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OPENING OF THE Use us, O Lord, to be an instrument of SECOND REGULAR SESSION hope, and a source of needed relief and encouragement for our people. CALL TO ORDER Amidst divisiveness, help us to be an instrument of unity. When resources are At 10:00 a.m., Speaker Alan Peter “Compañero” wanting, help us to share from our own, S. Cayetano called the session to order. knowing that they are Yours, and that we are only stewards of Your blessings. THE SPEAKER. Honorable Members of Faced with this dreadful COVID-19 the House of Representatives, today is the pandemic, aggravated by our individualities, fourth Monday of July 2020. The Constitution and confronted by the gargantuan task mandates that Congress convene once of continuously building and rebuilding every year on the fourth Monday of July to this country, help us go back to our old commence its regular session. values of pagtutulungan, pagmamalasakit, I hereby call the Second Regular Session of at pagbabayanihan. And faced with our the Eighteenth Congress to order. differences, may we be reminded of the Please rise for the Invocation to be delivered value of paggalang at respeto sa kapwa, by the Hon. Maria Laarni “Lani” Cayetano, that we may finally be united as one nation Representative of the Second District of Taguig. of brothers and sisters, in which no one is so poor as not to have the capacity to share Everybody rose for the Invocation. and no one is so rich as not to receive Your blessings. INVOCATION May we be concerned and conscientious of our duties and responsibilities as , REP. CAYETANO (M.). Our heavenly and proud and grateful of our inheritance as a loving Father, we come to You with contrite people. Let Your merciful love set the tone for hearts, pleading for Your forgiveness and mercy. the renewal of our conviction to be of service Cleanse us, O Lord. Remove in our hearts to Your people so that we may heal as one and minds anything that will hinder our nation under God. prayers from coming to You. Finally, search us, O God, and know our As we begin the Second Regular Session hearts, try us and know our thoughts, and see of the Eighteenth Congress, we pray for Your if there be any wicked way in us; and lead us guidance. in the way everlasting. We ask for Your wisdom and understanding, This we ask through the mighty name of and even the courage to do what is right to Jesus Christ, our Lord. legislate measures that are most needed by Amen. our suffering people. Lord, You have blessed us with our NATIONAL ANTHEM positions and allowed us to be in Congress at these trying and challenging times. THE SPEAKER. Amen. 2 Congressional Record • 18th Congress 2RS v.1 MONDAY, JULY 27, 2020

Please remain standing for the singing of a reality if, as a spiritual people, we continue the Philippine National Anthem. to fight corruption in all areas of society, and pray for guidance as we try to do what is Everybody remained standing for the singing of the right—gawin ang tama—in a world where Philippine National Anthem. doing wrong can be so convenient and well- rewarded. THE SPEAKER. Majority Leader. Sadly, while the decade of success has shown us how high we can go, it also exposed REP. ROMUALDEZ (F.). The honorable our vulnerability to natural disasters like the Speaker will address the assembly this COVID-19 or the new coronavirus pandemic. It morning. showed us that the metrics used by our society for success—money, power, position—are REMARKS OF THE SPEAKER not only irrelevant in dealing with this crisis, they can at times even be a distraction and a THE SPEAKER. In Psalm 127, we are told hindrance to finding the right connection with that “Unless the Lord builds the house, those the people in finding solutions. who build it labor in vain. Unless the Lord At this time, when the whole world is watches over the city, the watchman stays facing a crisis unprecedented in scale, at least awake in vain.” during our lifetime, the Filipino people expect These words are brought to life as we read that we, their elected Representatives will in the Preamble of the Philippine Constitution, speak with all honesty, candor, and humility; and attempt to build a country dedicated to God. and this is what the situation demands. “We, the sovereign Filipino people, The enormity of the challenges and severity imploring the aid of Almighty God, in order to of the crisis we face require much faith, build a just and humane society and establish sacrifice, and hard work not just from our a Government that shall embody our ideals leaders, but from each and everyone of us. This and aspirations, promote the common good, is not the time to be unclear as to the intentions conserve and develop our patrimony, and of this House of the People. Instead, we must secure to ourselves and our posterity the speak frankly and truthfully, surely about our blessings of independence and democracy hopes and aspirations, but also—and perhaps under the rule of law and a regime of truth, more importantly—of our uncertainties justice, freedom, love, equality, and peace, do and fears that our people are facing. ordain and promulgate this Constitution.” We cannot sugarcoat the fact that our We affirm that Yes, the Filipino people way of life—what we once took for granted believe that with the aid of the Almighty, we as being normal—is completely, irrevocably, can build an amazing society, one filled with undeniably gone. It has forever been changed happiness and prosperity brought about by by this pandemic, and nothing we can do faith in God, hope for the future, and love for can bring it back. Everything from this point our fellowmen. on should no longer be about recapturing It is time to build, build relationships that the past—huwag na po natin habulin iyong are stronger than our disagreements, build kahapon—but acknowledging in humility our communities that are able to embrace our mistakes, surviving the present, and building differences, and to build a Filipino nation a greater future. A great future depends on it. united in its fight against this virus and every Humble ourselves, pray, discern, work hard. other challenge that we will face as a people But definitely we need a plan, we need a road and as a nation. map. If the past ten years of steady economic These are hard realities, I know. For growth have taught us anything, it is that our those of you who have lost loved ones, iyong nation can overcome whatever challenge is mga hindi man lang nakapagpaalam, lalo po placed before us, that the dream of economic doon sa biktima ng COVID na nasa isolation, parity with our Asian neighbors can easily be at lalo po sa inyo na nawalan ng trabaho, MONDAY, JULY 27, 2020 18th Congress 2RS v.1 • Congressional Record 3

na-stranded pa at hindi makauwi, I expect to lead us. And it is in them that my faith for that the very notion of someone telling you a better future firmly rests. Let us not delude to move on is in itself offensive and hurtful. ourselves with the thought that Congress is Wala po kaming masasabi that will not be “primus inter pares” or the first among equals. insensitive. But that is not our intention, it No, I am here to tell you that it is we—the is not our intention to just say move on, or Members of their House—who must rise to ignore the hurt that you are feeling. Please the occasion and fulfil the mandate that the believe us, your Representatives, when we Filipino people have entrusted to us; not just say we understand your grief. Most of us to represent them in these halls, but to truly be might not have actually felt it, but we also one with them in our hearts, in our minds, and have friends, relatives, and of course, our in our actions. Hindi po puwedeng sabihin na constituents who are suffering, and we see tayo ang VIP dahil tayo ay Representante nila. the suffering. And it is precisely because Baliktad po. Sila po ang VIP, at tayo po ang we know what you are going through that lalaban para sa kanilang interes. I cannot, in good conscience, stay silent on It is in this spirit that we need to move this. together as one nation, move faster, move Grave illnesses require bitter medicine. We united in our goal to protect the weakest cannot afford to be weak—not at this time, among us, and create a better way of life for and not with this virus. For this, I am eternally all Filipinos, not just for the privileged, the grateful that God, in His wisdom and mercy, rich, and the powerful. has granted us the leadership that the nation Just to put things into perspective, a needs during this crisis. As I take comfort in year ago I spoke before this Body with so the President’s firm but fatherly hand, I am much hope and confidence in our future. also supremely confident about the ability of The economy was booming, we were riding this great nation to endure the worst, as it has high on a strong electoral showing by the endured, overcome, and prospered in the past. administration, poll after poll showed that But our faith in God, and our thankfulness for the nation was finally feeling the effects of a good President does not mean he does not the strong leadership of President Duterte. need help, and does not mean we should not In other words, we were on our way to pray for him for the right advisers, guidance, fulfilling our promise of providing a safe and health, and protection. comfortable life for all. Yes, there is a long, hard road ahead of us, It was amid this backdrop of confidence but there is nothing in the Filipinos’ character and euphoria that Congress got off to a which tells me that we will be unequal to the running start. And I have to thank Majority task. Leader Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, On the contrary, the Filipinos have been the Committee on Rules, Minority Leader tempered and molded by the harshest of Bienvenido M. Abante Jr., and all the Members fates. And even during the darkest time of of the House. We worked hard, we passed war, dictatorship, economic crises, or any the budget in record time—it is a very good other crises that we have faced as a people, budget—as well as numerous key legislations when the very politicians who were expected too many to enumerate, setting new records to lead the country forswore their duties and in productivity and efficiency compared to all shrank from their responsibilities, it was other Congresses. We did this together, so thank the people themselves who proved that the you, brothers and sisters of the 18th Congress. will not go down easily. This is When Taal erupted, bringing with it misery a reminder to our leaders: People will step and grief to our kababayans in , up, so we have to do our best and we cannot Congress rose to the occasion, and held a fail our people. historic first session outside these halls and These are the same people who saw among our constituents. We went to them and the need for change in 2016, and against listened to their problems—not as politicians overwhelming odds, chose the right candidate looking for a vote, not as politicians wanting to 4 Congressional Record • 18th Congress 2RS v.1 MONDAY, JULY 27, 2020 be heard by our constituents, but as servants of supported and given the right opportunities, the people seeking genuine solutions to their these returning OFWs will form the first wave problems by listening to those who were most of our offensive in the countryside. Armed affected by the calamity. with technology, training, and discipline, they And even as we were struggling to cope have so much knowledge; they have learned with one crisis, the virus that now grips us so much from other countries; they have the was slowly rearing its head. Yes, this House ability to transform our economy practically did well in seeing the danger of COVID-19 overnight, if we put the right plan in place. and voicing our concerns as early as January. Let us look to the provinces as the new January pa lang po, paulit-ulit na tayo na we center of development. COVID-19 has shown have to focus on this despite the political noise, us the weak underbelly of our big cities, despite the lobbying for different kinds of how easy can they be brought down to their controversial topics. During this time, sinabi knees—and with it, the whole nation—by po natin na kailangan tayo ng Batangas at disease and infection. We should never allow parating ang COVID-19, but none of us ever ourselves to be caught off guard again. This is anticipated the scale of the devastation and a clarion call for all urban planners, engineers, dislocation that would eventually rock our and architects: The government and the country. Hindi po natin na-predict iyon, wala people need you. We need your ideas. Help pong nakakita. us build a better Philippines by decongesting The fight to defeat COVID-19 showed us our cities and spreading the wealth to every the necessity of protecting the environment, area, every island, every valley, every hilltop, not just as a natural resource, but as a matter every mountain in the country. of survival. It taught us the value of hope Hand in hand, with this, we look towards during those times when all seemed lost, and revitalizing the Philippine creative industry, of fighting for what is right, all the time, every once the envy of Asia, but now a mere shadow time. It even inspired us to set aside personal of its former glory. This week, the House animosities and work together for the good leadership and anyone who would like to join intentions to help our good nation. us, will be filing a bill that will establish the Right now, our greatest and most difficult Department of Arts and Culture so that instead task is to keep Filipinos safe and healthy while of being a casualty of COVID-19, Filipino getting Filipinos back to work—lives and creativity and artistry will be an integral part livelihood, buhay at kabuhayan. We need to of our arsenal for recovery, and we will be build and retool those industries that have targeting Asia and not just the Philippines. been gutted by this pandemic. And in this And when we say “creative industry,” this endeavor, the government will be playing department will only be the first bill among a significant role. I propose we strengthen others because when we say “creative,” this the agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing includes, for example, robotics, performing sectors, augmented by robust investment in arts, anything that is precisely created by the infrastructure—all kinds of infrastructure: mind. tourism-related infrastructure, agriculture- We must approach this problem and related infrastructure, infrastructure for prepare as if we are at war, which to a large education, for health, and of course, for extent we are, not with a foreign aggressor, not mobility. And, of course let us not forget, if with a local insurgency, but with an unseen this is an invisible enemy, there is also an enemy that shows no mercy, gives no quarter, invisible or not visible infrastructure—the and takes no prisoner. And while it sometimes infrastructure for the digital world. This can brings out the best in us, many times it also be the primary source of employment and brings out the worst in us. growth, especially in rural areas. In the face of an evolving enemy and a fluid Let us take this opportunity to bring our battleground, Congress needs to continue to kababayans home, not in boxes, but as the adapt, innovate, and manage if we are to stay conquering heroes that they are. Properly above water until a vaccine or cure is found MONDAY, JULY 27, 2020 18th Congress 2RS v.1 • Congressional Record 5

which, by the most conservative estimates, MALABON CITY will not be viable until the end of the year or Lone District early next year at the soonest. Hon. Josephine Veronique R. Lacson-Noel* In the meantime, we have to trust in God and remain strong. To the Filipino people, MANDALUYONG CITY please know that we welcome your vigilance, Lone District and ask you to continue to watch over this Hon. Neptali M. Gonzales II* Congress, and to cry the alarm whenever you see abuse in our ranks. By all means, hold CITY OF MANILA us to the highest standards of integrity and First District public service, but do not stand apart from us. Hon. Manuel Luis “Manny” T. Lopez* We have to learn to agree to disagree. Hindi Second District po pupuwede na kapagka hindi tayo nag-a- Hon. Rolando M. Valeriano* agree, galit na galit tayo, kasi isang katawan Third District lang tayo, isa lang po ang bayan natin. Be Hon. John Marvin “Yul Servo” C. Nieto* our brothers and sisters in arms for a better Fourth District normal. This is your House, and together Hon. Edward Vera Perez Maceda* with God, seeking His guidance, seeking His Fifth District mercy and forgiveness, let us continue to build Hon. Cristal L. Bagatsing* a strong nation. Sixth District God bless the Philippines! Hon. Bienvenido M. Abante Jr.

THE SPEAKER. Majority Leader. (Applause) MARIKINA CITY First District REP. ROMUALDEZ (F.). Mr. Speaker, the Hon. Bayani F. Fernando* Secretary General will now call the roll. Second District Hon. Stella Luz A. Quimbo* ROLL CALL MUNTINLUPA CITY THE SECRETARY GENERAL, reading: Lone District Roll call of Members. Hon. Rozzano Rufino B. Biazon* The Honorable Representatives:

NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION (NCR) NAVOTAS CITY Lone District CALOOCAN CITY Hon. John Reynald M. Tiangco* First District Hon. Dale “Along” R. Malapitan* PARAÑAQUE CITY Second District First District Hon. Edgar R. Erice* Hon. Eric L. Olivarez* Second District LAS PIÑAS CITY Hon. Joy Myra S. Tambunting* Lone District Hon. Camille A. Villar* Pasay City Lone District MAKATI CITY Hon. Antonino G. Calixto* First District Hon. Romulo “Kid” Peña Jr.* PASIG CITY Second District Lone District Hon. Luis N. Campos Jr.* Hon. Roman T. Romulo*

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QUEZON CITY First District First District Hon. Anthony Peter “Onyx” D. Crisologo* Hon. Arnold “Noli” D. Celeste* Second District Second District Hon. Precious Hipolito Castelo* Hon. Jumel Anthony I. Espino* Third District Third District Hon. Allan Benedict S. Reyes* Hon. Rose Marie “Baby” J. Arenas* Fourth District Fourth District Hon. Jesus “Bong” C. Suntay* Hon. Christopher V. P. De Venecia* Fifth District Fifth District Hon. Alfred Vargas* Hon. Ramon “Mon-Mon” V. Guico III, DPM* Sixth District Sixth District Hon. Jose Christopher Y. Belmonte* Hon. Tyrone D. Agabas*

SAN JUAN CITY Lone District REGION II – VALLEY Hon. Ronaldo B. Zamora* TAGUIG CITY/PATEROS Lone District First District Hon. Ciriaco B. Gato Jr.* Hon. Alan Peter “Compañero” S. Cayetano Second District CAGAYAN Hon. Maria Laarni Cayetano First District Hon. Ramon C. Nolasco Jr.* Valenzuela City Second District First District Hon. Samantha Louise Vargas Alfonso* Hon. Weslie T. Gatchalian Third District Second District Hon. Joseph “Jojo” L. Lara* Hon. Eric M. Martinez* REGION I - ILOCOS First District Hon. Antonio “Tonypet” T. Albano* (with the city of Laoag) Second District First District Hon. Ed Christopher S. Go* Hon. Ria Christina G. Fariñas* Third District Second District Hon. Ian Paul L. Dy* Hon. Angelo Marcos Barba* Fourth District Hon. Alyssa Sheena P. Tan* (with the cities of Vigan and Fifth District Candon) Hon. Faustino Michael Carlos T. Dy III* First District Sixth District Hon. Deogracias Victor “DV” B. Savellano* Hon. Faustino “Inno” A. Dy V* Second District Hon. Kristine Singson-Meehan* Lone District Hon. Luisa Lloren Cuaresma* First District Hon. Pablo C. Ortega* Second District Lone District Hon. Sandra Y. Eriguel, MD* Hon. Junie E. Cua*

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REGION III – Second District Hon. Victor A. Yap* Third District Lone District Hon. Noel L. Villanueva* Hon. Rommel Rico T. Angara*

BATAAN First District First District Hon. Geraldine B. Roman* Hon. Jeffrey D. Khonghun* Second District Second District Hon. Jose Enrique “Joet” S. Garcia III* Hon. Cheryl P. Deloso-Montalla*

BULACAN First District REGION IV-A () Hon. “Kuya” Jose Antonio R. Sy-Alvarado* Second District Hon. Gavini “Apol” C. Pancho* BATANGAS (with the cities of Tanauan and Third District Sto. Tomas) Hon. Lorna C. Silverio* First District Fourth District Hon. Elenita Milagros “Eileen” Ermita-Buhain* Hon. Henry R. Villarica* Second District Hon. Raneo “Ranie” E. Abu SAN JOSE DEL MONTE CITY Third District Lone District Hon. Ma. Theresa V. Collantes* Hon. Florida “Rida” P. Robes* Fourth District Hon. Lianda B. Bolilia* Fifth District (Batangas City) First District Hon. Mario Vittorio “Marvey” A. Mariño* Hon. Estrellita B. Suansing* Sixth District (Lipa City) Second District Hon. Vilma Santos-Recto* Hon. Micaela S. Violago* Third District Hon. Rosanna “Ria” V. Vergara* (with the cities of Cavite, Trece Fourth District Martires, and Tagaytay) Hon. Maricel G. Natividad-Nagaño, MD* First District Hon. Francis Gerald Aguinaldo Abaya* Second District (Bacoor City) Hon. Strike B. Revilla* First District Third District (Imus City) Hon. Carmelo “Jon” B. Lazatin Ii* Hon. Alex “AA” L. Advincula* Second District Fourth District (Dasmariñas City) Hon. Juan Miguel Macapagal Arroyo Hon. Elpidio F. Barzaga Jr. Third District Fifth District Hon. Aurelio “Dong” D. Gonzales Jr. Hon. Dahlia A. Loyola* Fourth District Sixth District (General Trias City) Hon. Juan Pablo “Rimpy” P. Bondoc* Hon. Luis “Jon-Jon” A. Ferrer IV* Seventh District Hon. Jesus Crispin C. Remulla First District Eighth District Hon. Carlos O. Cojuangco* Hon. Abraham “Bambol” N. Tolentino

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LAGUNA (with the cities of Cabuyao, San (with the city of Calapan) Pedro, and Sta. Rosa) First District First District Hon. Doy C. Leachon* Hon. Dan S. Fernandez Second District Second District Hon. Alfonso V. Umali Jr.* Hon. Ruth Mariano-Hernandez* Third District (with the city of Puerto Princesa) Hon. Sol Aragones* First District Fourth District Hon. Franz “Chicoy” E. Alvarez Hon. Benjamin C. Agarao Jr.* Second District Hon. Cyrille “Beng” F. Abueg-Zaldivar* BIÑAN CITY Third District Lone District Hon. Gil “Kabarangay Jr” A. Acosta* Hon. Marlyn “Len” B. Alonte* Calamba City Lone District Lone District Hon. Eleandro Jesus F. Madrona* Hon. Joaquin M. Chipeco Jr.* REGION V – Bicol (with the city of Lucena) First District (with the cities of Legazpi, Ligao, and Hon. Wilfrido Mark M. Enverga* Tabaco) Second District First District Hon. David “Jay-Jay” C. Suarez Hon. Edcel C. Lagman* Third District Second District Hon. Aleta C. Suarez* Hon. Joey Sarte Salceda* Fourth District Third District Hon. Angelina “Helen” D.L. Tan, Md* Hon. Fernando T. Cabredo*

Rizal First District First District Hon. Michael John R. Duavit* Hon. Josefina B. Tallado* Second District Second District Hon. Juan Fidel Felipe F. Nograles* Hon. Marisol C. Panotes*

ANTIPOLO CITY (with the cities of Naga First District and Iriga) Hon. Roberto V. Puno* First District Second District Second District Hon. Resurreccion M. Acop* Hon. Luis Raymund “LRay” F. Villafuerte Jr. Third District REGION Hon. Gabriel H. Bordado Jr.* Fourth District Hon. Arnie B. Fuentebella* Lone District Fifth District Hon. Lord Allan Jay Q. Velasco* Hon. Jocelyn F. Fortuno*

Occidental Mindoro Lone District Lone District Hon. Josephine Ramirez-Sato* Hon. Hector S. Sanchez*

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Masbate (with the city of ) (with the cities of First District San Carlos, Cadiz, Bago, La Carlota, Silay, Hon. Narciso R. Bravo Jr.* Kabankalan, Sagay, Victorias, Escalante, Second District Sipalay, and Himamaylan) Hon. Elisa “Olga” T. Kho* First District Third District Hon. Gerardo P. Valmayor Jr.* Hon. Wilton “Tonton” T. Kho* Second District Hon. Leo Rafael M. Cueva* (with the city of Sorsogon) Third District First District Hon. Francisco “Kiko” B. Benitez* Hon. Evelina G. Escudero* Fourth District Second District Hon. Juliet Marie De Leon Ferrer* Hon. Ma. Bernardita “Ditas” Ramos* Fifth District Hon. Ma. Lourdes T. Arroyo* REGION VI – Sixth District Hon. Genaro M. Alvarez Jr.* First District BACOLOD CITY Hon. Carlito S. Marquez* Lone District Second District Hon. Greg G. Gasataya* Hon. Teodorico T. Haresco Jr.*

ANTIQUE REGION VII – Lone District Hon. Loren Legarda* (with the city of Tagbilaran) First District (with the city of Roxas) Hon. Edgar M. Chatto* First District Second District Hon. Emmanuel “Tawi” Billones* Hon. Erico Aristotle C. Aumentado* Second District Third District Hon. Fredenil “Fred” H. Castro* Hon. Kristine Alexie B. Tutor*

Guimaras Lone District First District Hon. Ma. Lucille L. Nava, MD* Hon. Eduardo “Eddie” R. Gullas* Second District (with the city of Passi) Hon. Wilfredo “Willy” S. Caminero* First District Third District Hon. Janette L. Garin Hon. Pablo John F. Garcia* Second District Fourth District Hon. Michael B. Gorriceta* Hon. Janice Z. Salimbangon* Third District Fifth District Hon. Lorenz R. Defensor* Hon. Vincent Franco “Duke” D. Frasco* Fourth District Sixth District Hon. Braeden John Q. Biron* Hon. Emmarie “Lolypop” Ouano-Dizon* Fifth District Seventh District Hon. Raul “Boboy” C. Tupas* Hon. Peter John D. Calderon*

ILOILO CITY CEBU CITY Lone District First District Hon. Julienne “Jam” L. Baronda* Hon. Raul V. Del Mar*

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Second District Second District Hon. Rodrigo A. Abellanosa* Hon. Sharee Ann Tee Tan*

Lapu-Lapu City Southern Lone District Lone District Hon. Paz C. Radaza* Hon. Roger G. Mercado*

NEGROS ORIENTAL First District REGION IX – Hon. Jocelyn Sy Limkaichong* Second District Hon. Manuel T. Sagarbarria* First District Third District Hon. Romeo M. Jalosjos Jr.* Hon. Arnolfo “Arnie” A. Teves Jr.* Second District Hon. Glona G. Labadlabad* Third District Lone District Hon. Isagani S. Amatong* Hon. Jake Vincent Villa*

REGION VIII – First District Hon. Divina Grace C. Yu Lone District Second District Hon. Gerardo “Gerryboy” J. Espina Jr.* Hon. Leonardo L. Babasa Jr.*

Eastern ZAMBOANGA CITY Lone District First District Hon. Maria Fe R. Abunda* Hon. Cesar “Jawo” L. Jimenez Jr.* Second District Leyte Hon. Manuel Jose “Mannix” M. Dalipe* First District Hon. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez Second District First District Hon. Lolita T. Javier* Hon. Wilter “Sharky” Wee Palma Ii Third District Second District Hon. Vicente “Ching” S.E. Veloso Iii* Hon. Ann K. Hofer* Fourth District Hon. Lucy Torres-Gomez* Fifth District REGION X – Hon. Carl Nicolas C. Cari* (with the cities of Malaybalay and Valencia) First District First District Hon. Paul Ruiz Daza* Hon. Ma. Lourdes Acosta-Alba* Second District Second District Hon. Jose “Jun” L. Ong Jr.* Hon. Jonathan Keith T. Flores* Third District SAMAR Hon. Manuel F. Zubiri* First District Fourth District Hon. Edgar Mary S. Sarmiento* Hon. Rogelio Neil P. Roque*

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CAMIGUIN Davao City Lone District First District Hon. Xavier Jesus D. Romualdo* Hon. Paolo Z. Duterte* Second District Hon. Vincent J. Garcia* First District Third District Hon. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo* Hon. Isidro T. Ungab* Second District Hon. Abdullah D. Dimaporo* ILIGAN CITY Lone District Lone District Hon. Lorna P. Bautista-Bandigan* Hon. Frederick W. Siao*

Misamis Occidental First District First District Hon. Diego “Nonoy” C. Ty* Hon. Corazon T. Nuñez-Malanyaon* Second District Second District Hon. Henry S. Oaminal* Hon. Joel Mayo Z. Almario*

Misamis Oriental First District REGION XII – () Hon. Christian S. Unabia* Second District NORTH (with the city of Hon. Juliette T. Uy* Kidapawan) First District Cagayan De Oro City Hon. Joselito “Joel” S. Sacdalan* First District Second District Hon. Rolando “Klarex” A. Uy* Hon. Rudy S. Caoagdan, Dpa* Second District Third District Hon. Rufus B. Rodriguez* Hon. Jose “Pingping” I. Tejada*

REGION XI – Lone District Hon. Rogelio “Ruel” D. Pacquiao* First District Hon. Way Kurat Zamora* (with the cities of Second District General Santos and Koronadal) Hon. Ruwel Peter S. Gonzaga* First District Hon. Shirlyn L. Bañas-Nograles* Second District First District Hon. Ferdinand L. Hernandez* Hon. Pantaleon D. Alvarez* Second District Hon. Alan “Aldu” R. Dujali* First District Hon. Princess Rihan M. Sakaluran* Lone District Second District Hon. Mercedes “Didi” C. Cagas* Hon. Horacio P. Suansing Jr.*

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BANGSAMORO AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO (BARMM) Lone District Hon. Allen Jesse C. Mangaoang* Lone District Hon. Mujiv S. Hataman* Lone District Hon. Maximo Y. Dalog Jr.* First District ADMINISTRATIVE REGION Hon. Ansaruddin Abdul Malik A. Adiong* Second District Hon. Yasser Alonto Balindong* First District Hon. Lawrence “Law” H. Fortun* (with Cotabato City) Second District First District Hon. Ma. Angelica M. Amante-Matba* Hon. Datu Roonie Q. Sinsuat Sr.* Second District (with the city of Bayugan) Hon. Esmael G. Mangudadatu* First District Hon. Alfel M. Bascug* Second District First District Hon. Eddiebong G. Plaza* Hon. Samier A. Tan* Second District Hon. Munir M. Arbison* Lone District Hon. Alan 1 B. Ecleo* Tawi-Tawi Lone District Hon. Rashidin H. Matba* First District Hon. Francisco Jose “Bingo” F. Matugas II, CORDILLERA CPA, CESO, LLB* ADMINISTRATIVE REGION Second District Hon. Robert Ace S. Barbers Lone District Hon. Joseph Sto. Niño B. Bernos* First District Hon. Prospero A. Pichay Jr.* Second District Lone District Hon. Johnny Ty Pimentel* Hon. Elias C. Bulut Jr.* PARTY-LIST REPRESENTATIVES Lone District 1PACMAN (One Patriotic Coalition of Marginalized Nationals) Baguio City Hon. Michael L. Romero, PhD* Lone District Hon. Enrico A. Pineda* Hon. Mark O. Go* A TEACHER (Advocacy for Teacher Empowerment Through Action, Cooperation Lone District and Harmony Towards Educational Reform) Hon. Solomon R. Chungalao* Hon. Ma. Victoria V. Umali*

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AAMBIS-OWA (Ang Asosasyon Sang APEC (Association of Philippine Electric Cooperatives) Mangunguma Nga Bisaya-OWA Mangunguma, Inc.) Hon. Sergio C. Dagooc* Hon. Sharon S. Garin* BAHAY (Bahay Para sa Pamilyang Pilipino, Inc.) ABANG LINGKOD (Abang Lingkod, Inc.) Hon. Naealla Bainto Aguinaldo* Hon. Joseph Stephen “Caraps” S. Paduano* Bayan Muna ABONO Hon. Carlos Isagani T. Zarate* Hon. Conrado M. Estrella III* Hon. Ferdinand R. Gaite* Hon. Eufemia “Ka Femia” C. Cullamat* ACT-CIS (Anti-Crime and Terrorism Community Involvement and Support, Inc.) BH (Bagong Henerasyon) Hon. Eric Go Yap* Hon. Bernadette “Bh” Herrera-Dy* Hon. Jocelyn P. Tulfo* Hon. Rowena Niña O. Taduran* BHW (Barangay Health Wellness) Hon. Angelica Natasha Co* Act Teachers Hon. France L. Castro* BUHAY (Buhay Hayaan Yumabong) Hon. Jose L. Atienza Jr.* AGAP (Agricultural Sector Alliance of the Philippines) Hon. Rico B. Geron* CIBAC (Citizens’ Battle Against Corruption) Hon. Eduardo “Bro. Eddie” C. Villanueva* AKO BICOL (Ako Bicol Political Party) Hon. Domingo C. Rivera* Hon. Elizaldy S. Co* Hon. Alfredo A. Garbin Jr.* COOP-NATCCO (Cooperative NATCCO Network Party) AKO BISAYA (Ako Bisaya, Inc.) Hon. Sabiniano S. Canama* Hon. Sonny “Sl” L. Lagon* CWS (Construction Workers’ Solidarity) AKO PADAYON (Ako Padayon Pilipino) Hon. Romeo S. Momo Sr.* Hon. Adriano A. Ebcas* DIWA (Democratic Independent Workers’ ALONA (Alliance of Organizations, Networks Association) and Associations of the Philippines, Inc.) Hon. Michael Edgar Y. Aglipay* Hon. Anna Marie Villaraza-Suarez* DUMPER PTDA (Dumper Philippines Taxi AMIN (Anak Mindanao) Drivers Association, Inc.) Hon. Amihilda J. Sangcopan* Hon. Claudine Diana D. Bautista*

AN WARAY GABRIELA (Gabriela Women’s Party) Hon. Florencio G. Noel* Hon. Arlene D. Brosas*

ANAKALUSUGAN (Alagaan Natin ating GP (Galing sa Puso Party) Kalusugan) Hon. Jose Gay G. Padiernos* Hon. Michael T. Defensor KABATAAN (Kabataan Party-List) ANG PROBINSYANO (Alyansa ng mga Hon. Sarah Jane I. Elago* Mamamayang Probinsyano) Hon. Alfred C. Delos Santos* KABAYAN (Kabalikat ng Mamamayan) Hon. Ronnie L. Ong* Hon. Ron P. Salo*

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KALINGA (KALINGA-Advocacy for Social RECOBODA (Rural Electric Consumers Empowerment and Nation-Building Through and Beneficiaries of Development and Easing Poverty, Inc.) Advancement, Inc.) Hon. Irene Gay F. Saulog* Hon. Godofredo N. Guya*

KUSUG TAUSUG SAGIP (Social Amelioration and Genuine Hon. Shernee A. Tan* Intervention on Poverty) Hon. Rodante D. Marcoleta

LPGMA (LPG Marketers Association, Inc.) SENIOR CITIZENS (Coalition of Associations Hon. Allan U. Ty* of Senior Citizens in the Philippines, Inc.) Hon. Francisco G. Datol Jr.* MAGDALO (Magdalo Para sa Pilipino) Hon. Manuel Dg. Cabochan Iii* TGP (Talino at Galing ng Pinoy) Hon. Jose “Bong” J. Teves Jr. *

MAGSASAKA (Magkakasama sa Sakahan, TINGOG SINIRANGAN Kaunlaran) Hon. Yedda Marie K. Romualdez* Hon. Argel Joseph T. Cabatbat* TUCP (Trade Union Congress Party) MANILA TEACHERS’ (Manila Teachers’ Hon. Raymond Democrito C. Mendoza * Savings and Loan Association, Inc.) Hon. Virgilio S. Lacson* THE SECRETARY GENERAL. Mr. Speaker, the roll call shows that 301 Members MARINO (Marino Samahan ng mga Seaman, responded to the call. Inc.) Hon. Sandro L. Gonzalez* THE SPEAKER. With 301 Members in Hon. Macnell M. Lusotan* attendance, which includes 21 Members physically present and 280 who are participating OFW FAMILY (OFW Family Club, Inc.) now via telecommunications and/or other Hon. Alberto “Bobby” D. Pacquiao* online technologies like Zoom and Facebook, the Chair declares the presence of a quorum. PATROL (Public Safety Alliance for Majority Leader. Transformation and Rule of Law, Inc.) Hon. Jorge “Patrol” Bustos* CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. NO. 1059

PBA (Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta) REP. ROMUALDEZ (F.). Mr. Speaker, Hon. Jericho Jonas B. Nograles* I move for the consideration of House Resolution No. 1059. PHILRECA (Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association, Inc.) THE SPEAKER. Is there any objection? Hon. Presley C. De Jesus* (Silence) The Chair hears none; the consideration of House Resolution No. 1059 is now in order. PROBINSYANO AKO The Secretary General is instructed to read Hon. Rudys Caesar G. Fariñas I* the title and the text of the said Resolution. Hon. Jose “Bonito” C. Singson Jr.* THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House RAM (Rebolusyonaryong Alyansang Resolution No. 1059, entitled: RESOLUTION Makabansa) INFORMING THE SENATE THAT A Hon. Aloy Lim* QUORUM BEING PRESENT, THE HOUSE

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OF REPRESENTATIVES HAS ENTERED that the House of Representatives has entered UPON THE EXERCISE OF ITS FUNCTIONS upon the exercise of its functions. RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, That Adopted, the Senate be informed that a quorum being present, the House of Representatives has Signed: entered upon the exercise of its functions. FERDINAND MARTIN G. ROMUALDEZ Adopted, Majority Leader, and

Signed: BIENVENIDO M. ABANTE JR. Minority Leader FERDINAND MARTIN G. ROMUALDEZ Majority Leader, and ADOPTION OF H. RES. NO. 1060

BIENVENIDO M. ABANTE JR. REP. ROMUALDEZ (F.). Mr. Speaker, I move Minority Leader for the adoption of House Resolution No. 1060.

ADOPTION OF H. RES. NO. 1059 THE SPEAKER. There is a motion to adopt House Resolution No. 1060. Is there REP. ROMUALDEZ (F.). Mr. Speaker, I any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; move for the adoption of House Resolution House Resolution No. 1060 is adopted. No. 1059. CONSIDERATION OF H. CT. RES. NO. 10 THE SPEAKER. There is a motion to adopt House Resolution No. 1059. Is there REP. ROMUALDEZ (F.). Mr. Speaker, any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; I move for the consideration of House House Resolution No. 1059 is adopted. Concurrent Resolution No. 10.

CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. NO. 1060 THE SPEAKER. Is there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; consideration REP. ROMUALDEZ (F.). Mr. Speaker, of House Concurrent Resolution No. 10 is now I move for the consideration of House in order. Resolution No. 1060. The Secretary General is instructed to read the title and text of the said Resolution. THE SPEAKER. Is there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the consideration THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House of House Resolution No. 1060 is now in Concurrent Resolution No. 10, entitled: order. CONCURRENT RESOLUTION PROVIDING The Secretary General is instructed to read FOR THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF the title and the text of the Resolution. REPRESENTATIVES TO HOLD A JOINT SESSION TO HEAR THE MESSAGE OF THE THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE Resolution No. 1060, entitled: RESOLUTION PHILIPPINES. INFORMING PRESIDENT RODRIGO RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF ROA DUTERTE THAT THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, THE SENATE REPRESENTATIVES HAS ENTERED UPON CONCURRING, That both Houses of Congress THE EXERCISE OF ITS FUNCTIONS of the Republic of the Philippines hold a Joint RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED Session on Monday, July Twenty-Seven, Year BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, That Two Thousand and Twenty, at four o’clock in President Rodrigo Roa Duterte be informed the afternoon at the session hall of the House 16 Congressional Record • 18th Congress 2RS v.1 MONDAY, JULY 27, 2020 of Representatives to hear the message of the REP. ROMUALDEZ (F.). Secretary General. President of the Republic of the Philippines. THE SECRETARY GENERAL. Senate Adopted, Resolution No. 471, entitled: RESOLUTION INFORMING THE HOUSE OF Signed: REPRESENTATIVES THAT A QUORUM IS PRESENT IN THE SENATE AND THAT THIS FERDINAND MARTIN G. ROMUALDEZ BODY HAS ENTERED UPON THE EXERCISE Majority Leader, and OF ITS FUNCTIONS FOR THE SECOND REGULAR SESSION OF THE EIGHTEENTH BIENVENIDO M. ABANTE JR. CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES; and Minority Leader Senate Resolution No. 472, entitled: RESOLUTION INFORMING PRESIDENT ADOPTION OF H. CT. RES. NO. 10 RODRIGO ROA DUTERTE THAT A QUORUM IS PRESENT IN THE SENATE REP. ROMUALDEZ (F.). Mr. Speaker, I AND THAT THIS BODY HAS ENTERED move for the adoption of House Concurrent UPON THE EXERCISE OF ITS FUNCTIONS Resolution No. 10. FOR THE SECOND REGULAR SESSION OF THE EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE THE SPEAKER. There is a motion to adopt PHILIPPINES. House Concurrent Resolution No. 10. Is there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; THE SPEAKER. To the Archives. House Concurrent Resolution No. 10 is adopted. THE SECRETARY GENERAL. Senate SUSPENSION OF SESSION Concurrent Resolution No. 12, entitled: CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CREATING REP. ROMUALDEZ (F.). Mr. Speaker, A JOINT COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE in order to give the House Secretariat time AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to transmit to the Senate the copies of the TO NOTIFY THE PRESIDENT OF THE resolutions we have just adopted and until we PHILIPPINES THAT CONGRESS, NOW have received the messages from the Senate CONVENED FOR ITS SECOND REGULAR on the resolutions they have adopted, I move SESSION OF THE EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS for the suspension of the session. OF THE PHILIPPINES, IS READY TO HEAR HIS STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS IN THE SPEAKER. Is there any objection? A JOINT SESSION OF BOTH HOUSES. (Silence) The Chair hears none; the session is suspended. THE SPEAKER. To the Calendar of Business for the Day. It was 11:21 a.m. CONSIDERATION OF S. CT. RES. NO. 12 RESUMPTION OF SESSION REP. ROMUALDEZ (F.). Mr. Speaker, At 11:21 a.m., the session was resumed. I move for the consideration of Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 12. THE SPEAKER. The session is resumed. THE SPEAKER. Is there any objection? REP. ROMUALDEZ (F.). Mr. Speaker, we (Silence) The Chair hears none; the consideration are in receipt of the messages from the Senate of Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 12 is now and I move for the consideration of the same. in order. The Secretary General is hereby instructed to THE SPEAKER. Please proceed. read the title and text of the said resolution. MONDAY, JULY 27, 2020 18th Congress 2RS v.1 • Congressional Record 17

THE SECRETARY GENERAL. Senate No. 12, authorizing the creation of a Joint Concurrent Resolution No. 12, entitled: Committee of both Houses to notify the CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CREATING President of the Philippines that Congress A JOINT COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE is convened and ready to hear his message, AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on the part of the House, I move that TO NOTIFY THE PRESIDENT OF THE the following be appointed to the Joint PHILIPPINES THAT CONGRESS, NOW Committee: CONVENED FOR ITS SECOND REGULAR 1. Rep. Paolo Z. Duterte; SESSION OF THE EIGHTEENTH 2. Rep. Luis Raymund “LRay” F. CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES, IS Villafuerte Jr. ; READY TO HEAR HIS STATE OF THE 3. Rep. Raneo “Ranie” E. Abu; NATION ADDRESS IN A JOINT SESSION 4. Rep. Jesus Crispin C. Remulla; OF BOTH HOUSES 5. Rep. Janette L. Garin; and RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, THE 6. R e p . Abraham “Bambol” N . HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE Tolentino. PHILIPPINES CONCURRING, That a Joint Committee of both Houses of Congress be THE SPEAKER. Is there any objection? created composed of nine members, three to (Silence) The Chair hears none; Members of be appointed by the President of the Senate the House of Representatives so named are and six to be appointed by the Speaker of hereby appointed to the Joint Committee and the House of Representatives, to notify the are requested to immediately discharge their President of the Philippines that Congress responsibility. now convened for its Second Regular Session of the Eighteenth Congress of the Philippines SUSPENSION OF SESSION is ready to hear his State of the Nation Address in a Joint Session of both Houses. REP. ROMUALDEZ (F.). In order to give the Members of the Joint Committee time to Adopted. perform their assigned tasks and until the House’s counterpart is ready to report back Signed: their accomplishment to this House, I move for the suspension of the session. JUAN MIGUEL F. ZUBIRI Senator THE SPEAKER. Is there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the session is ADOPTION OF S. CT. RES. NO. 12 suspended.

REP. ROMUALDEZ. (F.). Mr. Speaker, I It was 11:26 a.m. move for the adoption of Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 12. RESUMPTION OF SESSION

THE SPEAKER. There is a motion to At 11:26 a.m., the session was resumed. adopt Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 12. Is there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears THE SPEAKER. The session is none; Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 12 is resumed. adopted. REP. ROMUALDEZ (F.). Mr. Speaker, we APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO have received a report from the Notification THE JOINT COMMITTEE Committee that the President has been informed that Congress will convene in a Joint REP. ROMUALDEZ (F.). In view of the Session at four o’clock this afternoon to hear adoption of Senate Concurrent Resolution his State of the Nation Address. 18 Congressional Record • 18th Congress 2RS v.1 MONDAY, JULY 27, 2020

Mr. Speaker, we wish to remind the ADJOURNMENT OF SESSION Members of this Chamber that those physically present today must be here an hour before the REP. ROMUALDEZ (F.). Mr. Speaker, to Joint Session at four o’clock this afternoon give way to the Joint Session at four o’clock this and the Members who will attend through afternoon, I move that we adjourn the session online technologies must register and log on until three o’clock tomorrow afternoon. the appropriate platforms at least an hour before the Joint Session at four o’clock this THE SPEAKER. Is there any objection? afternoon. (Silence) The Chair hears none; the session is adjourned until three o’clock tomorrow afternoon. THE SPEAKER. The remarks of the Majority Leader are duly noted. It was 11:27 a.m.

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