HOUSE MEMBERS
15th Congress of the Philippines

Bichara, Al Francis DC.
Representative
Albay, 2nd District
Term: 2
House of Representatives, Quezon City
Rm. S-207, Phone: 931-5001 local 7268, 9315182
Chief of Staff: Leonardo M. Flores
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Committee Membership
House Measures Sponsored/Authored (45)
- HB00127 [History] [Text As Filed
691k]
AN ACT IMPOSING AN EXCISE TAX, TO BE KNOWN AS 'ENVIRONMENTAL LEVY' ON THE USE OF PLASTIC BAGS IN SHOPS, SUPERMARKETS, SERVICE STATIONS, STORES AND/OR SALES OUTLETS, CREATING THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SUPPORT FUND, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Status: Substituted by HB04840
- HB00128 [History] [Text As Filed
201k]
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
Status: Scheduled for first meeting/hearing on 2011-02-01
- HB00129 [History] [Text As Filed
305k]
AN ACT INCREASING THE SALARY AND COMPENSATION OF PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS BY PROVIDING AN ADDITIONAL ALLOWANCE TO BE KNOWN AS 'ANTI-POVERTY ALLOWANCE', APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR SUCH OTHER PURPOSES
Status: Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2010-07-27
- HB00130 [History] [Text As Filed
392k]
AN ACT AMENDING TITLE VI OF E.O. No. 2009 AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE FAMILY CODE BY REMOVING AND/OR ERASING DISTINCTIONS BETWEEN LEGITIMATE, ILLEGITIMATE AND LEGITIMATED FILIATION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Status: Pending with the Committee on REVISION OF LAWS since 2010-07-27
- HB00131 [History] [Text As Filed
500k]
AN ACT OTHERWISE KNOWN AS VOLUNTARY INFORMATION PERSONAL CARD SYSTEM 'VIP' TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE NATIONAL STATISTICS OFFICE (NSO), APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Status: Substituted by HB06895
- HB01138 [History] [Text As Filed
207k]
AN ACT INCREASING THE COMPENSATION AND/OR INDEMNITY OF UNLAWFULLY DETAINED PERSONS, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Status: Pending with the Committee on JUSTICE since 2010-08-02
- HB01139 [History] [Text As Filed
252k]
AN ACT AMENDING CHAPTER IV SECTION 20 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7942 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "PHILIPPINE MINING ACT OF 1995" BY FACILITATING THE APPROVAL AS WELL AS CANCELLATION OF EXPLORATION PERMITS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Status: Pending with the Committee on NATURAL RESOURCES since 2010-08-02
- HB02622 [History] [Text As Filed
247k]
AN ACT AMENDING SECTIONS 7 AND 8 OF R.A. 8794, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS AN ACT IMPOSING A MOTOR VEHICLE'S USER'S CHARGE ON OWNERS OF ALL TYPES OF MOTOR VEHICLES, PROVIDING FOR THE AUTOMATIC ACCRUAL OF FUNDS COLLECTED TO THE NATIONAL TREASURY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Status: Substituted by HB04069
- HB02623 [History]
AN ACT GRANTING THE CITY OF LEGAZPI A SHARE IN THE GROSS REVENUE COLLECTIONS OF THE PHILIPPINE PORTS AUTHORITY (PPA) DERIVED FROM THE OPERATION OF ITS PORT FACILITIES WITHIN THE CITY
Status: Pending with the Committee on GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION since 2010-08-24
- HB02841 [History]
AN ACT CREATING A BICOL RAIL TRANSIT AUTHORITY, VESTING THE SAME WITH AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE THE BICOL RAIL TRANSIT PROJECT, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Status: Pending with the Committee on GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION since 2010-09-01
- HB02863 [History] [Text As Filed
1180k]
AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF SENTENCED PERSONS TO OR FROM FOREIGN COUNTRIES
Status: Pending with the Committee on JUSTICE since 2010-09-01
- HB03435 [History] [Text As Filed
2836k]
AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8239, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE PHILIPPINE PASSPORT ACT OF 1996
Status: Substituted by HB05854
- HB03609 [History] [Text As Filed
330k]
AN ACT IMPOSING UPON CANDIDATES AND POLITICAL PARTIES THE OBLIGATION OF REMOVING THEIR RESPECTIVE LAWFUL ELECTION CAMPAIGN PROPAGANDA AND OTHER MATERIALS AFTER CAMPAIGN PERIOD AND REQUIRING THEM TO POST A BOND TO THIS EFFECT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Status: Pending with the Committee on SUFFRAGE AND ELECTORAL REFORMS since 2010-11-15
- HB03673 [History] [Text As Filed
297k]
AN ACT PROHIBITING COURTS FROM ISSUING RESTRAINING ORDERS OR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTIONS IN CASES INVOLVING PUBLIC AUCTION SALES ARISING FROM EXTRA- JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGES IN THE PHILIPPINES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Status: Pending with the Committee on JUSTICE since 2010-11-23
- HB04117 [History]
AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 108 OF THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1997, AS AMENDED, BY EXCLUDING SYSTEM LOSSES OF DISTRIBUTION UTILITIES FROM THE TERM "GROSS RECEIPTS" AND EXEMPTING THE SAME FROM VALUE ADDED TAX, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Status: Pending with the Committee on WAYS AND MEANS since 2011-02-09
- HB04628 [History] [Text As Filed
56k]
AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 11 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9679, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND LAW OF 2009" BY EXPANDING THE COVERAGE OF THE PAG-IBIG HOUSING LOAN SO AS TO INCLUDE THE NON-EARNING IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS OF PAG-IBIG MEMBERS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Status: Pending with the Committee on HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT since 2011-05-23
- HB04648 [History]
AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE BICOL UNIVERSITY - COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Status: Pending with the Committee on HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION since 2011-05-23
- HB04844 [History]
AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF BICOL REGIONAL TRAINING AND TEACHING HOSPITAL TO DR. ESTEBAN V. ANTE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Status: Pending with the Committee on HEALTH since 2011-07-27
- HB05617 [History]
AN ACT DECLARING APRIL 3 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBAY IN CELEBRATION OF ALBAY DAY AND COMMEMORATE THE EMERGENCE OF ALBAY AS A PROVINCE
Status: Substituted by HB06805
- HB05854 [History] [Text As Filed
4307k] [Text of Engrossed Bill
241k]
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO FACILITATE AND PROTECT THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT OF PEOPLE TO TRAVEL AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8239, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "PHILIPPINE PASSPORT ACT OF 1996"
Status: Approved by the House on 2012-03-21, transmitted to on 2012-03-26 and received by the Senate on 2012-03-26
- HB06055 [History] [Text As Filed
549k]
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
Status: Substituted by HB06316
- HB06063 [History]
AN ACT CONVERTING SAN JOSE – NAGOTGOT – INANG MAHARANG PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MANITO, PROVINCE OF ALBAY, INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF
Status: Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS since 2012-05-08
- HB06064 [History]
AN ACT CONVERTING THE BAGTANG ROAD ALONG POCTOL – MAROROY PROVINCIAL ROAD, IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF DARAGA, PROVINCE OF ALBAY, INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF
Status: Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS since 2012-05-08
- HB06065 [History]
AN ACT CONVERTING REGIDOR STREET ALONG GENERAL LUNA – POCTOL PROVINCIAL ROAD, IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF DARAGA, PROVINCE OF ALBAY, INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF
Status: Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS since 2012-05-08
- HB06066 [History]
AN ACT CONVERTING MAGAYON DRIVE FROM LEGAZPI ACCESS ROAD, IN THE CITY OF LEGAZPI, TO THE DARAGA – LEGAZPI DIVERSION ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF DARAGA, PROVINCE OF ALBAY, INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF
Status: Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS since 2012-05-08
- HB06067 [History]
AN ACT CONVERTING COMUN – INARADO – DEL ROSARIO – PANOYPOY PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CAMALIG, PROVINCE OF ALBAY, INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF
Status: Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS since 2012-05-08
- HB06068 [History]
AN ACT CONVERTING TAGAYTAY – PALANOG - MAORARO ROAD FROM CAMALIG – COMUN – GAPO ROAD (TAGAYTAY SECTION) IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CAMALIG, TO GUINOBATAN – JOVELLAR ROAD (MAORARO, GUINOBATAN SECTION) IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF GUINOBATAN, PROVINCE OF ALBAY, INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF
Status: Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS since 2012-05-08
- HB06319 [History] [Text As Filed
425k]
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE TAKEOVER, LIQUIDATION AND WINDING UP OF A CLOSED BANKING INSTITUTION
Status: Pending with the Committee on BANKS AND FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES since 2012-06-06
- HB06715 [History] [Text As Filed
283k]
AN ACT GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO WASSIM NANAA
Status: Pending with the Committee on JUSTICE since 2012-12-04
- HB06805 [History] [Text of Engrossed Bill
84k]
AN ACT DECLARING APRIL 3 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBAY IN CELEBRATION OF ALBAY DAY AND TO COMMEMORATE ITS EMERGENCE AS A PROVINCE
Status: Approved by the House on 2013-02-04, transmitted to on 2013-02-06 and received by the Senate on 2013-02-06
- HB06895 [History] [Text As Filed
3170k]
AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE FILIPINO IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
Status: Printed copies distributed to members on 2013-02-05
- HJR0033 [History]
JOINT RESOLUTION AMENDING JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 02 EXPANDING THE COVERAGE OF THE LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON THE VISITING FORCES AGREEMENT TO INCLUDE THE STATUS OF VISITING FORCES AGREEMENT WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF AUSTRALIA
Status: Substituted by HJR0037
- HJR0037 [History]
JOINT RESOLUTION EXPANDING THE COVERAGE OF THE LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE TO MONITOR AND OVERSEE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE VISITING FORCES AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO INCLUDE OTHER DEFENSE AND STATUS OF FORCES AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER COUNTRIES CONCURRED WITH BY THE SENATE, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 2
Status: Approved by the House on 2012-12-03, transmitted to on 2012-12-05 and received by the Senate on 2012-12-05
- HR00308 [History]
RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE HOUSE COMMITTEE OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE STATE AND MANAGEMENT OF PROPERTIES UTILIZED BY PHILIPPINE POSTS AND MAINTAINED BY OUR DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Status: Adopted Resolution (Pending with the committee on FOREIGN AFFAIRS since 2010-09-13)
- HR00309 [History]
RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF OUR PHILIPPINE POSTS
Status: Committee Report on Adopted Measure Pending with Rules since 2012-03-14
- HR00548 [History]
RESOLUTION URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS (DFA) TO ESTABLISH A PHILIPPINE CONSULATE IN THE PROVINCE OF MALAYSIA NEAREST SABAH
Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00204 on 2011-12-13
- HR01139 [History]
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND SYMPATHY AND HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES TO THE GOVERNMENT AND PEOPLE OF THE LEBANESE REPUBLIC FOR THE DEMISE OF FORMER DIRECTOR GENERAL WAFIQ JEZZINI OF THE GENERAL SECURITY SERVICE
Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00114 on 2011-05-25
- HR01629 [History]
RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON BANKS AND FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES, TO LOOK INTO THE OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL STATUS OF THE GSIS FAMILY BANK, A SUBSIDIARY OF THE GOVERNMENT SERVICE INSURANCE SYSTEM, IN VIEW OF THE HUMONGOUS LOSSES INCURRED BY IT DUE TO THE CONTINUING IMPRUDENT AND UNSOUND BANKING OPERATIONS TO THE DETRIMENT AND PREJUDICE OF THE INTEREST OF ITS DEPOSITORS, THE MEMBERS OF THE GSIS, OTHER STOCKHOLDERS AND THE BANKING SYSTEM
Status: Adopted Resolution (Pending with the committee on since 2012-01-17)
- HR01924 [History]
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A REVIEW OF THE TRIPOLI AGREEMENT AND ALL OTHER BILATERAL PEACE AGREEMENTS PERTAINING TO THE MINDANAO PEACE PROCESS
Status: Adopted Resolution (Pending with the committee on FOREIGN AFFAIRS since 2012-02-22)
- HR02001 [History]
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE INITIATIVE OF THE MANILA ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL OFFICE AND THE TAIPEI ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL OFFICE IN ESTABLISHING A MUTUAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT
Status: Measure reconsidered on 2012-03-19
- HR02002 [History]
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE ADVANCEMENT AND EXPANSION OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ESTABLISHING THE ECONOMIC CORRIDOR LINKING SUBIC AND CLARK SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES WITH THE ECONOMIC PROCESSING ZONES IN TAIWAN
Status: Pending with the Committee on ECONOMIC AFFAIRS since 2011-12-14
- HR02003 [History]
RESOLUTION REITERATING ADHERENCE TO THE ONE-CHINA POLICY AND CALLING FOR THE CIRCULATION OF EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 313 AND MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 148 TO ALL BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT
Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00239 on 2012-02-22
- HR02770 [History]
RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY ON AVIATION COMPANIES OFFERING CHARTER SERVICES AND FLYING SCHOOLS IN THE LIGHT OF THE RECENT AIR MISHAP WHICH LED TO THE UNTIMELY DEMISE OF DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT SECRETARY JESSE M. ROBREDO
Status: Pending with the Committee on RULES since 2012-09-17
- PS00039 [History]
HIGH ELECTRICITY RATES IN ALBAY
Status: Pending with the Committee on ENERGY since 2010-08-25
- PS00468 [History]
COMELEC RESOLUTION DISQUALIFYING THE AKO BICOL PARTY LIST IN THE 2013 ELECTIONS
Status: Pending with the Committee on SUFFRAGE AND ELECTORAL REFORMS since 2012-12-05
House Measures Co-Authored (53)
- HB00057 [Journal #30]
[History] [Text As Filed
873k] [Text of Engrossed Bill
109k]
AN ACT ESTABLISHING MARINE PROTECTED AREAS IN ALL COASTAL MUNICIPALITIES AND CITIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Principal Author: TAÑADA, LORENZO III REYES
Status: Approved by the House on 2011-05-31, transmitted to on 2011-06-02 and received by the Senate on 2011-06-02
- HB00061 [Journal #10]
[History] [Text As Filed
6979k]
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"
Principal Author: VILLAFUERTE, LUIS ROBREDO
Status: Substituted by HB06205
- HB00093 [Journal #30]
[History] [Text As Filed
490k]
AN ACT TO STRENGTHEN AND ENHANCE THE USE OF ENGLISH AS THE MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION IN PHILIPPINE SCHOOLS
Principal Author: GULLAS, EDUARDO RIVERA
Status: Under deliberation by the Mother Committee on 2010-09-07
- HB00095 [Journal #48]
[History] [Text As Filed
360k]
AN ACT PROVIDING INCENTIVES TO ALL BARANGAY OFFICIALS, INCLUDING BARANGAY TANODS AND MEMBERS OF THE LUPONG TAGAPAMAYAPA, AND BARANGAY EMPLOYEES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Principal Author: GULLAS, EDUARDO RIVERA
Status: Pending with the Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT since 2010-07-27
- HB00158 [Journal #21]
[History] [Text As Filed
723k]
AN ACT PROMOTING AGRICULTURAL AND MARINE PRODUCTION AND POST-HARVEST MECHANIZATION BY EXEMPTING FROM PAYMENT OF THE EXPANDED VALUE ADDED TAX THE IMPORTATION OF AGRICULTURAL AND FISHERIES MACHINERIES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 109 OF THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 109 OF THE AGRICULTURAL AND FISHERIES MODERNIZATION ACT OF 1997, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Principal Author: YAP, ARTHUR CUA
Status: Under deliberation by the Mother Committee on 2010-11-23
- HB00208 [Journal #30]
[History] [Text As Filed
1952k]
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"
Principal Author: TAÑADA, LORENZO III REYES
Status: Under study by the Technical Working Group(TWG) on 2011-02-06
- HB00753 [Journal #49]
[History] [Text As Filed
1199k]
AN ACT DEFINING TERRORIST FINANCING AS A CRIME AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR
Principal Author: ANTONINO, RODOLFO WELBORN
Status: Substituted by HB05015
- HB01601 [Journal #10]
[History] [Text As Filed
995k]
AN ACT TO PROMOTE A POCKET OPEN-SKIES POLICY OF THE PHILIPPINES
Principal Author: GATCHALIAN, REX
Status: Substituted by HB05745
- HB02142 [Journal #63]
[History] [Text As Filed
439k]
AN ACT UPGRADING THE MINIMUM SALARY GRADE OF PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS FROM SALARY GRADE 11 TO 15
Principal Author: TINIO, ANTONIO L.
Status: Referred to stakeholders on 2010-09-20
- HB03101 [History]
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
Principal Author: ABAYA, JOSEPH EMILIO AGUINALDO
Status: REPUBLIC ACT (RA10147) enacted on 2010-12-27
- HB03201 [History] [Text As Filed
5925k]
AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9189 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE OVERSEAS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT OF 2003"
Principal Author: BELLO, WALDEN
Status: Substituted by HB06542
- HB03391 [Journal #51]
[History] [Text As Filed
301k]
AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8972 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE SOLO PARENTS WELFARE ACT OF 2000 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Principal Author: LOPEZ, CAROL JANE. B.
Status: Substituted by HB06184
- HB03710 [Journal #58]
[History] [Text As Filed
469k]
AN ACT INSTITUTING A COMPULSORY INSURANCE FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF ELECTION INSPECTORS FOR EVERY NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTIONS
Principal Author: CORTUNA, JULIETA R.
Status: Substituted by HB06528
- HB03849 [History] [Text of Engrossed Bill
138k]
AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE PHILIPPINE PUBLIC SAFETY COLLEGE SYSTEM AS THE PREMIER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION FOR TRAINING, HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION OF ALL POLICE, FIRE AND JAIL PERSONNEL, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Principal Author: BAGATSING, AMADO SEVILLA
Status: Approved by the House on 2011-01-24, transmitted to on 2011-01-26 and received by the Senate on 2011-01-26
- HB03944 [Journal #58]
[History] [Text As Filed
559k]
AN ACT REQUIRING ALL SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES TO POST THE CURRENT CRIME RATE AND CONDITION IN THE COMMUNITY WHERE THE SCHOOL IS LOCATED
Principal Author: CORTUNA, JULIETA R.
Status: Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2011-01-24
- HB03945 [Journal #58]
[History] [Text As Filed
802k]
AN ACT REQUIRING ACCIDENT AND LIFE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR RAILWAY TRANSIT PASSENGERS
Principal Author: CORTUNA, JULIETA R.
Status: Pending with the Committee on TRANSPORTATION since 2011-01-24
- HB04069 [History] [Text of Engrossed Bill
127k]
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
Principal Author: SUAREZ, DANILO ETORMA
Status: Approved by the House on 2011-02-22, transmitted to on 2011-02-24 and received by the Senate on 2011-02-24
- HB04153 [History] [Text As Filed
1218k] [Text of Engrossed Bill
108k]
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
Principal Author: BELMONTE, FELICIANO JR. RACIMO
Status: Approved by the House on 2012-01-24, transmitted to on 2012-01-26 and received by the Senate on 2012-01-26
- HB04185 [History] [Text of Engrossed Bill
96k]
AN ACT TO DEFINE THE MARITIME ZONES OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Principal Author: GOLEZ, ROILO SOLIS
Status: Approved by the House on 2011-11-29, transmitted to on 2011-12-06 and received by the Senate on 2011-12-06
- HB04840 [History] [Text As Filed
170k] [Text of Engrossed Bill
111k]
AN ACT REGULATING THE PRODUCTION, IMPORTATION, SALE, PROVISION, USE, RECOVERY, COLLECTION RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL OF PLASTIC BAGS
Principal Author: MALAPITAN, OSCAR GONZALES
Status: Approved by the House on 2011-08-03, transmitted to on 2011-08-10 and received by the Senate on 2011-08-10
- HB05023 [History]
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
Principal Author: ABAYA, JOSEPH EMILIO AGUINALDO
Status: REPUBLIC ACT (RA10155) enacted on 2011-12-15
- HB05052 [History] [Text As Filed
7637k]
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
Principal Author: YAP, SUSAN A.
Status: Measure reconsidered on 2011-09-12
- HB05413 [History]
AN ACT DECLARING JUNE 22ND OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PIO DURAN, PROVINCE OF ALBAY TO COMMEMORATE THE FOUNDATION ANNIVERSARY OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF PIO DURAN
Principal Author: BELMONTE, FELICIANO JR. RACIMO
Status: Substituted by HB06789
- HB05626 [History] [Text As Filed
2027k] [Text of Engrossed Bill
106k]
AN ACT PROVIDING MEASURES TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF CHILDREN ABOARD MOTORCYCLES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Principal Author: CAJAYON, MARY MITZI LIM
Status: Approved by the House on 2012-01-24, transmitted to on 2012-01-26 and received by the Senate on 2012-01-26
- HB06144 [Journal #50]
[History] [Text As Filed
354k] [Text of Engrossed Bill
139k]
AN ACT INSTITUTING REGULATORY POLICIES FOR DOMESTIC WORK THEREBY ESTABLISHING STANDARDS OF PROTECTION TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF DOMESTIC WORKERS
Principal Author: ANGARA, JUAN EDGARDO MANALANG
Status: REPUBLIC ACT (RA10361) enacted on 2013-01-18
- HB06184 [History] [Text As Filed
1831k] [Text of Engrossed Bill
152k]
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'
Principal Author: BONOAN-DAVID, MA. THERESA BRONDIAL
Status: Approved by the House on 2012-06-04, transmitted to on 2012-06-06 and received by the Senate on 2012-06-06
- HB06316 [History] [Text As Filed
93k]
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
Principal Author: GUNIGUNDO, MAGTANGGOL I TANJUAN
Status: Bill Pending With Rules (Included in OB on 2012-06-05)
- HB06455 [History] [Text As Filed
338k]
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
Principal Author: ABAYA, JOSEPH EMILIO AGUINALDO
Status: REPUBLIC ACT (RA10352) enacted on 2012-12-19
- HB06542 [History] [Text As Filed
831k] [Text of Engrossed Bill
283k]
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'
Principal Author: MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, GLORIA A. MACARAEG
Status: House ratified the CC report on 2013-02-06, Senate on 2013-02-05
- HB06789 [History] [Text of Engrossed Bill
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AN ACT DECLARING JUNE 22 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PIO DURAN, PROVINCE OF ALBAY TO COMMEMORATE ITS FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY
Principal Author: BELMONTE, FELICIANO JR. RACIMO
Status: Approved by the House on 2013-02-04, transmitted to on 2013-02-06 and received by the Senate on 2013-02-06
- HB06841 [History] [Text As Filed
366k] [Text of Engrossed Bill
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AN ACT TO GOVERN THE OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE OVERSEAS WORKERS WELFARE ADMINISTRATION
Principal Author: GATCHALIAN, REX
Status: Approved by the House on 2013-01-28, transmitted to on 2013-01-30 and received by the Senate on 2013-01-30
- HR00055 [Journal #2]
[History]
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND CONGRATULATIONS TO THE IGLESIA NI CRISTO 96TH FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY ON JULY 27, 2010
Principal Author: OLIVAREZ, EDWIN L.
Status: Consolidated into HR00005
- HR00062 [Journal #2]
[History]
A RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE IGLESIA NI CRISTO ON THE OCCCASION OF ITS NINETY-SIXTH (96TH) ANNIVERSARY ON JULY 27,2010
Principal Author: MARCOLETA, RODANTE D.
Status: Consolidated into HR00005
- HR00100 [Journal #2]
[History]
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND CONDOLENCE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEMISE OF FORMER REPRESENTATIVE AND SENATOR, MAGNOLIA WELBORN-ANTONINO, LAST JULY 23, 201O
Principal Author: ACHARON, PEDRO JR. BUSGANO
Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00004 on 2010-07-27
- HR00101 [Journal #2]
[History]
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
Principal Author: BELMONTE, FELICIANO JR. RACIMO
Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00005 on 2010-07-27
- HR00138 [Journal #6]
[History]
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
Principal Author: BELMONTE, FELICIANO JR. RACIMO
Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00006 on 2010-08-04
- HR00188 [History]
A RESOLUTION URGING THE COMMITTEE ON GOOD GOVERNMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE REPORTED ADVERSE EFFECTS OF THE COA CIRCULAR NO. 2009-002 ENTITLED, "REINSTITUTING SELECTIVE PRE-AUDIT ON GOVERNMENT PROJECTS AND DELIVERY OF ESSENTIA SERVICES," AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Principal Author: AUMENTADO, ERICO BOYLES
Status: Adopted Resolution (Pending with the committee on APPROPRIATIONS since 2010-09-01)
- HR00298 [History]
RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MS. MARIA VENUS RAJ FOR WINNING FOURTH RUNNER-UP DURING THE MS. UNIVERSE 2010 BEAUTY PAGEANT HELD AT MANDALAY BAY RESORT, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA USA
Principal Author: SARMIENTO, CESAR VERGARA
Status: Pending with the Committee on RULES since 2010-09-01
- HR00329 [Journal #17]
[History]
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
Principal Author: BELMONTE, FELICIANO JR. RACIMO
Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00018 on 2010-09-01
- HR00524 [History]
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
Principal Author: TAÑADA, LORENZO III REYES
Status: Pending with the Committee on JUSTICE since 2010-11-09
- HR00534 [Journal #31]
[History]
A RESOLUTION URGING THE HONORABLE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (DILG) AND THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT COORDINATING COUNCIL (HUDCC) TO DIRECT ALL LOCAL CHIEF EXECUTIVES AND LOCAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCILS TO IMMEDIATELY COMPLETE THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN OF THEIR RESPECTIVE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS OR, WHERE ONE ALREADY EXISTS, TO REVIEW AND UPDATE OR MODIFY THE SAME AS NECESSARY, AND TO ASSESS AND REVIEW SAID COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN EVERY TEN (10) YEARS FROM COMPLETION OR REVIEW THEREOF
Principal Author: VALENCIA, RODOLFO GARONG
Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00043 on 2010-11-09
- HR00770 [Journal #45]
[History]
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
Principal Author: BELMONTE, FELICIANO JR. RACIMO
Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00061 on 2010-12-14
- HR00865 [Journal #50]
[History]
RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE 78TH BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY OF THE LATE PRESIDENT CORAZON COJUANGCO AQUINO ON JANUARY 25, 2011
Principal Author: BELMONTE, FELICIANO JR. RACIMO
Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00074 on 2011-01-25
- HR01135 [History]
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
Principal Author: ESCUDERO, SALVADOR III HATOC
Status: Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2011-03-23
- HR01741 [History]
A RESOLUTION URGING THE PRESIDENT TO DIRECT CONCERNED GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TO FORMULATE AND ESTABLISH A MECHANISM FOR THE TIMELY RELEASE OF CALAMITY FUNDS IN AREAS WHERE A 'STATE OF CALAMITY' HAS BEEN DECLARED BY THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL, TO ESTABLISH A NATIONAL CROP INSURANCE SYSTEM AND TO FORMULATE A MASTER PLAN FOR THE SOLUTION OF FLOODING IN THE BICOL REGION
Principal Author: FORTUNO, SALVIO BALERA
Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00181 on 2011-10-10
- HR01918 [History]
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING HIS EXCELLENCY PRESIDENT BENIGNO S. AQUINO III IN UPHOLDING THE TENETS OF GOOD GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY
Principal Author: BELMONTE, FELICIANO JR. RACIMO
Status: Pending with the Committee on RULES since 2011-11-22
- HR02013 [History]
A RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING LIEUTENANT GENERAL JESSIE DELLOSA FOR HIS APPOINTMENT AS THE NEW CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES
Principal Author: ESCUDERO, SALVADOR III HATOC
Status: Pending with the Committee on RULES since 2011-12-14
- HR02017 [Journal #50]
[History]
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE VICTIMS OF TROPICAL STORM SENDONG
Principal Author: BELMONTE, FELICIANO JR. RACIMO
Status: Pending with the Committee on RULES since 2012-01-16
- HR02084 [Journal #35]
[History]
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
Principal Author: BELMONTE, FELICIANO JR. RACIMO
Status: Adopted Resolution (Pending with the committee on since 2012-01-30)
- HR02167 [History]
A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION TO INQUIRE, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, THE STATUS AND PROGRESS OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTHERN LUZON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT LOCATED IN ALOBO, DARAGA, ALBAY
Principal Author: CO, CHRISTOPHER S.
Status: Adopted Resolution (Pending with the committee on TRANSPORTATION since 2012-05-09)
- HR02195 [History]
RESOLUTION URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS TO ESTABLISH ADDITIONAL PHILIPINE CONSULATES GENERAL IN HOUSTON, TEXAS, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON AND MIAMI, FLORIDA IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Principal Author: VALENCIA, RODOLFO GARONG
Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00244 on 2012-03-07
- HR02196 [History]
RESOLUTION URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS TO ESTABLISH A PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL IN NAGOYA, JAPAN
Principal Author: ILAGAN, LUZVIMINDA C.
Status: Adopted Resolution (Pending with the committee on since 2012-03-07)
- HR02276 [History]
RESOLUTION STRONGLY URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS TO ESTABLISH A REGIONAL CONSULAR OFFICE IN MARAWI CITY, LANAO DEL SUR
Principal Author: PANGANDAMAN, MOHAMMED HUSSEIN P.
Status: Business for the day on 2012-03-21
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