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Journal of the

House of Representatives

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

FIRST REGULAR SESSION

2019 - 2020

JOURNAL NO. 50

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Prepared by the

JOURNAL SERVICE

Plenary Affairs Bureau

JOURNAL NO. 50Tuesday, March 3, 2020

CALL TO ORDER

At 3:00 p.m., Deputy Speaker Michael L. Romero, PhD called the session to order.

PRAYER AND NATIONAL ANTHEM

The Members observed a minute of silent prayer and thereafter sang the National Anthem.

DEFERMENT OF ROLL CALL AND APPROVAL OF JOURNAL

Thereupon, on motion of Rep. Wilter “Sharky” Wee Palma II, there being no objection, the Body deferred the calling of the Roll and the approval of the Journal of the previous session.

REFERENCE OF BUSINESS

Thereafter, on motion of Representative Palma, there being no objection, the Body proceeded to the Reference of Business.

Upon direction of the Chair, the Secretary General read the titles of the following Bills and Resolutions on First Reading, Communications, and Committee Reports, which were referred to the appropriate committees indicated hereunder:

BILLS ON FIRST READING

House Bill No. 6408, entitled:“AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT

8298 ꞌGRANTING METRO MANILA TURF CLUB, INC., A FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A RACETRACK FOR HORSERACING IN THE CITY OF KALOOCAN OR ANYWHERE WITHIN THE PROVINCE OF BATANGAS, CAVITE, LAGUNA, RIZAL AND QUEZONꞌ AND EXTENDING THE SAID FRANCHISE BY TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS FROM THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM THEREOF”

By Representative CollantesTO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE FRANCHISES

House Bill No. 6409, entitled:“AN ACT CONVERTING THE PROVINCIAL

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER INTO PROVINCIAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OFFICE IN EVERY PROVINCE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”

By Representative AcopTO THE COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND

TECHNOLOGY

House Bill No. 6410, entitled:“AN ACT CREATING A BARANGAY TO BE

KNOWN AS BARANGAY KINAPIAN IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SUYO, PROVINCE OF ILOCOS SUR”

By Representative Singson-MeehanTO THE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT

House Bill No. 6411, entitled:“AN ACT TO BE KNOWN AS 'THE

PHILIPPINE GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISM (GMO) LABELING ACT, THE RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT' REQUIRING THE MANDATORY LABELING AND REGULATION OF FOOD WHICH ARE GMOs OR CONTAINING SUBSTANCES DERIVED FROM GMOs AND THOSE PRODUCED BY GENETIC ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

By Representative ReyesTO THE COMMITTEE ON TRADE AND INDUSTRY

House Bill No. 6412, entitled:“AN ACT RENEWING FOR ANOTHER

TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS THE F R A N C H I S E G R A N T E D TO INDEPENDENT TELEPHONE COMPANY, INC., UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8615 ENTITLED 'AN ACT GRANTING THE INDEPENDENT TELEPHONE CO., INC. A FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, ESTABLISH, INSTALL, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE LOCAL EXCHANGE NETWORK IN THE CITY OF BIÑAN, PROVINCE OF LAGUNAꞌ ”

By Representative AlonteTO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE FRANCHISES

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RESOLUTIONS

House Resolution No. 734, entitled:“ R E S O L U T I O N T O C O N D U C T

AN INVESTIGATION, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, INTO THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING THE CASE OF PASKUHAN VILLAGE IN PAMPANGA, HOW THE HANDLING COURT REGIONAL TRIAL COURT BRANCH NUMBER 42 OF SAN FERNANDO, PAMPANGA RESOLVED THE SAID CASE, AND WHY THE SAME COURT APPROVED THE COMPROMISE AGREEMENT INVOLVING THE ILLEGAL CONVEYANCE OF PASKUHAN VILLAGE CONSIDERED AS A CULTURAL VILLAGE, RESULTING IN THE MANIFEST AND GROSS DISADVANTAGE OF THE GOVERNMENT AND TO THE DETRIMENT OF THE FILIPINO PEOPLE DUE TO THE LOSS OF PASKUHAN VILLAGE”

By Representatives Gonzales (Aurelio) and Pimentel

TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES

House Resolution No. 735, entitled:“RESOLUTION URGING THE NATIONAL

GOVERNMENT TO ALLOCATE MORE RESOURCES FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE READING COMPREHENSION OF STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS”

By Representative TaduranTO THE COMMITTEE ON BASIC EDUCATION AND

CULTURE

House Resolution No. 736, entitled:“RESOLUTION URGING THE HOUSE OF

REPRESENTATIVES TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, INTO THE CURRENT SITUATION OF THE STEEL INDUSTRY IN THE LIGHT OF THE RECENT SUSPENSION OF THE PHILIPPINE STANDARD (PS) LICENSES OF SIX STEEL MANUFACTURERS IN 2019”

By Representative SavellanoTO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES

House Resolution No. 737, entitled:“RESOLUTION URGING THE CONGRESS

TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, INTO THE LEGALITY

OF THE KABATAAN KONTRA DROGA AT TERORISMO (KKDAT) DIALOGUES, LECTURES, AND SEMINARS OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE IN VARIOUS HIGH SCHOOLS AND VIOLATING THE 'SAFE SCHOOLS PRINCIPLE' ”

By Representatives Castro (France), Zarate, Gaite, Cullamat, Brosas and Elago


House Resolution No. 738, entitled:“RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE

COMMITTEE ON BASES CONVERSION TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY IN AID OF LEGISLATION TO INVESTIGATE THE DECISION OF THE BASES CONVERSION DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND THE PROCESS BY WHICH IT REACHED ITS DECISION TO EXPROPRIATE LANDS IN BARANGAYS NAPARING, PAGASA, AND PINULOT IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF DINALUPIHAN, PROVINCE OF BATAAN, IN CONNECTION WITH ITS SUBIC-CLARK RAILWAY PROJECT”

By Representative RomanTO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES

House Resolution No. 739, entitled:“A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING PROFOUND

CONDOLENCES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEMISE OF NBA STAR KOBE B. BRYANT”

By Representative OlivarezTO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES

House Resolution No. 740, entitled:“A RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING

AND COMMENDING ALEXANDRA M. EALA FOR WINNING THE FIRST JUNIOR GRAND SLAM TITLE IN 2020 AUSTRALIAN OPEN”

By Representative OlivarezTO THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH AND SPORTS

DEVELOPMENT

House Resolution No. 741, entitled:“A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING PROFOUND

CONDOLENCES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEMISE OF SALVACION SANTO TOMAS GERONA”

By Representative OlivarezTO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES

318th Congress, First Regular SessionJOURNAL NO. 50 Tuesday, March 3, 2020

House Resolution No. 742, entitled:“A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE

COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION ON THE DELAYS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN ACCREDITING NEW SMOKE EMISSION TESTING CENTERS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES WHICH RESULTS IN DELAYS IN THE RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND ON THE LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE IN CONTINUOUSLY CHARGING PENALTIES AND SURCHARGES FOR LATE REGISTRATION EVEN IF NOT THE FAULT OF THE VEHICLE OWNER”

By Representative RodriguezTO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES

House Resolution No. 743, entitled:“RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE

NUEVA SEGOVIA CONSORTIUM OF COOPERATIVES FOR ITS OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AND LEADERSHIP IN THE UPLIFTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF COOPERATIVES IN THE COUNTRYSIDE”

By Representative CanamaTO THE COMMITTEE ON COOPERATIVES

DEVELOPMENT

House Resolution No. 744, entitled:“A RESOLUTION CONFERRING

APPRECIATION AND RECOGNITION TO DR. POTENCIANO 'YONG' S. LARRAZABAL III FOR HIS RARE ACHIEVEMENT OF BEING THE FIRST FILIPINO TO COMPETE AND FINISH THE 2020 WORLD MARATHON CHALLENGE AND THUS JOIN THE SEVEN CONTINENTS MARATHON CLUB, BRINGING SINGULAR HONOR TO THE COUNTRY AND PROVIDING AN EXAMPLE TO FILIPINOS IN VARIOUS FIELDS OF SPORTS”

By Representative Del MarTO THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH AND SPORTS

DEVELOPMENT

House Resolution No. 745, entitled:“RESOLUTION URGING THE HOUSE OF

REPRESENTATIVES TO CONDEMN AND INVESTIGATE, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ALL KINDS OF PROFILING AND

DISCRIMINATION TARGETING SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS BASED ON, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, AGE, APPEARANCE, POLITICAL BELIEFS, RELIGION, ETHNICITY, RACE, GENDER IDENTITY OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AND TO DIRECT THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE AND THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES TO ISSUE AN UNEQUIVOCAL DIRECTIVE PROHIBITING PROFILING AND OTHER SIMILAR PRACTICES THAT VIOLATE ONE'S RIGHT TO PRIVACY AND SAFE SPACES”

By Representatives Elago, Gaite and CullamatTO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES

House Resolution No. 746, entitled:“RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE

COMMITTEES ON HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND GOOD GOVERNMENT TO JOINTLY CONDUCT AN INQUIRY IN AID OF LEGISLATION TO ASSESS AND EVALUATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TERTIARY EDUCATION SUBSIDY (TES) UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10931, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO QUALITY TERTIARY EDUCATION ACT TO ENSURE THAT THE MANDATE OF THE LAW IS EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY CARRIED OUT”

By Representatives Hernandez, Pichay and Oaminal


House Resolution No. 747, entitled:“A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE

MEN AND WOMEN OF THE PAG-IBIG FUND (HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND) FOR EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE AND RECORD-HIGH EARNINGS AND DIVIDENDS DECLARATION IN Y2019 BENEFITTING THE FILIPINO WORKERS AND THEIR FAMILIES”

By Representative MendozaTO THE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND URBAN

DEVELOPMENT

House Joint Resolution No. 29, entitled:“JOINT RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE

FRANCHISE OF ABS-CBN CORPORATION UNTIL MAY 4, 2021”

By Representative RodriguezTO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE FRANCHISES


COMMUNICATIONS

Letter dated January 27, 2020 of Betty A. Cabal, Municipal Mayor, Municipality of Hindang, Province of Leyte submitting to the House of Representatives their Local Government Support Fund Report on Fund Utilization and Status of Program/Project Implementation for the Quarter Ended December 31, 2019.TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Letter dated 31 January 2020 of Governor Humerlito A. Dolor, MPA, Ph.D., Vice President for Luzon South League of Provinces of the Philippines, Province of Oriental Mindoro, submitting to the House of Representatives their Physical and Financial Quarterly Report of Operations for the Conditional Matching Grant to Provinces (CMGP) Implementation for Road Repair, Rehabilitation and Improvement for the quarter ending December 31, 2019 on the Local Government Support Fund.TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Letter dated February 13, 2020 of Caesar R. Dulay, Commissioner, Bureau of Internal Revenue, forwarding to the House of Representatives the following Budget and Financial Accountability Reports (BFARs) as of December 31, 2019:1. Statement of Appropriations, Allotments,

Obligations, Disbursements and Balances (SAAODB) − FAR No. 1;

2. Summary of Appropriations, Allotments, Obligations, Disbursements and Balances by Object of Expenditures − FAR No. 1-A;

3. List of Allotments and Sub-Allotments − FAR No. 1-B; and

4. Statement of Obligations, Disbursements, Liquidations and Balances for Inter-Agency Fund Transfers − FAR No. 1-C.

TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Report of the Committee on Tourism (Committee Report No. 252), re H.B. No. 6441, entitled:“AN ACT INCLUDING AREVALO PLAZA IN

THE ILOILO CITY CULTURAL HERITAGE TOURISM ZONE, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10555, ENTITLED: ꞌAN ACT DECLARING THE JARO CATHEDRAL, MOLO CHURCH, THE ILOILO CITY CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT, FORT SAN PEDRO, JARO

PLAZA COMPLEX, MOLO PLAZA COMPLEX AND PLAZA LIBERTAD COMPLEX, ALL LOCATED IN THE CITY OF ILOILO, AS CULTURAL HERITAGE TOURISM ZONEꞌ ”

recommending its approval in substitution of House Bill No. 910

Sponsors: Representatives Aragones and BarondaTO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES

Report of the Committee on Tourism and the Committee on Appropriations (Committee Report No. 253), re H.B. No. 6442, entitled:“AN ACT DECLARING MOUNT ARAYAT,

BORDERING THE MUNICIPALITIES OF ARAYAT AND MAGALANG, PROVINCE OF PAMPANGA A TOURIST DESTINATION, PROVIDING FOR ITS DEVELOPMENT AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”


Sponsors: Representatives Aragones, Ungab and Gonzales (Aurelio)


Report of the Committee on Tourism and the Committee on Appropriations (Committee Report No. 254), re H.B. No. 6443, entitled:“AN ACT DECLARING GANGUB CAVE IN

THE MUNICIPALITY OF BATARAZA, PROVINCE OF PALAWAN AN ECOTOURISM SITE, PROVIDING FOR ITS DEVELOPMENT AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”


Sponsors: Representatives Aragones, Ungab and Abueg-Zaldivar


Report of the Committee on Tourism and the Committee on Appropriations (Committee Report No. 255), re H.B. No. 6444, entitled:“AN ACT DECLARING TORRIJOS WHITE

BEACH LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF TORRIJOS, PROVINCE OF MARINDUQUE AN ECOTOURISM SITE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”


Sponsors: Representatives Aragones, Ungab and Velasco



Report of the Committee on Tourism and the Committee on Appropriations (Committee Report No. 256), re H.B. No. 6445, entitled:“AN ACT DECLARING PILIS FALLS IN

BARANGAY PALILI, MUNICIPALITY OF SAMAL, PROVINCE OF BATAAN AN ECOTOURISM SITE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”


Sponsors: Representatives Aragones, Ungab and Roman


Report of the Committee on Tourism and the Committee on Appropriations (Committee Report No. 257), re H.B. No. 6446, entitled:“AN ACT DECLARING THE PALANI BEACH

LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BALUD, PROVINCE OF MASBATE AN ECOTOURISM ZONE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”


Sponsors: Representatives Aragones, Ungab and Kho (Elisa)


Report of the Committee on Tourism and the Committee on Appropriations (Committee Report No. 258), re H.B. No. 6447, entitled:“AN ACT DECLARING THE BAT-

ONGAN PEAK, CAVE AND UNDERGROUND RIVER LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MANDAON, PROVINCE OF MASBATE AN ECOTOURISM ZONE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”


Sponsors: Representatives Aragones, Ungab and Kho (Elisa)


Report of the Committee on Tourism and the Committee on Appropriations (Committee Report No. 259), re H.B. No. 6448, entitled:“AN ACT DECLARING KAPANGYAN

FALLS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BATARAZA, PROVINCE OF PALAWAN AN ECOTOURISM SITE, PROVIDING FOR ITS DEVELOPMENT AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”


Sponsors: Representatives Aragones, Ungab and Abueg-Zaldivar


Report of the Committee on Housing and Urban Development (Committee Report No. 260), re H.B. No. 159, entitled:“AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE RIGHT

OF GOVERNMENT TO EXPROPRIATE LANDS FOR SOCIALIZED HOUSING, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTIONS 9, 10, AND 11 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7279, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 'URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING ACT OF 1992' ”

recommending its approval without amendment, in consolidation with House Bill No. 5986

Sponsors: Representatives Revilla, Belmonte and Cabochan


Report of the Committee on Social Services (Committee Report No. 261), re H.B. No. 6451, entitled:“AN ACT REGULATING PUBLIC

SOLICITATIONS AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF”


Sponsors: Representatives Eriguel and Ramirez-Sato


SUSPENSION OF SESSION

The session was suspended at 3:10 p.m. upon motion of Rep. Juan Fidel Felipe F. Nograles.

RESUMPTION OF SESSION

The session resumed at 3:19 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Thereupon, on motion of Representative Nograles (J.F.F.), there being no objection, the Chair directed the Secretary General to call the Roll and the following Members were present:

AbanteAbuAbundaAcop

AdvinculaAgaraoAglipayAlmario


MadronaMalapitanMangaoangMangudadatuMarcoletaMariano-HernandezMariñoMarquezMartinezMatbaMatugasMendozaMercadoMomoNietoNoelNograles (J.J.)Nograles (J.F.F.)NolascoOaminalOlivarezOng (J.)OrtegaOuano-DizonPacquiao (A.)Pacquiao (R.)PadiernosPalmaPanchoPanotesPeñaPinedaPlazaQuimboRadazaRamirez-SatoRemullaReyesRiveraRobesRodriguezRomanRomero

Romualdez (F.M.)Romualdez (Y.M.)RomuloSagarbarriaSalimbangonSaloSanchezSangcopanSarmientoSavellanoSilverioSingsonSingson-MeehanSinsuatSuansing (E.)Suansing (H.)TaduranTalladoTambuntingTejadaTeves (A.)Teves (J.)TiangcoTolentinoTulfoTupasTutorUmali (A.)Umali (M.V.)Uy (R.)ValerianoValmayorVargas AlfonsoVelosoVergaraVillarViolagoYap (E.)YuZamora (R.)ZarateZubiri

With 201 Members responding to the Call, including those deemed present in accordance with Section 71, Rule XI of the Provisional House Rules, the Chair declared the presence of a quorum. (See Appendix)

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF GUESTS

At this point, Rep. Ma. Theresa V. Collantes acknowledged the presence in the Session Hall of guests of Rep. Cheryl P. Deloso-Montalla.

AlonteAlvarez (F.)Alvarez (G.)AmatongAndayaAngaraAragonesAtienzaAumentadoBabasaBalindongBarondaBascugBelmonteBenitezBernosBiazonBillonesBironBoliliaBondocBordadoBravoBrosasCabochanCagasCalderonCalixtoCamineroCamposCaoagdanCasteloCastro (F.L.)Castro (F.H.)Cayetano (A.P.)Cayetano (M.L.)CelesteChattoChipecoChungalaoCo (A.N.)CollantesCuaCuaresmaCuevaCullamatDagoocDalipeDatolDazaDe Jesusde VeneciaDefensor (M.)Del Mar

Delos SantosDeloso-MontallaDimaporo (M.K.)DuterteDy (F.)Dy (F.M.C.)Dy (I.P.)EbcasElagoEriceEriguelEscuderoEspinaEspinoEstrellaFariñas (R.C.)FernandezFerrer (J.M.)Ferrer (L.)FloresFortunFortunoFuentebellaGaiteGarcia (J.E.)Garcia (P.J.)Garin (J.)Garin (S.)GatchalianGatoGeronGo (M.)GonzagaGonzales (N.)GorricetaGuicoGullasGuyaHerrera-DyHoferJalosjosJimenezKho (E.)Kho (W.)LabadlabadLacsonLagmanLagonLaraLazatinLimLimkaichongLusotanMacapagal Arroyo


ELECTION OF MINORITY MEMBERS TO THE COMMITTEE ON MUSLIM AFFAIRS

On motion of Representative Palma, the Chair recognized Senior Deputy Minority Leader Janette L. Garin who moved for the election of the following Members of the Minority to the Committee on Muslim Affairs:

(as senior member)

Rep. Godofredo N. Guya

(as additional member)

Rep. Angelica Natasha Co

There being no objection, the motion was carried.

APPROVAL ON THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS

On successive motions of Representatives Palma, Collantes, and Ria Christina G. Fariñas , there being no objection, the Body proceeded to the approval on Third Reading of the following House Bills, printed copies of which were distributed to the Members on the dates specified hereunder, pursuant to Section 58, Rule X of the Provisional Rules of the House.

Distributed on February 19, 2020:

1. House Bill No. 5925, entitled: “AN ACT MAKING THE POSITION OF A COOPERATIVES OFFICER MANDATORY IN THE MUNICIPAL, CITY AND PROVINCIAL LEVELS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160 , OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE ꞌLOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991ꞌ ”

The Chair then directed the Secretary General to call the Roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Provisional Rules of the House, a second Roll Call was made.

RESULT OF THE VOTING

The result of the voting was as follows:

Affirmative:

AbanteAbuAbundaAcop

AcostaAdvinculaAgaraoAglipay

AlmarioAlonteAlvarez (F.)Alvarez (G.)AmatongAndayaAngaraAragonesAtienzaAumentadoBabasaBalindongBarondaBascugBenitezBernosBillonesBironBoliliaBondocBordadoCagasCalderonCalixtoCamineroCamposCaoagdanCasteloCastro (F.L.)Castro (F.H.)CelesteChattoChipecoChungalaoCo (A.N.)CollantesCuaCuaresmaCuevaDagoocDalipeDatolDazade VeneciaDefensor (M.)Del MarDelos SantosDeloso-MontallaDimaporo (M.K.)Dy (F.)Dy (F.M.C.)Dy (I.P.)EbcasElago

EriceEriguelEscuderoEspinaEspinoEstrellaFariñas (R.C.)FernandezFerrer (J.M.)Ferrer (L.)FloresFortunFortunoFuentebellaGarcia (J.E.)Garcia (P.J.)Garin (J.)Garin (S.)GatchalianGatoGeronGo (M.)GonzagaGonzales (N.)GonzalezGorricetaGuicoGullasGuyaHerrera-DyJalosjosJimenezKho (E.)Kho (W.)LabadlabadLacsonLagonLaraLazatinLimLimkaichongLusotanMacapagal ArroyoMadronaMalapitanMangaoangMangudadatuMarcoletaMariano-HernandezMariñoMarquezMartinezMatbaMatugas


MercadoMomoNietoNoelNograles (J.F.F.)OlivarezOng (J.)OrtegaOuano-DizonPacquiao (A.)Pacquiao (R.)PadiernosPalmaPanchoPanotesPeñaPlazaQuimboRadazaRamirez-SatoRamosRemullaReyesRobesRodriguezRomanRomualdez (F.M.)Romualdez (Y.M.)RomuloSagarbarriaSalcedaSalimbangonSalo

SanchezSangcopanSarmientoSavellanoSilverioSingsonSingson-MeehanSinsuatSuansing (E.)Suansing (H.)TaduranTalladoTejadaTeves (A.)Teves (J.)TiangcoTolentinoTulfoTutorUmali (A.)Umali (M.V.)Uy (R.)ValerianoValmayorVargas AlfonsoVelosoVergaraVillarVillaricaViolagoYuZamora (R.)Zubiri

Negative:

None

Abstention:

None

With 182 affirmative votes, zero negative votes, and zero abstentions, the Body approved on Third Reading House Bill No. 5925.

Distributed on February 20 and 24, 2020:

2. House Bill No. 1338, entitled: “AN ACT INCREASING THE SERVICE INCENTIVE LEAVE OF EMPLOYEES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE ARTICLE 95 OF PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 442, AS AMENDED,

OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LABOR CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES”



Affirmative:

AbanteAbayaAbuAbundaAcopAcostaAdvinculaAgaraoAglipayAlmarioAlonteAlvarez (F.)Alvarez (G.)AmatongAndayaAngaraAragonesArenasAtienzaAumentadoBabasaBalindongBarondaBascugBautistaBenitezBernosBillonesBironBoliliaBondocBordadoCagasCalderonCalixtoCamineroCamposCaoagdanCariCasteloCastro (F.L.)Castro (F.H.)

Cayetano (M.L.)CelesteChattoChipecoChungalaoCo (A.N.)CojuangcoCollantesCrisologoCuaCuaresmaCuevaDagoocDalipeDatolDazade VeneciaDefensor (M.)Del MarDelos SantosDeloso-MontallaDimaporo (M.K.)Dy (F.)Dy (F.M.C.)Dy (I.P.)EbcasElagoEriceEriguelEscuderoEspinaEspinoEstrellaFariñas (R.C.)FernandezFerrer (J.M.)Ferrer (L.)FloresFortunFortunoFuentebellaGarcia (J.E.)


Garcia (P.J.)Garin (J.)Garin (S.)GatchalianGatoGeronGo (M.)GonzagaGonzales (N.)GonzalezGorricetaGuicoGullasGuyaHerrera-DyHoferJalosjosJavierJimenezKho (E.)Kho (W.)LabadlabadLacsonLagmanLagonLaraLazatinLimLimkaichongLoyolaLusotanMacapagal ArroyoMacedaMadronaMalapitanMangaoangMangudadatuMarcoletaMariano-HernandezMariñoMarquezMartinezMatbaMatugasMercadoMomoNatividad-NagañoNietoNoelNograles (J.F.F.)OaminalOlivarezOng (J.)Ortega

Ouano-DizonPacquiao (A.)Pacquiao (R.)PadiernosPalmaPanchoPanotesPeñaPlazaQuimboRadazaRamirez-SatoRamosRemullaReyesRobesRodriguezRomanRomualdez (F.M.)Romualdez (Y.M.)RomuloSagarbarriaSalcedaSalimbangonSaloSanchezSangcopanSarmientoSavellanoSiaoSilverioSingsonSingson-MeehanSinsuatSuansing (E.)Suansing (H.)TaduranTalladoTejadaTeves (A.)Teves (J.)TiangcoTolentinoTulfoTutorUmali (A.)Umali (M.V.)Uy (R.)ValerianoValmayorVargas AlfonsoVelosoVergaraVillar

VillaricaViolagoYu

Zamora (R.)Zubiri

Negative:

None

Abstention:

None


APPROVAL ON THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS(Continuation)


3. House Bill No. 6228, entitled: “AN ACT MANDATING ALL BARANGAYS TO CREATE A REGISTRY OF SKILLED WORKERS”



Affirmative:

AbanteAbayaAbuAbundaAcopAcostaAdvinculaAgaraoAglipayAlmarioAlonteAlvarez (F.)Alvarez (G.)AmatongAndayaAngaraAragonesArenas

AtienzaAumentadoBabasaBalindongBarondaBascugBautistaBenitezBernosBillonesBironBoliliaBondocBordadoCagasCalderonCalixtoCaminero


CamposCanamaCaoagdanCariCasteloCastro (F.L.)Castro (F.H.)Cayetano (M.L.)CelesteChattoChipecoChungalaoCo (A.N.)CojuangcoCollantesCrisologoCuaCuaresmaCuevaDagoocDalipeDatolDazade VeneciaDefensor (M.)Del MarDelos SantosDeloso-MontallaDimaporo (M.K.)Dy (F.)Dy (F.M.C.)Dy (I.P.)EbcasElagoEriceEriguelEscuderoEspinaEspinoEstrellaFariñas (R.C.)FernandezFerrer (J.M.)Ferrer (L.)FloresFortunFortunoFuentebellaGaiteGarcia (J.E.)Garcia (P.J.)Garin (J.)Garin (S.)Gatchalian

GatoGeronGo (M.)GonzagaGonzales (N.)GonzalezGorricetaGuicoGullasGuyaHarescoHerrera-DyHoferJalosjosJavierJimenezKho (E.)Kho (W.)LabadlabadLacsonLagmanLagonLaraLazatinLimLimkaichongLoyolaLusotanMacapagal ArroyoMacedaMadronaMalapitanMangaoangMangudadatuMarcoletaMariano-HernandezMariñoMarquezMartinezMatbaMatugasMercadoMomoNatividad-NagañoNietoNoelNograles (J.F.F.)OaminalOlivarezOng (J.)OrtegaOuano-DizonPacquiao (A.)Pacquiao (R.)

PadiernosPalmaPanchoPanotesPeñaPlazaQuimboRadazaRamirez-SatoRamosRemullaReyesRiveraRobesRodriguezRomanRomualdez (F.M.)Romualdez (Y.M.)RomuloSagarbarriaSalcedaSalimbangonSaloSanchezSangcopanSarmientoSaulogSavellanoSiaoSilverio

SingsonSingson-MeehanSinsuatSuansing (E.)Suansing (H.)TaduranTalladoTejadaTeves (A.)Teves (J.)TiangcoTolentinoTulfoTutorUmali (A.)Umali (M.V.)UnabiaUy (R.)ValerianoValmayorVargas AlfonsoVelosoVergaraVillarVillaricaViolagoYuZamora (R.)Zubiri

Negative:

None

Abstention:

None




4. House Bill No. 6312, entitled: “AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SPORTS SYSTEM AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”

The Chair then directed the Secretary General to call the Roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant


to the Provisional Rules of the House, a second Roll Call was made.


Affirmative:

AbanteAbayaAbuAbundaAcopAcostaAdvinculaAgaraoAglipayAlmarioAlonteAlvarez (F.)Alvarez (G.)AmatongAndayaAngaraAragonesArenasAtienzaAumentadoBabasaBalindongBarondaBascugBautistaBenitezBernosBillonesBironBoliliaBondocBordadoCagasCalderonCalixtoCamineroCamposCanamaCaoagdanCariCasteloCastro (F.L.)Castro (F.H.)Cayetano (M.L.)CelesteChattoChipeco

ChungalaoCo (A.N.)CojuangcoCollantesCrisologoCuaCuaresmaCuevaDagoocDalipeDatolDazade VeneciaDefensor (M.)Del MarDelos SantosDeloso-MontallaDimaporo (M.K.)Dy (F.)Dy (F.M.C.)Dy (I.P.)EbcasElagoEriceEriguelEscuderoEspinaEspinoEstrellaFariñas (R.C.)FernandezFerrer (J.M.)Ferrer (L.)FloresFortunFortunoFuentebellaGaiteGarcia (J.E.)Garcia (P.J.)Garin (J.)Garin (S.)GatchalianGatoGeronGo (M.)Gonzaga

Gonzales (N.)GonzalezGorricetaGuicoGullasGuyaHarescoHerrera-DyHoferJalosjosJavierJimenezKho (E.)Kho (W.)LabadlabadLacsonLagmanLagonLaraLazatinLimLimkaichongLoyolaLusotanMacapagal ArroyoMacedaMadronaMalapitanMangaoangMangudadatuMarcoletaMariano-HernandezMariñoMarquezMartinezMatbaMatugasMendozaMercadoMomoNatividad-NagañoNietoNoelNograles (J.F.F.)OaminalOlivarezOng (J.)OrtegaOuano-DizonPacquiao (A.)Pacquiao (R.)PadiernosPalmaPancho

PanotesPeñaPlazaQuimboRadazaRamirez-SatoRamosRemullaReyesRiveraRobesRodriguezRomanRomualdez (F.M.)Romualdez (Y.M.)RomuloSagarbarriaSalcedaSalimbangonSaloSanchezSangcopanSarmientoSaulogSavellanoSiaoSilverioSingsonSingson-MeehanSinsuatSuansing (E.)Suansing (H.)Suarez (A.)TaduranTalladoTejadaTeves (A.)Teves (J.)TiangcoTolentinoTulfoTutorUmali (A.)Umali (M.V.)UnabiaUy (J.)Uy (R.)ValerianoValmayorVargas AlfonsoVelosoVergaraVillarVillarica


ViolagoYu

Zamora (R.)Zubiri

Negative:

None

Abstention:

None


ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF GUESTS

At this point, Representative Nograles (J.F.F.) acknowledged the presence in the Session Hall of the guests of Minority Leader Bienvenido M. Abante Jr.



5. House Bill No. 6167, entitled: “AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TECHNICAL E D U C A T I O N A N D S K I L L S DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TESDA) TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT CENTER IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF TUBOD, PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL NORTE, TO BE KNOWN AS THE TUBOD TESDA TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT CENTER, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”

6. House Bill No. 6216, entitled: “AN

ACT ESTABLISHING A TECHNICAL E D U C A T I O N A N D S K I L L S DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TESDA) TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT CENTER IN THE CITY OF ANTIPOLO, PROVINCE OF RIZAL, TO BE KNOWN AS THE ANTIPOLO CITY TESDA TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT CENTER, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”




Affirmative:

AbanteAbayaAbuAbundaAcopAcostaAdvinculaAgaraoAglipayAlmarioAlonteAlvarez (F.)Alvarez (G.)AmatongAndayaAngaraAragonesArenasAtienzaAumentadoBabasaBalindongBarondaBascugBautistaBenitezBernosBillonesBironBoliliaBondocBordadoCagasCalderonCalixtoCamineroCamposCanamaCaoagdanCariCasteloCastro (F.L.)Castro (F.H.)Cayetano (M.L.)CelesteChattoChipecoChungalao

Co (A.N.)CojuangcoCollantesCrisologoCuaCuaresmaCuevaDagoocDalipeDatolDazade VeneciaDefensor (M.)Del MarDelos SantosDeloso-MontallaDimaporo (M.K.)Dy (F.)Dy (F.M.C.)Dy (I.P.)EbcasElagoEriceEriguelEscuderoEspinaEspinoEstrellaFariñas (R.C.)FernandezFerrer (J.M.)Ferrer (L.)FloresFortunFortunoFuentebellaGaiteGarcia (J.E.)Garcia (P.J.)Garin (J.)Garin (S.)GatchalianGatoGeronGo (M.)GonzagaGonzales (N.)Gonzalez


GorricetaGuicoGullasGuyaHarescoHerrera-DyHoferJalosjosJavierJimenezKho (E.)Kho (W.)LabadlabadLacsonLagmanLagonLaraLazatinLimLimkaichongLoyolaLusotanMacapagal ArroyoMacedaMadronaMalapitanMangaoangMangudadatuMarcoletaMariano-HernandezMariñoMarquezMartinezMatbaMatugasMendozaMercadoMomoNatividad-NagañoNavaNietoNoelNograles (J.F.F.)OaminalOlivarezOng (J.)OrtegaOuano-DizonPacquiao (A.)Pacquiao (R.)PadiernosPalmaPanchoPanotes

PeñaPlazaQuimboRadazaRamirez-SatoRamosRemullaReyesRiveraRobesRodriguezRomanRomualdez (F.M.)Romualdez (Y.M.)RomuloSagarbarriaSalcedaSalimbangonSaloSanchezSangcopanSarmientoSaulogSavellanoSiaoSilverioSingsonSingson-MeehanSinsuatSuansing (E.)Suansing (H.)Suarez (A.)TaduranTalladoTejadaTeves (A.)Teves (J.)TiangcoTolentinoTulfoTutorUmali (A.)Umali (M.V.)UnabiaUy (J.)Uy (R.)ValerianoValmayorVargas AlfonsoVelosoVergaraVillarVillaricaViolago

YuZamora (R.)

Zubiri

Negative:

None

Abstention:

None

With 207 affirmative votes, zero negative votes, and zero abstentions, the Body approved on Third Reading House Bill Nos. 6167 and 6216.

APPROVAL ON THIRD READINGOF HOUSE BILLS (Continuation)


7. House Bill No. 6181, entitled: “AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION (PRC) OFFICE IN THE CITY OF BACOLOD, PROVINCE OF NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”




Affirmative:

AbanteAbayaAbuAbundaAcopAcostaAdvinculaAgaraoAglipayAlmarioAlonteAlvarez (F.)Alvarez (G.)AmatongAndayaAngaraAragonesArenas

AtienzaAumentadoBabasaBalindongBarondaBascugBautistaBenitezBernosBillonesBironBoliliaBondocBordadoCagasCalderonCalixtoCaminero


CamposCanamaCaoagdanCariCasteloCastro (F.L.)Castro (F.H.)Cayetano (M.L.)CelesteChattoChipecoChungalaoCo (A.N.)CojuangcoCollantesCrisologoCuaCuaresmaCuevaDagoocDalipeDatolDazade VeneciaDefensor (M.)Del MarDelos SantosDeloso-MontallaDimaporo (M.K.)Dy (F.)Dy (F.M.C.)Dy (I.P.)EbcasElagoEriceEriguelEscuderoEspinaEspinoEstrellaFariñas (R.C.)FernandezFerrer (J.M.)Ferrer (L.)FloresFortunFortunoFrascoFuentebellaGaiteGarcia (J.E.)Garcia (P.J.)Garin (J.)Garin (S.)

GatchalianGatoGeronGo (M.)GonzagaGonzales (N.)GonzalezGorricetaGuicoGullasGuyaHarescoHerrera-DyHoferJalosjosJavierJimenezKho (E.)Kho (W.)LabadlabadLacsonLagmanLagonLaraLazatinLimLimkaichongLoyolaLusotanMacapagal ArroyoMacedaMadronaMalapitanMangaoangMangudadatuMarcoletaMariano-HernandezMariñoMarquezMartinezMatbaMatugasMendozaMercadoMomoNatividad-NagañoNavaNietoNoelNograles (J.F.F.)OaminalOlivarezOng (J.)Ortega

Ouano-DizonPacquiao (A.)Pacquiao (R.)PadiernosPalmaPanchoPanotesPeñaPlazaQuimboRadazaRamirez-SatoRamosRemullaReyesRiveraRobesRodriguezRomanRomualdez (F.M.)Romualdez (Y.M.)RomuloSacdalanSagarbarriaSalcedaSalimbangonSaloSanchezSangcopanSarmientoSaulogSavellanoSiao

SilverioSingsonSingson-MeehanSinsuatSuansing (E.)Suansing (H.)Suarez (A.)TaduranTalladoTejadaTeves (A.)Teves (J.)TiangcoTolentinoTulfoTutorUmali (A.)Umali (M.V.)UnabiaUy (J.)Uy (R.)ValerianoValmayorVargas AlfonsoVelosoVergaraVillarVillaricaViolagoYuZamora (R.)Zubiri

Negative:

None

Abstention:

None


APPROVAL ON THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS (Continuation)


8. House Bill No. 6218, entitled: “AN ACT RENAMING THE MALITA DISTRICT HOSPITAL IN BARANGAY POBLACION, MUNICIPALITY OF MALITA, PROVINCE


OF DAVAO OCCIDENTAL TO MALITA WOMEN’S AND CHILDREN’S WELLNESS CENTER”




Affirmative:

AbanteAbayaAbuAbundaAcopAcostaAdvinculaAgaraoAglipayAlmarioAlonteAlvarez (F.)Alvarez (G.)AmatongAndayaAngaraAragonesArenasAtienzaAumentadoBabasaBalindongBarondaBascugBautistaBenitezBernosBillonesBironBoliliaBondocBordadoCagasCalderonCalixtoCamineroCamposCanamaCaoagdan

CariCasteloCastro (F.L.)Castro (F.H.)Cayetano (M.L.)CelesteChattoChipecoChungalaoCo (A.N.)CojuangcoCollantesCrisologoCuaCuaresmaCuevaDagoocDalipeDatolDazade VeneciaDefensor (M.)Del MarDelos SantosDeloso-MontallaDimaporo (M.K.)Dy (F.)Dy (F.M.C.)Dy (I.P.)EbcasElagoEriceEriguelEscuderoEspinaEspinoEstrellaFariñas (R.C.)Fernandez

Ferrer (J.M.)Ferrer (L.)FloresFortunFortunoFrascoFuentebellaGaiteGarcia (J.E.)Garcia (P.J.)Garcia (V.)Garin (J.)Garin (S.)GasatayaGatchalianGatoGeronGo (M.)GonzagaGonzales (N.)GonzalezGorricetaGuicoGullasGuyaHarescoHerrera-DyHoferJalosjosJavierJimenezKho (E.)Kho (W.)LabadlabadLacsonLagmanLagonLaraLazatinLimLimkaichongLoyolaLusotanMacapagal ArroyoMacedaMadronaMalapitanMangaoangMangudadatuMarcoletaMariano-HernandezMariñoMarquezMartinez

MatbaMatugasMendozaMercadoMomoNatividad-NagañoNavaNietoNoelNograles (J.F.F.)OaminalOlivarezOng (J.)OrtegaOuano-DizonPacquiao (A.)Pacquiao (R.)PadiernosPalmaPanchoPanotesPeñaPichayPlazaQuimboRadazaRamirez-SatoRamosRemullaReyesRiveraRobesRodriguezRomanRomualdez (F.M.)Romualdez (Y.M.)RomuloSacdalanSagarbarriaSalcedaSalimbangonSaloSanchezSangcopanSarmientoSaulogSavellanoSiaoSilverioSingsonSingson-MeehanSinsuatSuansing (E.)Suansing (H.)


Suarez (A.)TaduranTalladoTejadaTeves (A.)Teves (J.)TiangcoTolentinoTulfoTutorTy (D.)Umali (A.)Umali (M.V.)Unabia

Uy (J.)Uy (R.)ValerianoValmayorVargas AlfonsoVelosoVergaraVillarVillaricaViolagoYuZamora (R.)Zubiri

Negative:

None

Abstention:

None




9. House Bill No. 6227, entitled: “AN ACT CREATING A NEW DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE IN THE THIRD LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT OF THE PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”




Affirmative:

AbanteAbayaAbellanosaAbuAbundaAcop

AcostaAdvinculaAgaraoAglipayAlmarioAlonte

Alvarez (F.)Alvarez (G.)AmatongAndayaAngaraAragonesArenasAtienzaAumentadoBabasaBalindongBarondaBascugBautistaBenitezBernosBillonesBironBoliliaBondocBordadoCagasCalderonCalixtoCamineroCamposCanamaCaoagdanCariCasteloCastro (F.L.)Castro (F.H.)Cayetano (M.L.)CelesteChattoChipecoChungalaoCo (A.N.)CojuangcoCollantesCrisologoCuaCuaresmaCuevaDagoocDalipeDatolDazade VeneciaDefensor (M.)Del MarDelos SantosDeloso-MontallaDimaporo (M.K.)

Dy (F.)Dy (F.M.C.)Dy (I.P.)EbcasElagoEriceEriguelEscuderoEspinaEspinoEstrellaFariñas (R.C.)FernandezFerrer (J.M.)Ferrer (L.)FloresFortunFortunoFrascoFuentebellaGaiteGarcia (J.E.)Garcia (P.J.)Garcia (V.)Garin (J.)Garin (S.)GasatayaGatchalianGatoGeronGo (M.)GonzagaGonzales (N.)GonzalezGorricetaGuicoGullasGuyaHarescoHerrera-DyHoferJalosjosJavierJimenezKho (E.)Kho (W.)LabadlabadLacsonLagmanLagonLaraLazatinLimLimkaichong


LopezLoyolaLusotanMacapagal ArroyoMacedaMadronaMalapitanMangaoangMangudadatuMarcoletaMariano-HernandezMariñoMarquezMartinezMatbaMatugasMendozaMercadoMomoNatividad-NagañoNavaNietoNoelNograles (J.F.F.)OaminalOlivarezOng (J.)OrtegaOuano-DizonPacquiao (A.)Pacquiao (R.)PadiernosPalmaPanchoPanotesPeñaPichayPlazaQuimboRadazaRamirez-SatoRamosRemullaReyesRiveraRobesRodriguezRoman

Romualdez (F.M.)Romualdez (Y.M.)RomuloSacdalanSagarbarriaSalcedaSalimbangonSaloSanchezSangcopanSarmientoSaulogSavellanoSiaoSilverioSingsonSingson-MeehanSinsuatSuansing (E.)Suansing (H.)Suarez (A.)TaduranTalladoTejadaTeves (A.)Teves (J.)TiangcoTolentinoTulfoTutorTy (D.)Umali (A.)Umali (M.V.)UnabiaUy (J.)Uy (R.)ValerianoValmayorVargas AlfonsoVelosoVergaraVillarVillaricaViolagoYuZamora (R.)Zubiri

Negative:

None

Abstention:

None




10. House Bill No. 6255, entitled: “AN ACT RENEWING FOR ANOTHER TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS THE FRANCHISE GRANTED TO ROMEO CABRESTANTE SERVANDO, PRESENTLY KNOWN AS ROLIN BROADCASTING ENTERPRISES, INC., UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8202, ENTITLED ꞌAN ACT GRANTING ROMEO CABRESTANTE SERVANDO, A FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, INSTALL, ESTABLISH, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTING STATIONS IN THE PROVINCE OF PALAWANꞌ ”




Affirmative:

AbanteAbayaAbellanosaAbuAbundaAcopAcostaAcosta-AlbaAdiongAdvinculaAgaraoAglipayAlmarioAlonteAlvarez (F.)Alvarez (G.)AmatongAndayaAngaraAragonesArenas

AtienzaAumentadoBabasaBalindongBarondaBascugBautistaBelmonteBenitezBernosBillonesBironBoliliaBondocBordadoCagasCalderonCalixtoCamineroCamposCanama


CaoagdanCariCasteloCastro (F.L.)Castro (F.H.)Cayetano (M.L.)CelesteChattoChipecoChungalaoCo (A.N.)CojuangcoCollantesCrisologoCuaCuaresmaCuevaDagoocDalipeDatolDazade VeneciaDefensor (M.)Del MarDelos SantosDeloso-MontallaDimaporo (M.K.)Dy (F.)Dy (F.M.C.)Dy (I.P.)EbcasElagoEriceEriguelEscuderoEspinaEspinoEstrellaFariñas (R.C.)FernandezFerrer (J.M.)Ferrer (L.)FloresFortunFortunoFrascoFuentebellaGaiteGarcia (J.E.)Garcia (P.J.)Garcia (V.)Garin (J.)Garin (S.)Gasataya

GatchalianGatoGeronGo (M.)GonzagaGonzales (N.)GonzalezGorricetaGuicoGullasGuyaHarescoHerrera-DyHoferJalosjosJavierJimenezKho (E.)Kho (W.)LabadlabadLacsonLagmanLagonLaraLazatinLimLimkaichongLopezLoyolaLusotanMacapagal ArroyoMacedaMadronaMalapitanMangaoangMangudadatuMarcoletaMariano-HernandezMariñoMarquezMartinezMatbaMatugasMendozaMercadoMomoNatividad-NagañoNavaNietoNoelNograles (J.F.F.)OaminalOlivarezOng (J.)

OrtegaOuano-DizonPacquiao (A.)Pacquiao (R.)PadiernosPalmaPanchoPanotesPeñaPichayPlazaQuimboRadazaRamirez-SatoRamosRemullaReyesRiveraRobesRodriguezRomanRomualdez (F.M.)Romualdez (Y.M.)RomuloSacdalanSagarbarriaSalcedaSalimbangonSaloSanchezSangcopanSarmientoSaulogSavellano

SiaoSilverioSingsonSingson-MeehanSinsuatSuansing (E.)Suansing (H.)Suarez (A.)TaduranTalladoTejadaTeves (A.)Teves (J.)TiangcoTolentinoTulfoTutorTy (D.)Umali (A.)Umali (M.V.)UnabiaUy (J.)Uy (R.)ValerianoValmayorVargas AlfonsoVelosoVergaraVillarVillaricaViolagoYuZamora (R.)Zubiri

Negative:

None

Abstention:

None


UNFINISHED BUSINESS: COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 142 ON HOUSE BILL NO. 5832

Whereupon, on motion of Representative Palma, there being no objection, the Body resumed consideration on Second Reading of House Bill No. 5832 contained in Committee Report No. 142 as submitted by the Committees on Government


Reorganization, Overseas Workers Affairs, and Appropriations.

Upon direction of the Chair, the Secretary General read the title of the Bill, to wit:

“AN ACT CREATING THE DEPARTMENT OF FILIPINOS OVERSEAS AND FOREIGN EMPLOYMENT, DEFINING ITS MANDATE, POWERS AND FUNCTIONS, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.”

Representative Palma stated that the parliamentary status was that the Bill was in the period of sponsorship and debate; and on his motion, the Chair recognized Rep. Mario Vittorio “Marvey” A. Mariño, chairperson of the sponsoring Committee, to continue his sponsorship of the measure.


The session was suspended at 4:26 p.m. upon motion of Representative Palma.


The session resumed at 6:28 p.m. with Deputy Speaker Pablo John F. Garcia presiding.

Thereafter, on motion of Representative Palma, the Chair recognized Rep. Jose L. Atienza Jr. for his interpellation.

INTERPELLATION OF REPRESENTATIVE ATIENZA

Representatives Mariño and Atienza initially discussed the present policy of the Department of Labor and Employment and other government agencies involved with the concern of overseas Filipino workers and its relation to the purpose and rationale for the creation of the proposed Department of Filipinos Overseas and Foreign Employment. Representative Atienza stated however that he was contented with the performance of the DOLE and that there was no need for another department to handle the concerns of the OFWs as it could be another source of red tape and corruption that would just be detrimental to the interest of the migrant workers.

Representative Mariño stressed that there are different policies which address the various concerns of the OFWs and that the new department would

formulate a new set of guidelines and would focus solely on the interest of the OFWs.

Representative Atienza inquired whether foreign employment and the creation of a new department would solve the nation’s problems on poverty and underemployment as well as eventually improve the lives of Filipinos working abroad. He opined that the creation of a department will just add another layer in the government bureaucracy because there are already existing agencies tasked primarily to attend to the concerns of OFWs and just needed to improve on their coordination with one another.

In reply, the Sponsor argued that the primary reason for the proposed creation is to do away with sub-agencies merely doing coordinating work in relation to issues affecting OFWs. He stressed that deploying Filipino workers overseas has its own benefits because they find opportunities to improve their lives. He added that with the creation of the proposed department, addressing OFW concerns will no longer be complicated because all directives regarding their concern shall no longer come from different agencies but directly from the head of the proposed department. Considering that the Philippines has the biggest percentage of overseas deployment in Asia and is being looked up to by other Asian countries, he opined that the country should take the lead in creating a Department of Filipinos Overseas and Foreign Employment for other countries to emulate. Both Representatives then discussed the estimated total budget needed to efficiently run the department.

On the matter of labor attachés, Representative Atienza subsequently stressed that they should be retained to address the concerns of OFWs. Representative Mariño explained that the proposed department will absorb the Philippine Overseas Labor Office and deploy Assistance-to-Nationals career officers in all foreign posts.

Deputy Speaker Garcia (P.J.) relinquished the Chair to Deputy Speaker Johnny Ty Pimentel.

Representative Atienza then reiterated his arguments against the creation of the proposed department and proposed to improve instead the performance of all agencies handling the needs of OFWs. He also clarified that his interpellation was in support of the latter’s welfare as he and the Sponsor argued on the real need for said department.


On motion of Representative Palma, the Chair recognized Rep. Edcel C. Lagman to continue with his interpellation and granted his request to interpellate the Sponsor for another 30 minutes.

REMARKS OF REPRESENTATIVE LAGMAN

Much as he wanted to continue with his interpellation, Representative Lagman commented that like Singapore, which was mentioned by the Sponsor of House Bill No. 5832 as not having the need to create a Department of Housing because of its small population, the plenary hall was sparsely populated. He then moved for a recess so he could confer with the acting Majority Leader.


On motion of Representative Palma, the Chair suspended the session at 5:21 p.m.


At 5:21 p.m., the session resumed.

SUSPENSION OF CONSIDERATION ON SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILL NO. 5832

On motion of Representative Palma, there being no objection, the Chair suspended the consideration on Second Reading of House Bill No. 5832.


On another motion of Representative Palma, the Chair suspended the session at 5:24 p.m.


The session resumed at 5:48 p.m.

TRANSMITTAL TO THE SENATEOF HOUSE BILLS

On motion of Representative Palma, there being no objection, the Body directed the Secretary General to immediately transmit to the Senate copies of the House Bills that had just been approved on Third Reading.

PRIVILEGE HOUR

With leave of the House, on motion of Representative Palma, there being no objection, the

Chair declared a Privilege Hour; and on his motion, the Chair recognized Rep. Raul V. Del Mar for his privilege speech.

PRIVILEGE SPEECH OF REPRESENTATIVE DEL MAR

For the record, Representative Del Mar denied that: (1) the Visayas bloc had met and agreed to take a stand on the renewal of the ABS-CBN franchise, and (2) they supported the stand of the House Speaker that there was no urgent need to act on proposed measures for the network’s continued operation. He further clarified that media reports attributed to a colleague from Cebu were not true and had no basis, and that he himself did not express support to the purported view of the Visayas bloc.

On the issue of said franchise renewal, he opined that the network should be given due process and fair hearing; and informed the Body that he filed a resolution extending the operation of ABS-CBN until the closing of the 18th Congress in June 2022 or until Congress decides on the pending bills relative to the network’s franchise.

Considering the lack of time for the Body to tackle said franchise, he expressed hope in the assurance given by Speaker Alan Peter “Compañero” S. Cayetano that ABS-CBN will be given fair hearing, that legislators will be informed of the merits of the franchise application, and that the network will be allowed to continue its operations until deliberations are completed and the matter is voted upon by Congress.

MANIFESTATION OF REPRESENTATIVE ABELLANOSA

On motion of Representative Palma, the Chair recognized Rep. Rodrigo A. Abellanosa who, with the indulgence of Representative Del Mar, expressed his disappointment over Rep. Vincent Franco “Duke” D. Frasco’s press statement that almost all of the 48 Congressmen from the Visayas supported the House Speaker’s stand regarding the Body’s inaction on the ABS-CBN franchise.

He said he was alluded to be part of the 48 Representatives, which was totally opposite because he signed House Resolution No. 639 urging the Committee on Legislative Franchises to consolidate all pending bills and to immediately report in plenary its action thereon without doing a shortcut or omission on its process for renewal.


This, he said, was in response to the call of the President and of some senators who wished that the matter be considered by the Body in plenary. He said that he was offended by and took exception to Representative Frasco’s statement about the renewal of the ABS-CBN franchise.

Representatives Del Mar and Palma duly noted the foregoing manifestation.

REFERRAL OF PRIVILEGE SPEECHOF REPRESENTATIVE DEL MAR

On motion of Representative Palma, there being no objection, the Body referred the privilege speech of Representative Del Mar and the manifestation thereon to the Committee on Rules for its appropriate action.

PRIVILEGE SPEECH OF REPRESENTATIVE GO (M.)

On subsequent motion of Representative Palma, the Chair recognized Rep. Mark O. Go who first pointed out in his speech the need to continue efforts on generating more productive and higher quality employment to ensure that the country’s economic growth remains sustainable and inclusive. Citing statistics, he explained that despite the decrease in unemployment and underemployment rates, labor force participation and labor productivity are still far from global figures. He also talked about the agricultural sector which falls significantly behind other sectors in terms of productivity and employment contribution, and the issue of job and skills mismatch as a hindrance to the full utilization of the labor force and development of employment conditions.

He thereafter made the following suggestions, among others, to truly improve labor participation and employment in the country: develop new mechanisms and matrices to measure progress in addressing job-skills mismatch; integrate profiling of workforce, in-demand jobs, and industry developments in analyzing labor conditions; develop and improve the curriculum of the college programs offered to address industry needs and identify which industries or sub-industries are already saturated with appropriate college graduates; and develop information dissemination campaigns among the youth and engage them towards degree programs leading to gainful employment.

He further proposed that domestic industries should be strengthened by increasing productivity

of firms and workers; while businesses should be required to adopt service incentive programs and profit-sharing mechanisms, as well as improve working conditions. He maintained that in order to curb poverty and inequality, it is important to increase labor productivity that is complemented with education and skills training which are responsive to the modern-day demands of industries.

Stressing that nation-building is a shared responsibility by all, Representative Go then urged his colleagues to work together to ensure the creation of productive, gainful, and dignified jobs for the Filipino people.

On motion of Representative Palma, the Chair recognized Rep. Ferdinand R. Gaite for his interpellation.

INTERPELLATION OF REPRESENTATIVE GAITE

Representative Gaite exchanged views with Representative Go (M.) about the issue of job mismatch in domestic employment and how this could be addressed by the current educational system in the Philippines particularly the K-12 program, strengthening the capacity of the Commission on Higher Education or CHED, and providing financial support to tertiary students under the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act.

Thereafter, the Members talked about the disincentive to work in the agriculture sector because of its low productivity and slow growth, and whether the Rice Liberalization Law further discouraged participation in said sector thus raising the need for more concrete policies to make it more attractive to the people.

Thereupon, both Members agreed that the CHED should strengthen agricultural programs in universities and colleges to encourage students to enroll therein considering its impact in the labor sector and the economic productivity of the country.

REFERRAL OF PRIVILEGE SPEECH OF REPRESENTATIVE GO (M.)

Thereupon, on motion of Representative Palma, there being no objection, the Body referred the privilege speech of Representative Go, including the interpellation thereon, to the Committee on Rules for its appropriate action.


UNFINISHED BUSINESS: COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 73 ON HOUSE BILL NO. 59

On motion of Representative Palma, there being no objection, the Body resumed consideration on Second Reading of House Bill No. 59 contained in Committee Report No. 73 as submitted by the Committee on Trade and Industry.

Upon direction of the Chair, the Secretary General read the title of the Bill, to wit:

“AN ACT SETTING THE MINIMUM PAID-UP CAPITAL AND LOCALLY PRODUCED STOCK INVENTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGN RETAIL BUSINESS ENTERPRISES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8762, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE ꞌRETAIL TRADE LIBERALIZATION ACT OF 2000ꞌ. ”

Representative Palma stated that the parliamentary status was that the Bill was in the period of sponsorship and debate; and on his succeeding motions, the Chair recognized Rep. Victor A. Yap, to continue his sponsorship of the measure, and Rep. France L. Castro for her interpellation thereon.

INTERPELLATION OF REPRESENTATIVE CASTRO (F.L.)

Using a PowerPoint presentation on several multinational retail companies currently operating in the country, Representative Castro sought clarification on the rationale for amending the Retail Trade Liberalization Act of 2000 to lower the minimum paid-up capital requirement for foreign businesses when many of said companies had been widely operating in the Philippines. She opined that the proposed amendment could be detrimental to micro, small, and medium enterprises or MSMEs.

Representative Yap (V.) explained that the proposed minimum paid-up capital of $200,000 was consistent with the provisions of the Foreign Investment Act, and maintained that the foreign retail businesses would not compete directly with local micro entrepreneurs, as it would greatly benefit not only the economy in terms of taxes and employment opportunities but also the consumers who will have more choices for better and cheaper products.

Thereafter, Representative Castro sought clarification on the assurance that employment

of local workers will continue in case foreign companies stop their operations in the country; the mushrooming of multinational retail stores all over the country because of the new minimum paid-up capital requirement; and the proposed $200,000 minimum paid-up capital requirement on retail stores as compared with ASEAN countries and their laws to protect local industries. She and Representative Yap discussed the opposition of the Philippine Retailers Association on the reduced minimum capital requirement as cited from their position paper, with the Sponsor explaining that small local businesses have nothing to fear and emphasized the merits of increased competition in the industry.

Representative Castro explained that she disagreed with the proposed amendment because foreign investors were not coming into the country due to factors such as local corruption and shifts in their investment strategies, and not because of investment requirements. She then stressed the Bill’s negative impact on MSMEs which have taken initiatives in developing their businesses even as Representative Yap refuted the same and reiterated the benefits of competitiveness for entrepreneurs and consumers.

SUSPENSION OF CONSIDERATION ON SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILL NO. 59

On motion of Representative Palma, there being no objection, the Body suspended the consideration on Second Reading of House Bill No. 59.

DESIGNATION OF HOUSE CONFEREES ON HOUSE BILL NO. 6312 AND SENATE BILL NO. 1086

On motion of Representative Palma, there being no objection, the Body designated Reps. Roman T. Romulo, Eric M. Martinez, Deputy Speaker Paolo Z. Duterte, Representatives Go (M.), Yap (V.), and Castro (F.L.) as members of the conference committee to reconcile the disagreeing provisions of House Bill No. 6312 and Senate Bill No. 1086, establishing the National Academy of Sports System.

CHANGE OF REFERRAL OF HOUSE MEASURES

On motion of Representative Palma, there being no objection, the Body changed the referral of the following House measures to the committees specified hereunder:


1. House Bill Nos. 189 and 2052 – from the Committee on Labor and Employment to the Committees on Government Reorganization, and Labor and Employment;

2. House Bill Nos. 4407, 4470, and 5250 - from the Committee on Social Services to the Committee on Poverty Alleviation;

3. House Resolution No. 5 - from the Committee on Basic Education and Culture to the Committees on Good Government and Public Accountability, and Public Accounts; and

4. House Resolution No. 686 - from the Committees on Public Information, and Health to the Committees on Public Accounts, and Health.

REFERRAL OF SPEECHES ON INQUIRIES IN AID OF LEGISLATION

In accordance with the Rules Governing Inquiries in Aid of Legislation, on motion of Representative Fariñas (R.C.), there being no objection, the Body approved to refer the following speeches delivered by the respective Members on the dates mentioned herein, to the appropriate committees indicated hereunder:

Delivered on July 29, 2019:

1. Investment scam “KAPA” by Rep. Way Kurat Zamora - to the Committee on Trade and Industry;

2. Allocation of funds in the 2019 General Appropriations Act by Rep. Arnolfo “Arnie” A. Teves Jr. - to the Committee on Appropriations;

3. Transfer of the Carlos “Botong” Francisco painting to the National Museum which was previously displayed at the Manila City Hall by Rep. Jose L. Atienza Jr. - to the Committee on Basic Education and Culture;

4. West Philippine Sea Special Economic Zone by Rep. Carlos Isagani T. Zarate - to the Committee on Economic Affairs and the Special Committee on West Philippine Sea;

5. Right to self-determination and alleged killings of the members of the minority

groups in Mindanao by Rep. Eufemia “Ka Femia” C. Cullamat - to the Committee on Public Order and Safety;

6. State of the Filipino women and continuing call for real change by Rep. Arlene D. Brosas - to the Committee on Women and Gender Equality;


7. Salary increase for government employees by Rep. France L. Castro - to the Committee on Appropriations;

8. State of the youth by Rep. Sarah Jane I. Elago - to the Committee on Youth and Sports Development;

9. Urging the LTFRB and MMDA not to implement the ban of provincial buses on EDSA by Rep. Gabriel H. Bordado Jr. - to the Committee on Transportation;

10. Closure of PCSO gaming operations by Deputy Speaker Dan S. Fernandez - to the Committee on Games and Amusements;

11. Issues on the implementation of the Rice Tariffication Law or Republic Act No. 11203 by Rep. Rosanna “Ria” Vergara - to the Committee on Agriculture and Food;


12. Contractualization: President’s veto of Anti-Endo Bill by Rep. Ferdinand R. Gaite - to the Committee on Labor and Employment;

13. Informal settlers and communities polluting the country’s shores and seawaters by Rep. Joel Mayo Z. Almario - to the Committee on Housing and Urban Development;

Delivered on August 5, 2019:

14. Total electrification of the country by Rep. Presley C. De Jesus - to the Committee on Energy;

15. African swine flu by Rep. Rico B. Geron - to the Committee on Agriculture and Food;

16. Acknowledging the importance of National Electrification Administration by


Rep. Sergio C. Dagooc - to the Committee on Energy;

17. Understanding the power of electrification and participation of the consumers by Rep. Godofredo N. Guya - to the Committee on Energy;

18. Sustaining the advocacy in rural electrification by Rep. Adriano A. Ebcas - to the Committee on Energy;

19. Accelerating the electrification program by Rep. Michael L. Romero, PhD - to the Committee on Energy;

20. Condemning the Negros killings by Representative Castro (F.L.) - to the Committee on Public Order and Safety;

21. Sea tragedy in Guimaras Strait by Rep. Lorenz R. Defensor - to the Committee on Transportation;


22. Charges filed against Vice President Robredo and members of the Opposition by Rep. Jose Christopher Y. Belmonte - to the Committee on Justice;

23. Protect Mother Earth and defend the environmental defenders by Representative Cullamat - to the Committees on Ecology, and Natural Resources;

24. Fuel price disparity in Northern Luzon by Rep. Mark O. Go - to the Committees on Energy, Good Government and Public Accountability, and Public Accounts;

25. Urging to stop the ban of provincial buses in EDSA (follow thru of his privilege speech delivered on July 30, 2019) by Representative Bordado - to the Committee on Transportation;

26. Integrated bus terminal system by Deputy Speaker Fernandez - to the Committee on Transportation;


27. On the Supreme Court decision penalizing Maynilad and Manila Water for lack of

sewage line by Representative Atienza - to the Committees on Government Enterprises and Privatization, Good Government and Public Accountability, and Public Accounts;

28. “Tanggol Wika at Bayan” by Representative Elago - to the Committee on Basic Education and Culture;


29. Organized bus route system by Rep. Bayani F. Fernando - to the Committees on Metro Manila Development, and Transportation;

30. Alleged red-tagging of activists in the education sector by Representative Castro (F.L.) - to the Committee on Public Order and Safety;

31. Supporting the President’s war on drugs by Representative Atienza - to the Committee on Dangerous Drugs;

32. Compliance to the National Building Code by Rep. Enrico A. Pineda - to the Committee on Public Works and Highways;

33. Alleged human rights violations against indigenous peoples and cultural communities by Representative Cullamat - to the Committee on Public Order and Safety;

34. Alleged human rights violations against the youth and youth organizations by Representative Elago - to the Committee on Public Order and Safety;

35. Iloilo-Guimaras maritime tragedy by Rep. Ma. Lucille L. Nava, MD - to the Committee on Transportation;

36. DOH Implementation of the Rare Diseases Act by Rep. Ruth Mariano-Hernandez - to the Committee on Health;


37. Rice tariffication by Rep. Micaela S. Violago - to the Committee on Agriculture and Food;

38. Implementation of the recommendations contained in Committee Report No. 747 (17th Congress) re: illegal drug trading


activities in Zamboanga del Norte by Rep. Romeo M. Jalosjos Jr. - to the Committee on Dangerous Drugs;

39. Sexual harassment and other forms of attacks on women by Representative Brosas - to the Committee on Women and Gender Equality;


40. Rising suicide of the youth in relation to the implementation of the Mental Health Law by Rep. Florida “Rida” P. Robes - to the Committee on Health;

41. Modern day heroes by Representative Defensor (L.) - to the Committee on Appropriations;

42. “Pagpapaunlad ng mga wikang katutubo bilang bahagi ng wikang pambansa” by Rep. Pidi Barzaga - to the Committee on Basic Education and Culture;

43. “Buwan ng Wika” by Representative Castro (F.L.) - to the Committee on Basic Education and Culture;

44. Modification and alignment of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit which may prove to be of great detriment to the city and people of Cebu by Rep. Raul V. Del Mar - to the Committee on Transportation;


45. Dredging of Cagayan River by Rep. Ramon C. Nolasco Jr. - to the Committee on Public Works and Highways;

46. Defense of the ancestral domain and indigenous people’s rights by Representative Cullamat - to the Committee on Indigenous Cultural Communities and Indigenous Peoples;

47. Political persecution by Representative Elago - to the Committee on Public Order and Safety;

48. Promotion of equality and human rights and opposition to the SOGIE Bill by Rep. Eduardo “Bro. Eddie” C. Villanueva - to the Committee on Women and Gender Equality;

Delivered on September 2, 2019:

49. Lumad school closure by Representative Cullamat - to the Committee on Basic Education and Culture;

50. Justice for Cong. Rodel Batocabe by Rep. Alfredo A. Garbin Jr. - to the Committee on Justice;


51. Justice for Cong. Rodel Batocabe by Rep. Sharon S. Garin - to the Committee on Justice;


52. Plight of farmers under the Rice Tariffication Law by Representative Brosas - to the Committee on Agriculture and Food;

53. State of public transportation by Representative Elago - to the Committee on Transportation;


54. Importance of access to potable water to our growing rural and urban population by Rep. Manuel F. Zubiri - to the Committee on Health;

55. Filipino sign language by Representative Castro (F.L.) - to the Committee on Basic Education and Culture;

56. Continuing harassment of lumads by Representative Cullamat - to the Committees on Public Order and Safety, and National Defense and Security;

57. Attack vs. government employees union by Representative Gaite - to the Committees on Public Order and Safety, and National Defense and Security;

58. Rights, livelihood, sovereignty of the youth

by Representative Elago - to the Committee on Youth and Sports Development;

59. Violation of children’s rights by Representative Brosas - to the Committee on Welfare of Children;


60. POGOs and illegal drugs by Rep. Robert Ace S. Barbers - to the Committees on Dangerous Drugs, and Games and Amusements;


61. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and Cong. Tet’s call for gross taxation long overdue by Rep. Jose Enrique “Joet” S. Garcia III - to the Committee on Ways and Means;


62. Allegations of pork barrel in the 2020 General Appropriations Bill by Rep. Fredenil “Fred” H. Castro - to the Committee on Appropriations;

63. Allegations of recycling of seized drugs by members of the Philippine National Police by Rep. Bienvenido M. Abante Jr. - to the Committee on Dangerous Drugs;


64. Resurgence of polio in the country by Rep. Bernadette “BH” Herrera-Dy - to the Committee on Health;

65. Climate change impact by Rep. Loren Legarda - to the Special Committee on Climate Change;

66. Health and nursing in crisis by Representative Gaite - to the Committee on Health;

67. Effects of climate change by Representative Bordado - to the Special Committee on Climate Change;

68. World Teachers’ Month by Representative Castro (F.L.) - to the Committee on Basic Education and Culture;

Delivered on October 1, 2019:

69. Response to allegations that he is sowing fake news in the House in relation to the DOH vaccination program by Representative Atienza - to the Committee on Health;

70. Issues with the Presidential Electoral Tribunal about Vice-President Robredo by Representative Bordado - to the Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms;

71. Teachers’ Month by Rep. Jocelyn F. Fortuno - to the Committee on Basic Education and Culture;

72. The future of cooperatives in a middle-income Philippine economy by Rep. Sabiniano S. Canama - to the Committee on Cooperatives Development;

73. Cooperatives Month by Representative Geron - to the Committee on Cooperatives Development;

74. EDSA car ban by Rep. Edgar R. Erice - to the Committee on Metro Manila Development;

75. In defense of the Dumagat by Representative Cullamat - to the Committee on Indigenous Cultural Communities and Indigenous Peoples;

76. Human rights violations in NCR by Representative Brosas - to the Committees on Public Order and Safety, and National Defense and Security;

Delivered on October 2, 2019:

77. Budget process by Rep. Raneo “Ranie” E. Abu - to the Committee on Appropriations;

78. African swine fever by Rep. Rodante D. Marcoleta - to the Committee on Agriculture and Food;

79. Youth issues and their message to their parents by Representative Elago - to the Committee on Youth and Sports Development;

80. Resurgence of polio in the Philippines by Rep. Janette L. Garin - to the Committee on Health;

81. Death of PMA Cadet Darwin Dormitorio by Rep. Manuel DG. Cabochan III - to the Committee on National Defense and Security;

Delivered on November 4, 2019:

82. The recent devastating earthquake in Mindanao by Representative Zubiri - to the Committee on Disaster Management;


83. Remembering former President Carlos P. Garcia by Rep. Edgar M. Chatto - to the Committee on Basic Education and Culture;

84. Arrest of certain members of BAYAN MUNA in Bacolod City by Representative Zarate - to the Committee on Public Order and Safety;

85. Calling for support to electric cooperatives in Mindanao in restoring power supply to areas affected by the recent earthquakes by Representative Ebcas - to the Committee on Energy;

86. Calling the appropriate authorities and power generation entities to assist the electric cooperatives in Mindanao in light of the recent earthquakes by Representative De Jesus - to the Committee on Energy;

87. Closure of Lumad schools by Representative Cullamat - to the Committee on Basic Education and Culture;


88. OWWA’s lack of support to OFWs by Representative Abante - to the Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs;


89. CongTour by Rep. Sol Aragones - to the Committee on Tourism;

90. Reason for late proclamation by Rep. Shirlyn L. Bañas-Nograles - to the Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms;

91. Water crisis by Representative Atienza - to the Committees on Government Enterprises and Privatization, Good Government and Public Accountability, and Public Accounts;

92. NGCP on initial public offering issue by Representative De Jesus - to the Committee on Energy;

93. NGCP issues on the persistent power fluctuation and rotational brownouts by Representative Ebcas - to the Committee on Energy;

94. “Paglabag sa mga karapatan ng mga detainees” by Representative Zarate - to the Committee on Justice;

95. Appointment of Vice President Robredo as drug czar by Representative Bordado - to the Committee on Dangerous Drugs;


96. Status of Yolanda housing projects by Representative Zarate - to the Committee on Housing and Urban Development;

97. State of Philippine higher education by Representative Go (M.) - to the Committee on Higher and Technical Education;

98. Barangay health workers and primary health care by Rep. Angelica Natasha Co - to the Committee on Health;


99. Legislative agenda of the Committee on Welfare of Children by Rep. Yedda Marie K. Romualdez - to the Committee on Welfare of Children;

100. Child marriage by Representative Herrera-Dy - to the Committee on Welfare of Children;

101. Civil registration and vital statistics by Rep. Lawrence “Law” H. Fortun - to the Committee on Population and Family Relations;

102. Impact of smoking, especially secondhand and thirdhand smoke and vaping, on children’s right to survival and development by Rep. Rozzano Rufino B. Biazon - to the Committee on Welfare of Children;

103. Administrative process on adoption of children by Rep. Irene Gay F. Saulog - to the Committee on Welfare of Children;

104. Impact of war on drugs on children by Representative Zarate - to the Committee on Welfare of Children;

105. Situation of farmers in times of crisis by Representative Brosas - to the Committee on Agriculture and Food;

106. Shooting incident of a Bukidnon teacher by Representative Castro (F.L.) - to the Committee on Public Order and Safety;

107. Alleged harassment of youth by government

authorities by Representative Elago - to


the Committee on Youth and Sports Development;

108. Justice for Hacienda Luisita farmers by Representative Cullamat - to the Committee on Agrarian Reform;


109. Lianga dialogue by Representative Cullamat - to the Committee on Indigenous Cultural Communities and Indigenous Peoples;

110. Oil price hike by Representative Abante - to the Committee on Energy;


111. Maguindanao massacre anniversary by Rep. Esmael G. Mangudadatu - to the Committee on Justice;

112. Ten years after the Maguindanao massacre by Representative Zarate - to the Committee on Justice;

113. “Tumindig kasama ang mga Magsasaka ng Samar at Leyte” by Representative Gaite - to the Committee on Agriculture and Food;

114. Climate change by Representative Chatto - to the Special Committee on Climate Change;

115. First National Student Day by Representative Elago - to the Committee on Basic Education and Culture;

116. Condemning illegal drugs by Rep. Edgar Mary S. Sarmiento - to the Committee on Dangerous Drugs;

117. “Save Mother Earth, Save the Future of our Children” by Representative Brosas - to the Committee on Ecology;

118. Modernization of farming techniques by Rep. Aurelio “Dong” D. Gonzales Jr. - to the Committee on Agriculture and Food;


119. Resilience of the people on the recent Bukidnon earthquake by Representative Zubiri - to the Committee on Disaster Management;

120. Report on the damage to the Province of Davao del Sur caused by the Mindanao earthquake by Rep. Mercedes “Didi” C. Cagas - to the Committee on Disaster Management;

121. Teacher’s union by Representative Castro (F.L.) - to the Committee on Basic Education and Culture;

122. International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women by Representative Brosas - to the Committee on Women and Gender Equality;


123. Reaction on the firing of Vice President Robredo as co-chair of ICAD by Representative Bordado - to the Committee on Dangerous Drugs;

Delivered on December 2, 2019:

124. Plight of political prisoners and their rights and welfare by Representative Zarate - to the Committees on National Defense and Security, and Public Order and Safety;

125. Issues on the Philsys registration under the National ID Act by Representative Teves (A.) - to the Committee on Population and Family Relations;

126. Legacy of Ninoy Aquino by Representative Atienza - to the Committee on Basic Education and Culture;

127. Implementation of the ₱200 million Capas-Botolan Road Project by Rep. Cheryl P. Deloso-Montalla - to the Committee on Public Works and Highways;


128. Urging Congress to inquire on the questionable financial operations of water concessionaires by Representative Atienza - to the Committees on Good Government and Public Accountability, and Public Accounts;


129. Resilience after the onslaught of Typhoon Tisoy by Representative De Jesus - to the Committee on Disaster Management;


130. Appeal for the immediate release of Electric Cooperatives Emergency Resilience Fund (ECERF) by Representative Dagooc - to the Committee on Energy;

131. DSWD fund utilization by Rep. Alfonso V. Umali Jr. - to the Committee on Social Services;

132. Urging the government to release the Electric Cooperatives Emergency Resilience Fund (ECERF) to Restore Power Lines hit by Typhoon Tisoy by Representative Bordado - to the Committee on Energy;

133. “Respect Human Rights, Respect Indigenous Peoples’ Right to Self-Determination” by Representative Cullamat - to the Committee on Indigenous Cultural Communities and Indigenous Peoples;

134. Various issues against MWSS by Representative Herrera-Dy - to the Committees on Good Government and Public Accountability, and Public Accounts;

135. Youth’s stand on human rights issues by Representative Elago - to the Committee on Youth and Sports Development;

136. Commemoration of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by Representative Castro (F.L.) - to the Committee on Human Rights;

137. Observance of the 18-day campaign to end violence against women by Rep. Ma. Lourdes Acosta-Alba - to the Committee on Women and Gender Equality;


138. Call for assistance for victims of Typhoon Tisoy by Rep. Alfred C. Delos Santos - to the Committee on Disaster Management;


139. Issues on Human Rights by Representative Zarate - to the Committee on Human Rights;


140. Commending SEA Games organizers by Representative Abante – to the Committee on Youth and Sports Development;

141. Gratitude for his constituents and legislative agenda for the senior citizens by Rep. Francisco G. Datol - to the Special Committee on Senior Citizens;

142. Historic SEA Games hosting by Rep. Ron P. Salo - to the Committee on Youth and Sports Development;

143. Commending SEA Games medalists by Rep. Eric M. Martinez - to the Committee on Youth and Sports Development;

144. Extending martial law in Mindanao by Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo - to the Committee on Mindanao Affairs;

Delivered on January 20, 2020:

145. Support and relief operations in the Third District of Batangas during the Taal Volcano eruption by Rep. Ma. Theresa V. Collantes - to the Committee on Disaster Management;

146. Appreciation for the support in the Sixth District of Batangas during the Taal Volcano eruption by Rep. Vilma Santos-Recto - to the Committee on Disaster Management;

147. Resilience of Batangueños amidst the Taal Volcano eruption by Rep. Lianda B. Bolilia - to the Committee on Disaster Management;

148. Theft incident in mall parking by Rep. Rowena Niña O. Taduran - to the Committee on Public Order and Safety;


149. Call for appropriate legislation needed to address the Taal Volcano disaster and rehabilitation by Rep. Lucy Torres-Gomez - to the Committee on Disaster Management;


150. Non-imposition of weighing fees for domestic outbound laden containers and RORO cargoes by Representative Geron - to the Committee on Transportation;

151. Creation of Barangay Disaster and Risk Management Unit (BDRMU) by Representative Zubiri – to the Committee on Disaster Management;


152. Ease of doing business as government’s duty and responsibility by Representative De Jesus - to the Committee on Trade and Industry;

153. Attack on United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP) - Haran allegedly committed by the paramilitary group Alamara by Representative Cullamat - to the Committee on National Defense and Security;

154. Academic freedom by Representative Elago - to the Committee on Basic Education and Culture;

155. Taal rehabilitation by Representative Gonzales (A.) - to the Committee on Disaster Management;


156. Coronavirus and Philippine readiness to contain the disease by Rep. Angelina “Helen” D.L. Tan, MD - to the Committee on Health;

Delivered on February 3, 2020:

157. Human rights violations against Pangarap Village residents by Representative Erice - to the Committee on Justice;

158. Impending electricity price spikes and brownouts in summer by Representative Dagooc - to the Committee on Energy;

Delivered on February 4, 2020:

159. Remembering the Filipino-American war by Representative Castro (F.L.) - to the Committee on Basic Education and Culture; and

160. Enrollment issues in UP Los Baños by Representative Elago - to the Committee on Higher and Technical Education.

ADJOURNMENT OF SESSION

Thereafter, on motion of Representative Fariñas (R.C.), there being no objection, the Chair declared

the session adjourned until three o’clock in the afternoon of Wednesday, March 4, 2020.

It was 7:56 p.m.

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I hereby certify to the correctness of the foregoing.

JOSE LUIS G. MONTALES

Secretary General

Approved on March 9, 2020.

DOCUMENTS DISTRIBUTED

Printed copies of the following measures were distributed to the Members during the session:

1. House Bill No. 6254, entitled: “AN ACT RENEWING FOR ANOTHER TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS THE FRANCHISE GRANTED TO FBS RADIO NETWORK, INC. UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8114, ENTITLED 'AN ACT GRANTING FBS RADIO NETWORK, INC., A FRANCHISE TO ESTABLISH, CONSTRUCT, INSTALL, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE COMMERCIAL RADIO AND TELEVISION STATIONS IN THE PHILIPPINES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSESꞌ ”

2. House Bill No. 6256, entitled: “AN ACT RENEWING FOR ANOTHER TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS THE FRANCHISE GRANTED TO CENTURY COMMUNICATIONS MARKETING CENTER, INC., DOING BUSINESS UNDER THE NAME AND STYLE OF CENTURY BROADCASTING NETWORK, UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8133, ENTITLED 'AN ACT GRANTING C E N T U R Y C O M M U N I C AT I O N S MARKETING CENTER, INC., A FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, INSTALL, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTING STATIONS IN THE PHILIPPINES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSESꞌ ”


3. House Bill No. 6371, entitled: “AN ACT RENEWING FOR ANOTHER TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS THE FRANCHISE GRANTED TO INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION, PRESENTLY KNOWN AS BAYAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC., UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO. 3259, ENTITLED 'AN ACT GRANTING THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION A FRANCHISE TO ESTABLISH RADIO STATIONS FOR DOMESTIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, RADIOPHONE, BROADCASTING AND TELECASTING', AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NOS. 4905 AND 7633”

4. House Bill No. 6333, entitled: “AN ACT COMMEMORATING THE CITYHOOD OF SAN JOSE DEL MONTE, PROVINCE OF BULACAN THROUGH THE ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF THE TANGLAWAN FESTIVAL ON THE OCCASION OF ITS FOUNDATION DAY ON SEPTEMBER 10, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9750”

5. House Bill No. 6363, entitled: “AN ACT DECLARING JULY 2 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY

IN PASIG CITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE ꞌANNIVERSARY DAY OF PASIG CITYꞌ ”

6. House Bill No. 6373, entitled: “AN ACT RENEWING FOR ANOTHER TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS THE FRANCHISE GRANTED TO TANDAG ELECTRIC AND TELEPHONE COMPANY, INC. UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8715, ENTITLED 'AN ACT GRANTING THE TANDAG ELECTRIC AND TELEPHONE COMPANY, INC., A FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, ESTABLISH, INSTALL, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE LOCAL EXCHANGE NETWORK IN THE PROVINCE OF SURIGAO DEL SUR' ”

7. House Bill No. 6374, entitled: “AN ACT RENEWING FOR ANOTHER TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS THE FRANCHISE GRANTED TO CACERES BROADCASTING CORPORATION UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8106, ENTITLED 'AN ACT GRANTING CACERES BROADCASTING CORPORATION A FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, INSTALL, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTING STATIONS IN THE ISLAND OF LUZON AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES' ”

The Journal of the House is downloadable at www.congress.gov.ph immediately after its plenary approval.

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* ABAYA ** BRAVO DY (F.) * ABELLANOSA ** BROSAS DY (F.M.C.)

ABU **** BULUT DY (I.P.) *** ABUEG-ZALDIVAR *** BUSTOS EBCAS

ABUNDA * CABATBAT *** ECLEO ACOP ** CABOCHAN ELAGO

* ACOSTA **** CABREDO * ENVERGA * ACOSTA-ALBA ** CAGAS ERICE * ADIONG CALDERON ERIGUEL

** ADVINCULA CALIXTO **** ERMITA-BUHAIN * AGABAS CAMINERO ESCUDERO

** AGARAO CAMPOS ESPINA AGLIPAY * CANAMA ESPINO **** AGUINALDO CAOAGDAN ESTRELLA **** ALBANO * CARI FARIÑAS (R.C.)

** ALMARIO CASTELO ** FARIÑAS I (R.C.) ALONTE CASTRO (F.L.) FERNANDEZ ALVAREZ (F.) CASTRO (F.H.) **** FERNANDO

** ALVAREZ (G.) ** CAYETANO (A.P.) FERRER (J.M.) *** ALVAREZ (P.) ** CAYETANO (M.L.) ** FERRER (L.)

**** AMANTE-MATBA CELESTE FLORES AMATONG CHATTO FORTUN ANDAYA ** CHIPECO FORTUNO ANGARA CHUNGALAO * FRASCO ARAGONES CO (A.N.) FUENTEBELLA *** ARBISON * CO (E.) ** GAITE

* ARENAS * COJUANGCO **** GARBIN **** ARROYO COLLANTES GARCIA (J.E.) ATIENZA * CRISOLOGO GARCIA (P.J.) AUMENTADO CUA * GARCIA (V.) BABASA CUARESMA GARIN (J.) **** BAGATSING CUEVA GARIN (S.) BALINDONG ** CULLAMAT * GASATAYA *** BAÑAS-NOGRALES DAGOOC GATCHALIAN

**** BARBA DALIPE GATO **** BARBERS * DALOG ** GERON BARONDA DATOL **** GO (E.C.) **** BARZAGA DAZA GO (M.) BASCUG ** DE JESUS GONZAGA

* BAUTISTA DE VENECIA * GONZALES (A.) *** BAUTISTA-BANDIGAN *** DEFENSOR (L.) GONZALES (N.)

** BELMONTE DEFENSOR (M.) * GONZALEZ BENITEZ DEL MAR GORRICETA BERNOS DELOS SANTOS GUICO

** BIAZON DELOSO-MONTALLA GULLAS BILLONES **** DIMAPORO (A.) GUYA BIRON DIMAPORO (M.K.) * HARESCO BOLILIA **** DUAVIT *** HATAMAN BONDOC **** DUJALI *** HERNANDEZ

HERRERA-DY OUANO-DIZON **** SUAREZ (D.) ** HOFER PACQUIAO (A.) **** SUNTAY

JALOSJOS PACQUIAO (R.) * SY-ALVARADO * JAVIER PADIERNOS TADURAN

JIMENEZ *** PADUANO TALLADO KHO (E.) PALMA ** TAMBUNTING KHO (W.) ** PANCHO * TAN (A.S.) **** KHONGHUN PANOTES **** TAN (A.) LABADLABAD PEÑA **** TAN (SAMIER) LACSON * PICHAY * TAN (S.A.)

* LACSON-NOEL * PIMENTEL **** TAN (SHERNEE) ** LAGMAN ** PINEDA ** TEJADA

LAGON PLAZA TEVES (A.) LARA * PUNO TEVES (J.) LAZATIN ** QUIMBO TIANGCO **** LEACHON RADAZA TOLENTINO

* LEGARDA ** RAMIREZ-SATO **** TORRES-GOMEZ LIM * RAMOS TULFO LIMKAICHONG REMULLA ** TUPAS

* LOPEZ *** REVILLA TUTOR * LOYOLA REYES * TY (A.)

LUSOTAN ** RIVERA * TY (D.) MACAPAGAL ARROYO ROBES UMALI (A.)

* MACEDA RODRIGUEZ UMALI (M.V.) MADRONA ROMAN * UNABIA MALAPITAN ROMERO **** UNGAB MANGAOANG ROMUALDEZ (F.M.) * UY (J.) MANGUDADATU ROMUALDEZ (Y.M.) UY (R.) MARCOLETA * ROMUALDO VALERIANO MARIANO-HERNANDEZ ROMULO VALMAYOR MARIÑO **** ROQUE * VARGAS MARQUEZ * SACDALAN VARGAS ALFONSO MARTINEZ SAGARBARRIA **** VELASCO MATBA **** SAKALURAN VELOSO MATUGAS * SALCEDA VERGARA

** MENDOZA SALIMBANGON **** VILLA MERCADO SALO *** VILLAFUERTE MOMO SANCHEZ **** VILLANUEVA (E.)

* NATIVIDAD-NAGAÑO SANGCOPAN **** VILLANUEVA (N.) * NAVA **** SANTOS-RECTO VILLAR

NIETO SARMIENTO **** VILLARAZA-SUAREZ NOEL * SAULOG * VILLARICA

** NOGRALES (J.J.) SAVELLANO ** VIOLAGO NOGRALES (J.F.F.) * SIAO ** YAP (E.)

** NOLASCO SILVERIO * YAP (V.) *** NUÑEZ-MALANYAON SINGSON YU

** OAMINAL SINGSON-MEEHAN ** ZAMORA (R.) OLIVAREZ SINSUAT *** ZAMORA (W.K.) ONG (J.) SUANSING (E.) ** ZARATE

* ONG (R.) SUANSING (H.) ZUBIRI ORTEGA * SUAREZ (A.)

* Appeared after the Roll Call

** Section 71, Rule XI of the Rules of the House (Attended committee meetings as authorized by the Committee on Rules/Attended meetings of the CA, HRET, or bicameral conference committees/

On official mission as approved by the Speaker)

*** Officially notified the House, through the Secretariat, of their absence

**** Absent without notice (Subject to correction/s that may appear in the Annual Journal) (Journal No. 50, Tuesday, March 03, 2020)

Documents

Journal of the House of Representatives · batangas, cavite, laguna, rizal and quezonꞌ and extending the said franchise by twenty-five (25) years from the expiration of the term