Journal of the House of Representatives · 2020. 12. 2. · JOURNAL NO. 10 Monday to Wednesday, November 23 to 25, 2020 CALL TO ORDER At 3:00 p.m. of Monday, November 23, 2020, Deputy

Journal of the

House of Representatives

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS SECOND REGULAR SESSION

2020 - 2021

JOURNAL NO. 10 Monday to Wednesday, November 23 to 25, 2020

Prepared by the JOURNAL SERVICE

Plenary Affairs Bureau

JOURNAL NO. 10Monday to Wednesday, November 23 to 25, 2020

CALL TO ORDER

At 3:00 p.m. of Monday, November 23, 2020, Deputy Speaker Johnny Ty Pimentel called the session to order.

INVOCATION AND NATIONAL ANTHEM

Rep. Josephine Veronique R. Lacson-Noel delivered the invocation. Thereafter, the Members sang the National Anthem.

ROLL CALL

Thereupon, on motion of Rep. Lianda B. Bolilia, there being no objection, the Chair directed the Secretary General to call the Roll and the following Members were present:

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CalderonCalixtoCamineroCamposCanamaCaoagdanCardemaCariCasteloCastro (F.L.)Castro (F.H.)Cayetano (A.P.)Cayetano (M.L.)CelesteChattoChipecoChungalaoCo (A.N.)Co (E.)CojuangcoCollantesCrisologoCuaCuaresmaCuevaCullamatDagoocDalipeDalogDazaDe Jesusde VeneciaDefensor (L.)Defensor (M.)Delos SantosDeloso-MontallaDimaporo (A.)Dimaporo (M.K.)DuavitDujaliDuterteDy (F.)Dy (F.M.C.)Dy (I.P.)EbcasEcleoElago

EnvergaEriceEriguelErmita-BuhainEscuderoEspinaEspinoEstrellaFariñas (R.C.)Fariñas I (R.C.)FernandezFernandoFerrer (J.M.)Ferrer (L.)FloresFortunFortunoFrascoFuentebellaGaiteGarbinGarcia (J.E.)Garcia (P.J.)Garcia (V.)Garin (J.)Garin (S.)GasatayaGatchalianGatoGeronGo (E.C.)Go (M.)GonzagaGonzales (A.)Gonzales (N.)GonzalezGorricetaGuicoGullasGuyaHarescoHatamanHernandezHerrera-DyHoferJalosjosJavier

2 18th Congress, Second Regular SessionMonday, November 23, 2020


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PanchoPanotesPeñaPichayPimentelPinedaPlazaPunoQuimboRadazaRamirez-SatoRemullaRevillaReyesRiveraRobesRodriguezRomanRomeroRomualdez (F.M.)Romualdez (Y.M.)RomualdoRomuloRoqueSacdalanSagarbarriaSakaluranSalcedaSalimbangonSaloSanchezSangcopanSantos-RectoSarmientoSaulogSavellanoSiaoSilverioSingsonSingson-MeehanSinsuatSuansing (E.)Suansing (H.)Suarez (A.)Suarez (D.)SuntaySy-AlvaradoTaduranTalladoTambuntingTan (A.S.)Tan (A.)Tan (Samier)Tan (S.A.)

Tan (Shernee)TejadaTeves (A.)Teves (J.)TiangcoTolentinoTorres-GomezTulfoTupasTutorTy (A.)Ty (D.)Umali (A.)Umali (M.V.)UnabiaUngabUy (J.)Uy (R.)ValerianoValmayor

VargasVargas AlfonsoVelascoVelosoVergaraVillaVillafuerteVillanueva (E.)Villanueva (N.)VillarVillaraza-SuarezVillaricaViolagoYap (E.)Yap (V.)YuZamora (R.)Zamora (W.K.)ZarateZubiri

With 300 Members responding to the Call, the Chair declared the presence of a quorum. (See Appendix 1)

DEFERMENT OF APPROVAL OF JOURNAL

On motion of Representative Bolilia, there being no objection, the Body deferred the approval of the Journal of the previous session.

REFERENCE OF BUSINESS

On another motion of Representative Bolilia, there being no objection, the Body proceeded to the Reference of Business.

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

BILLS ON FIRST READING

House Bill No. 7976, entitled:“AN ACT CREATING THE PHILIPPINE

AIRPORTS AUTHORITY, DEFINING ITS POWERS, FUNCTIONS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES, AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR”

By Representative OlivarezTO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT

ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION AND THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

318th Congress, Second Regular SessionMonday, November 23, 2020


House Bill No. 7978, entitled:“AN ACT GIVING TAX INCENTIVES TO

PHYSICIANS RENDERING PRO BONO SERVICES TO INDIGENT PATIENTS”

By Representative TambuntingTO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS

House Bill No. 7979, entitled:“AN ACT EXTENDING THE EFFECTIVITY OF

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11494, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE BAYANIHAN TO RECOVER AS ONE ACT, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECTION 18 THEREOF”

By Representative TambuntingTO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

House Bill No. 7981, entitled:“AN ACT REQUIRING THE USE OF PLAIN

WRITING IN ALL GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS TO ENHANCE CITIZENS' ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT INFORMATION AND SERVICES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

By Representative TambuntingTO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC INFORMATION

House Bill No. 7982, entitled:“AN ACT REPEALING ACT NO. 3893, AS

AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 247, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE GENERAL BONDED WAREHOUSE ACT”

By Representative TambuntingTO THE COMMITTEE ON TRADE AND INDUSTRY

House Bill No. 7986, entitled:“AN ACT DECLARING NOVEMBER 11TH

OF EVERY YEAR AS A LOCAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF ILOILO IN COMMEMORATION OF THE BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ILONGGO REVOLUTIONARY GEN. MARTIN T. DELGADO TO BE KNOWN AS GEN. MARTIN T. DELGADO DAY”

By Representative GorricetaTO THE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT

House Bill No. 7990, entitled:“AN ACT CREATING THREE (3) ADDITIONAL

BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN THE TENTH JUDICIAL REGION TO BE STATIONED IN THE CITY OF VALENCIA, PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AMENDING FOR

THE PURPOSE SECTION 14 (K) OF BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 'THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980,' AS AMENDED”

By Representative RoqueTO THE COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE

House Bill No. 7991, entitled:“AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO.

10868 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 'CENTENARIANS ACT OF 2016' AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

By Representative Sy-AlvaradoTO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON SENIOR CITIZENS

House Bill No. 7999, entitled:“AN ACT RENAMING THE TAMBACAN

BRIDGE IN ILIGAN CITY AS MARIANO LLUCH BADELLES, SR. BRIDGE”

By Representative SiaoTO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND

HIGHWAYS

House Bill No. 8000, entitled:“AN ACT PROVIDING FOR COLD STORAGE

FACILITIES FOR STORING AND SAFEKEEPING OF CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19) VACCINES”

By Representative CasteloTO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH

House Bill No. 8001, entitled:“AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE PEOPLE’S

BROADCASTING CORPORATION, ABOLISHING THE PEOPLE’S TELEVISION NETWORK, INC., AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

By Representative BarondaTO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT

ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC INFORMATION

House Bill No. 8002, entitled:“AN ACT MANDATING ALL CHILD

PATIENTS, SEVEN YEARS OLD AND BELOW, TO HAVE A COMPANION WHILE IN HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CLINICS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

By Representative LopezTO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH


10868, OR 'AN ACT HONORING AND GRANTING ADDITIONAL BENEFITS



AND PRIVILEGES TO FILIPINO CENTENARIANS,' AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

By Representative OrdanesTO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON SENIOR CITIZENS

House Bill No. 8004, entitled:“AN ACT HONORING AND GRANTING

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS TO FILIPINO SENIOR CITIZENS AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9994, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 'AN ACT GRANTING ADDITIONAL BENEFITS AND PRIVILEGES TO SENIOR CITIZENS, FURTHER AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7432, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 'AN ACT TO MAXIMIZE THE CONTRIBUTION OF SENIOR CITIZENS TO NATION BUILDING, GRANT BENEFITS AND SPECIAL PRIVILEGES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES' ”

By Representative OrdanesTO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON SENIOR CITIZENS

House Bill No. 8007, entitled:“AN ACT ESTABLISHING A FREE COVID-19

VACCINATION PROGRAM FOR ALL FILIPINOS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”

By Representative OlivarezTO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH

House Bill No. 8008, entitled:“AN ACT GRANTING FILIPINO CITIZENSHIP

TO FENG LI”By Representative CrisologoTO THE COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE

House Bill No. 8009, entitled:“AN ACT PROHIBITING ALL PUBLIC

TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENTITIES AND INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY PROVIDERS FROM IMPOSING AN EXPIRATION PERIOD ON THE VALIDITY OF PREPAID LOAD CREDITS AND THEIR FORFEITURE”

By Representative RevillaTO THE COMMITTEE ON INFORMATION AND

COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY

House Bill No. 8010, entitled:“AN ACT NAMING THE ROAD LEADING

TO THE BOHOL – PANGLAO I N T E R N AT I O N A L A I R P O RT, STRETCHING FROM BARANGAY

LOURDES TO BARANGAY TAWALA IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PANGLAO, PROVINCE OF BOHOL, TO GOVERNOR CONSTANCIO CHATTO TORRALBA ROAD”

By Representative ChattoTO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND

HIGHWAYS

House Bill No. 8011, entitled:“AN ACT RENAMING BOHOL ISLAND

CIRCUMFERENTIAL ROAD TO PRESIDENT CARLOS P. GARCIA CIRCUMFERENTIAL ROAD”

By Representative ChattoTO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND

HIGHWAYS

House Bill No. 8012, entitled:“AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE PEOPLE’S

BROADCASTING CORPORATION, ABOLISHING THE PEOPLE'S TELEVISION NETWORK, INC., AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

By Representative PichayTO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT

ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC INFORMATION

House Bill No. 8013, entitled:“AN ACT ESTABLISHING STANDARDIZED

WORK HOURS FOR BUS AND TRUCK DRIVERS, PROVIDING A MONTHLY SALARY, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREOF”

By Representative GuicoTO THE COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT

House Bill No. 8014, entitled:“AN ACT EXTENDING THE EFFECTIVITY

OF BAYANIHAN 2 AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11494 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE BAYANIHAN TO RECOVER AS ONE ACT”

By Representatives Guico, Cuaresma, Lara, Arenas, Eriguel, Barba, Savellano, Dalog, Albano, Singson-Meehan, Gato, Ortega, Celeste, Salo, Nolasco, Dy (Ian), Mangaoang, Bernos, Fariñas (Ria), Go (Mark), de Venecia, Vargas-Alfonso, Chungalao, Go (Ed), Dy (Faustino Michael) and Fariñas (Rudys Caesar)

TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

House Bill No. 8016, entitled:“AN ACT CREATING A NATIONAL

COMPREHENSIVE MANAGEMENT AND



REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR ALL DAMS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

By Representative RomeroTO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND

HIGHWAYS

House Bill No. 8017, entitled:“AN ACT ENSURING THE CONTINUITY OF

ESSENTIAL RESPONSE AND RECOVERY INTERVENTIONS AWAITING THE COVID-19 VACCINE, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11494, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 'BAYANIHAN TO RECOVER AS ONE ACT' ”

By Representative Nograles (Jericho)TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH

House Bill No. 8018, entitled:“AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE

ARCHIPELAGIC SEA LANES IN PHILIPPINE ARCHIPELAGIC WATERS, PRESCRIBING THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF FOREIGN SHIPS AND AIRCRAFT EXERCISING THE RIGHT OF ARCHIPELAGIC SEA LANES PASSAGE THROUGH THE DESIGNATED ARCHIPELAGIC SEA LANES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

By Representative VillafuerteTO THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS

House Bill No. 8019, entitled:“AN ACT REGULATING THE USE OF

TREATMENT TECHNOLOGY FOR MUNICIPAL AND HAZARDOUS WASTES, REPEALING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 20 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8749, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 'THE PHILIPPINE CLEAN AIR ACT OF 1999' ”

By Representative VillafuerteTO THE COMMITTEE ON ECOLOGY AND THE

COMMITTEE ON ENERGY

House Bill No. 8020, entitled:“AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT

NO. 8047, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 'BOOK PUBLISHING INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT ACT,' PROVIDING FOR THE SCANNING AND CONVERSION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL TEXTBOOKS INTO EBOOKS AND OTHER DIGITAL FORMATS”

By Representative VillafuerteTO THE COMMITTEE ON BASIC EDUCATION AND

CULTURE


4566, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 'AN ACT CREATING THE PHILIPPINE LICENSING BOARD FOR CONTRACTORS, PRESCRIBING ITS POWERS, DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES,' THEREBY STRENGTHENING THE REGULATORY POWERS OF THE PHILIPPINE CONTRACTORS ACCREDITATION BOARD (PCAB)”

By Representative VillafuerteTO THE COMMITTEE ON TRADE AND INDUSTRY

House Bill No. 8022, entitled:“AN ACT CREATING THE NATIONAL

EDUCATION COUNCIL, DEFINING ITS POWERS AND FUNCTIONS, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”


CULTURE

House Bill No. 8023, entitled:“AN ACT DEFINING ECONOMIC SABOTAGE

IN COMPUTER-RELATED OFFENSES AND AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10175, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 'CYBERCRIME PREVENTION ACT OF 2012' ”

By Representative VillafuerteTO THE COMMITTEE ON INFORMATION AND

COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY

House Bill No. 8024, entitled:“AN ACT ESTABLISHING A HOSPITAL IN

STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES OFFERING MEDICAL DEGREES NATIONWIDE, AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR”

By Representative VillafuerteTO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH

House Bill No. 8025, entitled:“AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL

EVALUATION POLICY”By Representative VillafuerteTO THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

House Bill No. 8026, entitled:“AN ACT ESTABLISHING SATELLITE

SPECIALTY HOSPITALS TO FACILITATE ACCESS TO SPECIALIZED MEDICAL CARE IN IDENTIFIED REGIONS OF



THE PHILIPPINES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”

By Representative VillafuerteTO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH

House Bill No. 8027, entitled:“AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE PHILIPPINE

PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7743, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 'AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CONGRESSIONAL, CITY, AND MUNICIPAL LIBRARIES AND BARANGAY READING CENTERS THROUGHOUT THE PHILIPPINES,' AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”


CULTURE

House Bill No. 8028, entitled:“AN ACT CREATING THE ENVIRONMENTAL

PROTECTION AND ENFORCEMENT BUREAU (EPEB) UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES (DENR), PROVIDING FOR ITS POWERS AND FUNCTIONS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

By Representative VillafuerteTO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT

REORGANIZATION AND THE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES

House Bill No. 8029, entitled:“AN ACT EXPANDING THE DEFINITION

OF 'MEDICAL DEVICE' TO INCLUDE HEALTH APPLICATIONS, FURTHER AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 3720, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 'FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT,' AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9711, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 'FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA) ACT OF 2009' AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

By Representative VillafuerteTO THE COMMITTEE ON TRADE AND INDUSTRY

House Bill No. 8030, entitled:“AN ACT EXTENDING AND ENHANCING

THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LIFELINE RATE, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 73 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9136, OTHERWISE KNOWN

AS THE ELECTRIC POWER INDUSTRY REFORM ACT OF 2001, AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10150”

By Representative VillafuerteTO THE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY

House Bill No. 8031, entitled:“AN ACT PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL

MECHANISMS TO ACCELERATE THE RECOVERY AND BOLSTER THE RESILIENCY OF THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

By Representative QuimboTO THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

House Bill No. 8032, entitled:“AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SANGGUNIANG

KABATAAN CENTER TO SERVE AS A YOUTH HUB IN THE WHOLE OF BUKIDNON AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”

By Representative ZubiriTO THE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT

House Bill No. 8033, entitled:“AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SANGGUNIANG

KABATAAN CENTER TO SERVE AS A YOUTH HUB IN ALL CITIES AND MUNICIPALITIES IN THE PHILIPPINES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”

By Representative ZubiriTO THE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT

House Bill No. 8034, entitled:“AN ACT ESTABLISHING A DISTRICT OFFICE

OF THE LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ENRIQUE B. MAGALONA IN THE THIRD LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT OF NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”

By Representative BenitezTO THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

House Bill No. 8035, entitled:“AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE NEGROS

OCCIDENTAL HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS AND DESIGN AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”

By Representative BenitezTO THE COMMITTEE ON BASIC EDUCATION AND

CULTURE



House Bill No. 8036, entitled:“AN ACT ESTABLISHING A HIGH SCHOOL

FOR SPORTS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ENRIQUE B. MAGALONA, PROVINCE OF NEGROS OCCIDENTAL TO BE KNOWN AS THE NEGROS OCCIDENTAL HIGH SCHOOL FOR SPORTS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”

By Representative BenitezTO THE COMMITTEE ON BASIC EDUCATION AND

CULTURE

House Bill No. 8037, entitled:“AN ACT DECLARING NOVEMBER 23 OF

EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF BENGUET IN COMMEMORATION OF ITS FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY, TO BE KNOWN AS 'BENGUET DAY' ”

By Representative Yap (Eric)TO THE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT

House Bill No. 8038, entitled:“AN ACT GRANTING FILIPINO CITIZENSHIP

TO GUO LINLIN”By Representative CrisologoTO THE COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE

House Bill No. 8039, entitled:“AN ACT DECLARING THE LANDS WITHIN

THE TERRITORIAL BOUNDARIES OF MUNICIPALITY OF DON VICTORIANO, PROVINCE OF MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL AS ALIENABLE AND DISPOSABLE LANDS OPEN TO DISPOSITION FOR AGRICULTURAL, COMMERCIAL, RESIDENTIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND OTHER PRODUCTIVE PURPOSES”

By Representative OaminalTO THE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES

RESOLUTIONS

House Resolution No. 1337, entitled:“A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST

GRATITUDE AND APPRECIATION FOR THE ACTS OF SACRIFICE AND HEROISM OF LOCAL BUSINESS LEADERS AND INSTITUTIONS WHO ASSISTED THE GOVERNMENT AND THE FILIPINO PEOPLE AMIDST THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC”

By Representative VargasTO THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

House Resolution No. 1338, entitled:“A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SENSE

OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR A CONTINUED EFFORT TO ADDRESS COVID-19 THROUGH THE ENACTMENT OF A BAYANIHAN 3 AS A SUPPLEMENTAL MEASURE TO REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11494 OR THE BAYANIHAN TO RECOVER AS ONE ACT WHICH IS DUE TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 19, 2020”

By Representative RobesTO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

House Resolution No. 1339, entitled:“RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE HOUSE

COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC ACCOUNTS AND GOOD GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, INTO THE ACTIONS BEING UNDERTAKEN BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION A N D C O M M U N I C AT I O N S TECHNOLOGY (DICT) AND THE NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (NTC) REGARDING THE IMPROVEMENT OF INTERNET AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES IN THE PHILIPPINES”

By Representative Defensor (Michael)TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES

House Resolution No. 1340, entitled:“A RESOLUTION URGING THE HOUSE OF

REPRESENTATIVES TO IMMEDIATELY ALLOCATE FUNDS FOR THE RESTORATION AND REHABILITATION OF DAMAGED DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OF DISTRIBUTION UTILITIES”

By Representatives De Jesus, Dagooc, Ebcas, Guya, Teves (Jose) and Sanchez

TO THE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY

House Resolution No. 1341, entitled:“A RESOLUTION URGING NATIONAL

DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT COUNCIL (NDRRMC) TO IMMEDIATELY ALLOCATE A SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET TO THE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE EMERGENCY AND RESILIENCE FUND FOR THE RESTORATION AND REHABILITATION OF DAMAGED DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS OF DISTRIBUTION UTILITIES”

By Representatives De Jesus, Dagooc, Ebcas, Guya, Teves (Jose) and Sanchez




House Resolution No. 1342, entitled:“RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF

THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO OPPOSE THE PLANNED SALE OF THE FOUR PHILIPPINE PROPERTIES IN JAPAN AND TO PRESERVE THE HISTORICAL AND SYMBOLIC VALUE OF THE SAID WAR REPARATION ASSETS”

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

TO THE COMMITTEE ON BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE

House Resolution No. 1343, entitled:“RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE

COMMITTEE ON HEALTH TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE ALLEGED DEFERMENT OF THE EXEMPTION OF THE 90-DIALYSIS SESSION LIMIT PER CALENDAR YEAR IN THE MIDDLE OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND NATIONAL STATE OF CALAMITY”

By Representatives Zarate, Gaite and CullamatTO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES

House Resolution No. 1344, entitled:“RESOLUTION URGING THE DEPARTMENT

OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD, MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY, PHILIPPINE OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT ADMINISTRATION, OVERSEAS WORKERS WELFARE ADMINISTRATION, AND RELEVANT GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, THROUGH THE COMMITTEE ON OVERSEAS WORKERS AFFAIRS, TO CREATE A TASK FORCE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATIONS DURING SEA MISHAPS OCCURING IN TERRITORIAL WATERS, FOREIGN WATERS AND THE OPEN SEA AND ENSURING THAT THE FAMILIES OF SURVIVING, MISSING OR DEAD FILIPINO CREW MEMBERS WILL RECEIVE APPROPRIATE GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE AND LEGAL CLAIMS FROM PRIVATE ENTITIES”

By Representatives Lusotan and MendozaTO THE COMMITTEE ON OVERSEAS WORKERS

AFFAIRS

House Resolution No. 1346, entitled:“A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE

APPROPRIATE COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, OF THE CONTINUOUS AND LONG-STANDING ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS LOGGING AND QUARRYING IN THE MARIKINA WATERSHED AND OTHER PROTECTED RESERVES”

By Representative Herrera-DyTO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES

House Resolution No. 1347, entitled:“A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE

COMMITTEE ON MINDANAO AFFAIRS TO CALL UPON RELEVANT DEPARTMENTS OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING A BRIEFING ON THE BUILD BUILD BUILD FLAGSHIP PROJECTS FOR THE REGION OF MINDANAO”

By Representative Dimaporo (Khalid)TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES

House Resolution No. 1349, entitled:“A RESOLUTION URGING THE DEPARTMENT

OF EDUCATION (DEPED) TO POSTPONE CLASSES IN TYPHOON-RAVAGED AREAS IN THE COUNTRY”

By Representative CasteloTO THE COMMITTEE ON BASIC EDUCATION AND

CULTURE


COMMITTEE ON ENERGY TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE ALLEGED PAYMENT OF MANILA ELECTRIC COMPANY OF OVERPRICED GENERATION RATES OF THE QUEZON POWER PHILIPPINES, LTD.”

By Representatives Zarate, Gaite and CullamatTO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES


APPROPRIATE HOUSE COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT AN IMMEDIATE INVESTIGATION, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, INTO THE RECENT QUESTIONABLE RELEASES OF WATER



FROM DAMS AND RESERVOIRS WHICH PURPORTEDLY CONTRIBUTED TO THE MASSIVE FLOODING TRIGGERED BY TYPHOON ULYSSES (VAMCO)”

By Representative FernandezTO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES

House Resolution No. 1352, entitled:“RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF

THE HOUSE TO NOMINATE MS. NORA AUNOR FOR THE NATIONAL ARTIST AWARD FOR FILM IN RECOGNITION OF HER VALUABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PHILIPPINE ARTS AND CULTURE THROUGH THE FILM INDUSTRY”

By Representative TaduranTO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON CREATIVE

INDUSTRY AND PERFORMING ARTS

House Resolution No. 1353, entitled:“RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SENSE

OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE FULL, IMMEDIATE AND MASSIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CITIZENS' TREE PLANTING PROGRAM, THE COMPLETE OBSERVANCE OF THE ARBOR DAY AND, THE BROAD CARRYING OUT OF REFORESTATION PROGRAM AND THE VARIOUS CLIMATE CHANGE APPROACHES AND EFFORTS OF THE GOVERNMENT IN THE LIGHT OF THE REPORTS THAT THE ALARMINGLY HUGE DEFORESTATION RATE AND THE MANY ILLS OF ECOLOGICAL DEGRADATION IN THE COUNTRY HAVE LESSENED THE PROTECTION OF FILIPINOS FROM NATURAL DISASTERS”

By Representative VillarTO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON REFORESTATION

House Resolution No. 1354, entitled:“RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE

COLLECTIVE SUPPORT AND COMMENDATION TO THE MEN AND WOMEN IN UNIFORM, LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS, NONGOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS FOR THEIR VALIANT EFFORTS IN HELPING OUR COUNTRYMEN IN THE RESCUE AND RELIEF OPERATIONS DURING THE RECENT TYPHOONS THAT HIT THE PHILIPPINES”

By Representative VillarTO THE COMMITTEE ON DISASTER RESILIENCE


COMMITTEE ON DISASTER RESILIENCE AND OTHER APPROPRIATE COMMITTEES TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE CURRENT POLICIES OF THE GOVERNMENT RELATIVE TO RISK REDUCTION AND RESPONSE ON NATURAL DISASTERS, WITH THE END IN VIEW OF LEGISLATING STANDARDS AND COMPREHENSIVE POLICIES, STRATEGIES AND PROGRAMS CORRESPONDING TO PRESENT TIMES TO MITIGATE AND CIRCUMVENT FUTURE LOSS FROM CALAMITIES”

By Representatives Pineda and RomeroTO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES

House Resolution No. 1357, entitled:“A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSE OF

REPRESENTATIVES EXPRESSING PROFOUND CONDOLENCES ON THE DEMISE OF CONGRESSMAN RAUL V. DEL MAR”

By Representative AbellanosaTO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES

House Resolution No. 1358, entitled:“A RESOLUTION URGING THE COMMITTEE

ON HIGHER EDUCATION OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE NEED TO CALL FOR COLLABORATION, RATHER THAN COMPETITION, BETWEEN AND AMONG PRIVATE AND PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS ('HEIs') TO PROVIDE QUALITY TERTIARY EDUCATION TO POOR BUT DESERVING FILIPINO STUDENTS”

By Representative ReyesTO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES

House Resolution No. 1359, entitled:“RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE DEEPEST

SYMPATHIES AND PROFOUND CONDOLENCES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE FAMILY OF HONORABLE RAUL V. DEL MAR, REPRESENTATIVE OF THE NORTH DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CEBU DURING THE EIGHTH TO TENTH, TWELFTH TO FOURTEENTH, AND SIXTEENTH TO EIGHTEENTH CONGRESSES”

By Representative Ouano-DizonTO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES



House Resolution No. 1360, entitled:“RESOLUTION STRONGLY URGING THE

COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION TO HEED THE CALL FOR A NATIONAL ACADEMIC BREAK FOLLOWING THE ONSLAUGHT OF TYPHOONS AMID THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC”

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

TO THE COMMITTEE ON HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

House Resolution No. 1361, entitled:“A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE SPECIAL

COMMITTEE ON REFORESTATION TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, INTO THE STATUS OF THE GOVERNMENT’S NATIONAL GREENING PROGRAM (NGP) AND OTHER PROGRAMS INTENDED TO PROTECT FOREST RESOURCES AND WATERSHEDS”

By Representative VargasTO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES

COMMUNICATIONS

Letter dated 6 May 2020 of Paula Carla Galvez-Tan, Municipal Mayor, Municipality of San Ildefonso, Province of Bulacan, submitting to the House of Representatives a copy of their Report on Fund Utilization and Status of Program/Project/Activity Implementation for the month of April 2020 of the Bayanihan Grant to Cities and Municipalities.TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Letter dated May 11, 2020 of Arturo P. Valdriz, Municipal Mayor, Municipality of San Juan, Province of La Union, informing the House of Representatives that their Report on Fund Utilization and Status of Program/Project/Activity Implementation of the Bayanihan Grant to Cities and Municipalities has been posted in their website (www.sanjuanlaunion.gov.ph) and in three (3) conspicuous public places in their locality.TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Letter dated 30 July 2020 of Arcam P. Istarul, Municipal Mayor, Municipality of Tipo-Tipo, Province of Basilan, certifying that the said LGU has no dormant Funds/Account from the Financial Assistance/Subsidies released by the National Government.TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Certification letter issued on August 4, 2020 by Kathrine B. Robles, Municipal Mayor, Municipality of Baras, Province of Rizal, certifying that their Reports on Fund Utilization and Status of Program/Project/Activity Implementation for the months of April, May, June, July, August and September 2020 of the Bayanihan Grant to Cities and Municipalities have been posted in three (3) conspicuous public places in their locality.TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Letter dated August 6, 2020 of Rema B. Somo, Municipal Mayor, Municipality of Santa Barbara, Province of Iloilo, submitting to the House of Representatives a copy of their Report on Fund Utilization and Status of Program/Project/Activity Implementation for the month of July 2020 of the Bayanihan Grant to Cities and Municipalities.TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Letter dated August 8, 2020 of Emerson S. Lachica, Municipal Mayor, Municipality of Kalibo, Province of Aklan, submitting to the House of Representatives a copy of their Report on Fund Utilization and Status of Program/Project/Activity Implementation for the month of August 2020 of the Bayanihan Grant to Cities and Municipalities which has been posted in their website and in three (3) conspicuous public places in their locality.TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Letter dated August 20, 2020 of Atty. Diosdado N. Gementiza, Jr., Municipal Mayor, Municipality of San Isidro, Province of Bohol, informing the House of Representatives that their Report on Fund Utilization and Status of Program/Project/Activity Implementation for the month of July 2020 of the Bayanihan Grant to Cities and Municipalities has been posted in three (3) conspicuous public places in their locality.TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Letter dated 26 August 2020 of Paula Carla Galvez-Tan, Municipal Mayor, Municipality of San Ildefonso, Province of Bulacan, submitting to the House of Representatives a copy of their Report on Fund Utilization and Status of Program/Project/Activity Implementation for the month of May 2020 of the Bayanihan Grant to Cities and Municipalities.TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS



Letter dated August 27, 2020 of Michael Angelo S. Sestoso, Municipal Mayor, Municipality of Alcoy, Province of Cebu, giving notice to the House of Representatives of their Report on Fund Utilization and Status of Program/Project/Activity Implementation for the month of August 2020 of the Bayanihan Grant to Cities and Municipalities.TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Letter dated September 2, 2020 of Harris C.M. Ongchuan, Municipal Mayor, Municipality of Laoang, Province of Samar, submitting to the House of Representatives a copy of their Report on Fund Utilization and Status of Program/Project/Activity Implementation for the month of August 2020 of the Bayanihan Grant to Cities and Municipalities.TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Letter dated September 2, 2020 of Atty. Francis John L. Tejano, Municipal Mayor, Municipality of Mapanas, Province of Northern Samar, informing the House of Representatives that their Reports on Fund Utilization and Status of Program/Project/Activity Implementation for the months of May to August 2020 of the Bayanihan Grant to Cities and Municipalities have been posted in three (3) conspicuous public places in their locality.TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Letter dated September 7, 2020 of Atty. Mark N. Marcos, Municipal Mayor, Municipality of Naujan, Province of Oriental Mindoro, informing the House of Representatives that their Report on Fund Utilization and Status of Program/Project/Activity Implementation for the month of August 2020 of the Bayanihan Grant to Cities and Municipalities has been posted in their website (www.naujan.gov.ph).TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Letter dated September 7, 2020 of Jerry P. Treñas, City Mayor, City of Iloilo, Province of Iloilo, notifying the House of Representatives that their Report on Fund Utilization and Status of Program/Project/Activity Implementation for the month of August 2020 of the Bayanihan Grant to Cities and Municipalities has been posted in their website (www.iloilocity.gov.ph) and in three (3) conspicuous public places in their locality.TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Letter dated 8 September 2020 of Gian Carlo F. Occeña, Municipal Mayor, Municipality of Sibalom, Province of Antique, submitting to the House of Representatives a copy of their Report on Fund Utilization and Status of Program/Project/Activity Implementation for the month of August 2020 of the Bayanihan Grant to Cities and Municipalities.TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Letter dated September 8, 2020 of Carina R. Polinga, Municipal Mayor, Municipality of Siruma, Province of Camarines Sur, submitting to the House of Representatives a copy of their Report on Fund Utilization and Status of Program/Project/Activity Implementation for the month of August 2020 of the Bayanihan Grant to Cities and Municipalities together with the pictures posted in three (3) conspicuous public places in their locality and in their Facebook account.TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Letter dated September 9, 2020 of Bienvenido P. Margarico, M.D., Municipal Mayor, Municipality of Janiuay, Province of Iloilo, submitting to the House of Representatives a copy of their Report on Fund Utilization and Status of Program/Project/Activity Implementation for the month of August 2020 of the Bayanihan Grant to Cities and Municipalities.TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Letter dated September 14, 2020 of Gary T. Fuentes, Municipal Mayor, Municipality of Tangalan, Province of Aklan, informing the House of Representatives that their Report on Fund Utilization and Status of Program/Project/Activity Implementation for the month of August 2020 of the Bayanihan Grant to Cities and Municipalities has been posted in their website and in three (3) conspicuous public places in their locality.TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Letter dated September 15, 2020 of John H. Tarrosa, Municipal Mayor, Municipality of Zarraga, Province of Iloilo, informing the House of Representatives that their Report on Fund Utilization and Status of Program/Project/Activity Implementation for the month of August 2020 of the Bayanihan Grant to Cities and Municipalities has been posted in their website (www.zarraga.gov.ph) on September 15, 2020.TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS



Letter dated September 16, 2020 of Jennifer W. Tan, City Mayor, City of Tangub, Province of Misamis Occidental, notifying the House of Representatives that their Report on Fund Utilization and Status of Program/Project/Activity Implementation of the Bayanihan Grant to Cities and Municipalities has been posted in three (3) conspicuous public places in their locality.TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Email dated September 16, 2020 of Michelle L. Roa, Municipal Budget Officer, Municipality of Villanueva, Province of Misamis Oriental, submitting to the House of Representatives a copy of their Report on Fund Utilization and Status of Program/Project/Activity Implementation for the month of June 2020 of the Bayanihan Grant to Cities and Municipalities attested by Jennie Rosalie U. Mendez, Municipal Mayor.TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Email dated September 16, 2020 of Emma C. Baluyos, Municipal Budget Officer, Municipality of Salay, Province of Misamis Oriental, submitting to the House of Representatives a copy of their Report on Fund Utilization and Status of Program/Project/Activity Implementation for the period ended September 16, 2020 of the Bayanihan Grant to Cities and Municipalities attested by Angelo G. Capistrano, Jr., Municipal Mayor.TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Letter dated September 17, 2020 of Dennis L. Roa, Municipal Mayor, Municipality of Naawan, Province of Misamis Oriental, informing the House of Representatives that their Report on Fund Utilization and Status of Program/Project/Activity Implementation of the Bayanihan Grant to Cities and Municipalities has been posted in three (3) conspicuous public places in their locality.TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Notice of Posting dated 18 September 2020 of Florencio T. Miraflores, Provincial Governor, Province of Aklan, informing the House of Representatives that their Report on Fund Utilization and Status of Program/Project/Activity Implementation for the month of August 2020 of the Bayanihan Grant to Provinces has been posted in their website (aklan.gov.ph) and in three (3) conspicuous public places in their Province.TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Letters dated August 19 and October 28, 2020 of Jovymarie C. Villazon, Municipal Mayor, Municipality of Placer, Province of Surigao del Norte, submitting to the House of Representatives a copy of their Reports on Fund Utilization and Status of Program/Project/Activity Implementation for the months of June and July 2020 of the Bayanihan Grant to Cities and Municipalities.TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Letter dated 16 October 2020 of Janice G. Ayson-Zales, Deputy Director, Office of the General Counsel and Legal Services, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), transmitting to the House of Representatives a duly certified electronic copy of Memorandum No. M-2020-080 dated 9 October 2020.TO THE COMMITTEE ON BANKS AND FINANCIAL

INTERMEDIARIES

Reports on Fund Utilization and Status of Program/Project/Activity Implementation for the months of April to August 2020 of the Bayanihan Grant to Cities and Municipalities, attested by Lutfurranman M. Maturan, Municipal Mayor, Municipality of Ungkaya Pukan, Province of Basilan.TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Report on Fund Utilization and Status of Program/Project/Activity Implementation for the month of April 2020 of the Bayanihan Grant to Cities and Municipalities, attested by Edgar S. Lignes, City Mayor, City of El Salvador, Province of Misamis Oriental.TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Report on Fund Utilization and Status of Program/Project/Activity Implementation for the month of August 2020 of the Bayanihan Grant to Provinces, Province of La Union.TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Report of the Committee on Higher and Technical Education and the Committee on Appropriations (Committee Report No. 602), re H.B. No. 8040, entitled:“AN ACT INTEGRATING THE CONSOLACION

COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CONSOLACION, PROVINCE OF CEBU, INTO THE CEBU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY (CTU), TO BE KNOWN AS THE CTU-



CONSOLACION CAMPUS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”

recommending its approval in substitution of House Bill No. 7194

Sponsors: Representatives Go (Mark), Yap (Eric) and Ouano-Dizon

TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES

Report of the Committee on Higher and Technical Education and the Committee on Appropriations (Committee Report No. 603), re H.B. No. 8041, entitled:“AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN INDIGENOUS

PEOPLES RESOURCE AND TRAINING CENTER IN THE NUEVA VIZCAYA STATE UNIVERSITY, DEFINING ITS FUNCTIONS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”

recommending its approval in substitution of House Bill No. 3659

Sponsors: Representatives Go (Mark), Yap (Eric) and Cuaresma


ADDITIONAL REFERENCE OF BUSINESS

House Resolution No. 1362, entitled:“RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE

PROFOUND CONDOLENCES AND DEEPEST SYMPATHIES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE FAMILY OF THE LATE HON. RAUL VELOSO DEL MAR, REPRESENTATIVE OF THE 1ST DISTRICT OF CEBU CITY”

By Representatives Lagman, Limkaichong, Belmonte, Abaya, Amatong, Billones, Bordado, Chatto, Daza, Erice, Hataman, Peña, Quimbo, Ramirez-Sato and Umali (Alfonso)


House Resolution No. 1363, entitled:“RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE HOUSE

SUB-COMMITTEE ON THE NEW NORMAL TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE MASSIVE FLOODING CAUSED BY TYPHOON ULYSSES, IN RELATION TO THE ENFORCEMENT OF AND COMPLIANCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL, CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION AND MITIGATION, AND DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT LAWS BY NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS IN LIGHT OF THE ESCALATING

CLIMATE-RELATED DISASTER RISKS, COMPOUNDED BY FACTORS CAUSED BY THE CORONA VIRUS DISEASE (COVID)-19 PANDEMIC, WITH THE END IN VIEW OF RECOMMENDING STRONGER POLICY MEASURES THAT WILL HELP AVERT FUTURE LOSS AND DAMAGE AND ENSURE SUSTAINABLE AND RESILIENT RECOVERY FROM THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC”

By Representative LegardaTO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES


OF AGRICULTURE, THE NATIONAL IRRIGATION AUTHORITY, THE LOCAL WATER UTILITIES ASSOCIATION, AND THE NATIONAL ECONOMIC AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO DEVELOP A WATER IMPOUNDING SYSTEM TO BE UTILIZED AS A SOURCE OF WATER DURING DRY SEASON, AND FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS TO COMPLETE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN OF FLOOD CONTROL IN CENTRAL LUZON AND NEARBY PROVINCES”

By Representative Gonzales (Aurelio)TO THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND FOOD

House Resolution No. 1366, entitled:“RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE

IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF THE SECOND TRANCHE OF THE APPROVED INCREASE IN SOCIAL SECURITY PENSION UNDER THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT OF 1997 BY THE SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM (SSS)”

By Representative OrdanesTO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT

ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION


OF TRANSPORTATION TO DEFER THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CASHLESS TOLL PAYMENTS THROUGH THE RADIO-FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) SYSTEM UNTIL JANUARY 1, 2021”

By Representative CasteloTO THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION


OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL



RESOURCES TO BE MORE AGGRESSIVE WITH THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE LONGTERM SOLUTIONS TO FLOODING AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL CALAMITIES IN THE COUNTRY”

By Representative CrisologoTO THE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES

House Resolution No. 1369, entitled:“RESOLUTION URGING THE APPROPRIATE

COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, INTO THE MASSIVE FLOODING IN THE PROVINCE OF CAGAYAN CAUSED BY TYPHOON ULYSSES AND WATER RELEASED FROM THE MAGAT DAM WITH THE END GOAL OF IDENTIFYING NEEDED INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS AND GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION PROGRAMS TO PREVENT SIMILAR DISASTER FROM HAPPENING AGAIN”

By Representative LaraTO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES

House Resolution No. 1370, entitled:“A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE NATIONAL

TRANSMISSION CORPORATION (TRANSCO) AND NATIONAL GRID CORPORATION OF THE PHILIPPINES (NGCP) TO UNDERTAKE NECESSARY ACTIONS FOR THE IMMEDIATE INTERCONNECTION OF BATANGAS AND MINDORO TO THE LUZON GRID IN ORDER TO ENSURE RELIABLE AND AFFORDABLE SUPPLY OF ENERGY IN THE ISLANDS OF MINDORO AND PALAWAN”

By Representatives De Jesus, Dagooc, Guya and Ebcas


PRIVILEGE HOUR

The day being a Monday, on motion of Representative Lacson-Noel, there being no objection, the Chair declared a Privilege Hour.

On her subsequent motion, the Chair recognized Rep. France L. Castro for her privilege speech.

PRIVILEGE SPEECH OF REPRESENTATIVE CASTRO (F.L.)

Representative Castro spoke about the government’s insensitivity and lack of immediate

response to victims of recent tropical cyclones, including super Typhoon Ulysses, that hit the country. She noted that the Filipino resiliency and bayanihan spirit tend to be taken advantage of by government with its inadequacy in terms of immediate response and concrete plans and actions. She also pointed out the budget cuts in the Quick Response Funds (QRF) and Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) funds of various agencies.

As she raised how much Filipinos had suffered from the recent calamity, she criticized the televised government briefing on disaster response led by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, which instead reflected indecent and sexist jokes.

Representative Castro then called for an immediate response to assist the typhoon victims; rechannel funds from the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) and Confidential and Intelligence Funds to the assistance and rehabilitation efforts for the victims of calamities; and hold accountable those responsible for illegal logging, mining, and quarrying activities. She pointed out that it is not just an issue of the President’s visibility but his accountability over the recent calamities.

On motion of Representative Lacson-Noel, the Chair recognized Rep. Stella Luz A. Quimbo for her privilege speech.

PRIVILEGE SPEECH OF REPRESENTATIVE QUIMBO

Representative Quimbo spoke about the devastation brought by the recent Typhoon Ulysses to Marikina City and expressed alarm that two massive floods—Typhoon Ondoy in 2009 and Typhoon Ulysses—had hit the city only in the span of 11 years.

She said that it would take weeks for the residents to rebuild and be back to their routines; and acknowledged the bayanihan spirit between the government and the private sector, and also the assistance of her colleagues from the House Representatives.

She underscored the need to institutionalize and fully implement the Philippine government’s Flood Management and Control Masterplan for Metro Manila and Surrounding Areas which was approved by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board in 2012. She explained that



said masterplan includes three pillars: 1) structural interventions particularly infrastructure projects to manage floods; 2) non-structural interventions such as reforestation and flood forecasting; and 3) institutional interventions with government agencies such as provision of technical assistance.

She stressed the need for its full implementation because flooding, including its effects and the solutions to it, cuts across administrative borders. She then mentioned about the pending Pasig-Marikina Dam, which is intended for flood control despite being a high-priority project. She also cited the decay of the Marikina Watershed which had been worsened by illegal logging and quarrying, and illegal settlements; and stated that long-term forest restoration is as important as the infrastructures and curbing of said illegal activities.

Thereafter, Representative Quimbo said that she would file a bill to institutionalize a flood management control masterplan and ensure that it is properly, completely, and swiftly implemented. The bill, she said, will mandate the Departments of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to adopt and strengthen the NEDA-approved Flood Management Masterplan for Metro Manila and surrounding areas, as well as formulate flood management plans for Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao; increase penalties for violators of the Philippine Mining Act; and increase the wage level of forest rangers. She then called on her colleagues’ support for the passage of her proposed bill.

On motion of Representative Lacson-Noel, the Chair recognized Deputy Speaker Jose L. Atienza Jr. for his interpellation.

INTERPELLATION OF DEPUTY SPEAKER ATIENZA

Deputy Speaker Atienza initially inquired whether Representative Quimbo believed that the condition of Laguna de Bay is not related to the Marikina City’s flood problem.

The Deputy Speaker recalled that there was a flood control mitigating program crafted during the administration of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo but was not implemented during the term of former President Benigno C. Aquino III. He opined that the solution to the flooding is to conduct a heavy dredging of Laguna de Bay.

At this juncture, Deputy Speaker Pimentel relinquished the Chair to Deputy Speaker Michael L. Romero, PhD.

Deputy Speaker Atienza opined that the current flood control problem of Marikina and the whole nation could be solved not only through natural waterways and modern technologies, but for the government to respond and act accordingly; and underscored the need to act as a nation by setting aside political differences and doing what is right for the people.

Representative Quimbo explained that she called for the review of the flood control master plan which includes the proposed dredging of Laguna de Bay; although she emphasized her focus on the problems of the dredging of Marikina River.

Deputy Speaker Atienza then stated for the record that in looking into the problem of Marikina River and the flooding of Marikina City, the administration of former President Aquino should also be held responsible due to its failure to implement the aforecited dredging of Laguna de Bay.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF GUESTS

Thereupon, Rep. Alfred C. Delos Santos acknowledged the presence in the Session Hall of guests of Speaker Lord Allan Jay Q. Velasco from the Philippine National Police headed by Maj. Gen. Debold M. Sinas.

SUSPENSION OF SESSION

The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 4:10 p.m.

RESUMPTION OF SESSION

The session resumed at 4:21 p.m.

Thereupon, on motion of Representative Lacson-Noel, the Chair recognized Rep. Roman T. Romulo for his intepellation.

INTERPELLATION OF REPRESENTATIVE ROMULO

To the queries of Representative Romulo, Representative Quimbo clarified that projects under the NEDA Flood Management and Control Masterplan for Metro Manila and Surrounding Areas are being implemented although very slowly, and that her bill will institutionalize said plan to ensure that solutions to the flooding problem are sustained.

Representative Romulo then expressed concern that the bill would be used as an excuse for the non-



implementation of existing flood control projects. Representative Quimbo emphasized that what is crucial is the availability of adequate funds to hasten the implementation of the masterplan.

Thereupon, Representative Quimbo welcomed the suggestion of Representative Romulo to file a parallel resolution calling for an immediate action on flood control interventions, including the dredging project mentioned by Deputy Speaker Atienza; and also cited the need for short-term solutions such as addressing illegal activities in protected areas.


At this point, the Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 4:31 p.m.


The session resumed at 4:34 p.m. with Speaker Velasco presiding.

REMARKS OF MAJORITY LEADER ROMUALDEZ

At this point, Majority Leader Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez informed the Body that Deputy Speaker Atienza of BUHAY Party-List was elected as such the previous week. He then requested the latter, together with his family members, to ascend the rostrum and take his oath of office before Speaker Velasco.

OATH-TAKING OF DEPUTY SPEAKER ATIENZA

Subsequently, Deputy Speaker Atienza ascended the rostrum with the members of his family and took his oath before the Body, with Speaker Velasco administering his oath.


Thereupon, the Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 4:38 p.m. to allow the Members to congratulate Deputy Speaker Atienza.


At 4:40 pm., the session was resumed with Deputy Speaker Henry S. Oaminal presiding.

On motion of Representative Lacson-Noel, the Chair recognized Rep. Robert Ace S. Barbers for his interpellation.

INTERPELLATION OF REPRESENTATIVE BARBERS

To the questions of Representative Barbers, Representative Quimbo maintained that in spite of other possible factors which could have contributed to the flooding in Marikina City, quarrying near the Marikina Watershed is illegal because it is a protected area; and added that sediments have accumulated in the Marikina Riverbed, thus reducing its carrying capacity.

Both Representatives Barbers and Quimbo then exchanged views on whether there is a need to pass another legislation on this matter, with Representative Barbers emphasizing that there are existing laws against illegal logging and quarrying and monitoring and regulation must be only observed to implement the laws effectively.

In response, Representative Quimbo noted likewise the poor enforcement of related laws and negligible fines and penalties which, she said, are considered under the bill that she would file.

Representative Barbers suggested that it may be time to revert the task of regulation to the national government through the DENR because local government units may be lax in regulating quarrying activities since these are local revenue sources. He suggested for the review of the Local Government Code for further improvement of Representative Quimbo's bill to which the latter agreed.

Regarding Representative Barbers’ concern that mining is easily blamed for the flooding, Representative Quimbo emphasized that analysis of typhoons and their effects must be context-based and that she was particular in referring to illegal quarrying activities which is applicable to the Marikina Watershed.

In conclusion, Representative Barbers said that he would fully support Representative Quimbo’s proposal and stressed that it is high time that they revisit existing laws and the implementation thereof.

On motion of Representative Bolilia, the Chair recognized Rep. Edgar M. Chatto to deliver his privilege speech through Zoom videoconferencing.

PRIVILEGE SPEECH OF REPRESENTATIVE CHATTO

Representative Chatto initially discussed the devastating effects of the recent typhoons that



ravaged different parts of the country and how the government could set its priorities to mitigate the effects of climate change. This, as he cited the government’s commitments and initiatives thereto.

As chairperson of the Committee on Climate Change, he called on the Body to take the lead in declaring a national climate emergency in the country, which he believed should have been made two decades ago. He however stressed that such declaration should have a follow-through.

Thus, Representative Chatto underscored the urgent need to convert all climate change action plans to climate emergency action plans at all levels of governance with the Climate Change Commission taking the lead in creating a single data platform to produce baseline climate risk assessments of high-risk cities and municipalities. He added the importance of drastic, aggressive, and urgent measures that would be best for the communities.

In closing, he also enjoined his colleagues and the new House leadership to prioritize the congressional declaration of national climate emergency in the country.

REFERRAL OF PRIVILEGE SPEECHES

On succeeding motion of Representative Bolilia, there being no objection, the Body referred the privilege speeches of Representatives Castro (F.L.), Quimbo, and Chatto and all interpellations thereon, to the Committee on Rules for its appropriate action.

SUSPENSION OF PRIVILEGE HOUR

On further motion of Representative Bolilia, there being no objection, the Body suspended the Privilege Hour.

APPROVAL ON THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS

On successive motions of Representatives Michael Edgar Y. Aglipay and Bolilia, 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 November 20, 2020, pursuant to Section 58, Rule X of the Rules of the House:

1. House Bill No. 135, entitled: “AN ACT INSTITUTING POLICIES FOR THE

PROTECTION AND WELFARE OF CAREGIVERS IN THE PRACTICE OF THEIR PROFESSION”

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

RESULT OF THE VOTING

The result of the voting was as follows:

Affirmative:

AbanteAbueg-ZaldivarAcopAcosta-AlbaAdiongAdvinculaAgabasAgaraoAglipayAguinaldoAlbanoAlmarioAlonteAlvarez (F.)Alvarez (G.)Amante-MatbaAngaraAragonesArbisonArenasArroyoAtienzaBabasaBagatsingBalindongBarbaBarbersBarondaBarzagaBascugBautistaBautista-BandiganBelmonteBenitezBiazonBillonesBoliliaBondocBordadoBravo

BrosasCabatbatCabochanCabredoCagasCalderonCalixtoCamineroCamposCaoagdanCardemaCariCasteloCastro (F.L.)Castro (F.H.)CelesteChattoChipecoCo (A.N.)CollantesCrisologoCuaresmaCuevaCullamatDagoocDalogDazaDefensor (L.)Defensor (M.)Delos SantosDeloso-MontallaDimaporo (A.)Dimaporo (M.K.)DujaliDuterteDy (F.)Dy (F.M.C.)Dy (I.P.)EcleoElago



EnvergaEriceEriguelErmita-BuhainEscuderoEspinaEstrellaFariñas (R.C.)Fariñas I (R.C.)Ferrer (J.M.)Ferrer (L.)FortunoFrascoFuentebellaGaiteGarbinGarcia (P.J.)Garcia (V.)Garin (J.)GasatayaGatchalianGeronGo (M.)Gonzales (A.)Gonzales (N.)GorricetaGuicoGullasGuyaHernandezHerrera-DyHoferJavierJimenezKho (E.)LabadlabadLacsonLacson-NoelLaraLazatinLegardaLimLimkaichongLopezLoyolaLusotanMacapagal ArroyoMacedaMadronaMalapitanMangaoangMangudadatuMarcoletaMariano-Hernandez

MarquezMatugasMendozaMomoNatividad-NagañoNavaNietoNoelNolascoOng (J.)Ong (R.)OrdanesOrtegaOuano-DizonPacquiao (A.)Pacquiao (R.)PadiernosPaduanoPalmaPanchoPeñaPimentelPinedaPlazaPunoQuimboRadazaRamirez-SatoRemullaReyesRobesRodriguezRomeroRomualdez (F.M.)Romualdez (Y.M.)RomualdoRomuloRoqueSacdalanSakaluranSalcedaSalimbangonSaloSantos-RectoSarmientoSavellanoSiaoSingson-MeehanSuansing (E.)Suansing (H.)Suarez (D.)SuntayTaduranTambunting

Tan (Samier)Tan (S.A.)TejadaTeves (A.)TiangcoTolentinoTorres-GomezTulfoTupasTutorTy (D.)Umali (A.)Umali (M.V.)UnabiaUngabUy (R.)Valeriano

ValmayorVargasVargas AlfonsoVelascoVelosoVergaraVillanueva (N.)Villaraza-SuarezVillaricaViolagoYap (E.)Yap (V.)Zamora (R.)Zamora (W.K.)ZarateZubiri

Negative:

None

Abstention:

None

With 221 affirmative votes, zero negative votes, and zero abstentions, the Body approved on Third Reading House Bill No. 135. (See also Appendix 2)

MANIFESTATION OF REPRESENTATIVE CASTRO (F.L.)

Upon Representative Bolilia’s motion, the Chair recognized and noted the manifestation of Representative Castro on the request of the following Members from the Makabayan Bloc to be made coauthors of House Bill No. 135: Reps. Carlos Isagani T. Zarate, Ferdinand R. Gaite, Eufemia “Ka Femia” C. Cullamat, Arlene D. Brosas, Sarah Jane I. Elago, and herself.

APPROVAL ON THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS(Continuation)

2. House Bill No. 7112, entitled: “AN ACT CLASSIFYING THE USE OF CHLORINE AS A NOXIOUS OR POISONOUS SUBSTANCE IN ALL FISHING ACTIVITIES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8550, AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10654, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS ꞌTHE PHILIPPINE FISHERIES CODE OF 1998ꞌ ”






Affirmative:

AbanteAbueg-ZaldivarAcopAcosta-AlbaAdiongAdvinculaAgabasAgaraoAglipayAguinaldoAlbanoAlmarioAlonteAlvarez (F.)Alvarez (G.)Amante-MatbaAngaraAragonesArbisonArenasArroyoAtienzaBabasaBagatsingBalindongBarbaBarbersBarondaBarzagaBascugBautistaBautista-BandiganBelmonteBenitezBiazonBillonesBoliliaBondocBordadoBravoBrosasCabatbatCabochanCabredo

CagasCalderonCalixtoCamineroCamposCaoagdanCardemaCariCasteloCastro (F.L.)Castro (F.H.)CelesteChattoChipecoCo (A.N.)CollantesCrisologoCuaresmaCuevaCullamatDagoocDalogDazaDefensor (L.)Defensor (M.)Delos SantosDeloso-MontallaDimaporo (A.)Dimaporo (M.K.)DujaliDuterteDy (F.)Dy (F.M.C.)Dy (I.P.)EcleoElagoEnvergaEriceEriguelErmita-BuhainEscuderoEspinaEstrellaFariñas (R.C.)

Fariñas I (R.C.)Ferrer (J.M.)Ferrer (L.)FortunoFrascoFuentebellaGaiteGarbinGarcia (P.J.)Garcia (V.)Garin (J.)GasatayaGatchalianGeronGo (M.)Gonzales (A.)Gonzales (N.)GorricetaGuicoGullasGuyaHernandezHerrera-DyHoferJavierJimenezKho (E.)LabadlabadLacsonLacson-NoelLaraLazatinLegardaLimLimkaichongLopezLoyolaLusotanMacapagal ArroyoMacedaMadronaMalapitanMangaoangMangudadatuMarcoletaMariano-HernandezMarquezMatugasMendozaMomoNatividad-NagañoNavaNietoNoel

NolascoOng (J.)Ong (R.)OrdanesOrtegaOuano-DizonPacquiao (A.)Pacquiao (R.)PadiernosPaduanoPalmaPanchoPeñaPimentelPinedaPlazaPunoQuimboRadazaRamirez-SatoRemullaReyesRobesRodriguezRomeroRomualdez (F.M.)Romualdez (Y.M.)RomualdoRomuloRoqueSacdalanSakaluranSalcedaSalimbangonSaloSangcopanSantos-RectoSarmientoSavellanoSiaoSingson-MeehanSuansing (E.)Suansing (H.)Suarez (D.)SuntayTaduranTambuntingTan (Samier)Tan (S.A.)TejadaTeves (A.)TiangcoTolentinoTorres-Gomez



TulfoTupasTutorTy (D.)Umali (A.)Umali (M.V.)UnabiaUngabUy (R.)ValerianoValmayorVargasVargas Alfonso

VelascoVelosoVergaraVillanueva (N.)Villaraza-SuarezVillaricaViolagoYap (E.)Yap (V.)Zamora (R.)Zamora (W.K.)ZarateZubiri

Negative:

None

Abstention:

None


APPROVAL ON THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS(Continuation)

3. House Bill No. 7406, entitled: “AN ACT STRENGTHENING AND MODERNIZING THE BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”

4. House Bill No. 7440, entitled: “AN ACT IMPROVING THE CONFIRMATION PROCESS FOR IMPERFECT LAND TITLES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE COMMONWEALTH ACT NO. 141, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 'PUBLIC LAND ACT', AND PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1529, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 'PROPERTY REGISTRATION DECREE'”

5. House Bill No. 7596, entitled: “AN ACT PROVIDING MECHANISMS THAT SHALL ENSURE THE EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10176, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 'ARBOR DAY ACT OF 2012'”

6. House Bill No. 7647, entitled: “AN ACT DECLARING APRIL 7 OF EVERY YEAR AS BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS DAY TO BE KNOWN AS BHW DAY”




Affirmative:

AbanteAbueg-ZaldivarAcopAcosta-AlbaAdiongAdvinculaAgabasAgaraoAglipayAguinaldoAlbanoAlmarioAlonteAlvarez (F.)Alvarez (G.)Amante-MatbaAngaraAragonesArbisonArenasArroyoAtienzaBabasaBagatsingBalindongBarbaBarbersBarondaBarzagaBascugBautistaBautista-BandiganBelmonteBenitezBiazonBillonesBoliliaBondocBordado

BravoBrosasCabatbatCabochanCabredoCagasCalderonCalixtoCamineroCamposCaoagdanCardemaCariCasteloCastro (F.L.)Castro (F.H.)CelesteChattoChipecoCo (A.N.)CollantesCrisologoCuaresmaCuevaCullamatDagoocDalogDazaDefensor (L.)Defensor (M.)Delos SantosDeloso-MontallaDimaporo (A.)Dimaporo (M.K.)DujaliDuterteDy (F.)Dy (F.M.C.)Dy (I.P.)



EcleoElagoEnvergaEriceEriguelErmita-BuhainEscuderoEspinaEstrellaFariñas (R.C.)Fariñas I (R.C.)Ferrer (J.M.)Ferrer (L.)FortunoFrascoFuentebellaGaiteGarbinGarcia (P.J.)Garcia (V.)Garin (J.)GasatayaGatchalianGeronGo (M.)Gonzales (A.)Gonzales (N.)GorricetaGuicoGullasGuyaHernandezHerrera-DyHoferJavierJimenezKho (E.)LabadlabadLacsonLacson-NoelLaraLazatinLegardaLimLimkaichongLopezLoyolaLusotanMacapagal ArroyoMacedaMadronaMalapitanMangaoangMangudadatu

MarcoletaMariano-HernandezMariñoMarquezMatugasMendozaMomoNatividad-NagañoNavaNietoNoelNolascoOng (J.)Ong (R.)OrdanesOrtegaOuano-DizonPacquiao (A.)Pacquiao (R.)PadiernosPaduanoPalmaPanchoPeñaPimentelPinedaPlazaPunoQuimboRadazaRamirez-SatoRemullaReyesRobesRodriguezRomeroRomualdez (F.M.)Romualdez (Y.M.)RomualdoRomuloRoqueSacdalanSakaluranSalcedaSalimbangonSaloSangcopanSantos-RectoSarmientoSavellanoSiaoSingson-MeehanSuansing (E.)Suansing (H.)

Suarez (D.)SuntayTaduranTambuntingTan (Samier)Tan (S.A.)TejadaTeves (A.)TiangcoTolentinoTorres-GomezTulfoTupasTutorTy (D.)Umali (A.)Umali (M.V.)UnabiaUngab

Uy (R.)ValerianoValmayorVargasVargas AlfonsoVelascoVelosoVergaraVillanueva (N.)Villaraza-SuarezVillaricaViolagoYap (E.)Yap (V.)Zamora (R.)Zamora (W.K.)ZarateZubiri

Negative:

None

Abstention:

None

With 223 affirmative votes, zero negative votes, and zero abstentions, the Body approved on Third Reading the aforementioned House Bills. (See also Appendix 2)

APPROVAL ON THIRD READINGOF HOUSE BILLS(Continuation)

7. House Bill No. 7701, entitled: “AN ACT DECLARING OCTOBER 31 OF EVERY YEAR AS NATIONAL SAVINGS AND FINANCIAL LITERACY DAY”




Affirmative:

AbanteAbueg-Zaldivar

AcopAcosta-Alba



AdiongAdvinculaAgabasAgaraoAglipayAguinaldoAlbanoAlmarioAlonteAlvarez (F.)Alvarez (G.)Amante-MatbaAngaraAragonesArbisonArenasArroyoAtienzaBabasaBagatsingBalindongBarbaBarbersBarondaBarzagaBascugBautistaBautista-BandiganBelmonteBenitezBiazonBillonesBoliliaBondocBordadoBravoBrosasCabatbatCabochanCabredoCagasCalderonCalixtoCamineroCamposCaoagdanCardemaCariCasteloCastro (F.L.)Castro (F.H.)CelesteChattoChipeco

Co (A.N.)CollantesCrisologoCuaresmaCuevaCullamatDagoocDalogDazaDefensor (L.)Defensor (M.)Delos SantosDeloso-MontallaDimaporo (A.)Dimaporo (M.K.)DujaliDuterteDy (F.)Dy (F.M.C.)Dy (I.P.)EcleoElagoEnvergaEriceEriguelErmita-BuhainEscuderoEspinaEstrellaFariñas (R.C.)Fariñas I (R.C.)Ferrer (J.M.)Ferrer (L.)FortunoFrascoFuentebellaGaiteGarbinGarcia (P.J.)Garcia (V.)Garin (J.)GasatayaGatchalianGeronGo (M.)Gonzales (A.)Gonzales (N.)GorricetaGuicoGullasGuyaHernandezHerrera-DyHofer

JavierJimenezKho (E.)LabadlabadLacsonLacson-NoelLagmanLaraLazatinLegardaLimLimkaichongLopezLoyolaLusotanMacapagal ArroyoMacedaMadronaMalapitanMangaoangMangudadatuMarcoletaMariano-HernandezMariñoMarquezMatugasMendozaMomoNatividad-NagañoNavaNietoNoelNolascoOng (J.)Ong (R.)OrdanesOrtegaOuano-DizonPacquiao (A.)Pacquiao (R.)PadiernosPaduanoPalmaPanchoPeñaPimentelPinedaPlazaPunoQuimboRadazaRamirez-SatoRemullaReyes

RobesRodriguezRomeroRomualdez (F.M.)Romualdez (Y.M.)RomualdoRomuloRoqueSacdalanSakaluranSalcedaSalimbangonSaloSangcopanSantos-RectoSarmientoSavellanoSiaoSingsonSingson-MeehanSuansing (E.)Suansing (H.)Suarez (D.)SuntayTaduranTambuntingTan (Samier)Tan (S.A.)TejadaTeves (A.)TiangcoTolentinoTorres-GomezTulfoTupasTutorTy (D.)Umali (A.)Umali (M.V.)UnabiaUngabUy (R.)ValerianoValmayorVargasVargas AlfonsoVelascoVelosoVergaraVillanueva (N.)Villaraza-SuarezVillaricaViolagoYap (E.)



Yap (V.)Zamora (R.)Zamora (W.K.)

ZarateZubiri

Negative:

None

Abstention:

None


APPROVAL ON THIRD READINGOF HOUSE BILLS(Continuation)

8. House Bill No. 7722, entitled: “AN ACT EXPANDING THE PROHIBITED ACTS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN ON ACCOUNT OF SEX, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 442, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE ꞌLABOR CODE OF THE PHILIPPINESꞌ”




Affirmative:

AbanteAbueg-ZaldivarAcopAcosta-AlbaAdiongAdvinculaAgabasAgaraoAglipayAguinaldoAlbanoAlmarioAlonteAlvarez (F.)

Alvarez (G.)Amante-MatbaAngaraAragonesArbisonArenasArroyoAtienzaBabasaBagatsingBalindongBarbaBarbersBaronda

BarzagaBascugBautistaBautista-BandiganBelmonteBenitezBiazonBillonesBoliliaBondocBordadoBravoBrosasCabatbatCabochanCabredoCagasCalderonCalixtoCamineroCamposCaoagdanCardemaCariCasteloCastro (F.L.)Castro (F.H.)CelesteChattoChipecoCo (A.N.)CollantesCrisologoCuaresmaCuevaCullamatDagoocDalogDazaDefensor (L.)Defensor (M.)Delos SantosDeloso-MontallaDimaporo (A.)Dimaporo (M.K.)DujaliDuterteDy (F.)Dy (F.M.C.)Dy (I.P.)EcleoElagoEnvergaErice

EriguelErmita-BuhainEscuderoEspinaEstrellaFariñas (R.C.)Fariñas I (R.C.)Ferrer (J.M.)Ferrer (L.)FortunoFrascoFuentebellaGaiteGarbinGarcia (P.J.)Garcia (V.)Garin (J.)GasatayaGatchalianGeronGo (M.)Gonzales (A.)Gonzales (N.)GorricetaGuicoGullasGuyaHernandezHerrera-DyHoferJavierJimenezKho (E.)LabadlabadLacsonLacson-NoelLagmanLaraLazatinLegardaLimLimkaichongLopezLoyolaLusotanMacapagal ArroyoMacedaMadronaMalapitanMangaoangMangudadatuMarcoletaMariano-HernandezMariño



MarquezMatugasMendozaMomoNatividad-NagañoNavaNietoNoelNolascoOng (J.)Ong (R.)OrdanesOrtegaOuano-DizonPacquiao (A.)Pacquiao (R.)PadiernosPaduanoPalmaPanchoPeñaPimentelPinedaPlazaPunoQuimboRadazaRamirez-SatoRemullaReyesRobesRodriguezRomeroRomualdez (F.M.)Romualdez (Y.M.)RomualdoRomuloRoqueSacdalanSakaluranSalcedaSalimbangonSaloSanchezSangcopan

Santos-RectoSarmientoSavellanoSiaoSingsonSingson-MeehanSuansing (E.)Suansing (H.)Suarez (D.)SuntayTaduranTambuntingTan (Samier)Tan (S.A.)TejadaTeves (A.)TiangcoTolentinoTorres-GomezTulfoTupasTutorTy (D.)Umali (A.)Umali (M.V.)UnabiaUngabUy (R.)ValerianoValmayorVargasVargas AlfonsoVelascoVelosoVergaraVillanueva (N.)Villaraza-SuarezVillaricaViolagoYap (E.)Yap (V.)Zamora (R.)Zamora (W.K.)ZarateZubiri

Negative:

None

Abstention:

None

With 226 affirmative votes, zero negative votes, and zero abstentions, the Body approved on Third Reading House Bill No. 7722.* (See also Appendix 2)

MOTION OF REPRESENTATIVE BOLILIA

At this point, Representative Bolilia moved to recognize Representative Brosas for a manifestation.


Before the Chair could recognize Representative Brosas, on motion of Representative Bolilia, the Chair suspended the session at 6:07 p.m.



MANIFESTATION OF REPRESENTATIVE BROSAS

Recognized by the Chair in the Zoom videoconference upon motion of Representative Bolilia, Representative Brosas manifested her full support and “yes” vote to the long overdue House Bill No. 7722 which seeks to prohibit discrimination against women on account of sex in the realm of employment, and expressed hope that the SOGIE Bill would likewise be passed to accord protection to the LGBTQ+ community whose members continue to suffer from various forms of discriminations.

The Chair duly noted Representative Brosas’ manifestation.

MANIFESTATION OF REPRESENTATIVE CASTRO (F.L.)

Recognized by the Chair upon motion of Representative Bolilia, Representative Castro manifested that the six Representatives from the Makabayan bloc be made coauthors of House Bill No. 7722.

The Chair also duly noted the manifestation of Representative Castro.

TRANSMITTAL TO THE SENATE OF HOUSE BILLS

On motion of Representative Bolilia, 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.

RECONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL ON SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILL NO. 309

Whereupon, on motion of Representative Lacson-Noel, there being no objection, the Body reconsidered the approval on Second Reading of House Bill No. 309, entitled:

“AN ACT INSTITUTING A THIRTY-FIVE (35) HOUR WORKING WEEK SCHEME AS AN ALTERNATIVE WORK ARRANGEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR.”

RECONSIDERATION OF TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF AMENDMENTS

On further motion of Representative Lacson-Noel, there being no objection, the Body reconsidered the termination of the period of amendments of House Bill No. 309.

RECONSIDERATION OF TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE

Likewise, on motion of Representative Lacson-Noel, there being no objection, the Body reconsidered the termination of the period of sponsorship and debate of House Bill No. 309.

MOTION OF REPRESENTATIVE BOLILIA

Representative Bolilia moved that the Body proceed with the Additional Reference of Business.


Before acting on the motion, the Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 6:12 p.m.



WITHDRAWAL OF MOTION

Upon resumption of session, Representative Bolilia withdrew her earlier motion that the Body proceed with the Additional Reference of Business.

REFERRAL OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS ON INQUIRIES IN AID OF LEGISLATION

In accordance with the Rules Governing Inquiries in Aid of Legislation, on motion of Representative Bolilia, there being no objection, the Body approved to refer House Resolution Nos. 972 and 1369 to the Committee on Agriculture and Food, and the Special Committee on the North Luzon Growth Quadrangle.

CHANGE OF REFERRAL OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS

On further motion of Representative Bolilia, there being no objection, the Body changed the referral of House Resolution Nos. 1345 and 1348, from the Committee on Agriculture and Food to the Committee on Agriculture and Food, and the Special Committee on the North Luzon Growth Quadrangle.

ELECTION OF MAJORITY MEMBERS TO VARIOUS COMMITTEES

On successive motions of Representative Bolilia, there being no objection, the Body elected the following Members of the Majority to the committees specified hereunder:

1. Rep. Rodolfo M. Ordanes - as member of the Committees on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms; Health; and Transportation; and

2. Rep. Ducielle Marie S. Cardema - as member of the Committees on Youth and Sports Development; Public Order and Safety; and Foreign Affairs.


On motion of Representative Bolilia, the Chair suspended the session at 6:15 p.m.



On motion of Representative Bolilia, the Chair recognized Rep. Christopher V.P. de Venecia for his privilege speech.

PRIVILEGE SPEECH OF REPRESENTATIVE DE VENECIA

Representative de Venecia thanked the previous House leadership and Speaker Velasco for setting



aside funds for the gig sector under the Bayanihan 2 Act; and expressed hope for the immediate passage of the proposed Freelance Workers Protection Act. He also stressed the need to implement capacity-building programs in order to retool the industry players as a way to adjust to the new normal; and craft a communication campaign to restore and inspire consumer confidence across all industries especially those that were heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Representative de Venecia then shared the policy guidelines and recommendations of UNESCO on how the government and policy-makers could possibly help the creative industry recover from the effects of the pandemic; and introduced “R.E.S.T.A.R.T. Pilipinas” which is based on the said UNESCO guidelines.

Using the “RESTART” acronym, he presented his proposed programs for the creative industry, starting with “R” which stands for “research and development.” He expounded on the need for wide consultation on both formal and informal platforms to assess the actual needs of the industry; and suggested the institutionalization of cultural mapping in the localities.

He next discussed letter “E” which stands for “easing of regulations and obligations,” such as deferral of tax payments, so that businesses will not be forced into bankruptcy. Thereafter, under letter “S”, he suggested the granting of “safeguards and social benefits” and stressed the need for the “Eddie Garcia Bill” and the proposed Freelance Workers Protection Act.

As letter “T” stands for technological innovation and technology transfers, Representative de Venecia spoke on investing in technology both as a form of subsidy and a way of adjusting to the safety protocols to ensure consumer safety and confidence. He however underscored the need for financial support to be able to promote technology within the industry; and then called on the House leadership to heed the request of the cultural and creative arts agencies for additional funding support so they can keep up with technological innovations and technology transfers.

Continuing with letter “A” which stands for aid, he spoke on the need for remuneration and financial support for freelance workers, artists and performers in the creative industry considering that most of them belong to the hem of society; and letter “R”

for risk management, which essential aims to provide targeted loans and guaranty programs for creative industry stakeholders. He stressed that government financial institutions and private banking institutions must exercise flexibility in granting loans so that micro, small and medium enterprises in the creative industry are given the necessary assistance.

At this juncture, Deputy Speaker Oaminal relinquished the Chair to Deputy Speaker Pimentel.

For the last “T,” Representative de Venecia said that it stands for talent, skills and content development which basically refers to capacity building for creative workers especially as they join the Fourth Industrial Revolution. He then gladly announced that the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has already tailored some of its programs to the needs of the creative industry; and suggested that TESDA further coordinate with its stakeholders to come up with more relevant programs.

REMINDER FROM THE CHAIR

At this point, the Chair requested Representative de Venecia to wrap up his privilege speech.

PRIVILEGE SPEECH OF REPRESENTATIVE DE VENECIA(Continuation)

After giving a recap of the meaning of each letter of “RESTART,” Representative de Venecia emphasized that “restart” also meant to reset the people’s minds; and that art is not only meant to nurture the soul, nor is it only for the rich and the gifted, but for all Filipinos as it can contribute to economic progress.

In closing, he pointed out that the creative sector needs support from both the government and private sectors.

REFERRAL OF PRIVILEGE SPEECH OF REPRESENTATIVE DE VENECIA

On motion of Representative Bolilia, there being no objection, the Body referred Representative de Venecia’s speech to the Committee on Rules for its appropriate action.

EXTENSION OF PRIVILEGE HOUR

On further successive motions of Representative Bolilia, there being no objection, the Body approved



to extend the Privilege Hour by another 10 minutes; and the Chair recognized Rep. Edgar Mary S. Sarmiento to deliver his privilege speech.

PRIVILEGE SPEECH OF REPRESENTATIVE SARMIENTO

At the outset, Representative Sarmiento expressed sympathy to all those who lost their loved ones and whose properties were damaged due to the onslaught of calamities that came one after another in recent weeks. Considering that the country is prone to typhoons and other natural calamities, he raised the question as to why the country continue to largely suffer from disasters.

Representative Sarmiento pointed out that even the approved House Bill No. 5959, creating the Department of Disaster Resiliency, is being questioned in the Senate as it is considered an additional layer in the bureaucracy, and would take up a large portion of the national budget for the proposed department’s personnel services.

He said that he intends to file a bill that would restructure and strengthen the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) to enable it to focus on calamity management through scientific knowledge approach and preparedness response, rescue, recovery, and reconstruction using mitigated and resilient designs. He mentioned that the bill was previously filed by his brother, who was then a Member of the 16th Congress.

Representative Sarmiento then narrated the history of OCD starting from its creation as the National Civil Defense Administration; and opined that with the grant of expanded powers to OCD through Republic Act No. 10121, OCD should have been on top of the situation and should be responsible in convening the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), which has not been the case.

In his proposed legislation, Representative Sarmiento explained that OCD would be given authority and powers to adequately prepare prior to disaster, and its office would be under the Office of the President with its head having the rank of a Cabinet secretary. He further explained that it should be removed from the Department of National Defense so that OCD could focus exclusively on natural disasters.

He asked for the support of his colleagues in passing the Bill on strengthening OCD, and thereafter

thanked the leadership for giving him time to deliver his privilege speech.

REFERRAL OF PRIVILEGE SPEECH OF REPRESENTATIVE SARMIENTO

On motion of Representative Lacson-Noel, there being no objection, the Body referred Representative Sarmiento’s speech to the Committee on Rules for its appropriate action.

On another motion of Representative Lacson-Noel, the Chair recognized Rep. Eufemia “Ka Femia” C. Cullamat to deliver her privilege speech through Zoom videoconferencing.

PRIVILEGE SPEECH OF REPRESENTATIVE CULLAMAT

Representative Cullamat stated that on November 23, the world commemorates the International Day to End Impunity to recognize local and international laws against crime and human rights. She however decried the lack of accountability and justice to said violations up to the present. She added that the commemoration was set on the same day of the 2009 Maguindanao Massacre; and said that despite the strong condemnation and cry for justice in the whole world, justice remains elusive for the families of victims of extrajudicial killings such as of the said massacre.

Citing the Global Impunity Index ranking the Philippines as 7th worst country in the world in terms of investigations and prosecution for killings of journalists, Representative Cullamat believed that changes in the administration only increased the number of victims of bloody military and police operations and enumerated the injustices committed against victims of massacres and drug war, and against human rights lawyers and peace consultants.

Representative Cullamat likewise condemned what she considered the de facto martial law that was declared in various parts of the country through the Duterte administration’s NTF-ELCAC that resulted in illegal arrests, harassments, and threats against unionists, activists and cultural minorities. She also denounced the government’s strategy of red-tagging legal organizations and presentation of fake rebel surrenderees.

In closing, Representative Cullamat pointed out that the 11-year lack of justice for the Maguidanao Massacre reflects impunity in the country; and thus called for justice for the victims of all unjust killings and human rights violations, and an end to rampant impunity.



REFERRAL OF PRIVILEGE SPEECH OF REPRESENTATIVE CULLAMAT

On motion of Representative Lacson-Noel, there being no objection, the Body referred Representative Cullamat’s privilege speech to the Committee on Rules for its appropriate action.


On motion of Representative Lacson-Noel, the Chair suspended the session at 7:22 p.m.


At 7:24 p.m., the session resumed.


Subsequently, on motion of Representative Lacson-Noel, there being no objection, the session was suspended until three o’clock in the afternoon of Tuesday, November 24, 2020.

It was 7:24 p.m. of Monday, November 23, 2020.

29JOURNAL NO. 10Monday to Wednesday, November 23 to 25, 2020

18th Congress, Second Regular SessionTuesday, November 24, 2020


At 3:00 p.m. of Tuesday, November 24, 2020, the session resumed with Deputy Speaker Neptali M. Gonzales II presiding.


At 3:00 p.m., the Chair motu proprio suspended the session.


At 3:03 p.m., the session resumed.

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On motion of Rep. Alfred C. Delos Santos, there being

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Journal of the House of Representatives · 2020. 12. 2. · JOURNAL NO. 10 Monday to Wednesday, November 23 to 25, 2020 CALL TO ORDER At 3:00 p.m. of Monday, November 23, 2020, Deputy