Dangerous Drugs, Committee on Electoral Reforms & Suffrage, Committee on Transportation, Committee on Health, Committee on Public Order & Safety and Committee on Revision of Laws.

As a legislator, he authored several measures approved on Third Reading, such as HB 4512, creating three (3) additional branches of the Regional Trial Court in Davao City; HB 5977, creating the Philippine Trade Representative Office; and HB 6052, Strengthening the Juvenile Justice System in the Philippines. He is also one of the co-authors of RA 10168 or the Terrorism Financing and Suppression Act of 2012 and HB 4575, encouraging corporate social responsibility. Recognizing the importance of a speedy justice system, he supported 14 other measures adding Regional Trial Courts and Metropolitan Trial Courts across the country.

Congressman Karlo is happily married to the former Maria Margarita Maceda MonteMayor and is blessed with three children, Karlos Mateo, Kristian Massimo and Katarina Mikaelle.

House Measures Sponsored/Authored • HB00058 an act granting the right of reply and providing penalties in violation thereof • HB00059 an act implementing the right of the people to information on matters of public concern guaranteed under section seven, article three of the 1987 constitution and the state policy of full public disclosure of all its transactions involving public interest under section twenty-eight, article two of the 1987 constitution, and for other purposes • HB00060 an act establishing two additional branches of the regional trial court in the city of davao, amending for the purpose batas pambansa blg 129, otherwise known as "judiciary reorganization act of 1980," as amended, and appropriating funds therefor • HB01141 an act strengthening the commission on human rights and for other purposes • HB01892 an act creating the Philippine trade representative office, appropriating funds therefor and for other purposes • HB02157 an act establishing one additional branch of the regional trial court as family court in the city of davao, amending for the purpose batas pambansa blg. 129, otherwise known as the "judiciary reorganization act of 1980", as amended, and appropriating funds thereof

• HB02158 an act criminalizing the financing of terrorism and for other purposes • HB02159 an act to strengthen the fiscal autonomy of the office of the ombudsman, amending for the purpose section 38 of r.a. 6770, otherwise known as the "ombudsman act of 1989" • HB02160 an act qualifying salvaging or extrajudicial killing by any public officer, person in authority or agent of a person in authority as a heinous crime, imposing the maximum penalty therefor and for other purposes • HB02161 an act strengthening further the regulatory powers of the bangko sentral ng pilipinas, amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 7653, entitled "the new central bank act", and for other purposes • HB02704 an act providing for a national mental health care delivery system, establishing for the purpose the Philippine council for mental health and appropriating funds therefor • HB03076 an act providing for the development fund for the medium term development plan of the university of the Philippines mindanao • HB03077 an act amending the Republic Act No. 9344 otherwise known as the "juvenile justice and welfare act of 2006" • HB03078 an act establishing

a patient grievance mechanism for treatment-related grievances in all public and private health institutions with the supervision of the department of health, and for other purposes • HB03079 an act defining the crime of summary execution, prescribing stiffer penalties therefor, providing compensation and protection to the victims' families and witnesses, appropriating funds therefor and for other purposes • HB03628 an act granting the digidata inc. a franchise to construct, install, establish, operate and maintain telecommunications systems throughout the Philippines • HB03664 an act separating the don enrique bustamante high school in bago gallera, talomo, city of davao from the crossing bayabas national high school, converting it into an independent national high school to be known as don enrique bustamante national high school and appropriating funds thereof

House Measures Co-Authored • HB00013 an act providing for the safety and protection of the unborn child and for other purposes • HB00093 an act to strengthen and enhance the use of english as the medium of instruction in Philippine schools • HB00095 an act providing incentives to all barangay officials, including barangay tanods and members of the lupong tagapaMayapa, and barangay employees and for other purposes • HB00125 an act increasing the bed capacity of the davao regional hospital from two hundred (200) to four hundred (400) beds and appropriating funds therefor • HB00322 an act to strengthen and propagate foster care for abandoned and neglected children and other children with special needs, providing appropriations therefor and for other purposes • HB00385 an act reorganizing and modernizing the national bureau of investigation, providing necessary funds therfor, and for other purposes • HB00419 an act providing protection and rewards to persons who disclose conduct constituting

graft and corruption and to witnesses for the prosecution thereof, providing penalties for violation hereof, and for other purposes • HB00564 an act institutionalizing the Philippine national health research system, establishing the Philippine national health research fund providing for its administration and for other purposes • HB01224 an act institutionalizing corporate social responsibility, providing incentives therefor, and for other purposes • HB01705 an ct amending section 10 of Republic Act 9208 otherwise known as the anti-trafficking in persons act of 2003 • HB01841 an act prohibiting the imposition of any fee for the use of parking spaces and facilities located within shopping malls, hotels and similar commercial establishments, and prescribing penalties therefor • HB02042 an act defining the offense of reckless driving and providing penalties for the commission thereof and for other related purposes • HB02045 an act defining as a crime the act of driving any motor vehicle while under the influence 32

of alcoholic beverages and/or prohibited drugs and providing graduated penalties therefor • HB02142 an act upgrading the minimum salary grade of public school teachers from salary grade 11 to 15 • HB02510 an act to effectively instill health consciousness through picture-based health warnings on tobacco products • HB03112 the Philippine maritime code of 2010 • HB03292 an act promoting corporate farming and providing incentives thereof • HB03472 an act providing for a comprehensive vaccination and immunization fund for filipino infants and children, providing funds therefor and for other purposes • HB03527 an act providing for the promotion of breastfeeding practices and instituting measures therefor and for other purposes • HB03985 an act prescribing an antitrust law to strengthen the prohibition against monopolies, cartels, combinations in restraint of trade and other anticompetitive practices and conduct, and for other purposes

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Ortega, Victor Francisco C. LA UNION, 1ST DISTRICT

Committees • Interparliamentary relations and diplomacy • Agriculture and food

• Civil service and professional regulation • Constitutional amendments

• Higher and technical education • Human rights

“HOLD ON TO IMPOSSIBLE DREAMS AND MAKE THEM A REALITY THROUGH PATIENCE, PERSEVERANCE AND GIVING HEART AND SOUL FOR PUBLIC SERVICE” is the guiding principle of Congressman Victor Francisco C. Ortega, the current Representative for the 1st District of La Union. This mantra of Cong. Ortega has endeared him to the hearts of the people of La Union.

Cong. Ortega is no stranger to the Batasang Pambansa Complex, having served having served as Deputy Speaker in 1998, before he ended his third term. Cong. Ortega served for eleven years, five years of which was in the 8th Congress as Assistant Minority Floor Leader and later as Minority Floor Leader. He was the Chairman of the Committee of Public Works in the 9th and 10th Congress and was able to pass the Three Year Comprehensive Public Works Program before being elected as Deputy Speaker. Cong. Ortega is the current Chairman of the Committee on InterParliamentary Relations and Diplomacy of the House of Representatives. He is also a Member of the following Committees: Agriculture and Food, Appropriations, Basic Education and Culture, Constitutional Amendments, Foreign Affairs, Higher and Technical Education, Local Government, Suffrage and Electoral Reforms, and Ways and Means.

Cong. Ortega also served as Governor of La Union for six years, 2001-2004 and 2004-2007 and won 32 National Awards for the Province, including the Galing Pook Award for the Provincial Hospital, which was an economic enterprise before it became the first corporatized provincial hospital in the country. In 1980, he was unopposed when he ran for Vice Governor of the same province and was again unopposed for Congressman in the elections of 2010. As a long-time leader and public servant of La Union, Cong. Ortega has already received various awards like: Saranay Award – Highest Award from the Province of La Union; Saber of Leadership – Highest Award of the Philippine National Police RECOM 1; Gintong Ama Award, 1995; Outstanding Alumnus Award – Ateneo de Manila University, College of Law; Outstanding Centennial Alumni Awardee of San Beda College; Outstanding Congressman, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997; Outstanding Committee Chairman, 9th Congress-Committee on Public Works & Highways, 1994; Outstanding Governor of the Philippines, 2003 (APCMSWDOP & LU Chapter); Presidential Merit Award for his invaluable efforts with the Concom, Office of the President; and Parangal ng Bayan Achievers Award, for his outstanding services rendered in the field of GOVERNMENT SERVICE, 2006. These awards are concrete proofs of the sincere public service and dedication for La Union that Cong. Ortega has given.

The main advocacy of Cong. Ortega in the House of Representatives is to push for Charter Change, by whatever mode. He wants to amend the Philippine Constitution so that we the Philippines can be more responsive to changes and be more dynamic for progress. Education, health, agriculture, more specifically irrigation, are also being given emphasis by Cong. Ortega in his work in the House of Representatives. Cong. Ortega also advocates for an international cooperation as Chairman of the Committee on Inter-Parliamentary Relations and Diplomacy of the House of Representatives.

Cong. Ortega is also relentless in bringing projects to the 1st District of La Union. The projects that Cong. Ortega undertakes cover all sectors and concerns of the 1st District of La Union. His various projects cover youth and development, women and children, tourism, senior citizen, public works, peace and order, livelihood, infrastructure, indigenous people, health, environment and education. Cong. Ortega allocates a portion of his Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) to support the wide scope of concerns that the people of the 1st District of La Union has. Two Million Pesos (P 2,000,000.00) of Cong. Ortega's PDAF went to the construction of the waste water treatment pond for the Septage Treatment Plant of the City of San Fernando. He also supported the Ilocos Training and Regional Medical Center (ITRMC) and the provincial hospital, the La Union Medical Center, with two million pesos and one million pesos, respectively, for the indigent and needy patients from the 1st District of La Union; this has been an annual commitment of Cong. Ortega for the health concerns of the people from the 1st District of La Union. In coordination with Senator Pia Cayetano and the Provincial Government of La Union, maternity hospitals in Santol and San Gabriel, mountain municipalities in La Union. For education, Cong. Ortega also allocated a portion of his PDAF for financing a seminar for principals for the City of San Fernando Division.

One Million Pesos (P 1,000,000.00) was set aside for the scholarship program for Indigenous People from the 1st District of La Union; the allocation is being managed by the Region I Office of the National Commission for Indigenous Peoples. As part of his support to education, he has funded the printing of Dr. James Harte's 160 Three Letter Words for the kindergarten students of the 1st District of La Union. Dr. Harte is a psychiatrist based in Kansas who has been working with the City of San Fernando and the Philippine Red Cross La Union-San Fernando Chapter to improve the quality of education of our daycare and kindergarten students. The workbook has been used by the city for the past ten years.

Cong. Ortega is married to Mary Jane C. Ortega. He finished his elementary schooling in Christ the King College and he went San Beda College for his high school education. He obtained his law degree from the Ateneo de Manila University and obtained a Doctorate Degree in Law at the Universidad de Madrid, "Sobresaliente". He taught Commercial Law at the Philippine College of Commerce and University of the East, and later at the Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University where he taught Political Law and Constitutional Law.

House Measures Sponsored/Authored • HB04288 an act creating in the department of education the plantilla position of guidance counselor in every public elementary school division and appropriating funds therefor • HB05185 an act amending sections 108 and 109 of the national internal revenue code of 1997, as amended, and for other purposes to exclude toll fees from vat • HB05194 an act converting the san vicente - canaoay - catbangen - ilocanos sur - ilocanos norte road in san fernando city, la union into a national road and appropriating funds therefor • HB05195 an act converting the balaoan - santol provincial road in the municipalities of balaoan and santol, la union, into a national

road and appropriating funds for the maintenance and improvement thereof • HB05196 an act classifying the san fernando bypass road and the san fernando bypass extension road in san fernando city, la union, into national roads and appropriating funds therefor • HB05197 an act converting the bacnotan - san gabriel road in the municipalities of bacnotan and san gabriel, province of la union into a national road and appropriating funds therefor for the maintenance and improvement thereof • HB05198 an act converting the rizal avenue provincial road in san fernando city, la union, into a national road and appropriating funds for the maintenance

and improvement thereof • HB06317 an act expanding the allocation and utilization of the incremental revenue tax collected from the excise tax on tobacco products, amending for this purpose Republic Act No. 8240 entitled 'an act amending sections 138, 139, 140 and 142 of the national internal revenue code, as amended, and for other purposes • HJR0003 a joint resolution calling for a constitutional convention to propose amendments to, or revision of, the 1987 constitution of the republic of the Philippines

House Measures Co-Authored • HB00056 an act establishing a framework for responsible and accountable trade negotiations 'by creating the Philippine trade representative office, appropriatng funds therefor, and for other purposes • HB00061 an act providing for a comprehensive revision of the charter of the bangko sentral ng pilipinas (BSP)by amending Republic Act numbered seventy-six hundred and fifty-three entitled "the new central bank act" • HB00093 an act to strengthen and enhance the use of english as the medium of instruction in Philippine schools • HB00095 an act providing incentives to all barangay

officials, including barangay tanods and members of the lupong tagapaMayapa, and barangay employees and for other purposes • HB00096 an act providing for a national policy on reproductive health, responsible parenthood and population and development, and for other purposes • HB00687 an act amending Republic Act No. 9296 otherwise known as "the meat inspection code of the Philippines", prescribing penalties of imprisonment and fines for violations thereof and amending chapter xiv thereof for the purpose • HB01977 an act to intensify stem cell research and for other purposes 34

• HB02142 an act upgrading the minimum salary grade of public school teachers from salary grade 11 to 15 • HB02691 an act converting the mountain province state polytechnic college in the municipality of bontoc into a state university to be known as the mountain province state university with campuses in the municipalities of tadian, bauko, paracelis and barlig, all municipalities located in the mountain province and appropriating funds therefor • HB03252 an act creating the Philippine millennium development fund, appropriating funds therefor and for other purposes

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Rodriguez, Rufus B. CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, 2ND DISTRICT

Committees • • • • •

Banks and financial intermediaries Constitutional amendments Economic affairs Energy Good government and public accountability

• • • • •

Human rights Justice Natural resources Overseas workers affairs Revision of laws

• Suffrage and electoral reforms • Trade and industry • Ways and means

House Measures Sponsored/Authored • HB00043 an act creating a comprehensive national loan program for college education and appropriating funds therefor • HB00044 an act instituting reforms in land administration • HB00045 an act providing for sustainable forest management • HB00046 an act futher strengthening the anti-smuggling mechanism, amending for the purpose certain provisions of presidential decree no. 1464, otherwise known as the tariff and customs code of the Philippines, as amended, and for other purposes • HB00047 an act amending certain provisions of Republic Act No. 8293 entitled, "an act prescribing the intellectual property code and establishing the intellectual property office, providing for its powers and functions and for other purposes • HB00048 an act improving Philippine commitment to human rights promotion and protection by providing the necessary mechanisms for the prevention of the occurrence and the protection from the adverse effects of internal displacement and for other purposes • HB00049 an act strengthening the political party system, appropriating funds therefor, and for other purposes • HB00050 an act regulating the establishment and operations of health maintenance organizations (hmos), and for other purposes • HB00051 an act expanding the prohibited acts of discrimination against women on account of sex, amending for the purpose articles 135 and 137 of presidential decree no. 442 as amended, otherwise known as the labor code of the Philippines. • HB00052 an act expanding and upgrading the northern mindanao medical center in cagayan de oro city, from a three hundred-bed capacity hospital into a five hundred-bed capacity hospital and appropriating funds therefore • HB00252 an act upgrading the tablon health center in barangay tablon, cagayan de oro city into a twentyfive (25) bed capacity primary hospital and basic emergency obstetric care (bemoc) center and appropriating funds therefor • HB00253 an act providing for the upgrade and modernization of the j.r. borja city memorial hospital as an extension hospital of the northern mindanao medical center in cagayan de oro city, province of misamis oriental, and appropriating funds

therefor • HB00254 an act converting the lapasan national high school - gusa annex and the gusa elementary school in barangay gusa, city of cagayan de oro, province of misamis oriental into an integrated national school to be known as gusa integrated national elementary and high school and appropriating funds therefor • HB00255 an act separating the gusa national high school - cugman annex in barangay cugman, city of cagayan de oro from the gusa national high school, converting it into an independent national high school to be known as cugman national high school and appropriating funds therefor • HB00256 an act converting the balubal road in cagayan de oro city to alae in the municipality of manolo fortich, province of bukidnon into a national road • HB00377 an act converting the palalan, tablon to balubal road in cagayan de oro city a national road • HB00378 an act converting the cawacawa, gusa to indahag road in cagayan de oro city into a national road • HB00379 an act converting the indahag to mapawa, cugman road in cagayan de oro city into a national road • HB00380 an act converting the a. velez st. in cagayan de oro city to macasandig-indahag-bukidnon road into a national road • HB00381 an act converting the a. velez st. to carmen road (pelaez bridge), cagayan de oro city into a national road • HB00574 an act converting the agusan, cagayan de oro city to alae, manolo fortich, bukidnon road as a national road • HB00575 an act converting the f.s. catanico to palalan, tablon road in cagayan de oro city into a national road • HB00576 an act converting the mapawa, cugman to f.s. catanico road in cagayan de oro city into a national road • HB00577 an act converting the gusa road in cagayan de oro city to j.r. borja - camaman-an - indahag - bukidnon road as a national road • HB00578 an act converting the a. velez st. to macasandig - indahag - taguanao road, cagayan de oro city into a national road • HB00584 an act increasing the penalties for election offenses attended by violence, coercion, intimidation, force or threats, and for other election offenses • HB00585 an act amending section 13 of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the local government code of 1991

• HB00586 an act providing for the direct remittance to the host local government unit of its forty percent (40%) share of the gross collection derived by the national government from national wealth taxes, amending for the purpose section 293 of Republic Act No. 7160 otherwise known as the local government code of 1991 • HB00587 an act granting good conduct time allowance to prisoners who participate in literacy, skills and values development programs in penal institutions amending for the purpose article 97 of act no. 3815, otherwise known as the revised penal code • HB00588 an act amending section 11 of Republic Act numbered 3019, otherwise known as the "anti-graft and corrupt practices act", by increasing the prescriptive period for its violation from fifteen (15) years to thirty (30) years • HB00589 an act rationalizing the nightwork prohibition on women workers thereby amending articles 130 and 131 of presidential decree number four hundred fortytwo (pd 442), as amended, otherwise known as the labor code of the Philippines • HB00590 an act establishing a program for public education on prostate cancer • HB00591 an act to further strengthen the youth development program by creating local youth development councils in every city and municipality and appropriating funds therefor • HB00592 an act to provide for a national folic acid education program to prevent birth defects • HB00593 an act rationalizing and strengthening the probation system, amending for the purpose the pertinent provisions of presidential decree no. 968, otherwise known as "the probation law of 1976", as amended • HB00598 an act providing for the mandatory appointment of cooperatives officer in the local government units, amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the local government code of 1991

House Measures Co-Authored • HB00013 an act providing for the safety and protection of the unborn child and for other purposes • HB00056 an act establishing a framework for responsible and accountable trade negotiations 'by creating the Philippine trade representative office, appropriatng funds therefor, and for other purposes • HB00065 an act creating a department of aquaculture and fisheries resources, providing for its powers and functions, and for other purposes • HB00080 an act changing the name of orion national high school in the municipality of orion, province of bataan, to justice emilio angeles gancayco memorial high school • HB00093 an act to strengthen and enhance the use of english as the medium of instruction in Philippine schools • HB00098 an act defining and penalizing enforced or involuntary disappearance and for other purposes • HB00417 an act giving offenders the fullest benefit of preventive imprisonment, amending for the purpose article 29 of act no. 3815, as amended, otherwise known as the revised penal code • HB00465 an act amending Republic Act No. 8491 entitled, "an act prescribing the code of the national flag, anthem, motto, coat-of-arms and other heraldic items and devices of the Philippines" • HB00731 an act providing government assistance to madrasah education system, appropriating funds therefor and for other purposes • HB00732 an act establishing a barangay community college in barangay lapsan, cagayan de oro city and appropriating funds therefor • HB00733 an act establishing a free basic medicines program in all barangay health centers nationwide and appropriating funds therefor • HB00734 an act creating the mindanao railways corporation prescribing its powers, functions and duties, and providing for the necessary funds for its operation • HB00768 an act providing for a magna carta of workers in informal employment, institutionalizing mechanisms for implementation thereof and for other purposes • HB00938 the investments and incentives code of the Philippines • HB01046 an act to promote rural health by providing for an accelerated program for the construction of a potable water supply system in every barangay in the country within three years • HB01155 an act to ordain and institute a

maritime code of the Philippines • HB01415 an act creating the lake lanao development authority, defining its powers, functions and duties, and for other purposes • HB01416 an act providing a supplemental budget for the development plans of the university of the Philippines mindanao • HB01460 an act to include ethnic origin in the national survey conducted by the national statistics office (NSO) • HB01489 an act to strengthen local government units by amending certain provisions in book II of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the local governemt code of 1991 • HB01491 an act amending section 290 and 291 of Republic Act of no.

7160, otherwise known as the local government code of 1991 • HB01492 an act granting local government units the access to the recors of revenue district office with regard to the tax returns of businesses for a transparent tax assessment • HB01493 an act amending sections 284 of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the local government code of 1991 • HB01494 an act giving congress back the power of the purse, amending for the purpose section 31 of presidential decree 1177 and section 26, book vi of executive order no.

292 • HB01495 an act amending sections 49 and 50 of Republic Act No. 9344, otherwise known as the juvenile justice and welfare act of 2006 • HB01502 an act amending presidential decree no. 612, otherwise known as the insurance code, as amended by presidential decree nos. 1141, 1280, 1455, 1460, 1814, and 1981, and batas pambansa blg. 874, and for other purposes • HB01632 an act instituting the farmers' and fisherfolk assistance act of 2010 and for other purposes • HB01633 an act requiring all public health centers to be open at all times to provide continuous health and medical services to the public • HB01634 an act establishing the special health fund for the improvement of health care services in the local government units and appropriating funds therefor • HB01635 an act protecting the rights of indigenous peoples affected by mining operations in ancestral domains, amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 7942, otherwise known as the "Philippine mining act of 1995" • HB01743 an act converting the mindanao state university36

iligan institute of technology (msu-IIt) in the city of iligan into a national state university to be known as the iligan national university (inu) and appropriating funds therefor • HB02142 an act upgrading the minimum salary grade of public school teachers from salary grade 11 to 15 • HB02182 an act prescribing a twelve (12) - year basic education curriculum for all public and private school children nation-wide, providing guidelines and mechanism for its implementation, appropriating funds therefor and for other purposes • HB02629 an act amending section 6 of Republic Act No. 6958, otherwise known as 'an act creating the mactan-cebu international airport authority, transferring existing assets of the mactan international-airport and the lahug international airport to the authority, vesting the authority with power to administer and operate the mactan international airport and the lahug airport, and for other purposes • HB02648 an act institutionalizing the payment of zakat by muslims in the Philippines, creating the Philippine bait-ul-mal, appropriating funds therefore, and for other purposes • HB02650 an act providing for three small farmers' representatives in the national irrigation administration (ina) board by amending Republic Act No. 3601, as amended by presidential decree no. 552 and further amended by executive order 292, dated July 25, 1987 entitled, "an act creating the national irrigation administration" • HB02654 an act appropriating funds for the construction of additional classrooms, laboratories and dormitories in the central mindanao university • HB02655 an act appropriating funds for the construction of additional classrooms, laboratories and dormitories in the misamis oriental state college of agriculture and technology • HB03046 an act defining and penalizing the crime of enforced or involuntary disappearance • HB03201 an act amending Republic Act No. 9189 otherwise known as "the overseas absentee voting act of 2003"

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Tañada, Lorenzo III R. QUEZON, 4TH DISTRICT

Committees • Deputy speaker

House Measures Sponsored/Authored • HB00053 an act implementing the right of the people to information on matters of public concern guaranteed under section seven, article three of the 1987 constitution and the state policy of full public disclosure of all its transactions involving public interest under section twenty-eight, article two of the 1987 constitution, and for other purposes • HB00054 an act providing compensation to victims of human rights violations during the marcos regime, documentation of said violations, appropriating funds therefor, and for other purposes • HB00055 an act strengthening the commission on human rights, and for other purposes • HB00056 an act establishing a framework for responsible and accountable trade negotiations 'by creating the Philippine trade representative office, appropriatng funds therefor, and for other purposes • HB00057 an act establishing marine protected areas in all coastal municipalities and cities and for other purposes • HB00205 an act improving Philippine commitment to human rights promotion and protection by providing the necessary mechanisms for the prevention of the occurrence and the protection from adverse effects of internal displacement and for other purposes • HB00206 an act to regulate the rational exploration, development and utilization of mineral resources, and to ensure the equitable sharing of benefits for the state, indigenous peoples and local communities, and for other purposes • HB00207 an act amending section 4 (paragraph 58) and providing an additional section on municipal fisheries, chapter 2, article i of r.a. 8550, entitled: "an act providing for the development, management and conservation of the fisheries and aquatic resources, integrating all laws pertinent thereto, and for other purposes • HB00208 an act amending chapter vi, prohibitions and penalties and providing an additional chapter on legal actions to r.a. 8550, entitled: "an act providing for the development, management and conservation of the fisheries and aquatic resources, integrating all laws pertinent thereto, and for other purposes" • HB00209 an act amending section 4 (paragraph 40) and providing additional section on municipal fisheries, chapter 2, article i of r.a. 8550, entitled: "an act providing for the development, management

and conservation of the fisheries and aquatic resources, integrating all laws pertinent thereto, and for other purposes • HB00219 an act institutionalizing the participation of bona fide people's organizations, non-government organizations, or private/civic sector groups in public hearings in congress and local government units' budget deliberations • HB00220 an act prohibiting an elective public official from resigning his elective office to accept an appointment to any government office and providing penalties therefor • HB00221 an act making automated teller machines accessible to the visually impaired • HB00222 an act declaring September 19 of every year as lean alejandro day in honor of the martyrdom of youth leader leandro l. alejandro • HB00223 an act defining and penalizing the crime of enforced or involuntary disappearance and for other purposes • HB01694 an act further strengthening the anti-smuggling mechanism, amending for the purpose certain provisions of presidential decree no.1464, otherwise known as the tariff and customs code of the Philippines, as amended, and for other purposes • HB02174 an act amending Republic Act No. 7875 otherwise known as the national health insurance act of 1995 as amended, and for other purposes • HB03403 an act strengthening the right of underprivileged and homeless citizens to adequate housing amending for this purpose Republic Act No. 7279 otherwise known as "an act to provide for a comprehensive and continuing urban development and housing program, establish the mechanism for its implementation, and for other purposes" or the "urban development and housing act of 1992" • HB03528 an act establishing the people's survival fund to provide long-term finance streams to enable the government to effectively address the problem of climate change, amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 9729, otherwise known as 'the climate change act of 2009', and for other purposes • HB03533 an act instituting the national land use policy of the republic of the Philippines, providing the implementing mechanisms therefor, and for other purposes • HB03534 an act prescribing an antitrust law to strengthen the prohibition against monopolies, cartels, combinations in restraint of trade

and other anticompetitive practices and conduct, and for other purposes • HB03677 an act declaring the seventeenth of November of every year as national student leaders' day • HB03773 an act institutionalizing the participation of bona fide civil society organizations (CSOS) in budget hearings and deliberations in congress, in national government agencies (ngas), and local government units (LGUS) • HB03839 an act creating the province of quezon del sur • HB04538 an act to establish the maulawin spring protected landscape, providing for its management and for other purposes, as mandated by the nipas act of 1992 • HB04623 an act mandating transparency in fund releases, and for other purposes • HB04647 an act defining "unprogrammed funds" and prohibiting legislators from appropriating funds therefor, and for other purposes • HB04743 an act creating a harbor pilotage commission, regulating harbor pilotage services and the conduct of harbor pilots in all ports in the Philippines and for related purposes • HB04845 an act creating the laguna lake conservation authority (llca), thereby repealing Republic Act No. 4850, as amended, otherwise known as the laguna lake development authority act of 1966, and for other purposes • HB04992 an act defining the term "savings" as used in the national budget and providing guidelines for its use and expenditure, and for other purposes • HB05070 an act establishing the coconut farmers' trust fund to provide adequate financial protection to the coconut industry and its workers, providing for the management thereof, and for other purposes • HB05279 an act establishing the comprehensive motor vehicle development act • HB05977 an act creating the Philippine trade representative office, appropriating funds therefor, and for other purposes • HB05990 an act providing compensation to victims of human rights violations during the marcos regime, documentation of said violations, appropriating funds therefor, and for other purposes

House Measures Co-Authored • HB00095 an act providing incentives to all barangay officials, including barangay tanods and members of the lupong tagapaMayapa, and barangay employees and for other purposes • HB00098 an act defining and penalizing enforced or involuntary disappearance and for other purposes • HB00307 an act defining the use and protection of the red cross, red crescent, red crystal and red lion and sun emblems, providing penalties for violations thereof and for other purposes • HB00768 an act providing for a magna carta of workers in informal employment, institutionalizing mechanisms for implementation thereof and for other purposes • HB02190 an act providing for a national policy on students' rights and welfare • HB03073 an act providing for a change in the allocation of the internal revenue allotment received by cities and municipalities to include coastal areas with the aim of developing and preserving the country's fisheries and aquatic resources • HB03080 an act providing for the construction of a fish port in the municipality of san vicente, province of northern samar and appropriating funds therefor • HB03191 an act granting retirement benefits to all barangay officials who have rendered at least 3 (three) terms of continuous service and providing funds therefor • HB03551 an act providing for the establishment of a fish port and cold storage in the municipality of lavezares, province of northern samar and appropriating funds therefor • HB03691 an act amending sections 24 and 27 of Republic Act No. 6770 otherwise known as "the ombudsman act of 1989", to define the "preventive suspension" authority of the office of the ombudsman or his deputy over elective and appointive officials, and the effectivity of the decisions of the office of the ombudsman • HB03916 an act amending sections 24 and 27 of Republic Act No. 6770, otherwise known as 'the ombudsman act of 1989', to define the 'preventive suspension' authority of the ombudsman and his deputy over elective and appointive officials, and the effectivity of the decisions of the office of the ombudsman • HB04069 an act reconfiguring the disposition of the monies collected and delineating the status of the special funds, amending for the purpose section 7 and 8 of Republic Act No. 8794 otherwise known as the motor vehicle user's charge law and for other purposes • HB04146 an act providing for the synchronization of the elections and the term of office of the elective officials of the autonomous

region in muslim mindanao (ARMM) with those of the national and other local officials, amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 9333, entitled "an act fixing the date for regular elections for elective officials of the autonomous region in muslim mindanao", and for other purposes • HB04268 an act regulating the availability of beverages to children in schools and for other puroses • HB04357 an act conferring upon a member of the sangguniang bayan, sangguniang panlungsod and sangguniang panlalawigan the appropriate civil service eligibility • HB04469 an act creating an additional branch of the regional trial court to be stationed at the municipality of lubuagan, province of kalinga, amending for the purpose section 14, paragraph (b), of batas pambansa blg. 129, otherwise known as 'the judiciary reorganization act of 1980' as amended, and appropriating funds therefor • HB04471 an act creating three (3) additional branches of the regional trial court and two (2) additional branches of the metropolitan trial court to be stationed at the city of navotas, metro manila, amending for the purpose section 14, paragraph (d) and section 27 of batas pambansa blg. 129, otherwise known as 'the judiciary reorganization act of 1980' as amended, and appropriating funds therefor • HB04472 an act creating an additional branch of the regional trial court to be stationed at the municipality of cajidiocan, island of sibuyan, province of romblon, amending for the purpose section 14, paragraph (e), of batas pambansa blg. 129, otherwise known as 'the judiciary reorganization act of 1980' as amended, and appropriating funds therefor • HB04473 an act creating two (2) additional branches of the regional trial court in the province of leyte to be stationed at the city of tacloban, amending for the purpose section 14, paragraph (i), of batas pambansa blg. 129, otherwise known as 'the judiciary reorganization act of 1980' as amended, and appropriating funds therefor • HB04474 an act creating two (2) additional branches of the regional trial court to be stationed at the municipality of barotac viejo, province of iloilo, amending for the purpose section 14, paragraph (g), of batas pambansa blg. 129, otherwise known as 'the judiciary reorganization act of 1980' as amended, and appropriating funds therefor • HB04475 an act creating an additional branch of the regional trial court to be stationed at the city of bislig, province of surigao del sur, amending for the purpose section 14, paragraph (l), of batas pambansa blg.

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129, otherwise known as 'the judiciary reorganization act of 1980' as amended by Republic Act 7154, and appropriating funds therefor • HB04476 an act creating five (5) additional branches of the regional trial court to be stationed at the city of calamba and the municipalities of los banos and cabuyao, all in the province of laguna, amending for the purpose section 14, paragraph (e) of batas pambansa blg. 129, otherwise known as 'the judiciary reorganization act of 1980' as amended, and appropriating funds therefor • HB04479 an act creating an additional branch of the regional trial court to be stationed at the city of sagay, province of negros occidental, amending for the purpose section 14, paragraph (g), of batas pambansa blg. 129, otherwise known as 'the judiciary reorganization act of 1980' as amended, and appropriating funds therefor • HB04488 an act creating two (2) additional regional trial court branches in the province of laguna to be stationed at sta. rosa city, amending for the purpose section 14, paragraph (e) of batas pambansa blg. 129, otherwise known as "the judiciary reorganization act of 1980" as amended, and appropriating funds therefor • HB04490 an act creating two (2) additional branches of the municipal trial court in cities in the province of misamis oriental with seats at cagayan de oro city, amending for the purpose section 29 of batas pambansa blg. 129, otherwise known as 'the judiciary reorganization act of 1980' as amended, and appropriating funds therefor • HB04492 an act creating two (2) branches of the regional trial court and a branch of the municipal trial court in cities in the province of cebu to be stationed at the cities of naga and carcar, amending for the purpose section 14, paragraph (h) and section 29 of batas pambansa blg. 129, otherwise known as 'the judiciary reorganization act of 1980' as amended, and appropriating funds therefor • HB04493 an act creating an additional regional trial court branch in the province of iloilo to be stationed at the municipality of guimbal, amending for the purpose section 14, paragraph (g) of batas pambansa blg.

129, otherwise known as 'the judiciary reorganization act of 1980' as amended, and appropriating funds therefor

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Tieng, Irwin C. PL - BUHAY

Committees • • • •

Reforestation Appropriations Energy Public information

• Public works and highways • Science and technology • Small business & entrepreneurship development

• Social services • Ways and means

Rep. Irwin Tieng is a second term Representative of the Buhay Partylist. On his first term as legislature, he authored four bills that eventually became laws, to wit: RA 9504, Additional Personal Exemption for each dependent from P8,000 to P25,000; RA 9995, Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act; RA 9640, Lowering Amusement Tax from 30% to 10%; and RA 10088, Anti-Camcording.

Protection and promotion of life is his main advocacy, giving much importance to Person’s with Disability (PWD).

In fact, he was conferred as the Champion of the UN Convention on the Rights of PWD’s. His concern to fight for their rights has been recognized by various non-governmental organizations such as the Autism Society of the Philippines and Cerebral Palsied Association of the Philippines.

He is also known for his advocacy against cyber related crimes that incited him for the passage of the law that is now very well-known, i.e. the Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act. Likewise, he has pending bills on Anti-Cyber Sex Den Act and Anti-Animal Crush Video and also a co-author of the bill on Cyber Crime Prevention Act. This young representative’s legislative effort also focuses on the education of the youth and improvement of basic social services. Thus, he came up with projects such as educational assistance program through CHED and TESDA; providing medical assistance; organizing medical missions; acquisition of mobile clinics and ambulances to address the healthcare needs of his constituents; and wheelchair donations.

Rep. Tieng is commonly known to his friends and family as “Irwin”. He took his primary and secondary education from St. Peter’s School and Xavier School in 1994 and 1998, respectively. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Business Management from De La Salle University-College of St. Benilde in 2004. He is currently taking up his Master’s Degree in Business Administration at the Ateneo De Manila Professional School. Furthermore, he has been commissioned as Reserve Officer of the Philippine Marines-Navy with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

House Measures Sponsored/Authored • HB02038 an act restoring the Philippine investors commission, defining its powers, functions and duties, and for other purposes that will encourage the generation, development, manufacture, promotion and market of the Philippine inventions • HB02039 an act providing for the integration of the Philippine medical association, and for other related purposes thereof • HB02040 an act granting exemptions from securing permission from the publisher or copyright owner of printed materials to reproduce the same in a specialized format for the exclusive use of blind or visually-impaired individuals, amending for this purpose section 185 of Republic Act No. 8293, otherwise known as the "intellectual property code of the Philippines", and for other purposes • HB02041 an act making automated teller machines accessible to the visually-impaired individuals • HB02042 an act defining the offense of reckless driving and providing penalties for the commission thereof and for other related purposes • HB02043 an act to prohibit the sale and dispensing of cytotec or misoprostol drug, and for other purposes • HB02044 an act prohibiting the withholding of students' official records for transfer purposes by reason of non-payment of school tuition fees and other necessary fees, and for other purposes • HB02045 an act defining as a crime the act of driving any motor vehicle while under the influence of

alcoholic beverages and/or prohibited drugs and providing graduated penalties therefor • HB02046 an act penalizing the maintenance of a den or any place for cyber sex activities or exhibition of private acts, and for other purposes • HB02047 an act defining the liability of the owners, operators and managers of parking lots collecting fees, and for other related purposes • HB02136 an act to prohibit and penalize reading, composing and sending electronic messages while driving, and for other purposes • HB02609 an act providing for a comprehensive accessible and affordable early detection and timely intervention services for children with mental illness • HB03823 an act penalizing landlords and building owner's whose tenants manufacture, distribute and sell pirated cd's and dvd's on or out of the leased presmises • HB03996 an act amending section 14 of Republic Act No. 6539 otherwise known as the "anti-carnapping act of 1972'"as amended

by Republic Act No. 7659 • HB04509 • HB04595 an act to prohibit animal crush video, and providing penalties for violations thereof • HB04622 an act to establish prisoner's contrition and contribution to society, and for other purposes • HB05572 an act to prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability in connection with admission to an institution of higher education, and for other purposes • HB05611 an act to create a value added tax free weekend for certain 40

covered items • HB05612 an act amending Republic Act No. 9225, otherwise known as the "citizenship retention and re-acquisition act of 2003" • HB06114 an act defining the crime of stalking and providing penalties therefore • HB06115 an act amending certain provisions of Republic Act 9344, otherwise known as the 'juvenile justice and welfare act of 2006', and for other purposes • HB06116 an act defining and penalizing the crime of cyber-bullying • HB06117 an act requiring local government units to use garbage trucks with onboard compactor for the collection and transportation of solid waste and for other purposes • HB06187 an act to prohibit online piracy and providing penalties for violation thereof • HB06688 an act to require all franchise holders or operators of television stations and producers of television programs to broadcast or present their programs with closed captions, and for other purposes • HR01015 resolution urging the appropriate committee to conduct an inquiry into the missing balikbayan boxes sent from the united states over a year ago through ace cargo • HR02105 resolution urging the appropriate committee to conduct an inquiry into the delayed official survey report of the national statistics office on the figures of pwd in the country

Outstanding Congressman Award 2012

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Ty, Arnel U. PL - LPGMA

Committees • • • •

Banks and financial intermediaries Energy Housing and urban development People's participation

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Poverty alleviation Public order and safety Trade and industry Transportation

• Veterans affairs and welfare • Youth and sports development

House Measures Sponsored/Authored • HB03976 an act establishing the regulatory framework for conduct of business and the safe operations of the liquefied petroleum gas (lpg) industry, define and penalize certain acts • HB03989 an act imposing the construction of loading/ unloading areas within the premises of shopping malls, hotels and similar establishments and prescribing penalties therefor • HB04322 an act providing for the welfare of fire volunteers in the Philippines, prescribing penalties and appropriating funds therefor • HB04526 an act creating the national strategic petroleum reserve and for other purposes • HB04527 an act amending presidential decree no. 442, entitled "the labor code of the Philippines" • HB04582 an act creating the special program for the employment of nurses in urban and rural services (nurse) • HB04594 an act regulating the compensation of public utility vehicle drivers by requiring public transport operators to pay them fixed monthly salaries and providing penalties for violations thereof • HB04925 an act establishing a system of lpg product accommodation among bulk suppliers in the Philippines to promote fair competition in the downstream for the benefit of consumers, define and penalize certain acts • HB05181 an act amending provision sec. 261 (w) of the omnibus election code (batas pambansa bilang 881) • HR00408 a resolution directing the house of representatives committee on good government to investigate, in aid of legislation, into the alleged involvement of 2 government officials of aquino government in the illegal number game "jueteng" and to direct undersecretary rico puno to divulge or reveal the names of the emissary or his family friends or friends who approached to get his blessing and protection for the operation of illegal number game called "jueteng" • HR00724 resolution directing the committee on health to inquire, in aid of legislation, into the implementation of Republic Act No. 8504, otherwise known as "Philippine aids prevention and control act of 1998" in order to strengthen policies and measures to suppress the spread of hiv/aids and improve the conditions of filipinos living with the highly destructive and infectious disease • HR00766 a resolution directing the committee on youth and sports development

to inquire, investigate and study, in aid of legislation, into the poor performance of Philippine cycling delegates in the recent asian games and the present state of the national sports association of Philippine cycling - the integrated cycling federation of the Philippines (icfp), in order to strengthen Philippine cycling in the local and international arena, improve performance of filipino cyclists and to provide security and protection to the latter • HR01159 resolution directing the committee on transportation to inquire, in aid of legislation, into the sudden increase in accidents and breakdowns involving metro manila's elevated train systems • HR01160 resolution directing the committee on higher and technical education and the committee on civil service and professional regulation to inquire, in aid of legislation, into the lackluster performance of many college graduates in the various professional licensure or eligibility examinations of the professional regulation commission • HR01228 resolution directing the committee on appropriations and the committee on local government to inquire, in aid of legislation, into the government's failure to build a single fire station in 613 municipalities nationwide, as required by a 21-year-old law • HR01380 resolution directing the committee on justice and the committee on public order and safety to inquire, in aid of legislation, into the state of the country's prisons and jails, with a view to recommending possible reforms, including the option of outsourcing to private firms the construction, operation and maintenance of new, modern and highly secure detention, correction and rehabilitation facilities, in line with president benigno aquino III's strategy to use public-private partnership (ppp) as the fulcrum on the national economic program • HR01454 a resolution directing the committee on energy to inquire, determine and investigate, in aid of legislation, the nature of ownership on lpg cylinders under existing laws and the obligations and responsibilities of owners attendant thereto • HR01455 resolution commending the social security commission (ssc) for enabling qualified cooperatives to act as collecting agents of member contributions and obligations to the social security system (sss) and urging

the governing boards of the home development mutual fund (pag-ibig fund) and the Philippine health insurance corp. (philhealth) to do the same • HR01456 resolution urging the department of social welfare and development (dswd), department of health (doh), and the national food authority (nfa) to provide a special feeding program, a vaccination schedule, and a rice distribution plan for the 1.1 million children who have enlisted in the new kindergarten program of the department of education (deped) • HR01573 resolution urging the committee on ecology to inquire, in aid of legislation, into implementation of a 1989 law mandating the installation of rainwater collectors in all barangays, amid complaints that government has inadequately performed the requirement • HR01658 a resolution directing the committee on trade and industry and/or energy to inquire, determine and investigate, in aid of legislation, the basis of prices of liquefied petroleum gas in visayas and mindanao which are higher by p100 to p200 compared to the prices of lpg in luzon • HR01749 resolution directing the committee on banks and financial intermediaries to inquire, in aid of legislation, into the collapse of lbc development bank • HR01960 resolution directing the committee on agriculture and food to inquire, in aid of legislation, into the rampant and ubridled smuggling of imported choice pork, which threatens to overwhelm the domestic hog industry, thus endangering the livelihood of small backyard swine growers and the job security of local commercial farm workers • HR02004 resolution urging the national housing authority (nha) to provide preferential resettlement to the informal dwellers immediately around the ninoy aquino international airport (naia), in accordance with the strategy to give the highest priority to the relocation of underprivileged families living in hazard zones • HR02806 resolution urging the national food authority (nfa) to establish strategic stockpiles of milled soya and other essential grains besides rice to cushion the Philippines from highly volatile global prices and reinforce national food security • PS00430 illegal trading practice of lpg

House Measures Co-Authored • HB00056 an act establishing a framework for responsible and accountable trade negotiations 'by creating the Philippine trade representative office, appropriatng funds therefor, and for other purposes • HB00074 an act penalizing parents, adopters, guardians or persons exercising special or substitute parental authority over children under parental authority found to be engaged in begging and/or prostitution and for other purposes • HB00162 an act establishing a multi-lingual education and literacy program, and for other purposes • HB00687 an act amending Republic Act No. 9296 otherwise known as "the meat inspection code of the Philippines", prescribing penalties of imprisonment and fines for violations thereof and amending chapter xiv thereof for the purpose • HB00696 an act establishing a crisis center for street children in all cities and municipalities in the national capital region and in every highly urbanized city in the Philippines, and for other purposes • HB01291 an act mandating an immediate validation process which satisfies internationally accepted nuclear power industry norms to determine the bataan nuclear power plant's operability culminating in either the immediate rehabilitation, certification and commercial operation or, the immediate permanent closure and salvage value recovery, of the bataan nuclear power plant, appropriating funds therefor, and for other purposes • HB03127 an act amending section 6 of Republic Act No. 7941, otherwise known as the partylist system act • HB03252 an act creating the Philippine millennium development fund, appropriating funds therefor and for other purposes • HB03391 an act amending Republic Act No. 8972 otherwise known as the solo parents welfare act of 2000 and for other purposes • HB03450 an act separating the city of puerto princesa from the second legislative district of the province of palawan to constitute the lone legislative district of the city of puerto princesa • HB03537 an act to promote a comprehensive program for breastfeeding practices in the Philippines • HB03773 an act institutionalizing the participation of bona fide civil society organizations (CSOS)in budget hearings and deliberations in congress, in national government agencies (ngas), and

local government units (LGUS) • HB03841 an act amending certain provisions of Republic Act No. 8293 entitled "an act prescribing the intellectual property code and establishing the intellectual property office, providing for its powers and functions and for other purposes" • HB03977 an act prescribing the honoraria or allowances of barangay officials at minimum wage levels, amending for the purpose section 393 paragraph (a) of Republic Act No. 7160, as amended, otherwise known as the local government code of 1991, and for other purposes • HB04169 an act extending the implementation of the lifeline rate, amending for the purpose section 73 of Republic Act numbered ninety one thirty six, otherwise known as the "electric power industry reform act of 2001" • HB04468 an act promoting soil and water conservation technologies and approaches for sustainable land management in the Philippines and for other purposes • HB04575 an act encouraging corporate social responsibility, providing incentives therefor, and for other purposes • HB04578 an act prescribing the mechanisms to facilitate the disposition of government-owned lands for socialized housing • HB04728 an act creating the province of nueva camarines • HB04801 an act amending certain provisions of Republic Act No. 7581 entitled "an act providing protection to consumers by stabilizing the prices of basic necessities and prime commodities and by prescribing measures against undue price increases during emergency situations and like occasions" and for other purposes • HB04820 an act creating the province of nueva camarines • HB04835 an act penalizing anti-competitive agreements, abuse of dominant position, and anti-competitive mergers, establishing the Philippine fair competition commission and appropriating funds therefor, and for other purpose • HB04841 an act strengthening consumer protection in the purchase of brand new motor vehicles and for other purposes • HB04867 an act strengthening the insurance industry, further amending for the purpose presidential decree no. 612, otherwise known as the insurance code • HB04963 an act establishing a national program for sharing of organs from deceased donors and appropriating funds therefor • HB05016 42

an act granting a non-wage benefit to public school teachers in the form of free tertiary education in any state college or university for one (1) dependent, and for other purposes • HB05052 an act establishing the regulatory framework for the safe operations of the liquefied petroleum gas (lpg) industry, provide additional powers to the department of energy, define and penalize certain acts, and for other purposes • HB05244 an act providing for measures to strengthen the national electrification administration, amending pd 269, pd 1645 and other related laws, and for other purposes • HB05298 an act providing for the disclosure of lobbying activities in the Philippines, and providing penalties therefor • HB05312 an act strengthening the Philippine comprehensive policy on hiv and aids prevention, treatment, care and support and establishing the Philippine national hiv and aids plan, amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 8504, otherwise known as 'the Philippine aids prevention and control act of 1998', and appropriating funds therefor • HB05446 an act strengthening the balanced housing development program, amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 7279, entitled: 'an act to provide for a comprehensive and continuing urban development and housing program, establish the mechanism for its implementation, and for other purposes' • HB05490 an act providing stiffer penalties for acts in violation of the meat inspection system, amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 9296, otherwise known as 'the meat inspection code of the Philippines' • HB05868 an act upholding the constitutional right of the people to information on matters of public concern on food included in the list of basic necessities or prime commodities to guarantee the right of the people to affordable food and adequate food supply • HB06119 an act institutionalizing the conduct of the palarong pambansa and appropriating funds therefor • HB06144 an act instituting regulatory policies for domestic work thereby establishing standards of protection to promote the welfare of domestic workers • HB06184 an act granting additional benefits to solo parents amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 8972, otherwise known as the 'solo parents welfare act of 2000'

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Yap, Susan TARLAC, 2ND DISTRICT

Committees • • • •

Dangerous drugs Women and gender equality Appropriations National defense and security

• Natural resources • Reforestation • Transportation

Rep. Susan Yap is a young neophyte legislator who comes from a family with a long tradition in public service and legislation. She is the second youngest child of the late Representative Jose “Aping” Yap. Rep. Susan Yap won the 2nd Congressional District in Tarlac as a substitute candidate for her father in the May 2010 elections.

Rep. Yap is an A.B. Linguistics graduate from the University of the Philippines with post-graduate studies in business at the Ateneo de Manila University. Before formally entering the political arena in the last 2010 elections, Rep. Yap trained as the Political Affairs Officer III in the office of her late father at the House of Representatives in the 14th Congress. Upon winning the congressional seat, Rep. Yap formulated a legislative agenda that will focus mainly on four key areas that are close to her heart: children, women, business and the environment.

Rep. Yap is one of the legislators who has the most number bills approved in Congress. On the second year of her first term as the Representative of the Second District of Tarlac, Rep. Yap has successfully worked on the passage of several bills. She has authored/co-authored sixteen laws: Republic Act 10152 - Mandatory Infants and Children Health Immunization Act, RA 10165 - Foster Care Act, RA 10175 - Cybercrime Prevention Act, RA 10350 – Interior Design Act, RA 10149 - Government-owned Corporations Governance Act, RA 10154 - Authorizing the Release of Retirement Benefits of Government Employees within 15 Days from Retirement, RA 10157-Kindergarten Education Act, RA 10354 - Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act, RA 10173 - Data Privacy Act, RA 10349 – Revised AFP Modernization Act amendments, RA 10344 – Penalizing the Unauthorized Taking, Stealing, Keeping or Tampering of Government Risk Reduction and Preparedness Equipment, RA 10361 – Batas Kasambahay Law, RA 10176 – Arbor Day Act and the General Appropriations Act from 2011 to 2013.

As an advocate for children, women and the marginalized, two of the laws she principally authored sought to improve the quality of life of Filipino children. She also worked for the passage in the House of other bills for children: the Positive Discipline bill, Safe and Non-toxic Children’s Products bill, Special Education bill, and the bill declaring a National Children’s Day. She pushed major bills that would address the welfare of women and the other marginalized sectors of society, which include, the Anti-trafficking in Persons Act amendments, Anti-Discrimination bill, Anti-Prostitution bill, and the bill expanding the prohibited acts of discrimination against women on account of sex.

She has graced various seminars and workshops in the Philippines and abroad. She was guest speaker in the Regional Ministers’ and Parliamentarians’ Workshop on Review of Parliamentarians’ Actions and Legislations on the Elimination of Violence against Women held in Yogyakarta, Indonesia on October 22, 2010 and in the All Africa Parliamentarians Conference on the Millenium Development Goals and post-2015 Development Agenda in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on May 23, 2012. She also participated in the 32nd ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly held on September 18-24, 2011 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

In continuing the legacy left behind by Tarlac’s beloved, “Tang Aping” she has launched various projects that aim to give their beloved Tarlaquenos a better and brighter future.

Knowing what a strong and solid education can do to a young Tarlaqueno, she has given various deserving students in her district with scholarships. Believing that a public servant can effectively help her constituents by empowering them to be able to earn a living for themselves and not just give dole outs, she has launched various livelihood projects for her district to actualize this principle.

It may be very difficult for young woman legislator like Rep. Susan Yap to fit in her father shoes, but her first two years as the Representative of the Second District of Tarlac prove that she can very well can. She has now carved her own niche in the House of Representatives by being a strong advocate of children and women, the business sector, and the environment.

House Measures Sponsored/Authored • HB00081 an act to reduce poverty and promote human capital development through the creation of a national conditional fund transfer program • HB00082 an act establishing at least one (1) special education center for each school division and at least three (3) special education centers in big school divisions for children with special needs, guidelines for government financial assistance and other incentives and support • HB00083 an act amending presidential decree no.

996, as amended, and for other purposes • HB00084 an act providing for sustainable forest management • HB00085 an act defining cybercrime, providing for the prevention, investigation and imposition of penalties therefor and for other purposes • HB00318 an act regulating the use of mobile phone while driving, providing penalties in violation thereof and for other purposes • HB00319 an act ensuring safety measures for children riding in motor vehicles • HB00320 an act instituting the subdivision green parks program, granting incentives for the planting of trees and the development and maintenance of forested areas in subdivisions and for other purposes • HB00321 an act

prohibiting the sale of toys and other articles containing herein specified phthalate to children • HB00322 an act to strengthen and propagate foster care for abandoned and neglected children and other children with special needs, providing appropriations therefor and for other purposes • HB00350 an act providing for additional support and compensation for educators in basic education • HB00351 an act amending section 11 of Republic Act No. 3019, otherwise known as the "anti-graft and corrupt practices act", by increasing the prescriptive period for its violation from fifteen (15) years to thirty (30) years • HB00352 an act strengthening consumer protection in the purchase of brand new motor vehicles and for other purposes • HB00353 an act providing for a comprehensive hazardous and radioactive wastes management, providing penalties for violations thereof, and for other purposes • HB00354 an act prohibiting discrimination against persons on account of ethnic origin and/or religious belief • HB00355 an act declaring the celebration of national children's day in the country on the second sunday of October of every year • HB00356 an act regulating the

use of sidewalks for commercial and other purposes • HB00357 an act to ensure the accountability of government-owned or -controlled corporations, government financial institutions, state-owned universities, and other similar agencies in the public sector by requiring these entities to be evaluated and subjected to the test of economic and financial viability, creating a congressional oversight committee, and for other purposes • HB00358 an act authorizing the provincial, city and municipal chief executives to appoint their respective local treasurer, amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 7160 otherwise known as the local government code of 1991 • HB00359 an act to eestablish an elderly care and nursing complex in the province of tarlac • HB00360 an act converting the sta. ignacia-gerona-pura-guimba, nueva ecija road in the municipalities of sta. ignacia, gerona, pura, province of tarlac and the municipality of guimba, nueva ecija, into a national road and providing funds therefor

House Measures Co-Authored • HB00006 an act prescribing a fixed term for the chief of staff of the armed forces of the Philippines and for other purposes • HB00009 an act amending the administrative code of 1987 by prohibiting a person from being appointed as the secretary of the department of national defense within the next three (3) years after relief, separation or retirement from active duty as a commissioned officer of the armed forces of the Philippines (AFP) • HB00016 an act creating the department of information and communications technology, defining its powers and functions, appropriating funds therefor and for other purposes • HB00023 an act providing for a magna carta of the poor • HB00061 an act providing for a comprehensive revision of the charter of the bangko sentral ng pilipinas (BSP) by amending

Republic Act numbered seventy-six hundred and fifty-three entitled "the new central bank act" • HB00093 an act to strengthen and enhance the use of english as the medium of instruction in Philippine schools • HB00095 an act providing incentives to all barangay officials, including barangay tanods and members of the lupong tagapaMayapa, and barangay employees and for other purposes • HB00096 an act providing for a national policy on reproductive health, responsible parenthood and population and development, and for other purposes • HB00162 an act establishing a multi-lingual education and literacy program, and for other purposes • HB00454 an act providing for additional benefits and protection to the househelpers thereby amending for this purpose articles 141, 142, 143, 148 and 151 44

of chapter III p.d. 442, as amended, otherwise known as "the labor code of the Philippines" • HB00513 an act providing for a national policy on reproductive health and population and development, and for other purposes • HB00515 an act prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity and providing penalties therefor • HB00517 an act providing for the modernization of the Philippine atmospheric geophysical and astronomical service administration, providing funds therefor and for other purposes • HB00588 an act amending section 11 of Republic Act numbered 3019, otherwise known as the "anti-graft and corrupt practices act", by increasing the prescriptive period for its violation from fifteen (15) years to thirty (30) years

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DIRECTORY Abaya, Joseph Emilio A. House of Representatives, Quezon City Rm. S-206, Phone: 931-5001 local 7267, 9316381 Chief of Staff: Edwin R. Lopez

Acop, Romeo M. House of Representatives, Quezon City Rm. S-502, Phone: 931-5001 local 7280, 9316313 Chief of Staff: Eric F. Silva

Antonino, Rodolfo W. House of Representatives, Quezon City Rm. N-109, Phone: 931-5001 local 7328, 9316042 Chief of Staff: Niño Delvin E. Embuscado

Banal, Jorge 'Bolet' House of Representatives, Quezon City Rm. S-518, Phone: 931-5001 local 7296, 9315988 Chief of Staff: Maria Belinda Nicolas-Custodio

Barzaga, Elpidio Jr. F. House of Representatives, Quezon City Rm. RVM-402, Phone: 931-5001 local 7003, 9518881 Chief of Staff: Aisa D. Sango

Durano, Ramon VI H. House of Representatives, Quezon City Rm. S-308, Phone: 931-5001 local 7229, 9316121 Chief of Staff: Chrysogonus Y. Parot

Ebdane, Jun Omar C. House of Representatives, Quezon City Rm. RVM-413, Phone: 931-5001 local 7025, 951-0893 Chief of Staff: Atty. Candice Barroga Manalo

Garcia, Albert Raymond S. House of Representatives, Quezon City Rm. S-302, Phone: 931-5001 local 7223, 9315891 Chief of Staff: Rhodora Grace P. Cuevas-Corpuz

Golez, Anthony Rolando Jr. T. House of Representatives, Quezon City Rm. S-313, Phone: 931-5001 local 7234, 9316317 Chief of Staff: Lilibeth G. Cruz

Gonzales, Neptali II M. House of Representatives, Quezon City Rm. S-208, Phone: 931-5001 local 7269, 9316265 Chief of Staff: Kristine Olivia G. Torres

Mendoza, Mark Llandro L. House of Representatives, Quezon City Rm. N-313, Phone: 931-5001 local 7352, 9316113 Chief of Staff: Celso Thomas B. Valmores

Mercado-Revilla, Lani House of Representatives, Quezon City Rm. N-515, Phone: 931-5001 local 7414, 9315514

Noel, Florencio G. House of Representatives, Quezon City Rm. S-216, Phone: 931-5001 local 7277, 9315488 Chief of Staff: Lauro G. Noel

Nograles, Karlo Alexei B. House of Representatives, Quezon City Rm. RVM-422, Phone: 931-5001 local 7060, 9518929 Chief of Staff: Jesus Willihado U. Marasigan

Ortega, Victor Francisco C. House of Representatives, Quezon City Rm. MB-B, Phone: 931-5001 local 7573, 9315926 Chief of Staff: Ma. Veronica O. Regala

Rodriguez, Rufus B. House of Representatives, Quezon City Rm. S-510, Phone: 931-5001 local 7288, 9316730 Chief of Staff: Luz O. Pangilinan

Tañada, Lorenzo III R. House of Representatives, Quezon City Rm. SWA-420, local 7986, 4424131 Chief of Staff: Jessica Concepcion R. Cantos

Tieng, Irwin C. House of Representatives, Quezon City Rm. S-402, Phone: 931-5001 local 7243, 9316393 Chief of Staff: Sophia Lucrece M. Cariño-Santiano

Ty, Arnel U. House of Representatives, Quezon City Rm. S-607, Phone: 931-5001 local 7305, 9315144 Chief of Staff: Miguel L. Ponce Jr.

Yap, Susan House of Representatives, Quezon City Rm. S-101, Phone: 931-5001 local 7200, 9315135 Chief of Staff: Armie B. Evardone