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HOUSE COMMITTEES


WEST PHILIPPINE SEA

 

CHAIRPERSON :

Hon. Gonzales, Neptali II M.
Gonzales, Neptali II M.

District Representative
Mandaluyong City, Lone District

 

 

ROSTER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Chairperson
1. Gonzales, Neptali II M. (2022-08-08)
Vice Chairperson
2. Hagedorn, Edward S. (2022-08-01)
3. Dimaporo, Mohamad Khalid Q. (2022-08-30)
4. Horibata, Tsuyoshi Anthony G. (2022-09-26)
5. Fortes, Wowo (2022-11-21)
Member for the Majority
6. Garcia, Albert S. (2022-08-24)
7. Garcia, Maria Angela S. (2022-08-24)
8. Nisay, Jernie Jett V. (2022-08-24)
9. Villafuerte, Miguel Luis R. (2022-09-26)
10. Yu, Divina Grace C. (2022-11-09)
11. Gonzaga, Ruwel Peter (2022-11-09)
12. Reyes, Ray T. (2022-11-21)
13. Romulo, Roman T. (2022-11-21)
14. Acharon, Loreto B. (2022-11-21)
15. Tanjuatco, Emigdio III P. (2022-11-21)
16. Arrogancia, Reynante U. (2022-11-21)
17. Abante, Bienvenido Jr. M. (2022-11-28)
18. Yamsuan, Brian Raymund S. (2023-03-08)
Member for the Minority
19. Paduano, Joseph Stephen "Caraps" S. (2022-08-22)
20. Gutierrez, Ramon Rodrigo L. (2022-08-22)

 

PRIMARY REFFERED HOUSE BILLS 15

HB05637
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2022-10-20

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING THE MANDATORY USE OF THE NAMES "WEST PHILIPPINE SEA" OR "KANLURANG DAGAT NG PILIPINAS" TO REFER TO THE MARINE AREAS ON THE WESTERN SIDE OF THE PHILIPPINES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Principal Author/s: 1. VILLAFUERTE, LUIS RAYMUND "Lray" Jr. F.

Date Read: 2022-11-08

Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on WEST PHILIPPINE SEA since 2022-11-08

HB07824
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2023-04-11

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT CREATING THE CENTER FOR WEST PHILIPPINE SEA STUDIES ATTACHED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Principal Author/s: 1. RODRIGUEZ, RUFUS B.

Date Read: 2023-05-08

Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on WEST PHILIPPINE SEA since 2023-05-08

HB08764
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2023-08-03

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT IDENTIFYING THE PHILIPPINE MARITIME FEATURES OF THE WEST PHILIPPINE SEA, DEFINING THEIR RESPECTIVE APPLICABLE BASELINES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Principal Author/s: 1. VILLAFUERTE, LUIS RAYMUND "Lray" Jr. F.

Date Read: 2023-08-08

Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on WEST PHILIPPINE SEA since 2023-08-08

HB08934
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2023-08-17

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT IDENTIFYING THE PHILIPPINE MARITIME FEATURES OF THE WEST PHILIPPINE SEA, DEFINING THEIR RESPECTIVE APPLICABLE BASELINES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Principal Author/s: 1. RODRIGUEZ, RUFUS B.

Date Read: 2023-08-23

Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on WEST PHILIPPINE SEA since 2023-08-23

HB09011
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2023-08-31

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT ESTABLISHING FISHING SHELTERS AND PORTS IN THE NINE (9) OCCUPIED MARITIME FEATURES IN THE WEST PHILIPPINE SEA (WPS) AND THE PHILIPPINE RISE

Principal Author/s: 1. LEE, WILBERT T.

Date Read: 2023-09-05

Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on WEST PHILIPPINE SEA since 2023-09-05

HR00047
 [Text As Filed]
 

Date Filed: 2022-07-18

Full Title, As Filed: A RESOLUTION URGING THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT TO REGAIN AUTHORITY OVER THE PANATAG SHOAL AND KALAYAAN ISLAND GROUP, AMID THE MEASURES OF CHINA IN THE WEST PHILIPPINE SEA, TO UPHOLD THE INTEREST AND WELFARE OF FILIPINO FISHERFOLK, NATIONAL PATRIMONY, AND NATIONAL SOVEREIGNTY

Principal Author/s: 1. BROSAS, ARLENE D.2. CASTRO, FRANCE L.3. MANUEL, RAOUL DANNIEL A.

Date Read: 2022-08-02

Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on WEST PHILIPPINE SEA since 2022-08-02

HR00781
 [Text As Filed] Journal #59
 

Date Filed: 2023-02-15

Full Title, As Filed: RESOLUTION STRONGLY CONDEMNING THE POINTING OF MILITARY-GRADE LASER BY A CHINESE COAST GUARD VESSEL AT PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD (PCG) CREW ABOARD BRP MALAPASCUA NEAR AYUNGIN SHOAL, AND URGING THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON SUCH INCIDENT

Principal Author/s: 1. BROSAS, ARLENE D.2. CASTRO, FRANCE L.3. MANUEL, RAOUL DANNIEL A.

Date Read: 2023-02-20

Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on WEST PHILIPPINE SEA since 2023-03-01

HR00823
 [Text As Filed]
 

Date Filed: 2023-03-06

Full Title, As Filed: A RESOLUTION CONDEMNING THE LASER POINTING INCIDENT LAST FEBRUARY 6 AT THE AYUNGIN SHOAL IN THE WEST PHILIPPINE SEA DIRECTED AGAINST BRP MALAPASCUA (MRRV-4403)

Principal Author/s: 1. KHONGHUN, JEFFERSON F.

Date Read: 2023-03-08

Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on WEST PHILIPPINE SEA since 2023-03-08

HR01169
 [Text As Filed]
 

Date Filed: 2023-08-07

Full Title, As Filed: A RESOLUTION CONDEMNING THE ILLEGAL ACTS OF CHINA IN THE WEST PHILIPPINE SEA AND URGING THE PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT TO ASSERT THE PHILIPPINES’ RIGHTS IN ITS EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE LAW OF THE SEA AND THE 2016 RULING OF THE PERMANENT COURT OF ARBITRATION

Principal Author/s: 1. RODRIGUEZ, RUFUS B.

Date Read: 2023-08-14

Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on WEST PHILIPPINE SEA since 2023-08-14

HR01201
 [Text As Filed]
 

Date Filed: 2023-08-16

Full Title, As Filed: RESOLUTION URGING THE PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT TO TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN SECURING THE PHILIPPINE SOVEREIGN RIGHTS AND JURISDICTION OVER ITS EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE IN THE WEST PHILIPPINE SEA, PROTECTING LOCAL FISHER PEOPLE AND THE PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD FROM HARASSMENTS AND THE PROMOTION OF THE FREEDOM OF NAVIGATION AND OVERFLIGHT IN THE REGION THROUGH THE CONDUCT OF JOINT MULTI-LATERAL MARITIME PATROLS WITHIN THE AREA OF THE WEST PHILIPPINE SEA

Principal Author/s: 1. HAGEDORN, EDWARD S.

Date Read: 2023-08-22

Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on WEST PHILIPPINE SEA since 2023-08-22

HR01204
 [Text As Filed] Journal #15
 

Date Filed: 2023-08-16

Full Title, As Filed: A RESOLUTION STRONGLY CONDEMNING THE MOST RECENT ILLEGAL ACT OF CHINA IN THE WEST PHILIPPINE SEA OF BLOCKING AND USING A WATER CANNON AGAINST PHILIPPINE SHIPS

Principal Author/s: 1. RODRIGUEZ, RUFUS B.

Date Read: 2023-08-23

Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on WEST PHILIPPINE SEA since 2023-08-30

HR01216
 [Text As Filed] Journal #18
 

Date Filed: 2023-08-23

Full Title, As Filed: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, THROUGH THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS, TO INVESTIGATE, IN AID OF LEGISLATION THE VERACITY OF THE ALLEGED PROMISE TO REMOVE BRP SIERRA MADRE FROM AYUNGIN SHOAL AS CLAIMED BY CHINA

Principal Author/s: 1. CASTRO, FRANCE L.2. BROSAS, ARLENE D.3. MANUEL, RAOUL DANNIEL A.

Date Read: 2023-08-29

Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on WEST PHILIPPINE SEA since 2023-09-06

HR01293
 [Text As Filed]
 

Date Filed: 2023-09-13

Full Title, As Filed: A RESOLUTION CONDEMNING THE CONTINUED HARASSMENT OF FILIPINO FISHERMEN IN THE WEST PHILIPPINE SEA, RECOGNIZING THE PERSISTENT CHALLENGES POST THE 2016 ARBITRAL AWARD OF THE PERMANENT COURT OF ARBITRATION, AND URGING THE PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT TO FORTIFY ITS DIPLOMATIC ACTIONS AND UTILIZE ALL AVAILABLE MEANS TO PROTECT AND SECURE OUR SOVEREIGN WATERS, IN LINE WITH INTERNATIONAL LAW, THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE LAW OF THE SEA, AND THE 1987 PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION.

Principal Author/s: 1. RAMA, EDUARDO JR. R.

Date Read: 2023-09-18

Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on WEST PHILIPPINE SEA since 2023-09-18

HR01418
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: L

Date Filed: 2023-11-06

Full Title, As Filed: A RESOLUTION CONDEMNING IN THE STRONGEST POSSIBLE TERMS THE BLATANT, ILLEGAL, RECKLESS AND IRRESPONSIBLE ACTIONS AND DANGEROUS MANEUVERS OF THE CHINA COAST GUARD AND CHINESE MARITIME MILITIA VESSELS AGAINST PHILIPPINE VESSELS LAST OCTOBER 22, 2023 IN WATERS WITHIN THE EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE (EEZ) OF THE PHILIPPINES THAT PUT THE LIVES AND SAFETY OF THE FILIPINO CREW IN GRAVE RISK AND PERIL AND IN VIOLATION OF THE SOVEREIGN RIGHTS OF THE PHILIPPINES OVER SAID EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE (EEZ) AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE LAW OF THE SEA (UNCLOS) AND IN THE 2016 ARBITRAL RULING

Principal Author/s: 1. PANALIGAN, ARNAN C.

Date Read: 0000-00-00

Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on WEST PHILIPPINE SEA since 2023-11-08

HR01494
  [Committee Report]
 

Significance: L

Date Filed: 2023-12-04

Full Title, As Filed: RESOLUTION STRONGLY CONDEMNING CHINA’S ILLEGAL ACTIONS IN THE WEST PHILIPPINE SEA, AND URGING THE PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT TO ASSERT AND PROTECT THE PHILIPPINES’ SOVEREIGN RIGHTS OVER ITS EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE AND CONTINENTAL SHELF IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE LAW OF THE SEA AND THE 2016 RULING OF THE PERMANENT COURT OF ARBITRATION

Principal Author/s: 1. RODRIGUEZ, RUFUS B.2. GONZALES, NEPTALI II M.3. BROSAS, ARLENE D.4. CASTRO, FRANCE L.5. MANUEL, RAOUL DANNIEL A.6. KHONGHUN, JEFFERSON F.7. HAGEDORN, EDWARD S.8. RAMA, EDUARDO JR. R.9. VILLANUEVA, EDUARDO "BRO. EDDIE" C.10. TULFO, ERWIN T.11. DIMAPORO, MOHAMAD KHALID Q.12. FORTES, WOWO13. REYES, RAY T.14. ROMULO, ROMAN T.15. ACHARON, LORETO B.16. TANJUATCO, EMIGDIO III P.17. YAMSUAN, BRIAN RAYMUND18. GUTIERREZ, RAMON RODRIGO L.

Date Read: 0000-00-00

Date Approved on Second Reading: 2023-12-06

Bill Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00187 on 2023-12-06

 

SECONDARY REFFERED HOUSE BILLS 4

HB00902
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2022-07-01

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT CREATING THE WEST PHILIPPINE SEA AUTHORITY, PRESCRIBING ITS POWERS AND FUNCTIONS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Principal Author/s: 1. YAP, CHRISTIAN TELL A.

Date Read: 2022-07-27

Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION since 2022-07-27

HB08857
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2023-08-14

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT CREATING THE WEST PHILIPPINE SEA AUTHORITY, PRESCRIBING ITS POWERS AND FUNCTIONS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Principal Author/s: 1. RODRIGUEZ, RUFUS B.

Date Read: 2023-08-15

Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION since 2023-08-15

HB09027
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: N

Date Filed: 2023-09-04

Full Title, As Filed: AN ACT CREATING THE WEST PHILIPPINE SEA AUTHORITY, PRESCRIBING ITS POWERS AND FUNCTIONS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Principal Author/s: 1. TAMBUNTING, GUS S.

Date Read: 2023-09-06

Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION since 2023-09-06

HR01421
 [Text As Filed]
 

Significance: L

Date Filed: 2023-11-06

Full Title, As Filed: A RESOLUTION URGING THE PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT TO GRANT THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND OTHER ALLIES IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO ENHANCED DEFENSE COOPERATION AGREEMENT (EDCA) SITES FOR THE CONDUCT OF JOINT NAVAL AND AIR PATROLS IN THE WEST PHILIPPINE SEA

Principal Author/s: 1. TULFO, ERWIN T.2. TULFO, JOCELYN P.3. TULFO, RALPH WENDEL P.4. YAP, EDVIC G.5. YAP, ERIC GO

Date Read: 0000-00-00

Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on FOREIGN AFFAIRS since 2023-11-08

 

SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS

Unless otherwise indicated, all committee meeting venues are located at the House of Representatives Complex.


Select Week
 

06-DECEMBER-2023 • WEDNESDAY
Committee/Sub-CommitteeTime and Venue
WEST PHILIPPINE SEA
Agenda
09:30 AM
Face-to-face meeting at Spkr. De Venecia Hall, 1/F SWA Bldg. (To be livestreamed on the official Facebook page of the HRep)
Briefing by the National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) on recent incidents involving Philippine and Chinese vessels in the WPS

Last Updated: 08-December-2023, 06:52:04 PM