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Journal of the

House of Representatives

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS THIRD REGULAR SESSION

2021 - 2022

JOURNAL NO. 16 Monday, November 29, 2021

Prepared by the JOURNAL SERVICE

Plenary Affairs Bureau

JOURNAL NO. 16Monday, November 29, 2021

CALL TO ORDER

At 2:00 p.m., Deputy Speaker Juan Pablo “Rimpy” P. Bondoc called the session to order.

NATIONAL ANTHEM AND INVOCATION

The Members sang the National Anthem and thereafter, Rep. Adriano A. Ebcas delivered the invocation through Zoom.

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:

AbanteAbayaAbellanosaAbuAbueg-ZaldivarAbundaAcostaAcosta-AlbaAdiongAdvinculaAgabasAgaraoAglipayAguinaldoAlbanoAlmarioAlonteAlvarez (F.)Alvarez (G.)Alvarez (P.)Amante-MatbaAmatongAngaraAragonesArbisonArenasArroyoAtienzaAumentado

BabasaBagatsingBalindongBañas-NogralesBarbaBarbersBarondaBarzagaBascugBautistaBautista-BandiganBelmonteBenitezBernosBiazonBillonesBironBoliliaBondocBordadoBravoBrosasBulutBustosCabatbatCabochanCabredoCagasCalderon

CalixtoCamineroCamposCanamaCaoagdanCardemaCariCasteloCastro (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.)EbcasEcleoElagoEnverga

EriceEriguelErmita-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-DyHoferJalosjosJavierJimenez

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Kho (E.)Kho (W.)KhonghunLabadlabadLacsonLacson-NoelLagmanLagonLaraLazatinLeachonLegardaLimLimkaichongLopezLoyolaLusotanMacapagal ArroyoMacedaMadronaMalapitanMangaoangMangudadatuMarcoletaMariano-HernandezMariñoMarquezMartinezMatbaMatugasMendozaMomoNatividad-NagañoNavaNietoNoelNograles (J.J.)Nograles (J.F.F.)NolascoNuñez-MalanyaonOaminalOlivarezOng (J.)Ong (R.)OrdanesOrtegaOuano-DizonPacquiao (A.)Pacquiao (R.)PadiernosPaduanoPalmaPanchoPanotes

PeñaPichayPimentelPinedaPlazaPunoQuimboRadazaRamirez-SatoRemullaRevillaReyesRiveraRobesRodriguezRomanRomeroRomualdez (F.M.)Romualdez (Y.M.)RomualdoRomuloRoqueSacdalanSagarbarriaSakaluranSalcedaSalimbangonSaloSalvador-TambuntingSanchezSangcopanSantos-RectoSarmientoSaulogSavellanoSiaoSilverioSingsonSingson-MeehanSinsuatSuansing (E.)Suansing (H.)Suarez (A.)Suarez (D.)SuntaySy-AlvaradoTaduranTalladoTan (A.S.)Tan (A.)Tan (Samier)Tan (S.A.)Tan (Shernee)Tejada

Teves (A.)Teves (J.)TiangcoTolentinoTorres-GomezTulfoTupasTutorTy (A.)Ty (D.)Umali (A.)Umali (M.V.)UnabiaUngabUy (J.)Uy (R.)ValerianoValmayorVargas

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

With 298 Members responding to the Call, the Chair declared the presence of a quorum. (See Appendix 1)

APPROVAL OF JOURNAL NO. 15

On motion of Representative Bolilia, there being no objection, the Body approved Journal No. 15 dated November 24, 2021.

REFERENCE OF BUSINESS

On 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 the titles of the following Bills and Resolutions on First Reading, Message from the Senate, Communications, and Committee Reports which the Chair referred to the appropriate committees indicated hereunder:

BILLS ON FIRST READING

House Bill No. 10534, entitled:“AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE NEGROS

ISLAND REGION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

By Representatives Benitez, Arroyo, Cueva, Ferrer, Gasataya, Paduano, Limkaichong, Teves (A.) and Valmayor

TO THE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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House Bill No. 10535, entitled:“AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE INCLUSION

OF FRAGILE HEALTH AND/OR ADVANCED AGE AS GROUNDS FOR THE RELEASE OF AN ACCUSED IN A CRIMINAL CASE, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT 10389 OR THE ‘RECOGNIZANCE ACT OF 2012’ ”

By Representatives Zarate, Cullamat, Gaite, Brosas, Castro (F.L.) and Elago

TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE

House Bill No. 10536, entitled:“AN ACT GRANTING PHILIPPINE

CITIZENSHIP TO KUO-CHIH SU”By Representative SalcedaTO THE COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE


CITIZENSHIP TO KUO-FANG SU”By Representative SalcedaTO THE COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE


CITIZENSHIP TO KUO-WEI SU”By Representative SalcedaTO THE COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE


CITIZENSHIP TO WANG LIDUAN”By Representative SalcedaTO THE COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE

House Bill No. 10540, entitled:“AN ACT PROVIDING FOR INCREASED

BENEFITS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (PWDs)”

By Representative SavellanoTO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON PERSONS WITH

DISABILITIES

House Bill No. 10542, entitled:“AN ACT MANDATING ALL COLLEGES AND

UNIVERSITIES IN THE CITY OF MANILA WHETHER PUBLIC OR PRIVATE, TO INCLUDE IN THEIR COLLEGIATE CURRICULA COURSES DEVOTED TO THE LIFE, WORKS AND HEROISM OF GAT. ANDRES BONIFACIO”

By Representative NietoTO THE COMMITTEE ON HIGHER AND TECHNICAL

EDUCATION

House Bill No. 10543, entitled:“AN ACT SEPARATING THE BUKIDNON

NATIONAL SCHOOL OF HOME INDUSTRIES-SAN MIGUEL ANNEX IN PUROK 2B, BARANGAY SAN MIGUEL, MUNICIPALITY OF MARAMAG, PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON, FROM THE BUKIDNON NATIONAL SCHOOL OF HOME INDUSTRIES, CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS SAN MIGUEL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”

By Representative ZubiriTO THE COMMITTEE ON BASIC EDUCATION AND

CULTURE

House Bill No. 10544, entitled:“AN ACT MANDATING PUBLIC AND

PRIVATE BANKING AND OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO LEND TO BARANGAY MICRO BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (BMBEs), PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

By Representative ReyesTO THE COMMITTEE ON BANKS AND FINANCIAL

INTERMEDIARIES

House Bill No. 10545, entitled:“AN ACT PROVIDING FREE HEMODIALYSIS,

PERITONEAL DIALYSIS, AND OTHER DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPROVED DIALYSIS PROCEDURES TO ALL SENIOR CITIZENS”

By Representative CabochanTO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH

House Bill No. 10546, entitled:“AN ACT MANDATING THE CARRYING AND

USE OF NON-LETHAL WEAPONS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT, PEACEKEEPING, SECURITY AND JAIL MANAGEMENT, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

By Representative CabochanTO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC ORDER AND

SAFETY

House Bill No. 10547, entitled:“AN ACT MANDATING THE REPORTING OF

DEATHS AND ILLNESSES OF PERSONS DEPRIVED OF LIBERTY AND DETAINED CHILDREN IN CONFLICT WITH LAW,


PENALIZING NON-REPORTING AND FALSE REPORTING OF DEATHS THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

By Representative CabochanTO THE COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE

House Bill No. 10548, entitled:“AN ACT MODIFYING THE GROUNDS

FOR SUBSTITUTION OF CANDIDATES, AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE SECTION 77 OF BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 881, S. 1985, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE OMNIBUS ELECTION CODE”

By Representative CabochanTO THE COMMITTEE ON SUFFRAGE AND

ELECTORAL REFORMS

House Bill No. 10550, entitled:“AN ACT CREATING THE SMALL BUSINESS

DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTIONS OFFICE (SBDPO) IN ALL CHARTERED CITIES IN THE PHILIPPINES, PRESCRIBING ITS AUTHORITY AND DUTIES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

By Representative ReyesTO THE COMMITTEE ON MICRO, SMALL AND

MEDIUM ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT

RESOLUTIONS

House Resolution No. 2371, entitled:“RESOLUTION URGING THE HOUSE OF

REPRESENTATIVES, THROUGH THE COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS, TO INVESTIGATE, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, THE CONTINUING HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, AND THREAT AGAINST LEGAL AND DEMOCRATIC ACTIVISTS IN THE CAGAYAN VALLEY REGION, PARTICULARLY BY RED-TAGGING AND FILING OF TRUMPED-UP CHARGES”

By Representatives Cullamat, Zarate, Gaite, Castro (F.L.), Brosas and Elago

TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES

House Resolution No. 2372, entitled:“RESOLUTION URGING THE HOUSE OF

REPRESENTATIVES THROUGH THE COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS TO CONDEMN AND INVESTIGATE, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, THE KILLING OF COCONUT FARMER ARNOLD BURI AND JORGE CORONACION, AN ELDERLY

FARMER WITH A DISABILITY, IN SAMPALOC, QUEZON”

By Representatives Cullamat, Zarate, Gaite, Brosas, Castro (F.L.) and Elago


House Resolution No. 2373, entitled:“RESOLUTION STRONGLY URGING

THE PRESIDENT TO REPEAL THE INTER-AGENCY TASK FORCE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES (IATF) RESOLUTION NO. 148-B REQUIRING MANDATORY VACCINATION FOR WORKERS AND TO PRIORITIZE WORKERS’ HEALTH AND WELL-BEING AS ECONOMIC FRONTLINERS AMID THE PANDEMIC”

By Representatives Gaite, Zarate, Cullamat, Castro (F.L.), Brosas and Elago

TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH

House Resolution No. 2378, entitled:“A RESOLUTION URGING THE

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY, THE NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION, AND THE NATIONAL P R I VA C Y C O M M I S S I O N TO INVESTIGATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE LEGAL ACTION AGAINST ENTITIES LIABLE FOR MISUSING PRIVATE CONTACT INFORMATION AND THE RECENT PROLIFERATION OF SPAM TEXT MESSAGES”

By Representative VargasTO THE COMMITTEE ON INFORMATION AND

COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY

House Resolution No. 2380, entitled:“A RESOLUTION FOR THE HOUSE

COMMITTEE ON YOUTH AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT, TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE ALLEGED HARASSMENT OF THE PHILIPPINE ATHLETIC TRACK AND FIELD ASSOCIATION (PATAFA) AGAINST OLYMPIAN AND POLE VAULTER EJ OBIENA, AND TO REVIEW THE RULES AND RELATIONSHIPS OF THE NATIONAL SPORTS ASSOCIATIONS, ATHLETES AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6847 OR THE


PHILIPPINE SPORTS COMMISSION LAW”

By Representative ValerianoTO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

Message dated November 23, 2021, informing the House of Representatives that on November 22, 2021, the Senate designated Senators Win Gatchalian, Joel Villanueva, Ramon Bong Revilla Jr., Pia S. Cayetano and Risa Hontiveros as conferees to the Bicameral Conference Committee on the disagreeing provisions of Senate Bill No. 2152, entitled:“AN ACT ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF

BASIC EDUCATION IN THE PHILIPPINES BY IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF TEACHERS AND SCHOOL LEADERS, STRENGTHENING THE TEACHER EDUCATION COUNCIL UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7784 ENTITLED ‘AN ACT TO STRENGTHEN TEACHER EDUCATION IN THE PHILIPPINES BY ESTABLISHING CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE, CREATING A TEACHER EDUCATION COUNCIL FOR THE PURPOSE, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, INSTITUTIONALIZING THE NATIONAL EDUCATORS ACADEMY OF THE PHILIPPINES, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES’ ”;

and House Bill No. 10301, entitled:“AN ACT FURTHER STRENGTHENING

TEACHER EDUCATION IN THE PHILIPPINES BY ENHANCING THE TEACHER EDUCATION COUNCIL, ESTABLISHING A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS IN THE TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM, INSTITUTIONALIZING THE NATIONAL EDUCATORS’ ACADEMY OF THE PHILIPPINES, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7784, ENTITLED ‘AN ACT TO STRENGTHEN TEACHER EDUCATION IN THE PHILIPPINES BY ESTABLISHING CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE, CREATING A TEACHER EDUCATION COUNCIL FOR THE PURPOSE, APPROPRIATING

FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES’ ”.

TO THE COMMITTEE ON BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE AND THE COMMITTEE ON HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

COMMUNICATIONS

Memorandum dated October 7, 2021 of Secretary Carlito G. Galvez, Jr., Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity, Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP), informing the House of Representatives that OPAPP’s Financial Accountability Reports for the month of September 2021 were submitted to the Unified Reporting System (URS) and posted on the OPAPP’s official website.TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Letter dated October 13, 2021 of Napoleon E. Edquid, Municipal Mayor, Municipality of Candelaria, Province of Zambales, submitting to the House of Representatives copies of their Reports on Fund Utilization and Status of Program/Project/Activity Implementation of the Local Government Support Fund – Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Assistance Program for the quarter ending September 30, 2021 and as of October 5, 2021 which were posted in three (3) conspicuous public places in their locality.TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Letter dated October 18, 2021 of Franz A. De Leon, PhD, Director, Advanced Science and Technology Institute, Department of Science and Technology, submitting to the House of Representatives a copy of the following reports as of September 30, 2021:1. Statement of Appropriations, Allotments,

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

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

3. List of Allotments and Sub-allotments (FAR No. 1-B);

4. Statement of Obligations, Disbursements, Liquidations and Balances for Inter-agency Fund Transfers (FAR No.1-C);

5. Monthly Report of Disbursements (FAR No. 4);

6. Quarterly Report of Revenue and Other Receipts (FAR No. 5);


7. Statement of Approved Budget, Utilization, Disbursements and Balances for Trust Receipts (FAR No. 6); and

8. Quarterly Physical Report of Operations (BAR No. 1).

TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Letter dated October 18, 2021 of Ramon “Nito” D. Durano III, City Mayor, City of Danao, Province of Cebu, submitting to the House of Representatives a copy of their Report on Fund Utilization and Status of Program/Project Implementation of the Local Government Support Fund for the quarter ending September 30, 2021.TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Letters dated October 20, 2021 of Corazon G. Ferrer-Flores, Deputy Clerk of Court & Chief of Office, Fiscal Management and Budget Office, Supreme Court, copy furnished the House of Representatives, informing Department of Budget and Management Officer-in-Charge Tina Rose Marie L. Canda that the following reports for the Supreme Court of the Philippines and the Lower Courts (SCPLC) and for the Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET) for the second quarter of 2021 were uploaded in the Supreme Court website on September 16, 2021:1. Quarterly Physical Report of Operations

(BAR No.1);2. Statement of Appropriations, Allotments,

Obligations, Disbursements and Balances (FAR No. 1)-Current and Continuing;

3. Summary of Appropriations, Allotments, Obligations, Disbursements and Balances by Object of Expenditures (FAR No. 1-A)- Current and Continuing;

4. List of Allotments and Sub-Allotments (LASA)-FAR No.1-B;

5. Statement of Approved Budget, Utilizations, Disbursements and Balances (FAR No. 2);

6. Statement of Approved Budget, Utilizations, Disbursements and Balances By Object of Expenditures (FAR No. 2-A);

7. Monthly Report of Disbursement (FAR No. 4); and

8. Quarterly Report of Revenue and Other Receipts (FAR No. 5).

TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Letter dated October 25, 2021 of Josue S. Gaverza, Jr., Assistant Secretary for Financial Management, Department of National Defense, forwarding to

the House of Representatives a copy of their Report on the Actual Income Collection and Utilization (Use of Income) as of September 30, 2021 of the Veterans Memorial Medical Center.TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Report of the Committee on National Defense and Security (Committee Report No. 1345), re H.R. No. 2379, entitled:“RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE

TROOPERS OF THE 53rd INFANTRY BATTALION, PHILIPPINE ARMY UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF LTC JO-AR A. HERRERA INF (GSC) PA, FOR THEIR VALUABLE ACHIEVEMENTS IN COUNTERING INSURGENCY AND VIOLENT EXTREMISM, AND FOR SUCCESSFULLY DISMANTLING GUERILLA FRONTS OF COMMUNIST TERRORIST GROUPS IN WESTERN MINDANAO”

recommending its adoption in substitution to House Resolution No. 1452

Sponsor: Representative TupasTO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES

Report of the Committee on Local Government (Committee Report No. 1346), re H.B. No. 10541, entitled:“AN ACT GRANTING TAX EXEMPTIONS

AND SUBSIDIES FOR THE LOCAL FILM AND MUSIC INDUSTRIES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 140 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991”

recommending its approval in substitution of House Bills Numbered 4517, 8428 and 8682

Sponsors: Representatives Villanueva (N.) and de Venecia


Report of the Committee on Labor and Employment (Committee Report No. 1347), re H.B. No. 10549, entitled:“AN ACT PROTECTING EMPLOYEES

IN CASES OF MERGER OR CONSOLIDATION, SALE, OR TRANSFER OF ALL OR SUBSTANTIAL ASSETS OF THE BUSINESS OF THEIR EMPLOYERS”

recommending its approval in substitution of House Bill No. 2633

Sponsors: Representatives Pineda and MendozaTO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES


Report of the Committee on Welfare of Children (Committee Report No. 1348), re H.R. No. 999, entitled:“RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COMMITTEE

ON JUSTICE AND COMMITTEE ON WELFARE OF CHILDREN OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE REPORTED INCREASE IN ONLINE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN IN THE COUNTRY DURING THE COVID-19 ENHANCED COMMUNITY QUARANTINE”;

H.R. No. 1118, entitled:“RESOLUTION CALLING FOR AN

INVESTIGATION, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE ALARMING SITUATION OF ONLINE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN (OSEC) IN THE PHILIPPINES”;

H.R. No. 1313, entitled:“A RESOLUTION URGING THE HOUSE

COMMITTEE ON THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN TO INVESTIGATE, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, THE ALARMING SPIKE OF THE NUMBER OF CASES OF ONLINE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN DURING PANDEMIC”; and

H.R. No. 1336, entitled:“RESOLUTION CALLING FOR AN

INVESTIGATION, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE ALARMING SITUATION OF ONLINE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN (OSEC) IN THE PHILIPPINES”

informing the House of Representatives of its findings and recommendations, pursuant thereto

Sponsors: Representatives Romualdez (Y.M.), de Venecia, Nograles (J.F.F.) and Brosas


Report of the Committee on Social Services (Committee Report No. 1349), re H.R. No. 2381, entitled:“RESOLUTION URGING THE DEPARTMENT

OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT TO IMMEDIATELY RELEASE THE TEN THOUSAND PESOS (P10,000.00) EMERGENCY CASH AID UNDER THE ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS IN CRISIS SITUATION PROGRAM TO THE VICTIMS OF TYPHOONS ROLLY AND ULYSSES”

recommending its adoption in substitution to House Resolution No. 1402

Sponsors: Representatives Vargas and BrosasTO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES

ADDITIONAL REFERENCE OF BUSINESS

COMMITTEE REPORT

Report of the Committee on Legislative Franchises (Committee Report No. 1350), re H.B. No. 10554, entitled:“AN ACT EXPANDING THE FRANCHISE

AREA OF DAVAO LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY, INC., AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11515, ENTITLED ‘AN ACT EXTENDING FOR ANOTHER TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS THE FRANCHISE GRANTED TO THE DAVAO LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY, INC., UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8960, ENTITLED ‘AN ACT FURTHER EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE FRANCHISE GRANTED TO DAVAO LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY, INC. TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN AN ELECTRIC LIGHT, HEAT AND POWER SYSTEM IN DAVAO CITY AND THE MUNICIPALITIES OF CARMEN, PANABO, DUJALI, AND SANTO TOMAS, PROVINCE OF DAVAO DEL NORTE, FOR A PERIOD OF TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES’ ’, AND ENSURING THE CONTINUOUS AND UNINTERRUPTED SUPPLY OF ELECTRICITY IN THE FRANCHISE AREA”

recommending its approval in substitution of House Bill No. 9978

Sponsors: Representatives Alvarez (F.), Garbin, Alvarez (P.), Nograles (J.J.), Romualdo and Maceda


PRIVILEGE HOUR

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

PRIVILEGE SPEECH OF REPRESENTATIVE DE VENECIA

Recognized by the Chair on motion of Representative Bolilia, Rep. Christopher V.P.


de Venecia initially expressed his gratitude to the House leadership for the unanimous approval of House Bill No. 10107 or the proposed Philippine Creative Industries Development Act, and to his colleagues for supporting the creative movement and being part of the Creative Industries Bloc of the 18th Congress. He then urged the Senate to act swiftly on the passage of said measure.

Thereafter, he talked about the different ways by which creativity can fuel local development and impact the local economy, and shared about his interactions with creative stakeholders during their creative caravan trip to different local government units (LGUs) across the country.

As he explained the distinction between the concept of culture and creativity, he informed the Body that the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has come up with a framework entitled “Cities, Culture, and Creativity” that would help LGUs jumpstart their economies through the employment of creativity and local strategies through six enablers or strategies.

Using the acronym UNESCO in discussing these six enablers, Representative de Venecia first explained that “uniqueness,” which represents the letter U, of the cultural assets of an LGU can be used as comparative advantage for the country. Moving on to letter N which stands for “network of institutions and partnerships,” he highlighted the importance of partnership efforts with different organizations to promote and support local creatives. For letter E, he next talked about “enabling public spaces” which he said may include the reuse of spaces that can potentially facilitate creative activities.

He then talked about “skills development,” representing the letter S, and shared with the Body the different trainings and workshops that were conducted to help local creatives; and “catalyzers,” representing the letter C, which encourages an environment where financial and technical support are made available for the local creatives. Lastly, for letter O which stands for “online environment,” he invited LGUs to maximize the benefits from digital spaces in supporting local creative businesses and activities.

Thereafter, he hoped that the presented strategies will inspire his colleagues and other local leaders in creating opportunities for sustainable development through creative solutions, and to be part of the Philippine Creative Cities Network (PCCN) which

is an avenue to exchange ideas and create programs in support of the creative industry. He added that members of PCCN will also get access to the Philippine Creative Cities Playbook which is a guide for cities in determining which among the UNESCO Creative Cities Network fields they are strongest.

After citing the supporting and guiding role of the Department of Trade and Industry in the creative endeavors of LGUs, he then pointed out that the creative industry can provide creative solutions to the pressing problems of the country.

SUSPENSION OF SESSION

The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 3:03 p.m.

RESUMPTION OF SESSION

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

REFERRAL OF PRIVILEGE SPEECH OF REPRESENTATIVE DE VENECIA

On motion of Representative Bolilia, there being no objection, the Body referred the privilege speech of Representative de Venecia to the Committee on Rules.

SUSPENSION OF PRIVILEGE HOUR

Upon 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 Bolilia and Xavier Jesus D. Romualdo, 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 25, 2021, pursuant to Section 58, Rule X of the Rules of the House:

1. House Bill No. 10373, entitled: “AN ACT EXTENDING THE AVAILABILITY OF THE 2021 APPROPRIATIONS TO DECEMBER 31, 2022, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 62 OF THE GENERAL PROVISIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11518, THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF FISCAL YEAR 2021”


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:

AbuAbueg-ZaldivarAdiongAdvinculaAlbanoAlmarioAlonteAlvarez (F.)Alvarez (G.)Amante-MatbaAngaraArbisonArroyoAtienzaBabasaBalindongBañas-NogralesBarbaBarondaBarzagaBascugBautistaBelmonteBenitezBoliliaBordadoBravoBustosCabochanCabredoCagasCalderonCalixtoCamineroCamposCastro (F.H.)Cayetano (A.P.)Cayetano (M.L.)CelesteChattoChipecoCollantesCuaCueva

DagoocDalogde VeneciaDefensor (L.)Delos SantosDeloso-MontallaDimaporo (A.)Dimaporo (M.K.)DuterteDy (F.M.C.)Dy (I.P.)EbcasEcleoEnvergaEriguelErmita-BuhainEscuderoEspinaEstrellaFerrer (J.M.)Ferrer (L.)FortunoFrascoGarcia (P.J.)Garcia (V.)Garin (J.)Garin (S.)GatoGeronGo (E.C.)Go (M.)Gonzales (A.)Gonzales (N.)GorricetaGullasHerrera-DyJimenezKho (E.)LabadlabadLacsonLacson-NoelLagmanLaraLazatin

LimLimkaichongLopezLoyolaLusotanMacedaMalapitanMangaoangMatugasMomoNatividad-NagañoNietoNoelNograles (J.J.)NolascoOaminalOng (J.)Ong (R.)Ouano-DizonPacquiao (R.)PadiernosPaduanoPalmaPanchoPanotesPeñaPlazaPunoQuimboRadazaRamirez-SatoRemullaRevillaReyesRobesRodriguezRomualdez (F.M.)Romualdez (Y.M.)RomualdoRomulo

RoqueSakaluranSalimbangonSaloSalvador-TambuntingSanchezSantos-RectoSarmientoSavellanoSiaoSingsonSuansing (E.)Suansing (H.)TaduranTan (A.S.)Tan (A.)Teves (J.)TulfoTupasTutorTy (D.)Umali (A.)Umali (M.V.)UngabUy (R.)ValerianoValmayorVargasVargas AlfonsoVelascoVergaraVillaVillafuerteVillanueva (N.)ViolagoYap (E.)Yap (V.)YuZamora (R.)Zamora (W.K.)

Negative:

BrosasCastro (F.L.)Cullamat

ElagoGaiteZarate

Abstention:

None

With 168 affirmative votes, six negative votes, and zero abstentions, the Body approved on Third Reading House Bill No. 10373. (See also Appendix 2)


On motion of Representative Bolilia, the Chair recognized Rep. Arlene D. Brosas on Zoom for her explanation of vote.

EXPLANATION OF VOTE OF REPRESENTATIVE BROSAS

Representative Brosas voted against House Bill No 10373. She stressed that Congress cannot tolerate inefficiency and incompetence in the use of public funds. She emphasized that the billions of pesos which remain undisbursed and unutilized while the fiscal year was about to end should have been used for financial assistance, hospitals and health services, and other urgent needs of the people who were suffering from the pandemic and economic crisis. She also asked whether the funds were not being used intentionally in order to be released the following year which was an election year.

APPROVAL ON THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS(Continuation)

2. House Bill No. 3255, entitled: “AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TIMBANGAN NG BAYAN CENTER IN ALL MARKETS NATIONWIDE, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE CHAPTER II OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7394, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE ‘CONSUMER ACT OF THE PHILIPPINES’ ”

3. House Bill No. 10296, entitled: “AN ACT INTENSIFYING LOCAL GOVERNMENT PARTICIPATION IN NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BY INCREASING THE SHARE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS IN NATIONAL TAXES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 284 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE ‘LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991’ ”




Affirmative:

AbuAbueg-Zaldivar

AdiongAdvincula

AlbanoAlmarioAlonteAlvarez (F.)Alvarez (G.)Amante-MatbaAngaraArbisonArroyoAtienzaBabasaBalindongBañas-NogralesBarbaBarondaBarzagaBascugBautistaBelmonteBenitezBoliliaBordadoBravoBrosasBustosCabochanCabredoCagasCalderonCalixtoCamineroCamposCastro (F.L.)Castro (F.H.)Cayetano (A.P.)Cayetano (M.L.)CelesteChattoChipecoCollantesCuaCuevaCullamatDagoocDalogde VeneciaDefensor (L.)Delos SantosDeloso-MontallaDimaporo (A.)Dimaporo (M.K.)DuterteDy (F.M.C.)Dy (I.P.)Ebcas

EcleoElagoEnvergaEriguelErmita-BuhainEscuderoEspinaEstrellaFerrer (J.M.)Ferrer (L.)FortunoFrascoGaiteGarcia (P.J.)Garcia (V.)Garin (J.)Garin (S.)GatoGeronGo (E.C.)Go (M.)Gonzales (A.)Gonzales (N.)GorricetaGullasHerrera-DyJimenezKho (E.)LabadlabadLacsonLacson-NoelLagmanLaraLazatinLegardaLimLimkaichongLopezLoyolaLusotanMacedaMalapitanMangaoangMatugasMomoNatividad-NagañoNietoNoelNograles (J.J.)NolascoOaminalOng (J.)Ong (R.)Ouano-DizonPacquiao (R.)


PadiernosPaduanoPalmaPanchoPanotesPeñaPlazaPunoQuimboRadazaRamirez-SatoRemullaRevillaReyesRobesRodriguezRomualdez (F.M.)Romualdez (Y.M.)RomualdoRomuloRoqueSakaluranSalimbangonSaloSalvador-TambuntingSanchezSantos-RectoSarmientoSavellanoSiaoSingson

Suansing (E.)Suansing (H.)TaduranTan (A.S.)Tan (A.)Teves (J.)TulfoTupasTutorTy (D.)Umali (A.)Umali (M.V.)UngabUy (R.)ValerianoValmayorVargasVargas AlfonsoVelascoVergaraVillaVillafuerteVillanueva (N.)ViolagoYap (E.)Yap (V.)YuZamora (R.)Zamora (W.K.)Zarate

Negative:

None

Abstention:

None

With 175 affirmative votes, zero negative votes, and zero abstentions, the Body approved on Third Reading House Bill Nos. 3255 and 10296. (See also Appendix 2)


4. House Bill No. 10303, entitled: “AN ACT PROVIDING STRONGER MEASURES TO PRESERVE AGRICULTURAL LAND AND REGULATE ITS CONVERSION FOR NON-AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES”




Affirmative:

AbuAbueg-ZaldivarAdiongAdvinculaAlbanoAlmarioAlonteAlvarez (F.)Alvarez (G.)Amante-MatbaAngaraArbisonArroyoAtienzaBabasaBalindongBañas-NogralesBarbaBarondaBarzagaBascugBautistaBelmonteBenitezBoliliaBordadoBravoBrosasBustosCabochanCabredoCagasCalderonCalixtoCamineroCamposCastro (F.L.)Castro (F.H.)Cayetano (A.P.)Cayetano (M.L.)CelesteChattoChipecoCollantes

CuaCuevaCullamatDagoocDalogde VeneciaDefensor (L.)Delos SantosDeloso-MontallaDimaporo (A.)Dimaporo (M.K.)DuterteDy (F.M.C.)Dy (I.P.)EbcasEcleoElagoEnvergaEriguelErmita-BuhainEscuderoEspinaEstrellaFerrer (J.M.)Ferrer (L.)FortunoFrascoGaiteGarcia (P.J.)Garcia (V.)Garin (J.)Garin (S.)GatoGeronGo (E.C.)Go (M.)Gonzales (A.)Gonzales (N.)GorricetaGullasHerrera-DyJimenezKho (E.)Labadlabad


LacsonLacson-NoelLagmanLaraLazatinLegardaLimLimkaichongLopezLoyolaLusotanMacedaMalapitanMangaoangMatugasMomoNatividad-NagañoNietoNoelNograles (J.J.)NolascoOaminalOng (J.)Ong (R.)Ouano-DizonPacquiao (R.)PadiernosPaduanoPalmaPanchoPanotesPeñaPlazaPunoQuimboRadazaRamirez-SatoRemullaRevillaReyesRobesRodriguezRomualdez (F.M.)Romualdez (Y.M.)

RomualdoRomuloRoqueSakaluranSalimbangonSaloSalvador-TambuntingSanchezSantos-RectoSarmientoSavellanoSiaoSingsonSuansing (E.)Suansing (H.)TaduranTan (A.S.)Tan (A.)TejadaTeves (J.)TulfoTupasTutorTy (D.)Umali (A.)Umali (M.V.)UngabUy (R.)ValerianoValmayorVargasVargas AlfonsoVelascoVergaraVillaVillafuerteVillanueva (N.)ViolagoYap (E.)Yap (V.)YuZamora (R.)Zamora (W.K.)Zarate

Negative:

None

Abstention:

None

With 176 affirmative votes, zero negative votes, and zero abstentions, the Body approved on Third Reading House Bill No. 10303. (See also Appendix 2)


5. House Bill No. 10305, entitled: “AN ACT MANDATING THE PLAYING OF PHILIPPINE MUSIC IN HOTELS, RESORTS, RESTAURANTS, TOURIST BUSES, AND ALL INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS COMING INTO THE PHILIPPINES, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF”




Affirmative:

AbuAbueg-ZaldivarAdiongAdvinculaAlbanoAlmarioAlonteAlvarez (F.)Alvarez (G.)Amante-MatbaAngaraArbisonArroyoAtienzaBabasaBalindongBañas-NogralesBarbaBarondaBarzagaBascugBautistaBelmonteBenitezBiazonBoliliaBordadoBravoBrosasBustos

CabochanCabredoCagasCalderonCalixtoCamineroCamposCastro (F.L.)Castro (F.H.)Cayetano (A.P.)Cayetano (M.L.)CelesteChattoChipecoCollantesCuaCuevaCullamatDagoocDalogde VeneciaDefensor (L.)Delos SantosDeloso-MontallaDimaporo (A.)Dimaporo (M.K.)DuterteDy (F.M.C.)Dy (I.P.)Ebcas


EcleoElagoEnvergaEriguelErmita-BuhainEscuderoEspinaEstrellaFerrer (J.M.)Ferrer (L.)FloresFortunoFrascoGaiteGarcia (P.J.)Garcia (V.)Garin (J.)Garin (S.)GatoGeronGo (E.C.)Go (M.)Gonzales (A.)Gonzales (N.)GorricetaGullasHerrera-DyJimenezKho (E.)LabadlabadLacsonLacson-NoelLagmanLaraLazatinLegardaLimLimkaichongLopezLoyolaLusotanMacedaMalapitanMangaoangMatugasMomoNatividad-NagañoNietoNoelNograles (J.J.)NolascoOaminalOng (J.)Ong (R.)Ouano-DizonPacquiao (R.)

PadiernosPaduanoPalmaPanchoPanotesPeñaPlazaPunoQuimboRadazaRamirez-SatoRemullaRevillaReyesRobesRodriguezRomualdez (F.M.)Romualdez (Y.M.)RomualdoRomuloRoqueSakaluranSalimbangonSaloSalvador-TambuntingSanchezSantos-RectoSarmientoSavellanoSiaoSingsonSingson-MeehanSuansing (E.)Suansing (H.)TaduranTan (A.S.)Tan (A.)TejadaTeves (J.)TulfoTupasTutorTy (D.)Umali (A.)Umali (M.V.)UngabUy (R.)ValerianoValmayorVargasVargas AlfonsoVelascoVergaraVillaVillafuerteVillanueva (N.)

ViolagoYap (E.)Yap (V.)Yu

Zamora (R.)Zamora (W.K.)Zarate

Negative:

None

Abstention:

None

With 179 affirmative votes, zero negative votes, and zero abstentions, the Body approved on Third Reading House Bill No. 10305. (See also Appendix 2)

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.

RESUMPTION OF PRIVILEGE HOUR

Thereupon, on motion of Representative Romualdo, there being no objection the Chair resumed the Privilege Hour. Representative Romualdo then moved for the recognition of Rep. Carlos Isagani T. Zarate to avail himself of the same.

EXTENSION OF PRIVILEGE HOUR

Before the Chair could act on the motion, Deputy Speaker Bondoc requested Representative Romualdo to make the proper motion first in extending the privilege hour.

Thereafter, on successive motions of Representative Romualdo, there being no objection, the Chair extended the Privilege Hour for another hour and subsequently recognized Representative Zarate for his privilege speech.

PRIVILEGE SPEECH OF REPRESENTATIVE ZARATE

Commemorating the 158th birth anniversary of Gat Andres Bonifacio, Representative Zarate expressed belief that the latter, if he were alive today, might have started again or taken part in another revolution to liberate the Philippines from imperialist countries.


Representative Zarate then shared his observation that colonialism and foreign control are still very evident at present as he cited the many instances and cases of intrusion of China in the Philippine territory. Subsequently, he called out the Duterte administration for red-tagging and harassing those who fight for the country’s freedom and sovereignty.

In closing, he stated that the legacy of Bonifacio will continue to live on in every Filipino who continues to fight oppression.

REFERRAL OF PRIVILEGE SPEECH OF REPRESENTATIVE ZARATE

On motion of Representative Romualdo, there being no objection, the Body referred the privilege speech of Representative Zarate to the Committee on Rules.

Likewise, on motion of Representative Romualdo, the Chair next recognized Rep. France L. Castro for her privilege speech.

PRIVILEGE SPEECH OF REPRESENTATIVE CASTRO (F.L.)

Expressing alarm over a recent World Bank report which indicates that the country is suffering from learning poverty, Representative Castro hoped that said findings would serve as a wake-up call for the government to take appropriate action to address the poor quality of education in the country.

She next criticized the Duterte administration for its failure to allocate appropriate resources to support students and teachers who cannot afford online and modular learning; and its lack of commitment for the immunization, testing, and treatment of education stakeholders participating in the pilot face-to-face classes. She also lamented how the Department of Education (DepEd) had put pressure on the teachers during the pandemic year, and lacked concrete plans and policies to ensure the safe return to physical classes.

She then called on the Body to perform its oversight function over DepEd to resolve the issues in the education sector.

REFERRAL OF PRIVILEGE SPEECH OF REPRESENTATIVE CASTRO (F.L.)

On motion of Representative Romualdo, there being no objection, the Body referred the privilege

speech of Representative Castro to the Committee on Rules.

PRIVILEGE SPEECH OF REPRESENTATIVE GAITE

Recognized by the Chair on motion of Representative Romualdo, Rep. Ferdinand R. Gaite, through Zoom, raised issues concerning job-order and contract-of-service (JOCOS) employees in various national government agencies and LGUs who have yet to receive their intended benefits and incentives.

Representative Gaite pointed out that despite their length of service, qualifications, and services offered especially during the pandemic, JOCOS workers remain to have no employer-employee relationship with their hiring agency and do not enjoy benefits, coverage, and allowances normally accorded to government employees.

Thus, he expressed support for the JOCOS workers’ call for a ₱10,000-gratuity pay before the year ends especially amidst the ongoing crisis and high inflation rate. He likewise urged the government to end all forms of contractualization in the country.

REFERRAL OF PRIVILEGE SPEECH OF REPRESENTATIVE GAITE

Thereupon, on motion of Representative Romualdo, there being no objection, the Body referred the privilege speech of Representative Gaite to the Committee on Rules.

TERMINATION OF PRIVILEGE HOUR

On motion of Representative Romualdo, there being no objection, the Body terminated the Privilege Hour.

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY: COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 1126 ON HOUSE BILL NO. 9981

On motion of Representative Romualdo, there being no objection, the Body considered on Second Reading House Bill No. 9981 contained in Committee Report No. 1126 as reported out by the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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


“AN ACT DECLARING THE MARITIME ZONES UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES”

As copies of the Bill had been distributed to the Members, on motion of Representative Romualdo, there being no objection, the Body dispensed with the reading of the text of the measure without prejudice to its insertion into the records of the House.

Thereafter, on motion of Representative Romualdo, the Chair recognized Rep. Cyrille “Beng” F. Abueg-Zaldivar, vice-chairperson of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and a main author of the Bill, to sponsor the measure via Zoom.

INSERTION INTO THE RECORDS OF REPRESENTATIVE HOFER’S SPONSORSHIP SPEECH

Upon request of Representative Abueg-Zaldivar and on motion of Representative Romualdo, there being no objection, the Body approved to insert the sponsorship speech of Rep. Ann K. Hofer, chairperson of the sponsoring committee, into the records of the House.

SPONSORSHIP SPEECH OF REPRESENTATIVE ABUEG-ZALDIVAR

As she initially sought the immediate passage of House Bill No. 9981, Representative Abueg-Zaldivar emphasized the need to secure the Philippine maritime domain as provided for in Article I of the 1987 Constitution which clearly defines the national territory of the country. She stated however that despite being a signatory and party to the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), the Philippines has long fought for international recognition of being an archipelagic State and has often been challenged by other countries.

At this juncture, Deputy Speaker Bondoc relinquished the Chair to Deputy Speaker Kristine Singson-Meehan.

She said that the Philippines had laid a cornerstone in securing its maritime territory and enhancing its security and territorial integrity through the enactment of Republic Act (R.A.) No. 9522 or the Philippine Archipelagic Baselines Law and that the proposed measure, once passed, would unequivocally proclaim the maritime entitlement of the country under UNCLOS and bolster the country’s quest for international recognition as an archipelagic State.

Citing the benefits of the proposed measure, she stated that establishing the Philippine maritime zones will promote the country’s territorial integrity, optimize the benefits of the blue economy, improve maritime governance and law enforcement, and negotiate with neighboring countries on the overlapping maritime boundaries. Lastly, she stressed that establishing the Philippine maritime zones will not only secure the country’s maritime territory but also the welfare of its citizens.

APPROVAL ON SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILL NO. 9981

Thereafter, on successive motions of Representative Romualdo, there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on House Bill No. 9981 in the absence of interpellations; terminated the period of amendments in the absence of committee and individual amendments; and approved the measure on Second Reading through viva voce voting.


On successive motions of Representative Romualdo, there being no objection, the Body considered on Second Reading House Bill No. 10521 contained in Committee Report No. 1331 as reported out by the Committee on National Defense and Security, strengthening professionalism and promoting the continuity of policies and modernization initiatives in the Armed Forces of the Philippines by prescribing fixed terms for key officers thereof, increasing the mandatory requirement age of generals/flag officers, and providing for a more effective attrition system; dispensed with the reading of the text of the measure without prejudice to its insertion into the records of the House, as copies thereof had been previously distributed to the Members; adopted the Explanatory Note of the Bill as the sponsorship remarks on the measure, on motion of Rep. Julienne “Jam” L. Baronda whom the Chair recognized to sponsor the measure; terminated the period of sponsorship and debate in the absence of interpellations; terminated the period of amendments in the absence of committee and individual amendments; and approved the same on Second Reading through viva voce voting:

BUSINESS FOR THURSDAY AND FRIDAY: COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 1318 ON HOUSE BILL NO. 10464

On motion of Representative Romualdo, there being no objection, the Body considered on


Second Reading House Bill No. 10464 contained in Committee Report No. 1318 as reported out jointly by the Committees on Health, and Appropriations.


“AN ACT ESTABLISHING IN THE CITY OF ILOILO, PROVINCE OF ILOILO, A CITY HOSPITAL TO BE KNOWN AS THE USWAG ILOILO CITY HOSPITAL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.”

As copies of the Bill had been distributed to the Members, on motion of Representative Romualdo, there being no objection, the Body dispensed with the reading of the text of the measure without prejudice to its insertion into the records of the House.

Thereafter, on motion of Representative Romualdo, the Chair recognized Representative Baronda, principal author of the proposed measure, for her sponsorship remarks.

SPONSORSHIP REMARKS OF REPRESENTATIVE BARONDA

Representative Baronda moved that the Explanatory Note be made as her sponsorship remarks on the measure. There being no objection, the Body approved the same.

TERMINATION OF PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE

There being no interpellations, on motion of Representative Romualdo, there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate; and thereafter, proceeded to the period of amendments.

PERIOD OF AMENDMENTS

There being no committee amendments, on motion of Representative Romualdo, there being no objection, the Body proceeded with the consideration of individual amendments.

On further motion of Representative Romualdo, the Chair recognized Representative Bolilia for her individual amendments.

AMENDMENTS OF REPRESENTATIVE BOLILIA

As proposed by Representative Bolilia and accepted by the Sponsor, there being no objection,

the Body approved the amendments on Sections 1, 2, and 3, and the title of the measure.

TERMINATION OF PERIOD OF AMENDMENTS

There being no further amendments, on motion of Representative Romualdo, there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of amendments.

APPROVAL ON SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILL NO. 10464, AS AMENDED

On motion of Representative Romualdo, there being no objection, the Body approved on Second Reading House Bill No. 10464, as amended, through viva voce voting.


Thereupon, the Chair suspended the session at 4:38 p.m. upon motion of Representative Romualdo.


The session resumed at 4:44 p.m.

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY:COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 115ON HOUSE BILL NO. 4553

On motion of Representative Bolilia, there being no objection, the Body considered on Second Reading House Bill No. 4553 contained in Committee Report No. 115 as submitted by the Committee on Justice.


“AN ACT FURTHER AMENDING ARTICLE 70 OF ACT NO. 3815, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE REVISED PENAL CODE, AS AMENDED.”

As copies of the Bill had been distributed to the Members, on motion of Representative Bolilia, there being no objection, the Body dispensed with the reading of the text of the measure without prejudice to its insertion into the records of the House.

Thereafter, on motion of Representative Bolilia, the Chair recognized Rep. Vicente “Ching” S.E. Veloso III, chairperson of the sponsoring Committee and principal author of the Bill, for his sponsorship speech via Zoom.


SPONSORSHIP SPEECH OF REPRESENTATIVE VELOSO

Representative Veloso explained the provisions in each paragraph of Article 70 of the Revised Penal Code. Through a hypothetical comparison of imposed penalties vis-à-vis the severity of offenses, he pointed out that the deletion of paragraph 5 of the said article, specifically the 40-year maximum limit for a sentence, is consistent with Section 1 of the Bill of Rights, stating that no one shall be denied the equal protection of the law.

He then requested that the Explanatory Note of the Bill be adopted as part of his sponsorship speech.

Thereafter, on motion of Representative Bolilia, the Chair recognized Representative Zarate for his interpellation.

INTERPELLATION OF REPRESENTATIVE ZARATE

Citing the Bill’s objectives, Representative Zarate discussed with Representative Veloso the implications of the proposed deletion of paragraph 5 in relation to the reformative or retribution nature of the current justice system and the issue that it rather favors those who are more privileged. He added that the less fortunate offenders who could not afford the best legal defense relies on the 40-year maximum sentence limit for a possible earlier release.

Thereafter, Representative Zarate asked the Sponsor the principle behind the 40-year maximum limit despite the threefold rule stipulated in paragraph 4 of Section 70.

In the ensuing debate, Representative Veloso cited the following arguments: 1) existing laws already provide many concessions to would-be convicts and convicts such as the Revised Penal Code on preventive suspension and R.A. No.10592 on good conduct time allowance; 2) the Constitution provides that it is the prime duty of the government to serve and protect the people; 3) crimes that will be affected by the Bill are not crimes against the State as was his colleague’s concern; and 4) in murder and rape cases, the accuser is the people of the Philippines and not the State.

On the other hand, Representative Zarate asserted that 1) the principle of the criminal justice system aims to use the law to protect the accused

against the wide powers of the State; 2) paragraph 5 is a limitation on such extensive powers; 3) it is also the State’s duty to rehabilitate convicts and protect the rights of the minority and it is provided in the Constitution that one is presumed innocent until proven guilty; 4) if paragraph 5 was removed, all other crimes and offenses will be affected; and 5) the Bill is anti-people and would adversely affect convicts from the poor sector, some of whom were innocent or were convicted because of circumstances or trumped-up charges.

APPROVAL ON SECOND READINGOF HOUSE BILL NO. 4553

Thereafter, on successive motions of Representative Bolilia, there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on House Bill No. 4553 in the absence of interpellations; terminated the period of amendments in the absence of committee and individual amendments; and approved the measure on Second Reading through viva voce voting.


Thereupon, on motion of Representative Bolilia, there being no objection, the Body considered on Second Reading House Bill No. 10554 contained in Committee Report No. 1350 as submitted by the Committee on Legislative Franchises.


“AN ACT EXPANDING THE FRANCHISE AREA OF DAVAO LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY, INC., AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11515, ENTITLED ‘AN ACT EXTENDING FOR ANOTHER TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS THE FRANCHISE GRANTED TO THE DAVAO LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY, INC., UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8960, ENTITLED ‘AN ACT FURTHER EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE FRANCHISE GRANTED TO DAVAO LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY, INC. TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN AN ELECTRIC LIGHT, HEAT AND POWER SYSTEM IN DAVAO CITY AND


THE MUNICIPALITIES OF CARMEN, PANABO, DUJALI, AND SANTO TOMAS, PROVINCE OF DAVAO DEL NORTE, FOR A PERIOD OF TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES’, AND ENSURING THE CONTINUOUS AND UNINTERRUPTED SUPPLY OF ELECTRICITY IN THE FRANCHISE AREA.’ ”

As copies of the Bill had been distributed to the Members, on motion of Representative Bolilia, there being no objection, the Body dispensed with the reading of the text of the measure without prejudice to its insertion into the records of the House.

Thereafter, on motion of Representative Bolilia, the Chair recognized Representative Romualdo for his sponsorship remarks.

SPONSORSHIP REMARKS OF REPRESENTATIVE ROMUALDO

On motion of Representative Romualdo, there being no objection, the Body approved to consider the Explanatory Note of the Bill as the sponsorship remarks on the measure.

MOTION TO TERMINATE THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE

Considering that no Member wishes to interpellate the Sponsor, Representative Bolilia moved to terminate the period of sponsorship and debate on House Bill No. 10554.


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


The session resumed at 5:23 p.m.

SUSPENSION OF CONSIDERATIONON SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILL NO. 10554

On motion of Representative Bolilia, there being no objection, the Body suspended the consideration on Second Reading of House Bill No. 10554.

RATIFICATION OF CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORTON HOUSE BILL NO. 9087 AND SENATE BILL NO. 2373

On motion of Representative Bolilia, there being no objection, the Body considered and subsequently ratified through viva voce voting the Conference Committee Report on the disagreeing provisions of House Bill No. 9087 and Senate Bill No. 2373, granting survivorship benefits to the surviving legitimate spouse and dependent children of a deceased retired member of the National Prosecution Service.

DESIGNATION OF HOUSE CONFEREES ON HOUSE BILL NO. 10153

On motion of Representative Bolilia, there being no objection, the Body designated the following Members as House conferees to reconcile the disagreeing votes on House Bill No. 10153 or the Fiscal Year 2022 General Appropriations Bill:

For the Majority:

1. Rep. Eric Go Yap as chairperson

2. Rep. Paolo Z. Duterte as vice-chairperson

3. Senior Deputy Speaker Doy C. Leachon as vice-chairperson

4. Deputy Speaker Michael L. Romero, PhD as vice-chairperson

5. Majority Leader Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez

6. Deputy Speaker Juan Pablo “Rimpy” P. Bondoc

7. Deputy Speaker Bernadette “BH” Herrera-Dy

8. Deputy Speaker Kristine Singson-Meehan

9. Deputy Speaker Eric M. Martinez

10. Deputy Speaker Wes Gatchalian

11. Rep. Michael John R. Duavit

12. Rep. Francisco “Kiko” B. Benitez

13. Rep. Munir M. Arbison

ABANTE BROSAS DY (I.P.)ABAYA BULUT EBCASABELLANOSA BUSTOS ECLEOABU CABATBAT ELAGOABUEG-ZALDIVAR CABOCHAN ENVERGAABUNDA CABREDO ERICEACOSTA CAGAS ERIGUELACOSTA-ALBA CALDERON ERMITA-BUHAINADIONG CALIXTO ESCUDEROADVINCULA CAMINERO ESPINAAGABAS CAMPOS ESPINOAGARAO CANAMA ESTRELLAAGLIPAY CAOAGDAN FARIÑAS (R.C.)AGUINALDO CARDEMA FARIÑAS I (R.C.)ALBANO CARI FERNANDEZALMARIO CASTELO FERNANDOALONTE CASTRO (F.L.) FERRER (J.M.)ALVAREZ (F.) CASTRO (F.H.) ** FERRER (L.)

** ALVAREZ (G.) CAYETANO (A.P.) FLORESALVAREZ (P.) CAYETANO (M.L.) FORTUNAMANTE-MATBA CELESTE FORTUNOAMATONG CHATTO FRASCOANGARA CHIPECO FUENTEBELLAARAGONES CHUNGALAO GAITE

** ARBISON CO (A.N.) GARBINARENAS CO (E.) GARCIA (J.E.)ARROYO COJUANGCO GARCIA (P.J.)ATIENZA COLLANTES GARCIA (V.)AUMENTADO CRISOLOGO GARIN (J.)BABASA CUA GARIN (S.)BAGATSING CUARESMA GASATAYABALINDONG CUEVA GATCHALIANBAÑAS-NOGRALES CULLAMAT GATOBARBA DAGOOC GERONBARBERS DALIPE GO (E.C.)BARONDA DALOG GO (M.)BARZAGA DAZA GONZAGABASCUG DE JESUS GONZALES (A.)BAUTISTA DE VENECIA GONZALES (N.)BAUTISTA-BANDIGAN DEFENSOR (L.) GONZALEZBELMONTE DEFENSOR (M.) GORRICETABENITEZ DELOS SANTOS GUICOBERNOS DELOSO-MONTALLA GULLASBIAZON DIMAPORO (A.) GUYABILLONES DIMAPORO (M.K.) HARESCOBIRON DUAVIT HATAMANBOLILIA DUJALI HERNANDEZBONDOC DUTERTE HERRERA-DYBORDADO DY (F.) HOFERBRAVO DY (F.M.C.) JALOSJOS

(Appendix 1)

Congress of the PhilippinesHouse of RepresentativesQuezon City, Philippines

MEMBERS’ ATTENDANCE

Journal No. 16

Monday, November 29, 2021

JAVIER PACQUIAO (R.) SUNTAYJIMENEZ PADIERNOS SY-ALVARADOKHO (E.) PADUANO TADURANKHO (W.) PALMA TALLADOKHONGHUN ** PANCHO TAN (A.S.)LABADLABAD PANOTES TAN (A.)LACSON PEÑA TAN (SAMIER)LACSON-NOEL PICHAY TAN (S.A.)LAGMAN PIMENTEL TAN (SHERNEE)LAGON PINEDA TEJADALARA PLAZA TEVES (A.)LAZATIN PUNO TEVES (J.)LEACHON QUIMBO TIANGCOLEGARDA RADAZA TOLENTINOLIM RAMIREZ-SATO TORRES-GOMEZLIMKAICHONG REMULLA TULFOLOPEZ REVILLA TUPASLOYOLA REYES TUTORLUSOTAN RIVERA TY (A.)MACAPAGAL ARROYO ROBES TY (D.)MACEDA RODRIGUEZ UMALI (A.)MADRONA ROMAN UMALI (M.V.)MALAPITAN ROMERO UNABIAMANGAOANG ROMUALDEZ (F.M.) UNGABMANGUDADATU ROMUALDEZ (Y.M.) UY (J.)MARCOLETA ROMUALDO UY (R.)MARIANO-HERNANDEZ ROMULO VALERIANOMARIÑO ROQUE VALMAYORMARQUEZ SACDALAN VARGASMARTINEZ SAGARBARRIA VARGAS ALFONSOMATBA SAKALURAN VELASCOMATUGAS SALCEDA VELOSOMENDOZA SALIMBANGON VERGARAMOMO SALO VILLANATIVIDAD-NAGAÑO SALVADOR-TAMBUNTING VILLAFUERTENAVA SANCHEZ VILLANUEVA (E.)NIETO SANGCOPAN VILLANUEVA (N.)

** NOEL SANTOS-RECTO VILLARNOGRALES (J.J.) SARMIENTO VILLARAZA-SUAREZNOGRALES (J.F.F.) SAULOG VILLARICANOLASCO SAVELLANO VIOLAGONUÑEZ-MALANYAON SIAO YAP (E.)OAMINAL SILVERIO YAP (V.)OLIVAREZ SINGSON YUONG (J.) SINGSON-MEEHAN ZAMORA (R.)ONG (R.) SINSUAT ZAMORA (W.K.)ORDANES SUANSING (E.) ZARATEORTEGA SUANSING (H.) ZUBIRIOUANO-DIZON SUAREZ (A.)PACQUIAO (A.) SUAREZ (D.)

* Appeared after the Roll Call

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

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

**** Absent without notice

(Subject to correction/s that may appear in the Annual Journal)

(Journal No. 16, Monday, November 29, 2021)

(Appendix 2)

NOTES ON NOMINAL VOTING RESULTS

The affirmative votes of the following Members were received after the announcement of the voting results

on several House Bills which were declared approved on Third Reading on November 29, 2021:

1. House Bill No. 10373

Legarda

Tejada

Singson-Meehan

Flores

Biazon

Cuaresma

Fuentebella

Hernandez

Madrona

Tan (S.A.)

Garcia (J.E.)

Olivarez

Aguinaldo

Salceda

Fariñas (R.C.)

Sagarbarria

Agabas

Martinez

Guya

Saulog

Nava

Tolentino

Aglipay

Caoagdan

Uy (J.)

Erice

Lagon

Dujali

Javier

Tiangco

Gatchalian

Mariano-Hernandez

Barbers

Gonzaga

Villanueva (E.)

Rivera

Silverio

Bautista-Bandigan

Hataman

Guico

Abaya

Acosta-Alba

Cari

2. House Bill Nos. 3255 and 10296

Tejada

Singson-Meehan

Flores

Biazon

Cuaresma

Fuentebella

Hernandez

Madrona

Tan (S.A.)

Garcia (J.E.)

Olivarez

Aguinaldo

Salceda

Fariñas (R.C.)

Sagarbarria

Agabas

Martinez

Guya

Saulog

Nava

Tolentino

Aglipay

Caoagdan

Uy (J.)

Erice

Lagon

Dujali

Javier

Tiangco

Gatchalian

Mariano-Hernandez

Barbers

Gonzaga

Villanueva (E.)

Rivera

Silverio

Bautista-Bandigan

Hataman

Guico

Abaya

Acosta-Alba

Cari


Singson-Meehan

Flores

Biazon

Cuaresma

Fuentebella

Hernandez

Madrona

Tan (S.A.)

Garcia (J.E.)

Olivarez

Aguinaldo

Salceda

Fariñas (R.C.)

Sagarbarria

Agabas

Martinez

Guya

Saulog

Nava

Tolentino

Aglipay

Caoagdan

Uy (J.)

Erice

Lagon

Dujali

Javier

Tiangco

Gatchalian

Mariano-Hernandez

Barbers

Gonzaga

Villanueva (E.)

Rivera

Silverio

Bautista-Bandigan

Hataman

Guico

Abaya

Acosta-Alba

Cari


Cuaresma

Fuentebella

Hernandez

Madrona

Tan (S.A.)

Garcia (J.E.)

Olivarez

Aguinaldo

Salceda

Fariñas (R.C.)

Sagarbarria

Agabas

Martinez

Guya

Saulog

Nava

Tolentino

Aglipay

Caoagdan

Uy (J.)

Erice

Lagon

Dujali

Javier

Tiangco

Gatchalian

Mariano-Hernandez

Barbers

Gonzaga

Villanueva (E.)

Rivera

Silverio

Bautista-Bandigan

Hataman

Guico

Abaya

Acosta-Alba

Cari

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