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Senate of the Philippines

Linkages Circular

Volume 10 No. 13 July

Series of 2017

The PHILIPPINE SENATE LINKAGES CIRCULAR is a regular publication of the Institutional Linkages Service. This publication is meant to guide and inform the external clients of the Senate, individuals and organizations, on the bills and resolutions filed/adopted by our Senators, as well as committee reports, which were taken on the floor during or for a particular week/month.

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Contents

Senate Bill Nos. 1488 - 1526 Proposed Senate Resolution 400 - 447 Senate Committee Report Nos. 119 140 Senate Concurrent Resolution Nos. 6 - 7

Researched and Encoded/Compiled by : Gerard R. Serrano Administrative Supervision/Reviewed by : Dir. Julieta J. Cervo Reference : Journals of the Senate Covering the period of July 2017

The Institutional Linkages Service is under the External Affairs and Relations headed by Deputy Secretary Peter Paul L. Pineda and Executive Director Diana Lynn

Le Cruz.

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17th CONGRESS

2nd REGULAR SESSION

SENATE BILLS SBN 1488 AN ACT PRESCRIBING THE MANDATORY GUIDELINES ON

THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF LOCAL UNIVERSITIES AND

COLLEGES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Introduced by Senator SHERWIN T. GATCHALIAN Referred to the Committee(s) on EDUCATION, ARTS AND

CULTURE; and LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SBN 1489 AN ACT GRANTING BROADER PROTECTION FOR

CONSUMERS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7394, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE CONSUMER ACT OF THE PHILIPPINES

Introduced by Senator SHERWIN T. GATCHALIAN

Referred to the Committee on TRADE, COMMERCE AND

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

SBN 1490 AN ACT ENHANCING THE GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE OF THE ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION


Referred to the Committee(s) on ENERGY; and CIVIL

SERVICE, GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION AND

PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

SBN 1491 AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING A COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT

PROGRAM TO ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE

PHILIPPINES AND THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE KILLED OR WOUNDED IN LEGITIMATE ACTIONS OR OPERATIONS AND CREATING A

TRUST FUND THEREFOR

Introduced by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO Referred to the Committee(s) on NATIONAL DEFENSE

AND SECURITY; PUBLIC ORDER AND DANGEROUS

DRUGS; and FINANCE

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SBN 1492 AN ACT PENALIZING THE MALICIOUS DISTRIBUTION OF

FALSE NEWS AND OTHER RELATED VIOLATIONS

Introduced by Senator JOEL VILLANUEVA Referred to the Committee on PUBLIC INFORMATION

AND MASS MEDIA

SBN 1493 AN ACT EXEMPTING THE BUREAU OF INTERNAL REVENUE

FROM THE COVERAGE OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6758, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE SALARY STANDARDIZATION LAW, AS AMENDED, AND FOR

OTHER PURPOSES

Introduced by Senator PAOLO BENIGNO "BAM" AQUINO

IV Referred to the Committee(s) on WAYS AND MEANS;

CIVIL SERVICE, GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION AND

PROFESSIONAL REGULATION; and FINANCE

SBN 1494 AN ACT ENHANCING REVENUE ADMINISTRATION AND

COLLECTION BY GRANTING AN AMNESTY ON ALL UNPAID INTERNAL

REVENUE TAXES IMPOSED BY THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT FOR TAXABLE YEAR 2015 AND PRIOR YEARS


IV

Referred to the Committee on WAYS AND MEANS

SBN 1495 AN ACT REPEALING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1405, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE SECRECY OF BANK DEPOSITS LAW


IV

Referred to the Committee on BANKS, FINANCIAL

INSTITUTIONS AND CURRENCIES

SBN 1496 AN ACT MANDATING THE ADMINISTRATION OF REGULAR

DRUG TESTS IN CORRECTIONAL AND PENAL INSTITUTIONS

Introduced by Senator LEILA M. DE LIMA

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Referred to the Committee(s) on PUBLIC ORDER AND

DANGEROUS DRUGS; JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS; and

FINANCE

SBN 1497 AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING HUMAN RIGHTS AS A

SEPARATE AND SPECIALIZED SUBJECT IN BOTH BASIC AND HIGHER

EDUCATION

Introduced by Senator LEILA M. DE LIMA Referred to the Committee(s) on EDUCATION, ARTS AND

CULTURE; and FINANCE

SBN 1498 AN ACT TO HARMONIZE LEGAL EDUCATION IN OUR

COUNTRY

Introduced by Senator LEILA M. DE LIMA Referred to the Committee(s) on EDUCATION, ARTS AND

CULTURE; JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS; and FINANCE

SBN 1499 AN ACT REQUIRING COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS AND

PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS TO USE APPROPRIATE FILTERING DEVICES AND FIREWALLS THAT WILL RESTRICT CHILDRENS ACCESS TO HARMFUL

MATERIALS, DEFINING FOR THAT PURPOSE OFFENSES RELATED THERETO, PRESCRIBING PENALTIES THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER

PURPOSES


Referred to the Committee(s) on TRADE, COMMERCE AND

ENTREPRENEURSHIP; and LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SBN 1500 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE FILIPINO IDENTIFICATION

SYSTEM, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Introduced by Senator JUAN MIGUEL F. ZUBIRI

Referred to the Committee(s) on JUSTICE AND HUMAN

RIGHTS; and FINANCE

SBN 1501 AN ACT RECOGNIZING TRANSPORTATION NETWORK

COMPANIES, PRESCRIBING REQUIREMENTS, GUIDELINES AND

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STANDARDS FOR THEIR OPERATION, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR

VIOLATION THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Introduced by Senator GRACE L. POE

Referred to the Committee on PUBLIC SERVICES

SBN 1502 AN ACT RECOGNIZING TRANSPORTATION NETWORK

COMPANIES AND DRIVERS, PRESCRIBING REQUIREMENTS, GUIDELINES

AND STANDARDS FOR THEIR OPERATION, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Introduced by Senator JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO


SBN 1503 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A BILL OF RIGHTS FOR VICTIMS OF CRIMES

Introduced by Senator LEILA M. DE LIMA Referred to the Committee on JUSTICE AND HUMAN

RIGHTS

SBN 1504 AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING PHILIPPINE PARTICIPATION IN THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITIONS OF THE VENICE BIENNALE

Introduced by Senator LOREN B. LEGARDA Referred to the Committee(s) on EDUCATION, ARTS AND

CULTURE; FOREIGN RELATIONS; and FINANCE

SBN. 1505 AN ACT REQUIRING ALL NATIONAL, REGIONAL, AND

PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT HOSPITALS TO ESTABLISH, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A DIALYSIS WARD OR UNIT IN THEIR RESPECTIVE HOSPITAL

AND PROVIDING FREE DIALYSIS TREATMENT TO INDIGENT PATIENTS

Introduced by Senator JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO Referred to the Committee(s) on HEALTH AND

DEMOGRAPHY; SOCIAL JUSTICE, WELFARE AND RURAL

DEVELOPMENT; and FINANCE

SBN 1506 AN ACT MANDATING THE CONSERVATION OF GABALDON SCHOOL BUILDINGS NATIONWIDE, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR

VIOLATIONS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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Introduced by Senator LOREN B. LEGARDA Referred to the Committee(s) on EDUCATION, ARTS AND

CULTURE; and FINANCE

SBN 1507 AN ACT REQUIRING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF DIALYSIS

CLINICS IN ALL NATIONAL, REGIONAL AND PROVINCIAL HOSPITALS AND PROVIDING FOR FREE DIALYSIS TREATMENTS TO INDIGENT PATIENTS

AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Introduced by Senator JOEL VILLANUEVA Referred to the Committee(s) on HEALTH AND

DEMOGRAPHY; SOCIAL JUSTICE, WELFARE AND RURAL


SBN 1508 AN ACT MANDATING THE REQUISITE PROPORTION OF FILIPINO LABORERS TO FOREIGN WORKERS, INCLUDING FOR THE

PURPOSE BOOK I, TITLE II OF PRESIDENTIAL DECREE 442, OTHERWISE

KNOWN AS THE LABOR CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES, AS AMENDED

Introduced by Senator JOEL VILLANUEVA Referred to the Committee on LABOR, EMPLOYMENT AND

HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT

SBN 1509 AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 150 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO.

7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991, FOR THE PURPOSE OF STRENGTHENING ITS ENFORCEMENT AND

IMPLEMENTATION


Referred to the Committee(s) on LOCAL GOVERNMENT;

and WAYS AND MEANS

SBN 1510 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE FILIPINO IDENTIFICATION

SYSTEM, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Introduced by Senator RICHARD J. GORDON


RIGHTS; and FINANCE

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SBN 1511 AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 5, PARAGRAPH 3 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9225, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE CITIZENSHIP RETENTION

AND RE-ACQUISITION ACT OF 2003


Referred to the Committee on JUSTICE AND HUMAN

RIGHTS

SBN 1512 AN ACT ENCOURAGING YOUTH SECTOR PARTICIPATION IN

THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR, ESTABLISHING FOR THE PURPOSE A TULONG KABATAAN SA AGRIKULTURA PROGRAM AND A TULONG

KABATAAN SA AGRIKULTURA TRUST FUND, APPROPRIATING FUNDS

THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Introduced by Senator GRACE L. POE Referred to the Committee(s) on AGRICULTURE AND

FOOD; EDUCATION, ARTS AND CULTURE; and FINANCE

SBN 1513 AN ACT PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF INTERNALLY

DISPLACED PERSONS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES



RIGHTS; SOCIAL JUSTICE, WELFARE AND RURAL


SBN 1514 AN ACT MANDATING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AGRI-FOOD

TERMINALS AND TRADING CENTERS IN EVERY PROVINCE PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES


Referred to the Committee(s) on AGRICULTURE AND

FOOD; LOCAL GOVERNMENT; and FINANCE

SBN 1515 AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE PHILIPPINE SPORTS COMMISSION, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6847,

OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE PHILIPPINE SPORTS COMMISSION ACT

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Introduced by Senator EMMANUEL "MANNY" D.

PACQUIAO Referred to the Committee(s) on SPORTS; WAYS AND

MEANS; and FINANCE

SBN 1516 AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 53 (B) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9184, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE

MODERNIZATION, STANDARDIZATION AND REGULATION OF THE

PROCUREMENT ACTIVITIES OF THE GOVERNMENT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES


PACQUIAO

Referred to the Committee on FINANCE

SBN 1517 AN ACT CREATING AND ESTABLISHING A STATE-OF THE-ART AND HIGHLY SCIENTIFIC SPORTS COMPLEX KNOWN AS THE

PHILIPPINE AMATEUR SPORTS TRAINING CENTER, AND FUNDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY, CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITIES,

INCLUDING ITS ADMINISTRATION, MAINTENANCE, AND MANAGEMENT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Introduced by Senator EMMANUEL "MANNY" D. PACQUIAO

Referred to the Committee(s) on SPORTS; PUBLIC

WORKS; WAYS AND MEANS; and FINANCE

SBN 1518 AN ACT AMENDING ARTICLES 116 AND 164 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7394 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE CONSUMER ACT OF THE

PHILIPPINES

Introduced by Senator EMMANUEL "MANNY" D. PACQUIAO

Referred to the Committee on TRADE, COMMERCE AND

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

SBN 1519 AN ACT PROVIDING INTERNET SAFETY AND PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN


PACQUIAO

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Referred to the Committee(s) on WOMEN, CHILDREN,

FAMILY RELATIONS AND GENDER EQUALITY; TRADE,

COMMERCE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP; and FINANCE

SBN 1520 AN ACT INSTITUTING A POLICY ON BLOODBORNE VIRAL

HEPATITIS TESTING AND SCREENING

Introduced by Senator RISA HONTIVEROS

Referred to the Committee(s) on HEALTH AND

DEMOGRAPHY; LABOR, EMPLOYMENT AND HUMAN

RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT; and FINANCE

SBN 1521 AN ACT INCREASING THE PENALTY FOR OVERLOADING OF

PASSENGERS AND/OR FREIGHT OR CARGO IN COMMON CARRIERS BEYOND THE REGISTERED CARRYING CAPACITY


PACQUIAO


SBN 1522 AN ACT INSTITUTING A NATIONAL LAND USE POLICY,

PROVIDING THE IMPLEMENTING MECHANISMS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Introduced by Senator JUAN MIGUEL F. ZUBIRI Referred to the Committee(s) on ENVIRONMENT AND

NATURAL RESOURCES; URBAN PLANNING, HOUSING

AND RESETTLEMENT; and FINANCE

SBN 1523 AN ACT CREATING THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

AGENCY OF THE PHILIPPINES, THEREBY AMENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER

192, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Introduced by Senator JUAN MIGUEL F. ZUBIRI Referred to the Committee(s) on ENVIRONMENT AND

NATURAL RESOURCES; CIVIL SERVICE, GOVERNMENT

REORGANIZATION AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION;

and FINANCE

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SBN 1524 AN ACT PROVIDING INCENTIVES FOR THE MANUFACTURE,

ASSEMBLY, CONVERSION AND IMPORTATION OF GREEN VEHICLES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES


Referred to the Committee(s) on WAYS AND MEANS; and

TRADE, COMMERCE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

SBN 1525 AN ACT DECLARING JANUARY 23 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE ENTIRE COUNTRY TO COMMEMORATE THE

DECLARATION OF THE FIRST PHILIPPINE REPUBLIC

Introduced by Senator JOEL VILLANUEVA

Referred to the Committee on EDUCATION, ARTS AND

CULTURE

SBN 1526 AN ACT AMENDING SECTIONS 74 AND 75 OF REPUBLIC ACT

NO. 7160, ALSO KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991


Referred to the Committee(s) on LOCAL GOVERNMENT;

and ELECTORAL REFORMS AND PEOPLES PARTICIPATION

COMMITTEE REPORTS

CRN 119 ON HBN 4295 ENTITLED, AN ACT DIVIDING THE ONE-

BARANGAY MUNICIPALITY OF DUMALNEG IN THE PROVINCE OF ILOCOS NORTE INTO THREE (3) DISTINCT AND INDEPENDENT BARANGAYS TO

BE KNOWN AS BARANGAY KALAW, BARANGAY CABARITAN AND

BARANGAY QUIBEL

Sponsored by Senator JUAN EDGARDO "SONNY" M. ANGARA

Calendared for Ordinary Business

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CRN 120 ON HBN 4927 ENTITLED, AN ACT CREATING BARANGAY

UPPER PUGAAN IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF DITSAAN-RAMAIN, PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL SUR

Sponsored by Senator JUAN EDGARDO "SONNY" M.

ANGARA


CRN 121 ON HBN 4941 ENTITLED, AN ACT CREATING A BARANGAY TO BE KNOWN AS BARANGAY RIZAL IN THE CITY OF MAKATI

Sponsored by Senator JUAN EDGARDO "SONNY" M.

ANGARA


CRN 122 ON HBN 4940 ENTITLED, AN ACT CREATING A BARANGAY

TO BE KNOWN AS BARANGAY LIWON IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF

ASIPULO, PROVINCE OF IFUGAO

Sponsored by Senator JUAN EDGARDO "SONNY" M. ANGARA


CRN 123 ON HBN 2737 ENTITLED, AN ACT EXTENDING THE

DEADLINE FOR COMPLIANCE OF THE NORTHERN ILOILO STATE UNIVERSITY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE COMMISSION ON

HIGHER EDUCATION FOR CONVERSION INTO A STATE UNIVERSITY, AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10597, ENTITLED AN ACT ESTABLISHING

THE NORTHERN ILOILO STATE UNIVERSITY IN THE PROVINCE OF ILOILO BY INTEGRATING THE NORTHERN ILOILO POLYTECHNIC STATE

COLLEGE (NIPSC) IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ESTANCIA, THE NIPSC -

BAROTAC VIEJO CAMPUS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAROTAC VIEJO, THE AJUY POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF OF AJUY,

THE BATAD POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BATAD, THE CONCEPCION POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF

CONCEPCION, THE LEMERY POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE IN THE

MUNICIPALITY OF LEMERY AND THE VICTORINO SALCEDO POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SARA, ALL LOCATED

IN THE PROVINCE OF ILOILO AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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Sponsored by Senator FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO


CRN 124 ON HBN 3179 ENTITLED, AN ACT EXTENDING THE DEADLINE FOR COMPLIANCE OF MINDORO STATE COLLEGE OF

AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION FOR CONVERSION INTO A STATE

UNIVERSITY, THEREBY AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10596, ENTITLED:

AN ACT CONVERTING THE MINDORO STATE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF VICTORIA, PROVINCE OF

ORIENTAL MINDORO INTO A STATE UNIVERSITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE MINDORO STATE UNIVERSITY (MINSU) AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS

THEREFOR



CRN 125 ON HBN 5148 ENTITLED, AN ACT RENAMING THE ILOILO STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AS THE ILOILO

STATE UNIVERSITY OF FISHERIES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND EXTENDING THE DEADLINE FOR COMPLIANCE OF THE ILOILO STATE

UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INTO STATE UNIVERSITY

WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, THEREBY AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10604, ENTITLED:

AN ACT CONVERTING THE ILOILO STATE COLLEGE OF FISHERIES IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAROTAC NUEVO, PROVINCE OF ILOILO INTO A

STATE UNIVERSITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE ILOILO STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, WITH CAMPUSES IN THE

MUNICIPALITIES OF SAN ENRIQUE, DINGLE AND DUMANGAS, AND

INTEGRATING THEREWITH THE BAROTAC NUEVO POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAROTAC NUEVO, ALL LOCATED

IN THE PROVINCE OF ILOILO AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR



CRN 126 ON HBN 5150 ENTITLED, AN ACT EFFECTING THE TRANSITION INTO A STATE UNIVERSITY OF SURIGAO STATE COLLEGE

OF TECHNOLOGY, SIARGAO NATIONAL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, AND SURIGAO DEL NORTE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE

AND TECHNOLOGY, ALL LOCATED IN THE PROVINCE OF SURIGAO DEL

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NORTE, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10600,

ENTITLED: AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE SURIGAO DEL NORTE STATE UNIVERSITY IN THE PROVINCE OF SURIGAO DEL NORTE BY

INTEGRATING THE SURIGAO STATE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY IN SURIGAO CITY, THE SIARGAO NATIONAL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND

TECHNOLOGY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF DEL CARMEN AND THE

SURIGAO DEL NORTE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MAINIT, ALL LOCATED IN THE PROVINCE OF

SURIGAO DEL NORTE, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR



CRN 127 ON HBN 5146 ENTITLED, AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE

COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE

COMPOSTELA VALLEY STATE COLLEGE, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 26 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10598, ENTITLED: AN ACT

ESTABLISHING A STATE COLLEGE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF COMPOSTELA, PROVINCE OF COMPOSTELA VALLEY TO BE KNOWN AS

COMPOSTELA VALLEY STATE COLLEGE, INTEGRATING THEREWITH AS

REGULAR BRANCHES THE BUKIDNON STATE UNIVERSITY EXTERNAL STUDIES CENTERS IN THE MUNICIPALITIES OF MONKAYO, MARAGUSAN,

MONTEVISTA AND NEW BATAAN, ALL LOCATED IN THE PROVINCE OF COMPOSTELA VALLEY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR



CRN 128 ON HBN 5147 ENTITLED, AN ACT CONVERTING THE

TALISAY CITY COLLEGE IN THE CITY OF TALISAY, PROVINCE OF CEBU INTO THE TALISAY CITY STATE COLLEGE, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10594, ENTITLED: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A STATE COLLEGE IN THE CITY OF TALISAY, PROVINCE OF CEBU TO BE KNOWN

AS THE TALISAY CITY STATE COLLEGE, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS

THEREFOR



CRN 129 ON HBN 5149 ENTITLED, AN ACT EXTENDING THE

DEADLINE FOR COMPLIANCE OF THE COTABATO STATE POLYTECHNIC

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COLLEGE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER

EDUCATION (CHED) FOR CONVERSION INTO A STATE UNIVERSITY, THEREBY AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10585, ENTITLED: AN ACT

CONVERTING THE COTABATO CITY INTO A STATE UNIVERSITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE COTABATO STATE UNIVERSITY AND APPROPRIATING

FUNDS THEREFOR



CRN 130 ON HBN 5151 ENTITLED, AN ACT EXTENDING THEDEADLINE FOR COMPLIANCE OF THE MOUNTAIN PROVINCE STATE

POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION FOR ITS CONVERSION INTO A

STATE UNIVERSITY, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO.

10583, ENTITLED: AN ACT CONVERTING THE MOUNTAIN PROVINCE STATE POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BONTOC,

MOUNTAIN PROVINCE INTO A STATE UNIVERSITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE MOUNTAIN PROVINCE STATE UNIVERSITY, WITH CAMPUSES IN THE

MUNICIPALITIES OF TADIAN, BAUKO, PARACELIS AND BARLIG, ALL

LOCATED IN MOUNTAIN PROVINCE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR



CRN 131 ON SBN 1103 ENTITLED, AN ACT ESTABLISHING POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES- SABLAYAN CAMPUS IN

THE MUNICIPALITY OF SABLAYAN, OCCIDENTAL MINDORO TO BE

KNOWN AS PUP-SABLAYAN CAMPUS APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES



CRN 132 ON SBN 884 ENTITLED, AN ACT ESTABLISHING

POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-SAN JUAN CAMPUS IN THE CITY OF SAN JUAN, METRO MANILA TO BE KNOWN AS PUP-SAN

JUAN CAMPUS APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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CRN 133 ON HBN 4469 ENTITLED, AN ACT SEPARATING THE TUBLAY SCHOOL OF HOME INDUSTRIES EXTENSION IN BARANGAY

TUBLAY CENTRAL, MUNICIPALITY OF TUBLAY, PROVINCE OF BENGUET FROM THE TUBLAY SCHOOL OF HOME INDUSTRIES MAIN, CONVERTING

IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS

TUBLAY NATIONAL TRADE HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR



CRN 134 ON HBN 4597 ENTITLED, AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY CONCEPCION DOS IN THE

SECOND DISTRICT, CITY OF MARIKINA TO BE KNOWN AS SSS NATIONAL

HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR



CRN 135 ON HBN 400 ENTITLED, AN ACT ESTABLISHING A

NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY PASONG TAMO, QUEZON CITY,

METRO MANILA TO BE KNOWN AS EMILIO JACINTO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR



CRN 136 ON SBN 1527 ENTITLED, AN ACT RECOGNIZING THE

BRITISH SCHOOL MANILA AS AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION OF INTERNATIONAL CHARACTER, GRANTING CERTAIN PREROGATIVES

CONDUCIVE TO ITS DEVELOPMENT AS SUCH, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES



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CRN 137 ON SBN 1578 ENTITLED, AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND

FOR OTHER PURPOSES



CRN 138 ON SBN 1455 ENTITLED, AN ACT DECLARING THE FILIPINO SIGN LANGUAGE AS THE NATIONAL SIGN LANGUAGE OF THE

FILIPINO DEAF AND THE OFFICIAL SIGN LANGUAGE OF GOVERNMENT IN ALL TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING THE DEAF, AND MANDATING ITS USE IN

SCHOOLS, BROADCAST MEDIA, AND WORKPLACES



CRN 139 ON HBN 5241 ENTITLED, AN ACT DECLARING DECEMBER 8 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN THE ENTIRE

COUNTRY TO COMMEMORATE THE FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF MARY, THE PRINCIPAL PATRONESS OF THE

PHILIPPINES



CRN 140 ON SBN 1529 ENTITLED, AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE PHILIPPINES, REPEALING FOR THE

PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8492, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE NATIONAL MUSEUM ACT OF 1998, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS

THEREFOR



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PROPOSED SENATE RESOLUTIONS

PSRN 400 RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH

AND DEMOGRAPHY TO REVIEW AND ASSESS THE IMPLEMENTATION OF REPUBLIC ACT 9439, ENTITLED 'AN ACT PROHIBITING THE DETENTION

OF PATIENTS IN HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CLINICS ON GROUNDS OF NONPAYMENT OF HOSPITAL BILLS OR MEDICAL EXPENSES', ALSO

KNOWN AS THE ANTI-HOSPITAL DETENTION LAW OF 2007, WITH THE

END IN VIEW OF DETERMINING ITS EFFECTIVENESS IN SAFEGUARDING THE RIGHTS OF PATIENTS TO QUALITY AND AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE

AND IN ORDER TO ASCERTAIN THE NEED, IF NECESSARY, TO AMEND AND FURTHER STRENGTHEN THE LAW

Introduced by Senator RISA HONTIVEROS

Referred to the Committee on HEALTH AND

DEMOGRAPHY

PSRN 401 RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES (AFP) AND THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE (PNP) FOR

THEIR BRAVERY AND HEROISM IN THE FIGHT AGAINST THE MAUTE-ABU SAYYAF TERRORIST GROUP AND FOR THEIR VALIANT EFFORTS AND

SACRIFICES IN TRYING TO RECLAIM THE ISLAMIC CITY OF MARAWI

FROM THE CLUTCHES OF SAID TERRORIST GROUP

Introduced by Senator RISA HONTIVEROS Referred to the Committee on RULES

PSRN 402 RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON LABOR, EMPLOYMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO

CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE RISE OF UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IN THE PHILIPPINES

Introduced by Senator LEILA M. DE LIMA Referred to the Committee on LABOR, EMPLOYMENT AND

HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT

PSRN 403 RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON

BANKS, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND CURRENCIES AND OTHER APPROPRIATE SENATE COMMITTEE(S) TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN

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AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE ALLEGED INTERNAL DATA PROCESSING

ERROR OF THE BANK OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, WHICH CAUSED UNAUTHORIZED CREDIT AND DEBIT TRANSACTIONS FROM THE BANK

ACCOUNTS OF ITS CLIENTS

Introduced by Senator AQUILINO KOKO III L. PIMENTEL

Referred to the Committee on BANKS, FINANCIAL

INSTITUTIONS AND CURRENCIES

PSRN 404 RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE TO

PROVIDE IMMEDIATE HUMANITARIAN RELIEF AND REHABILITATION TO

MARAWI CITY AND ITS RESIDENTS, INCLUDING OTHER INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS BY VIRTUE OF THE VIOLENT EXPULSION OF REBEL

FORCES, URGING IN THIS WISE RELEVANT GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TO ASSESS THE DAMAGE AND PROVIDE THE MEASURES FOR RELIEF AND

REHABILITATION PROGRAMS


Referred to the Committee on RULES


PUBLIC INFORMATION AND MASS MEDIA TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE LAPSES COMMITTED BY THE PHILIPPINE

NEWS AGENCY (PNA), WITH THE END IN VIEW OF ENABLING A MORE INDEPENDENT AND RESPONSIBLE STATE-RUN NEWS AGENCY, THAT

WOULD BE AT THE FOREFRONT OF PROVIDING ACCURATE INFORMATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC

Introduced by Senator LEILA M. DE LIMA Referred to the Committee on PUBLIC INFORMATION

AND MASS MEDIA

PSRN 406 RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE SENATE COMMITTEES ON

LABOR, EMPLOYMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT, AND ON FOREIGN RELATIONS TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF

LEGISLATION, TO ASSESS THE IMPACT TO THE COUNTRY'S BILATERAL RELATIONS AND TO THE OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS (OFWS) OF THE

DIPLOMATIC ROW BETWEEN QATAR AND ITS NEIGHBORING

COUNTRIES

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Referred to the Committee(s) on LABOR, EMPLOYMENT

AND HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT; and FOREIGN

RELATIONS

PSRN 407 RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE APPROPRIATE COMMITTEE

TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE IMPACT OF THE DUTERTE ADMINISTRATION'S COMPREHENSIVE TAX REFORM

PROGRAM, WITH THE END IN VIEW OF ENSURING UNIFORM AND EQUITABLE TAX SYSTEM


Referred to the Committee on WAYS AND MEANS

PSRN 408 RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE APPROPRIATE COMMITTEE

TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE JEEPNEY MIODERNIZATION PROGRAM WITH THE END IN VIEW OF

FORMULATING THE APPROPRIATE POLICY TO ADDRESS THE TRANSPORT NEEDS OF THE COMMUTING PUBLIC WHILE CONSIDERING

RIGHTS AND WELFARE OF OPERATORS AND DRIVERS AFFECTED

Introduced by Senator JUAN EDGARDO "SONNY" M.

ANGARA


PSRN 409 RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE

PHILIPPINES U15 GIRLS NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE SILVER MEDAL IN THE INAUGURAL ASEAN FOOTBALL FEDERATION (AFF)

UNDER-15 GIRLS' CHAMPIONSHIP HELD IN VIENTIANE, LAOS LAST MAY 20, 2017


ANGARA


PSRN 410 RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING PATRICK MA. UNSO FOR BREAKING THE PHILIPPINE RECORD OF MEN'S 110

METER HURDLES AND WINNING BRONZE IN THE THAILAND OPEN TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS AT THE THAMMASAT UNIVERSITY

SPORTS COMPLEX HELD FROM JUNE 12 TO 15, 2017

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Introduced by Senator JUAN EDGARDO "SONNY" M. ANGARA


PSRN 411 RESOLUTION HONORING AND COMMENDING THE BRAVERY

AND HEROISM OF THE UNIFORMED MEN OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES (AFP) AND THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE (PNP)

WHO WERE KILLED AND WOUNDED IN THE COURSE OF THEIR DISCHARGE OF THEIR SOLEMN DUTY OF PROTECTING THE PEOPLE AND

THE STATE IN THE BATTLE OF MARAWI CITY




TRADE, COMMERCE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION ON THE REPORTED IMPORTATION

AND SALE OF STEEL BARS DESPITE NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE SAMPLING REQUIREMENTS OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL STANDARDS

(PNS) 49:2002, WITH THE END IN VIEW OF PROTECTING PUBLIC SAFETY THRU THE ENACTMENT OF REMEDIAL MEASURES THAT WILL

STOP THE PROLIFERATION OF SUBSTANDARD AND UNCERTIFIED STEEL

BARS IN THE COUNTRY

Introduced by Senator PANFILO M. LACSON Referred to the Committee on TRADE, COMMERCE AND

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

PSRN 413 RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE APPROPRIATE SENATE

COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION, IN AID OF LEGISLATION,

ON THE CONTRADICTORY ISSUANCES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE WITH REGARD TO THE KILLING OF LEYTE MAYOR ROLANDO ESPINOSA

IN HIS JAIL CELL

Introduced by Senator PAOLO BENIGNO "BAM" AQUINO IV


DANGEROUS DRUGS; and JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS

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COMMITTEES TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AIR PASSENGER BILL OF RIGHTS, AND

THE AIRLINE COMPANIES' POLICIES ON FARES, FEES AND OTHER CHARGES

Introduced by Senator PAOLO BENIGNO "BAM" AQUINO IV


PSRN 415 RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING JOVEN HAYAGAN AND JALANIE DIMACALING FOR WINNING THE GOLD AND BRONZE MEDALS,

RESPECTIVELY, AND FOR SHOWCASING THE CALIBER OF THE FILIPINO

WORKER AT THE 1ST CHINA INTERNATIONAL SKILLS COMPETITION (CISC) 2017 HELD IN SUZHOU AND SHANGHAI, CHINA ON JUNE 5-9,

2017

Introduced by Senator JOEL VILLANUEVA


PSRN 416 RESOLUTION DECLARING SUPPORT AND COMMENDATION TO ALL PERSONNEL OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE AND THE

ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES DEPLOYED TO THE BATTLEFIELD IN MINDANAO FOR THE FAITHFUL DISCHARGE OF SERVICE IN THE

IMPLEMENTATION OF MARTIAL LAW



PSRN 417 RESOLUTION EXPRESSING GRAVE CONCERN OF THE

SENATE OVER THE DECISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO DOWNGRADE THE CHARGES AGAINST THE MEMBERS OF THE CRIMINAL

INVESTIGATION AND DETECTION GROUP-REGION 8 (CIDG-8) FROM MURDER TO HOMICIDE FOR THE KILLING OF ALBUERA, LEYTE MAYOR

ROLANDO ESPINOSA, SR. AND DIRECTING THE APPROPRIATE

COMMITTEE TO INQUIRE, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, INTO THE MATTER

Introduced by Senators FRANKLIN M. DRILON, FRANCIS N. PANGILINAN, RISA HONTIVEROS, LEILA M. DE LIMA,

PAOLO BENIGNO "BAM" AQUINO IV and ANTONIO "SONNY" F. TRILLANES IV

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PSRN 418 RESOLUTION HONORING AND REMEMBERING THE FALLEN

HEROES OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES AND THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE, WHO DIED DEFENDING THE CITY OF

MARAWI, FOR THEIR INVALUABLE SERVICE TO THE COUNTRY AND THE

FILIPINO PEOPLE, AND EXPRESSING PROFOUND CONDOLENCES TO THEIR BEREAVED FAMILIES

Introduced by Senator AQUILINO KOKO III L. PIMENTEL



PUBLIC ORDER AND DANGEROUS DRUGS AND OTHER APPROPRIATE COMMITTEES TO CONDUCT AN INQURY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON

THE REUTERS REPORT ALLEGING THAT THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE USES HOSPITAL TO HIDE DRUG WAR KILLINGS BY SENDING

ALREADY DEAD VICTIMS TO HOSPITALS TO AVOID CRIME SCENE

INVESTIGATIONS AND MEDIA ATTENTION

Introduced by Senator ANTONIO "SONNY" F. TRILLANES IV

Committee(s) on PUBLIC ORDER AND DANGEROUS

DRUGS; and HEALTH AND DEMOGRAPHY

PSRN 420 RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE APPROPRIATE SENATE COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION, IN AID OF LEGISLATION,

ON THE GROWING AND REPORTEDLY WORSENING HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN MINDANAO, WHICH HAS BEEN UNDER A STATE OF MARTIAL

LAW FOR MORE THAN A MONTH TO DATE, INCLUDING AND

PARTICULARLY THE PLIGHT AND RISING NUMBER OF INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS (IDPS) RESULTING FROM THE ONGOING ARMED

CONFLICTS IN PARTS THEREOF


Referred to the Committee(s) on JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS; and SOCIAL JUSTICE, WELFARE AND RURAL

DEVELOPMENT

PSRN 421 RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC ORDER AND DANGEROUS DRUGS TO CONDUCT AN

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INVESTIGATION, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE REUTERS SPECIAL

REPORT EXPOSING THE ALLEGED PRACTICES OF CERTAIN POLICE OFFICERS IN USING HOSPITALS TO CONCEAL INCIDENTS OF

EXTRAJUDICIAL KILLINGS, AND IN TAMPERING OF EVIDENCE AT THE CRIME SCENE, WITH THE END IN VIEW OF FORMULATING TIGHTER

MECHANISMS OF ACCOUNTABILITY OF POLICE OFFICERS, AND

INSTITUTING CORRECTIVE LEGISLATIVE MEASURES TO IMPROVE THE SYSTEM OF CRIME DETECTION AND INVESTIGATION


Referred to the Committee(s) on PUBLIC ORDER AND DANGEROUS DRUGS; and HEALTH AND DEMOGRAPHY

PSRN 422 RESOLUTION INFORMING THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THAT A QUORUM IS PRESENT IN THE SENATE AND

THAT THIS BODY HAS ENTERED UPON THE EXERCISE OF ITS FUNCTION FOR THE SECOND REGULAR SESSION OF THE SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

OF THE PHILIPPINES

Introduced by Senator VICENTE C. SOTTO III

Adopted

PSRN 423 RESOLUTION INFORMING PRESIDENT RODRIGO ROA DUTERTE THAT A QUORUM IS PRESENT IN THE SENATE AND THAT THIS

BODY HAS ENTERED UPON THE EXERCISE OF ITS FUNCTIONS FOR THE

SECOND REGULAR SESSION OF THE SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES


Adopted


COMMITTEES TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM

LAW, PARTICULARLY SECTION 11 CREATING THE NATIONAL SERVICE

RESERVE CORPS, WITH THE END IN VIEW OF STRENGTHENING THE NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM


IV

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Referred to the Committee(s) on EDUCATION, ARTS AND

CULTURE; and NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY

PSRN 425 RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ACCOUNTABILITY OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND INVESTIGATIONS (BLUE

RIBBON) TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, INTO THE P6.4 BILLION WORTH OF SHABU SHIPMENT FROM CHINA, ON THE

POSSIBLE MALFEASANCE, MISFEASANCE, AND NONFEASANCE OF

BUREAU OF CUSTOMS (BOC) OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES

Introduced by Senator RICHARD J. GORDON Referred to the Committee on ACCOUNTABILITY OF

PUBLIC OFFICERS AND INVESTIGATIONS


COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE PROLONGED POWER OUTRAGE AT CAMP BAGONG DIWA THAT

RESULTED IN SUBSTANDARD LIVING CONDITIONS AND HEIGHTENED TENSION LEADING TO A FATAL PRISON RIOT

Introduced by Senator LEILA M. DE LIMA Referred to the Committee(s) on PUBLIC ORDER AND


PSRN 427 RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE PROPER SENATE COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE REPORTED

DELAYS IN IMPELEMENTATION AND N ON-COMPLETION OF FLOOD

CONTROL PROJECTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS AND THE METROPOLITAN MANILA DEVELOPMENT

AUTHORITY WITH THE END VIEW OF REVIEWING THE GOVERNMENT'S PROGRAM AND TIMELINE RELATIVE TO FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS

Introduced by Senator JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO Referred to the Referred to the Committee on PUBLIC

WORKS

PSRN 428 RESOLUTION CREATING A SENATE AD HOC COMMITTEE

ON THE MARAWI RECONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM

Introduced by Senator JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO Referred to the Committee on RULES

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PSRN 429 RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE PROPER SENATE COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, TO DETERMINE

AND DEVISE A PLAN AND STRATEGY TO REVITALIZE, RESTORE, AND ENHANCE THE HISTORICAL VALUE OF INTRAMUROS AND THE

EFFECTIVENESS OF INTRAMUROS ADMINISTRATION IN FULFILLING ITS

MANDATE

Introduced by Senator JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO Referred to the Committee on EDUCATION, ARTS AND

CULTURE


PUBLIC SERVICES TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE POLICY OF THE LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND

REGULATORY BOARD (LTFRB) TO STOP PROCESSING AND ACCEPTING NEW APPLICATIONS OF TRANSPORTATION NETWORK VEHICLE

SERVICES (TNVS), CONSIDERING THE IMPACT OF THE SAME ON END-

USERS AND THE EMERGENCE OF TNVS AS A VIABLE MODE OF TRANSPORTATION




COMMITTEE TO INQUIRE AND REVIEW, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, THE PROCESS FOLLOWED BY THE LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING

AND REGULATORY BOARD (LTFRB) IN GRANTING FRANCHISES TO TRANSPORT NETWORK VEHICLE SERVICES (TNVS)

Introduced by Senator JOEL VILLANUEVA Referred to the Committee on PUBLIC SERVICES

PSRN 432 RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING MARK

'MAGNIFICO' MAGSAYO, JEO 'SANTINO' SANTISIMA AND OTHER BOXERS

FOR WINNING IN PINOY PRIDE 41: NEW GENERATION WARRIORS HELD IN IEC CONVENTION CENTER, MABOLO CITY, CEBU


PACQUIAO


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PSRN 433 RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE APPROPRIATE SENATE COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, INTO

THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK AND POLICIES GOVERNING RIDE-HAILING VEHICLES, WITH THE END VIEW OF PROMOTING BETTER TRANSPORT

SERVICES FOR FILIPINO COMMUTERS


IV Referred to the Committee on PUBLIC SERVICES


COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON

THE STATE OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN THE COUNTRY, WITH THE END IN VIEW OF ENSURING AN EFFICIENT, DEPENDABLE, SAFE,

AFFORDABLE AND VIABLE MASS TRANSPORT SYSTEM


ANGARA



COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, TO LOOK INTO THE EFFORTS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS AND THE

PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE TOWARDS THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AN IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM SPECIFIC FOR MUSLIM FILIPINOS, WITH THE

END IN VIEW OF ENSURING EQUAL PROTECTION OF THE LAW IS

UPHELD AND PROMOTED

Introduced by Senator LEILA M. DE LIMA Referred to the Committee on JUSTICE AND HUMAN

RIGHTS


COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, INTO THE IMPENDING SUSPENSION OF OPERATION AND IMPOUNDING OF

VEHICLES OF TRANSPORT NETWORK VEHICLE SERVICE (TNVS)

OPERATORS BY THE LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD (LTFRB), IN THE ABSENCE OF A FRANCHISE OR

PROVISIONAL AUTHORITY TO OPERATE, WITH THE END VIEW OF REVIEWING EXISTING POLICIES AND REGULATIONS TO IMPROVE THE

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QUALITY OF TRANSPORT SERVICES THROUGH INNOVATIVE FORMS OF

TRANSPORT




ENERGY TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE

STATUS OF POWER SUPPLY IN THE COUNTRY, WITH THE END IN VIEW OF ENSURING THE QUALITY, RELIABILITY, SECURITY AND

AFFORDABILITY OF THE SUPPLY OF ELECTRICITY TO ADDRESS RISING POWER DEMAND IN THE LONG TERM


ANGARA

Referred to the Committee on ENERGY

PSRN 438 RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC ORDER AND DANGEROUS DRUGS TO INVESTIGATE, IN AID OF

LEGISLATION, INTO THE APPALLING REINSTATEMENT/REVERSION TO

ACTIVE DUTY AND DESIGNATION AS HEAD OF CIDG 12 OF SUPT. MARCOS AND THE REINSTATEMENT/REVERSION OF OTHER CIDG 8

OPERATIVES BROUGHT ABOUT BY THE RESOLUTION OF THE IAS WHICH MERELY IMPOSED THE PENALTY OF SUSPENSION AND DEMOTION

RATHER THAN THE APPROPRIATE PENALTY OF DISMISSAL FROM THE SERVICE FOR THE KILLING OF MAYOR ESPINOSA AND RAUL YAP, WITH

THE END IN VIEW OF PROVIDING REMEDIAL LEGISLATIONS THAT WILL

CREATE A TRULY INDEPENDENT INTERNAL AFFAIRS SERVICE (IAS) THAT IS INSULATED FROM POLITICS AND PARTISAN POLITICAL INFLUENCE

Introduced by Senator PANFILO M. LACSON




FINANCE TO LOOK INTO THE RECOVERY, RECONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION PLANS OF TASK FORCE BANGON MARAWI FOR

MARAWI CITY AND ALL OTHER AREAS AFFECTED BY THE ONGOING CONFLICT

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Introduced by Senator LOREN B. LEGARDA

Referred to the Committee on FINANCE

PSRN 440 RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE APPROPRIATE COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, INTO THE SEED

INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SEED INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1992 AND ITS

IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Introduced by Senator CYNTHIA A. VILLAR

Referred to the Committee(s) on AGRICULTURE AND FOOD; and FINANCE

PSRN 441 RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON

CIVIL SERVICE, GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION AND PROFESSIONAL

REGULATION AND OTHER APPROPRIATE COMMITTEES, TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE COMPLAINTS OF VARIOUS

STAKEHOLDERS ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10912

OR THE 'CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2016'

WITH THE END IN VIEW OF REVIEWING THE GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LAW AND

INTRODUCING/PROPOSING POSSIBLE AMENDMENTS TO THE LAW, THE IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (IRR) AND/OR THE

OPERATING GUIDELINES THEREOF FOR EACH PROFESSION

Introduced by Senator ANTONIO "SONNY" F. TRILLANES

IV Referred to the Committee on CIVIL SERVICE,

GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION AND PROFESSIONAL

REGULATION

PSRN 442 RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ACCOUNTS TO INVESTIGATE WASTAGES OF SENATE RESOURCES

CAUSED BY OVERSTOCKING AND OBSOLESCENCE OF SUPPLIES AND

MATERIALS INVENTORIES PER COMMISSION ON AUDIT 2016 ANNUAL AUDIT REPORT

Introduced by Senator PANFILO M. LACSON

Referred to the Committee on ACCOUNTS

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PSRN 443 RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE PROPER SENATE

COMMITTEES TO INVESTIGATE, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, THE THREAT OF THE DARK WEB TO CYBER SECURITY AND ITS UTILIZATION IN CHILD

PORNOGRAPHY

Introduced by Senator MARIA LOURDES NANCY S. BINAY

Referred to the Committee(s) on WOMEN, CHILDREN, FAMILY RELATIONS AND GENDER EQUALITY; and

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

PSRN 444 RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE

MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRIC, TELEPHONE, CABLE AND OTHER WIRES

PLACED ON POSTS, WITH THE END IN VIEW OF IMPROVING ROAD SAFETY STANDARDS AND PROTECTING THE LIVES OF MILLIONS OF

PASSENGERS


PACQUIAO Referred to the Committee(s) on PUBLIC WORKS; and

PUBLIC SERVICES

PSRN 445 RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC

WORKS TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, IN THE INABILITY OF THE APPROPRIATE AGENCIES TO REMOVE ELECTRIC

POSTS IN THE MIDDLE OR ON THE SIDES OF THE ROADS THAT POSE GREAT RISKS TO VEHICLES, WITH THE END VIEW OF IMPROVING ROAD

SAFETY STANDARDS IN THE COUNTRY


PACQUIAO

Referred to the Committee on PUBLIC WORKS

PSRN 446 RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE PROPER SENATE COMMITTEE

TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE STATE OF

THE TRANSPORTATION NETWORK VEHICLE SERVICE (TNVS) INDUSTRY AND REVIEWS AND/OR AMEND RELEVANT POLICIES

Introduced by Senator FRANCIS N. PANGILINAN


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PSRN 447 AN ACT EXPRESSING THE FULL SUPPORT AND ACTIVE

PARTICIPATION OF THE SENATE OF THE PHILIPPINES IN HONORING THE 103RD FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY OF THE IGLESIA NI CRISTO

TRANSPORT



SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS

SCRN 6 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CREATING A JOINT COMMITTEE

OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO NOTIFY THE

PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES THAT CONGRESS, NOW CONVENED FOR ITS SECOND REGULAR SESSION OF THE SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

OF THE PHILIPPINES, IS READY TO HEAR HIS STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS IN A JOINT SESSION OF BOTH HOUSES

Introduced by Senator VICENTE C. SOTTO III Adopted

SCRN 7 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE LEGISLATIVE

CALENDAR FOR THE SECOND REGULAR SESSION OF THE SEVENTEENTH

CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES


Adopted

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