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CALL TO ORDER THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; At 3:00 p.m., Deputy Speaker Mercedes K. Alvarez the motion is approved. called the session to order. The Secretary General is directed to read the Reference of Business. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The session is now called to order. REFERENCE OF BUSINESS

NATIONAL ANTHEM The Secretary General read the following House Bills and Resolutions on First Reading, Messages from THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). the Senate, Communications, and Committee Reports, Everybody is requested to rise for the singing of the and the Deputy Speaker made the corresponding Philippine National Anthem. references:

Everybody rose to sing the Philippine National BILLS ON FIRST READING Anthem. House Bill No. 9016, entitled: PRAYER “AN ACT INSTITUTING THE MAGNA CARTA OF BENEFITS FOR THE OFFICERS AND THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). PERSONNEL OF THE PHILIPPINE DRUG Please remain standing for a minute of silent prayer. ENFORCEMENT AGENCY” By Representative Barbers Everybody remained standing for the silent prayer. TO THE COMMITTEE ON DANGEROUS DRUGS THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The Majority Leader is recognized. House Bill No. 9020, entitled: “AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 17 OF REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we defer REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10667, OTHERWISE the calling of the roll of the honorable Members. KNOWN AS THE PHILIPPINE COMPETITION ACT, AND FOR OTHER THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is PURPOSES” there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; By Representative Suarez the motion is approved. TO THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AFFAIRS REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I also move that we defer the approval of the Journal of the previous RESOLUTIONS session. House Resolution No. 2469, entitled: THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is “A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; CONGRATULATING THE IGLESIA NI the motion is approved. CRISTO FOR RECENTLY CONCLUDING SERIES OF LINGAP SA MAMAMAYAN REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we (AID FOR HUMANITY) IN TAIWAN, proceed to the Reference of Business. THAILAND, MALAYSIA, MACAU AND 2 Congressional Record • 17th Congress 3RS v.3 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2019

HONG KONG EXTENDING THEIR HOUSE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC OUTREACH PROGRAM TO OUR OFWs AFFAIRS AND THE MEMBERS OF THE IN NEIGHBORING COUNTRIES” HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO By Representative Castelo CREATE AN OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES ON THE PHILIPPINE COMPETITION COMMISSION” House Resolution No. 2470, entitled: By Representative Suarez “RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SENSE TO THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AFFAIRS CONDEMNING THE COLD-BLOODED KILLING OF RANDY FELIX MALAYAO House Resolution No. 2475, entitled: AN ACTIVIST, A NATIONALIST, A HUMAN “RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE UNITY RIGHTS DEFENDER AND A PEACE STATEMENT OF VARIOUS STUDENTS AND ADVOCATE” YOUTH LEADERS AND FORMATIONS By Representatives Zarate, Tinio, De Jesus, Castro AGAINST THE IMPLEMENTATION OF (F.L.), Brosas, Casilao and Elago MANDATORY ROTC IN SENIOR HIGH TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC ORDER SCHOOLS” AND SAFETY By Representative Elago TO THE COMMITTEE ON BASIC EDUCATION House Resolution No. 2471, entitled: AND CULTURE “RESOLUTION URGING THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION TO SCRAP ITS House Resolution No. 2476, entitled: MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 20 WHICH “RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SOLIDARITY EXCLUDES FILIPINO, PANITIKAN, AND TO THE SUCCESS OF THE YOUTH CONSTITUTION AS REQUIRED SUBJECTS AND STUDENTS FROM ALL OVER IN COLLEGE” THE PHILIPPINES FOR REGISTERING By Representative Elago THEIR ‘OCTOBER RAGE’ AGAINST THE TO THE COMMITTEE ON HIGHER AND ATTACKS ON THE FUNDAMENTAL TECHNICAL EDUCATION FREEDOM IN CAMPUSES” By Representative Elago House Resolution No. 2472, entitled: TO THE COMMITTEE ON HIGHER AND “RESOLUTION URGING THE COMMITTEE TECHNICAL EDUCATION ON HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION TO OPPOSE THE IMMINENT House Resolution No. 2477, entitled: COMMERCIALIZATION OF POLYTECHNIC “RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES (PUP) DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND BROUGHT ABOUT BY ITS PROPOSED MANAGEMENT TO EXEMPT STATE REVISED CHARTER” UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES FROM By Representative Elago CASH-BASED BUDGETING SYSTEM” TO THE COMMITTEE ON HIGHER AND By Representative Elago TECHNICAL EDUCATION TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

House Resolution No. 2473, entitled: House Resolution No. 2478, entitled: “A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SENSE “RESOLUTION CONDEMNING THE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES INTENSIFIED ATTACKS AGAINST THE IN DENOUNCING THE ATROCIOUS YOUTH AND PEOPLE’S RIGHTS” BOMBING AT THE OUR LADY OF MOUNT By Representative Elago CARMEL CATHEDRAL IN JOLO, TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES AND EXTENDING ITS PROFOUND SYMPATHY TO THE BEREAVED FAMILIES House Resolution No. 2479, entitled: OF THE UNFORTUNATE VICTIMS” “A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SENSE By Representative Violago OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES IN SUPPORT OF SECRETARY SILVESTRE H. BELLO III AS SECRETARY OF House Resolution No. 2474, entitled: THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND “RESOLUTION CALLING UPON THE EMPLOYMENT (DOLE)” WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2019 17th Congress 3RS v.3 • Congressional Record 3

By Representatives Garcia-Albano, Ting, Albano, Ty, Message dated January 31, 2019, informing the House Bertiz, Lopez (M.L.), Arenas, Singson, Ortega (P.), of Representatives that on January 30, 2019 Villarica, Violago, Savellano, Bataoil, Defensor, the Senate approved the Conference Committee Manalo, Banal, Acop, De Jesus, Panganiban, Tinio, Report of the Bicameral Conference Committee Aggabao, Salo, Pancho, Abu, Villanueva, Bravo on the disagreeing votes on House Bill No. 6621, (M.V.), Silverio, Aragones, Zarate, Suansing (E.), entitled: Elago, Panotes, Bag-ao, Advincula, Marcoleta, “AN ACT INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY Montoro, Fortun, Sarmiento (C.), Espina, Gullas, OF THE ADELA SERRA TY MEMORIAL Durano, Sagarbarria, Mercado, Sangcopan, Gonzaga, MEDICAL CENTER IN TANDAG CITY, Almario, Dalipe, Yu, Amatong, Labadlabad, PROVINCE OF , FROM Almonte, Lobregat, Arbison, Uy (J.), Pichay, TWO HUNDRED (200) TO FIVE HUNDRED Hernandez (F.), Sema, Nieto, Zubiri, Collantes, (500) BEDS, UPGRADING ITS SERVICES Salceda, Cua, Noel, Loyola, Roa-Puno, Ramirez- AND FACILITIES, AUTHORIZING Sato, Hofer, Tan (A.), Vergara, Limkaichong, Pineda, THE INCREASE OF ITS MEDICAL Pimentel, Alonte, Palma, Martinez, Robes, Ermita- PERSONNEL AND APPROPRIATING Buhain, Garin (R.), Calixto-Rubiano, Nolasco, FUNDS THEREFOR”. Bravo (A.), Vargas-Alfonso, Veloso, Lacson, Salon, TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES Fernando, Roman and Romualdo TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES Message dated January 31, 2019, informing the House of Representatives that on January 30, 2019 the MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE Senate approved the Conference Committee Report of the Bicameral Conference Committee on the Message dated January 31, 2019, informing the House disagreeing provisions of Senate Bill No. 1531 and of Representatives that on January 30, 2019, House Bill No. 8629, entitled: the Senate designated Senators Paolo Benigno “AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING ENERGY ‘Bam’ Aquino IV, Juan Miguel F. Zubiri and Joel EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION, Villanueva as conferees to the Bicameral Conference ENHANCING THE EFFICIENT USE OF Committee on the disagreeing provisions of Senate ENERGY, AND GRANTING INCENTIVES Bill No. 1532 and House Bill No. 8862, both TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND entitled: CONSERVATION PROJECTS”. “AN ACT PROVIDING BENEFITS AND TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES PROGRAMS TO STRENGTHEN, PROMOTE, AND DEVELOP THE PHILIPPINE STARTUP Message dated January 31, 2019, informing the House ECOSYSTEM”. of Representatives that on January 30, 2019 the TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES Senate approved the Conference Committee Report of the Bicameral Conference Committee on the Message dated January 31, 2019, informing the House disagreeing provisions of Senate Bill No. 1823 and of Representatives that on January 30, 2019, the House Bill No. 7376, entitled: Senate designated Senators Richard J. Gordon, “AN ACT FURTHER STRENGTHENING THE Maria Lourdes Nancy S. Binay, Juan Miguel F. OFFICE OF THE SOLICITOR GENERAL Zubiri, Gregorio B. Honasan II and Franklin M. BY INCREASING ITS POWERS AND Drilon as conferees to the Bicameral Conference FUNCTIONS, AND AUGMENTING ITS Committee on the disagreeing provisions of Senate EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, AMENDING FOR Bill No. 1616, entitled: THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9417 “AN ACT AMENDING CHAPTER V, SECTION 85 AND EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 292, AND OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9593, OTHERWISE APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE”. KNOWN AS THE ‘TOURISM ACT OF 2009’ ”; TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES and House Bill No. 8861, entitled: “AN ACT EXTENDING THE PERIOD FOR THE COMMUNICATIONS GRANT OF INCENTIVES TO TOURISM ENTERPRISE ZONES AND REGISTERED Letters dated 9, 28 and 30 January 2019 of Janice TOURISM ENTERPRISES, AMENDING G. Ayson-Zales, Deputy Director, Office of the FOR THIS PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT General Counsel and Legal Services, Bangko NO. 9593, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), furnishing the House of ‘TOURISM ACT OF 2009’ ”. Representatives with duly certified and authenticated TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES BSP issuances, to wit: 4 Congressional Record • 17th Congress 3RS v.3 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2019

1. Circular No. 1026 dated 06 December NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE IN 2018; THE MUNICIPALITY OF AND 2. Circular Letter No. CL-2019-001 dated 08 APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR’ ”; January 2019; 3. R.A. No. 11171, entitled: 3. Circular Letter No. CL-2019-002 dated 14 “AN ACT CONVERTING THE DR. EMILIO January 2019; B. ESPINOSA, SR. MEMORIAL STATE 4. Circular Letter No. CL-2019-003 dated 15 COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND January 2019; TECHNOLOGY (DEBESMSCAT) IN 5. Circular Letter No. CL-2019-004 dated 22 THE MUNICIPALITY OF MANDAON, January 2019; PROVINCE OF , INTO A STATE 6. Circular Letter No. CL-2019-005 dated 22 UNIVERSITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE DR. January 2019; EMILIO B. ESPINOSA, SR. – MASBATE 7. Circular Letter No. CL-2019-006 dated 22 STATE UNIVERSITY (DEBESMSU), AND January 2019; APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”; 8. Circular Letter No. CL-2019-007 dated 22 4. R.A. No. 11172, entitled: January 2019; “AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF 9. Circular No. 1029 dated 25 January 2019; INOYONAN HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY and INOYONAN, MUNICIPALITY OF BULA, 10. Memorandum No. M-2019-002 dated 23 PROVINCE OF TO January 2019. FELIPE P. PANTON HIGH SCHOOL”; TO THE COMMITTEE ON BANKS AND 5. R.A. No. 11173, entitled: FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES “AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF TAWANTAWAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Letters dated January 3, 2019 of Salvador C. Medialdea, IN BARANGAY TAWANTAWAN, Executive Secretary, Office of the President, BAGUIO DISTRICT, DAVAO CITY TO Malacañang, transmitting two (2) original copies ROSALIA ‘AGLAY’ AYAG ELEMENTARY each of the following Republic Acts which were SCHOOL”; signed by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte: 6. R.A. No. 11174, entitled: 1. R.A. No. 11169, entitled: “AN ACT SEPARATING THE SICSICAN “AN ACT RENAMING THE DON HONORIO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL – ANNEX IN VENTURA TECHNOLOGICAL STATE BARANGAY STA. MONICA, PUERTO UNIVERSITY (DHVTSU) IN THE PRINCESA CITY, PROVINCE OF MUNICIPALITY OF BACOLOR, PROVINCE FROM THE SICSICAN NATIONAL OF AS THE DON HONORIO HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO VENTURA STATE UNIVERSITY (DHVSU), AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH AND EXPANDING ITS CURRICULAR SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS SANTA OFFERINGS, AMENDING FOR THE MONICA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, AND PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9832, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”; ENTITLED ‘AN ACT CONVERTING 7. R.A. No. 11175, entitled: THE DON HONORIO VENTURA “AN ACT SEPARATING THE BOCBOC COLLEGE OF ARTS AND TRADES IN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL – KIARA ANNEX THE MUNICIPALITY OF BACOLOR, IN BARANGAY KIARA, MUNICIPALITY OF PROVINCE OF PAMPANGA INTO A STATE DON CARLOS, PROVINCE OF UNIVERSITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE DON FROM THE BOCBOC NATIONAL HIGH HONORIO VENTURA TECHNOLOGICAL SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO AN STATE UNIVERSITY (DHVTSU) AND INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR’ ”; TO BE KNOWN AS KIARA NATIONAL 2. R.A. No. 11170, entitled: HIGH SCHOOL, AND APPROPRIATING “AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. FUNDS THEREFOR”; 9718, ENTITLED: ‘AN ACT CONVERTING 8. R.A. No. 11176, entitled: THE NAVAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY “AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF NAVAL, HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY PINAYAG, PROVINCE OF BILIRAN INTO A MUNICIPALITY OF KAYAPA, PROVINCE STATE UNIVERSITY TO BE KNOWN OF TO BE KNOWN AS AS THE NAVAL STATE UNIVERSITY, PINAYAG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, AND INTEGRATING THEREWITH THE BILIRAN APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR”; WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2019 17th Congress 3RS v.3 • Congressional Record 5

9. R.A. No. 11177, entitled: CAMPUS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS “AN ACT CONVERTING THE BAYOG THEREFOR” NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY recommending its approval in substitution of House KAHAYAGAN, MUNICIPALITY OF Bill No. 7988 BAYOG, PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA Sponsors: Representatives Javier, Andaya and DEL SUR INTO A NATIONAL TECHNICAL Antonino –VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES BE KNOWN AS BAYOG NATIONAL TECHNICAL–VOCATIONAL HIGH Report of the Committee on Higher and Technical SCHOOL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS Education and the Committee on Appropriations THEREFOR”; (Committee Report No. 1187), re H.B. No. 9018, 10. R.A. No. 11178, entitled: entitled: “AN ACT SEPARATING THE DABUBU “AN ACT ESTABLISHING TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL–ANNEX IN BARANGAY EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SINAOANGAN SUR, MUNICIPALITY OF AUTHORITY (TESDA) TRAINING SAN AGUSTIN, PROVINCE OF AND ASSESSMENT CENTERS IN THE FROM THE DABUBU HIGH SCHOOL, MUNICIPALITIES OF NAMPICUAN, CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT CUYAPO, STO. DOMINGO, ALIAGA, NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN LICAB AND , ALL IN THE AS SOUTHEASTERN REGION HIGH PROVINCE OF , AND SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR” THEREFOR”; and recommending its approval in substitution of House 11. R.A. No. 11179, entitled: Bills Numbered 3137, 3138, 3139, 3140, 3596 “AN ACT SEPARATING THE CABANGAHAN and 3597 NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL – CORDOVA Sponsors: Representatives Javier, Andaya and NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL EXTENSION Suansing (E.) IN BARANGAY DAY-AS, MUNICIPALITY TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES OF CORDOVA, PROVINCE OF FROM THE CABANGAHAN NATIONAL Report of the Committee on Natural Resources (Committee HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO AN Report No. 1188), re H.B. No. 9019, entitled: INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL “AN ACT DECLARING THE PROVINCE TO BE KNOWN AS CORDOVA NATIONAL OF A MINING-FREE HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING ZONE AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FUNDS THEREFOR”. THEREFOR” TO THE ARCHIVES recommending its approval in consolidation with House Bills Numbered 6336 and 6384 COMMITTEE REPORTS Sponsors: Representatives Abellanosa, Velasco and Report of the Committee on Local Government Velasco-Catera (Committee Report No. 1185), re H.B. No. 1013, TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES entitled: “AN ACT CREATING THE MUNICIPALITY Report of the Committee on Basic Education and OF MALANDAG IN THE PROVINCE OF Culture and the Committee on Appropriations ” (Committee Report No. 1189), re H.B. No. 9021, recommending its approval without amendment entitled: Sponsors: Representatives Acharon and Pacquiao “AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SEPARATE TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE IN THE CITY OF CANLAON, PROVINCE OF Report of the Committee on Higher and Technical , AMENDING FOR Education and the Committee on Appropriations THE PURPOSE SEC. 86 OF REPUBLIC (Committee Report No. 1186), re H.B. No. 9017, ACT NUMBER 3445, ENTITLED: ‘AN ACT entitled: CREATING THE CITY OF CANLAON’ ” “AN ACT ESTABLISHING A CAMPUS OF THE recommending its approval in substitution of House POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE Bill No. 5033 PHILIPPINES (PUP) IN THE MUNICIPALITY Sponsors: Representatives Durano, Andaya and OF CABIAO, PROVINCE OF NUEVA ECIJA, Limkaichong TO BE KNOWN AS THE PUP-CABIAO TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES 6 Congressional Record • 17th Congress 3RS v.3 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Report of the Committee on Justice (Committee Report recommending its approval in substitution of House No. 1190), re H.B. No. 6916, in substitution of Bills Numbered 5662 and 6295 House Bill No. 685, under Committee Report No. Sponsors: Representatives Yu, Roman and 557 originally filed by the Committee on Public Romero Information and subsequently referred to the TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES Committee on Justice, entitled: “AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE VENUE OF Report of the Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs THE CRIMINAL AND CIVIL ACTION IN and the Committee on Ways and Means (Committee LIBEL CASES AGAINST A COMMUNITY Report No. 1194), re H.B. No. 6138, entitled: OR LOCAL JOURNALIST, PUBLICATION “AN ACT GRANTING TRAVEL TAX OR BROADCAST STATION” EXEMPTION TO DEPENDENTS OF recommending its approval without amendment MARRIED OR SOLO PARENT OVERSEAS Sponsors: Representatives Leachon, Del Mar, FILIPINO WORKERS, AMENDING FOR Herrera-Dy and Zarate THE PURPOSE SECTIONS 3 AND 35 OF TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8042, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE ‘MIGRANT WORKERS Report of the Committee on Higher and Technical AND OVERSEAS ACT OF 1995’, Education, the Committee on Appropriations and AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. the Committee on Ways and Means (Committee 10022” Report No. 1191), re H.B. No. 9022, entitled: recommending its approval without amendment “AN ACT ESTABLISHING A POLYTECHNIC Sponsors: Representatives Manalo and Suansing STATE COLLEGE IN THE MUNICIPALITY (E.) OF CUYAPO, PROVINCE OF NUEVA TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES ECIJA, TO BE KNOWN AS THE CUYAPO POLYTECHNIC STATE COLLEGE, AND Report of the Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR” and the Committee on Ways and Means (Committee recommending its approval in substitution of House Report No. 1195), re H.B. No. 9025, entitled: Bill No. 8137 “AN ACT CREATING THE OVERSEAS FILIPINO Sponsors: Representatives Javier, Andaya and WORKERS (OFW) SOVEREIGN FUND” Suansing (E.) recommending its approval in substitution of House TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES Bill No. 6519 Sponsor: Representative Manalo Report of the Committee on Higher and Technical TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES Education, the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Ways and Means (Committee Report of the Committee on Tourism and the Committee Report No. 1192), re H.B. No. 9023, entitled: on Appropriations (Committee Report No. 1196), “AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE re H.B. No. 9028, entitled: POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE “AN ACT DECLARING THE MUNICIPALITIES PHILIPPINES BY DECLARING IT OF STO. DOMINGO, STA. CATALINA, AS THE NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC BANTAY, SAN ILDEFONSO, SAN UNIVERSITY, AND APPROPRIATING VICENTE, SINAIT, CABUGAO, SAN FUNDS THEREFOR” JUAN, MAGSINGAL AND CAOAYAN, recommending its approval in substitution of House PROVINCE OF AS TOURIST Bills Numbered 8246 and 8292 DESTINATIONS, PROVIDING FOR THEIR Sponsors: Representatives Javier, Andaya, Suansing DEVELOPMENT AND APPROPRIATING (E.) and Castelo FUNDS THEREFOR” TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES recommending its approval in substitution of House Bill No. 7765 Report of the Committee on Welfare of Children Sponsors: Representatives Nuñez-Malanyaon, (Committee Report No. 1193), re H.B. No. 9024, Andaya and Savellano entitled: TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES “AN ACT IMPOSING STIFFER PENALTIES FOR CHILD ABUSE, EXPLOITATION AND THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The DISCRIMINATION, AMENDING FOR THE Majority Leader is recognized. PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7610, AS AMENDED” REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2019 17th Congress 3RS v.3 • Congressional Record 7 recognize the Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, result is reflected in Journal No. 49, dated February the Hon. Rolando G. Andaya, Jr. for his manifestation. 6, 2019.*

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The THE SECRETARY GENERAL. The honorable Honorable Andaya is recognized. Speaker is present. The roll call shows that 215 Members responded REP. ANDAYA. In fulfillment of my commitment to the call. when we went on a one- on-one meeting with my Senate counterpart, one of the commitments I gave to the bicam THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). conferees was that I would report to the Plenary the With 215 Members responding to the call, the Chair developments on the 2019 Budget Bill. At this point in declares the presence of a quorum. time, Mme. Speaker, let me just say categorically that The Majority Leader is recognized. the House Conference Committee is ready to ratify our proposed 2019 Budget Bill, but we would like to give REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, may we acknowledge courtesy to the Senate and wait for information from them the presence of the guests we have in the gallery. We have on the matter. As regards the House, we have already the guests of the Hon. Milagros Aquino-Magsaysay and finished our work, we have done our assignment, and if they are Vice Mayor Lance Ritual of the municipality there is a chance for us to sign it this evening, we are more of San Narciso, ; the Federation of the Senior than willing to do that, just for information purposes. Citizens Association of San Narciso, Zambales led by its Thank you very much. (Applause) President, Ms. Luz Falsario, and the Barangay Presidents: Robert Farne, Adelaida Feria and Dante Farrales. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The manifestation of the Honorable Andaya is noted. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The Majority Leader is recognized. May we request the guests of the Honorable Aquino- Magsaysay to please stand up. (Applause) Welcome to SUSPENSION OF SESSION the House of Representatives. The Majority Leader is recognized. REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we suspend the session. REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, may we also acknowledge the presence of the guests of the Hon. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The Joaquin M. Chipeco Jr. They are the members of the session is suspended for a few minutes. Rotary Club of Broadway and Rotary Interact Club of Dr. Josefa Jara Martinez High School, and they are in It was 3:11 p.m. a group tour.

RESUMPTION OF SESSION THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). To the guests of the Honorable Chipeco, welcome to the At 3:22 p.m., the session was resumed. House of Representatives. (Applause) The Majority Leader is recognized. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The session is resumed. REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, may we also The Majority Leader is recognized. acknowledge the presence of the guests of the Hon. Leopoldo N. Bataoil. They are constituents from ROLL CALL the municipality of Lingayen, , namely: Judy Vargas, John Silvestre Tapia, Ramon Anselmo REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we call Cuaresma, Jasper Pasion, Jay Mark Kevin Crisostomo, the roll. Susan Benabese, Eldo Ramos, Jonathan Ramos and Gerald Michael Gutierrez. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). the motion is approved. May we request the guests of the Honorable Bataoil to The Secretary General will please call the roll. please rise. Welcome to the House of Representatives. (Applause) The Secretary General called the roll, and the The Majority Leader is recognized.

* See ANNEX (printed separately) 8 Congressional Record • 17th Congress 3RS v.3 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2019

REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, may we also the Members on January 31, 2019, pursuant to Section acknowledge the presence of the guests of the Hon. 58, Rule X of the House Rules. Cheryl P. Deloso-Montalla. They are graduate students and graduate school lecturers from President Ramon THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. Magsaysay Technological University - Castillejos 8899, entitled: AN ACT DECLARING AUGUST 1 OF Campus, namely: the faculty or the lecturers are Ms. EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY Presy Antonio, Ms. Magdalena Bautista and Ms. Norma IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF COMPOSTELA, Raguini; and graduate students taking up Masters in PROVINCE OF COMPOSTELA VALLEY, IN Public Administration. COMMEMORATION OF ITS FOUNDING DAY.

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). To The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the guests of Cong. Cheryl Deloso-Montalla, welcome the roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the to the House of Representatives. (Applause) Rules of the House, a second roll call was made. The The Majority Leader is recognized. result of the voting on Third Reading* on the aforesaid measure is reflected in Journal No. 49, dated February REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, may we also 6, 2019. acknowledge the presence of the guests of the Hon. Jeffrey D. Khonghun. They are the parent leaders of APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 8899 the municipality of Castillejos, Zambales. ON THIRD READING

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). With Welcome to the House of Representatives. (Applause) 199 affirmative votes, no negative vote and no abstention, The Majority Leader is recognized. House Bill No. 8899 is approved on Third Reading. The Majority Leader is recognized. REP. PALMA. Lastly, Mme. Speaker, may we acknowledge the presence of the guests of the Hon. REP. VERGARA. Mme. Speaker, we would like Baby Aline Vargas-Alfonso. They are the Provincial to acknowledge the presence of the guests of the Hon. Vice Governor of , the Hon. Melvin Vargas Cecilia Leonila V. Chavez from Nueva Ecija. They are Jr.; Chairman of Barangay Dalin, municipality of Brenda Mendoza, Tony Valdez, Nora Angeles, Benito Baggao, the Hon. Elmer Cancejo; and the officers of Bayudan, Larry Guillermo, Teofilo Natividad and the Barangay Councilors League of the municipality Ronald Bulaon. of Baggao. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). To THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). To the guests of Congresswoman Chavez, welcome to the the guests of the Honorable Vargas-Alfonso, welcome House of Representatives. (Applause) to the House of Representatives. (Applause) The Majority Leader is recognized. The Majority Leader is recognized. NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 8900 NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 8899 ON THIRD READING ON THIRD READING REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we vote REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, under the Business on Third Reading on House Bill No. 8900 and direct for the Day, I move that we vote on Third Reading on the Secretary General to read the title of the measure, House Bill No. 8899 and direct the Secretary General and call the roll for nominal voting. to read the title of the measure, and call the roll for I so move. nominal voting. I so move. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is the motion is approved. there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is approved. Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of the measure, printed copies of which were distributed to Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of the Members on January 31, 2019, pursuant to Section the measure, printed copies of which were distributed to 58, Rule X of the House Rules.

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THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. Rules of the House, a second roll call was made. The 8900, entitled: AN ACT DECLARING MAY 15 result of the voting on Third Reading* on the aforesaid OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING measure is reflected in Journal No. 49, dated February HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF QUEZON, 6, 2019. PROVINCE OF PALAWAN, TO BE KNOWN AS THE “MUNICIPALITY OF QUEZON FOUNDATION APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 8901 DAY”, IN COMMEMORATION OF ITS FOUNDING ON THIRD READING DAY. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The Chair directed the Secretary General to call With 199 affirmative votes, no negative and no the roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the abstention, House Bill No. 8901 is approved on Third Rules of the House, a second roll call was made. The Reading. result of the voting on Third Reading* on the aforesaid The Majority Leader is recognized. measure is reflected in Journal No. 49, dated February 6, 2019. NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 8902 ON THIRD READING APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 8900 ON THIRD READING REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we vote on Third Reading on House Bill No. 8902 and direct THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). the Secretary General to read the title of the measure, With 199 affirmative votes, no negative and no and call the roll for nominal voting. abstention, House Bill No. 8900 is approved on Third I so move. Reading. The Majority Leader is recognized. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 8901 the motion is approved. ON THIRD READING Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we vote the measure, printed copies of which were distributed to on Third Reading on House Bill No. 8901 and direct the Members on January 31, 2019, pursuant to Section the Secretary General to read the title of the measure, 58, Rule X of the House Rules. and call the roll for nominal voting. I so move. THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 8902, entitled: AN ACT DECLARING SEPTEMBER THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is 9 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MINA, the motion is approved. PROVINCE OF , IN COMMEMORATION OF ITS FOUNDING DAY. Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of the measure, printed copies of which were distributed to The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the Members on January 31, 2019, pursuant to Section the roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the 58, Rule X of the House Rules. Rules of the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the voting on Third Reading* on the aforesaid THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. measure is reflected in Journal No. 49, dated February 8901, entitled: AN ACT DECLARING JUNE 28 6, 2019. OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BROOKE’S APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 8902 POINT, PROVINCE OF PALAWAN, TO BE KNOWN ON THIRD READING AS THE “MUNICIPALITY OF BROOKE’S POINT FOUNDATION DAY”, IN COMMEMORATION OF THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). ITS FOUNDING DAY. With 206 affirmative votes, no negative vote and no abstention, House Bill No. 8902 is approved on Third The Chair directed the Secretary General to call Reading. the roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the The Majority Leader is recognized.

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NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 8903 Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of ON THIRD READING the measure, printed copies of which were distributed to the Members on January 31, 2019, pursuant to Section REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we vote 58, Rule X of the House Rules. on Third Reading on House Bill No. 8903 and direct the Secretary General to read the title of the measure, THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill and call the roll for nominal voting. No. 8904, entitled: AN ACT DECLARING I so move, Mme. Speaker. FEBRUARY 28 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN THE CITY THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is OF TANGUB, PROVINCE OF MISAMIS there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; OCCIDENTAL, TO BE KNOWN AS “TANGUB the motion is approved. DAY”, IN COMMEMORATION OF ITS FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY. Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of the measure, printed copies of which were distributed to The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the Members on January 31, 2019, pursuant to Section the roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the 58, Rule X of the House Rules. Rules of the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the voting on Third Reading* on the aforesaid THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 8903, measure is reflected in Journal No. 49, dated February entitled: AN ACT DECLARING FEBRUARY 21 OF 6, 2019. EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF TUDELA, PROVINCE APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 8904 OF , TO BE KNOWN AS ON THIRD READING “TUDELA DAY”, IN COMMEMORATION OF ITS FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). With 206 affirmative votes, no negative vote and no The Chair directed the Secretary General to call abstention, House Bill No. 8904 is approved on Third the roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Reading. Rules of the House, a second roll call was made. The The Majority Leader is recognized. result of the voting on Third Reading* on the aforesaid measure is reflected in Journal No. 49, dated February NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 8905 6, 2019. ON THIRD READING

APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 8903 REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we vote ON THIRD READING on Third Reading on House Bill No. 8905 and direct the Secretary General to read the title of the measure, THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). and call the roll for nominal voting. With 206 affirmative votes, no negative vote and no I so move, Mme. Speaker. abstention, House Bill No. 8903 is approved on Third Reading. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is The Majority Leader is recognized. there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is approved. NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 8904 ON THIRD READING Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of the measure, printed copies of which were distributed to REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we vote the Members on January 31, 2019, pursuant to Section on Third Reading on House Bill No. 8904 and direct 58, Rule X of the House Rules. the Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and call the roll for nominal voting. THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House I so move, Mme. Speaker. Bill No. 8905, entitled: AN ACT DECLARING JANUARY 2 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; OF BONIFACIO, PROVINCE OF MISAMIS the motion is approved. OCCIDENTAL, TO BE KNOWN AS “BONIFACIO

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DAY”, IN COMMEMORATION OF ITS FOUNDING APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 8906 ANNIVERSARY. ON THIRD READING

The Chair directed the Secretary General to call THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). With the roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the 206 affirmative votes, no negative vote and no abstention, Rules of the House, a second roll call was made. The House Bill No. 8906 is approved on Third Reading. result of the voting on Third Reading* on the aforesaid The Majority Leader is recognized. measure is reflected in Journal No. 49, dated February 6, 2019. NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 8907 ON THIRD READING APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 8905 ON THIRD READING REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we vote on Third Reading on House Bill No. 8907 and direct THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). the Secretary General to read the title of the measure, With 206 affirmative votes, no negative vote and no and call the roll for nominal voting. abstention, House Bill No. 8905 is approved on Third I so move, Mme. Speaker. Reading. The Majority Leader is recognized. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 8906 the motion is approved. ON THIRD READING Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we vote the measure, printed copies of which were distributed to on Third Reading on House Bill No. 8906 and direct the Members on January 31, 2019, pursuant to Section the Secretary General to read the title of the measure, 58, Rule X of the House Rules. and call the roll for nominal voting. I so move, Mme. Speaker. THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 8907, entitled: AN ACT DECLARING AUGUST 14 THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF STO. the motion is approved. TOMAS, PROVINCE OF , TO BE KNOWN AS THE “MUNICIPALITY OF STO. TOMAS Thereupon, the Secretary General read the FOUNDATION DAY”, IN COMMEMORATION OF title of the measure, printed copies of which ITS FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY. were distributed to the Members on January 31, 2019, pursuant to Section 58, Rule X of the House The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the Rules. roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of the House, a second roll call was made. The result of THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. the voting on Third Reading* on the aforesaid measure 8906, entitled: AN ACT DECLARING OCTOBER is reflected in Journal No. 49, dated February 6, 2019. 24 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF BOGO, PROVINCE APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 8907 OF CEBU, TO BE KNOWN AS “MARCELO ON THIRD READING BRIONES FERNAN DAY”, IN HONOR OF THE LATE MARCELO BRIONES FERNAN, AN THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). OUTSTANDING STATESMAN AND LEGAL With 206 affirmative votes, no negative vote and no LUMINARY. abstention, House Bill No. 8907 is approved on Third Reading. The Chair directed the Secretary General to call The Majority Leader is recognized. the roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of the House, a second roll call was made. The NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 8913 result of the voting on Third Reading* on the aforesaid ON THIRD READING measure is reflected in Journal No. 49, dated February 6, 2019. REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we vote

* See ANNEX (printed separately) 12 Congressional Record • 17th Congress 3RS v.3 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2019 on Third Reading on House Bill No. 8913 and direct Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of the Secretary General to read the title of the measure, the measure, printed copies of which were distributed to and call the roll for nominal voting. the Members on January 31, 2019, pursuant to Section I so move, Mme. Speaker. 58, Rule X of the House Rules.

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; No. 8914, entitled: AN ACT ESTABLISHING the motion is approved. A TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TESDA) Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT CENTER IN the measure, printed copies of which were distributed to THE MUNICIPALITY OF NAVAL, PROVINCE OF the Members on January 31, 2019, pursuant to Section BILIRAN, TO BE KNOWN AS THE NAVAL, BILIRAN 58, Rule X of the House Rules. TESDA TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT CENTER, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 8913, entitled: AN ACT ESTABLISHING The Chair directed the Secretary General to call THE TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND the roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Rules of the House, a second roll call was made. The (TESDA) TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT result of the voting on Third Reading* on the aforesaid CENTER IN THE CITY OF OROQUIETA, measure is reflected in Journal No. 49, dated February PROVINCE OF MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL, 6, 2019. TO BE KNOWN AS THE OROQUIETA CITY TESDA TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 8914 CENTER, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS ON THIRD READING THEREFOR. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The Chair directed the Secretary General to call With 206 affirmative votes, no negative vote and no the roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the abstention, House Bill No. 8914 is approved on Third Rules of the House, a second roll call was made. The Reading. result of the voting on Third Reading* on the aforesaid The Majority Leader is recognized. measure is reflected in Journal No. 49, dated February 6, 2019. NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 8915 ON THIRD READING APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 8913 ON THIRD READING REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we vote on Third Reading on House Bill No. 8915 and direct THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). the Secretary General to read the title of the measure, With 206 affirmative votes, no negative vote and no and call the roll for nominal voting. abstention, House Bill No. 8913 is approved on Third I so move, Mme. Speaker. Reading. The Majority Leader is recognized. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 8914 the motion is approved. ON THIRD READING Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we vote the measure, printed copies of which were distributed to on Third Reading on House Bill No. 8914 and direct the Members on January 31, 2019, pursuant to Section the Secretary General to read the title of the measure, 58, Rule X of the House Rules. and call the roll for nominal voting. I so move, Mme. Speaker. THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 8915, entitled: AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is A TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TESDA) REGIONAL the motion is approved. TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT CENTER IN THE

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MIMAROPA REGION SERVING THE PROVINCES The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the OF MINDORO (ORIENTAL AND OCCIDENTAL), roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules MARINDUQUE, AND PALAWAN, TO BE of the House, a second roll call was made. The result of KNOWN AS THE TESDA REGIONAL the voting on Third Reading* on the aforesaid measure TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT CENTER, AND is reflected in Journal No. 49, dated February 6, 2019. APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 8916 The Chair directed the Secretary General to call ON THIRD READING the roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of the House, a second roll call was made. The THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). With result of the voting on Third Reading* on the aforesaid 206 affirmative votes, no negative vote and no abstention, measure is reflected in Journal No. 49, dated February House Bill No. 8916 is approved on Third Reading. 6, 2019. The Majority Leader is recognized.

APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 8915 NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 8917 ON THIRD READING ON THIRD READING

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we vote With 206 affirmative votes, no negative vote and no on Third Reading on House Bill No. 8917 and direct abstention, House Bill No. 8915 is approved on Third the Secretary General to read the title of the measure, Reading. and call the roll for nominal voting. The Majority Leader is recognized. I so move, Mme. Speaker.

NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 8916 THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is ON THIRD READING there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is approved. REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we vote on Third Reading on House Bill No. 8916 and direct Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of the Secretary General to read the title of the measure, the measure, printed copies of which were distributed to and call the roll for nominal voting. the Members on January 31, 2019, pursuant to Section I so move, Mme. Speaker. 58, Rule X of the House Rules.

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; No. 8917, entitled: AN ACT CONVERTING THE the motion is approved. STATE INSTITUTE OF SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY (ASIST) IN THE MUNICIPALITY Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of OF LAGANGILANG, INCLUDING ITS ASIST- the measure, printed copies of which were distributed to BANGUED CAMPUS IN THE MUNICIPALITY the Members on January 31, 2019, pursuant to Section OF BANGUED, ALL IN THE PROVINCE OF 58, Rule X of the House Rules. ABRA INTO A STATE UNIVERSITY, TO BE KNOWN AS THE UNIVERSITY OF ABRA, AND THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. 8916, entitled: AN ACT CONVERTING THE STATE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the TECHNOLOGY (ASSCAT) IN THE MUNICIPALITY roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules OF BUNAWAN, PROVINCE OF AGUSAN DEL of the House, a second roll call was made. The result of SUR INTO A STATE UNIVERSITY, INTEGRATING the voting on Third Reading* on the aforesaid measure THEREWITH THE SATELLITE CAMPUS IN is reflected in Journal No. 49, dated February 6, 2019. THE MUNICIPALITY OF TRENTO AND ALL OTHER CAMPUSES TO BE ESTABLISHED IN APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 8917 THE FUTURE, IN THE PROVINCE OF AGUSAN ON THIRD READING DEL SUR, TO BE KNOWN AS THE AGUSAN DEL SUR STATE UNIVERSITY (ADSSU), AND THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. With 206 affirmative votes, no negative vote and no

* See ANNEX (printed separately) 14 Congressional Record • 17th Congress 3RS v.3 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2019 abstention, House Bill No. 8917 is approved on Third the Secretary General to read the title of the measure, Reading. and call the roll for nominal voting. The Majority Leader is recognized. I so move, Mme. Speaker.

NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 8941 THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is ON THIRD READING there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is approved. REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we vote on Third Reading on House Bill No. 8941 and direct Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of the Secretary General to read the title of the measure, the measure, printed copies of which were distributed to and call the roll for nominal voting. the Members on January 31, 2019, pursuant to Section I so move, Mme. Speaker. 58, Rule X of the House Rules.

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; 8946, entitled: AN ACT DECLARING SEPTEMBER the motion is approved. 8 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LOON, Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of PROVINCE OF TO CELEBRATE THE the measure, printed copies of which were distributed to “SIDLAKASILAK FESTIVAL” OR THE “FESTIVAL the Members on January 31, 2019, pursuant to Section OF LIGHTS.” 58, Rule X of the House Rules. The Chair directed the Secretary General to call THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. the roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the 8941, entitled: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A CAMPUS Rules of the House, a second roll call was made. The OF THE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE result of the voting on Third Reading* on the aforesaid PHILIPPINES (PUP) IN THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA, measure is reflected in Journal No. 49, dated February PROVINCE OF , TO BE KNOWN AS THE 6, 2019. PUP-SANTA ROSA CAMPUS, AUTHORIZING IT TO OFFER GRADUATE, UNDERGRADUATE APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 8946 AND SHORT-TERM TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL ON THIRD READING COURSES, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). With 210 affirmative votes, no negative vote and no The Chair directed the Secretary General to call abstention, House Bill No. 8946 is approved on Third the roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Reading. Rules of the House, a second roll call was made. The The Majority Leader is recognized. result of the voting on Third Reading* on the aforesaid measure is reflected in Journal No. 49, dated February NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 8947 6, 2019. ON THIRD READING

APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 8941 REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we vote ON THIRD READING on Third Reading on House Bill No. 8947 and direct the Secretary General to read the title of the measure, THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). and call the roll for nominal voting. With 206 affirmative votes, no negative vote and no I so move, Mme. Speaker. abstention, House Bill No. 8941 is approved on Third Reading. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is The Majority Leader is recognized. there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is approved. NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 8946 ON THIRD READING Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of the measure, printed copies of which were distributed to REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we vote the Members on January 31, 2019, pursuant to Section on Third Reading on House Bill No. 8946 and direct 58, Rule X of the House Rules.

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THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. Rules of the House, a second roll call was made. The 8947, entitled: AN ACT DECLARING DECEMBER result of the voting on Third Reading* on the aforesaid 5 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING measure is reflected in Journal No. 49, dated February HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SIKATUNA, 6, 2019. PROVINCE OF BOHOL TO BE KNOWN AS “DATU SIKATUNA DAY”, IN COMMEMORATION OF ITS APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 8948 CHARTER DAY ANNIVERSARY. ON THIRD READING

The Chair directed the Secretary General to call THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). the roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the With 210 affirmative votes, no negative vote and no Rules of the House, a second roll call was made. The abstention, House Bill No. 8948 is approved on Third result of the voting on Third Reading* on the aforesaid Reading. measure is reflected in Journal No. 49, dated February The Majority Leader is recognized. 6, 2019. NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 8949 APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 8947 ON THIRD READING ON THIRD READING REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we vote THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). on Third Reading on House Bill No. 8949 and direct With 210 affirmative votes, no negative vote and no the Secretary General to read the title of the measure, abstention, House Bill No. 8947 is approved on Third and call the roll for nominal voting. Reading. I so move, Mme. Speaker. The Majority Leader is recognized. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 8948 there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; ON THIRD READING the motion is approved.

REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we vote Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of on Third Reading on House Bill No. 8948 and direct the measure, printed copies of which were distributed to the Secretary General to read the title of the measure, the Members on January 31, 2019, pursuant to Section and call the roll for nominal voting. 58, Rule X of the House Rules. I so move, Mme. Speaker. THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is 8949, entitled: AN ACT DECLARING NOVEMBER there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; 9 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING the motion is approved. HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF EASTERN , TO BE KNOWN AS THE “EASTERN Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of SAMAR FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY.” the measure, printed copies of which were distributed to the Members on January 31, 2019, pursuant to Section The Chair directed the Secretary General to call 58, Rule X of the House Rules. the roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of the House, a second roll call was made. The THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. result of the voting on Third Reading* on the aforesaid 8948, entitled: AN ACT DECLARING FEBRUARY measure is reflected in Journal No. 49, dated February 17 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL WORKING 6, 2019. HOLIDAY IN THE PROVINCE OF SOUTHERN TO BE KNOWN AS THE “GUINSAUGON APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 8949 DAY”, IN MEMORY OF THE VICTIMS OF THE ON THIRD READING 2006 LANDSLIDE IN BARANGAY GUINSAUGON, MUNICIPALITY OF ST. BERNARD, PROVINCE OF THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). . With 210 affirmative votes, no negative vote and no abstention, House Bill No. 8949 is approved on Third The Chair directed the Secretary General to call Reading. the roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the The Majority Leader is recognized.

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NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 8950 Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of ON THIRD READING the measure, printed copies of which were distributed to the Members on January 31, 2019, pursuant to Section REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we vote 58, Rule X of the House Rules. on Third Reading on House Bill No. 8950 and direct the Secretary General to read the title of the measure, THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill and call the roll for nominal voting. No. 8951, entitled: AN ACT DECLARING THE I so move, Mme. Speaker. PROVINCE OF NUEVA VIZCAYA A MINING- FREE ZONE AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is THEREFOR. there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is approved. The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of Rules of the House, a second roll call was made. The the measure, printed copies of which were distributed to result of the voting on Third Reading* on the aforesaid the Members on January 31, 2019, pursuant to Section measure is reflected in Journal No. 49, dated February 58, Rule X of the House Rules. 6, 2019.

THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 8951 8950, entitled: AN ACT DECLARING JUNE 22 OF ON THIRD READING EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SUGBONGCOGON, THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). PROVINCE OF , TO BE With 210 affirmative votes, no negative vote and no KNOWN AS THE “SUGBONGCOGON CHARTER abstention, House Bill No. 8951 is approved on Third DAY”, IN CELEBRATION AND COMMEMORATION Reading. OF ITS FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY. The Majority Leader is recognized.

The Chair directed the Secretary General to call NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 8952 the roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the ON THIRD READING Rules of the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the voting on Third Reading* on the aforesaid REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we vote measure is reflected in Journal No. 49, dated February on Third Reading on House Bill No. 8952 and direct 6, 2019. the Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and call the roll for nominal voting. APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 8950 I so move, Mme. Speaker. ON THIRD READING THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). With there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; 210 affirmative votes, no negative vote and no abstention, the motion is approved. House Bill No. 8950 is approved on Third Reading. The Majority Leader is recognized. Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of the measure, printed copies of which were distributed to NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 8951 the Members on January 31, 2019, pursuant to Section ON THIRD READING 58, Rule X of the House Rules.

REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we vote THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill on Third Reading on House Bill No. 8951 and direct No. 8952, entitled: AN ACT ESTABLISHING the Secretary General to read the title of the measure, A BRANCH OFFICE OF THE HOME and call the roll for nominal voting. DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND “PAG-IBIG I so move, Mme. Speaker. FUND” IN MAASIN CITY, PROVINCE OF SOUTHERN LEYTE. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the motion is approved. the roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the

* See ANNEX (printed separately) WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2019 17th Congress 3RS v.3 • Congressional Record 17

Rules of the House, a second roll call was made. The NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 8955 result of the voting on Third Reading* on the aforesaid ON THIRD READING measure is reflected in Journal No. 49, dated February 6, 2019. REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we vote on Third Reading on House Bill No. 8955 and direct APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 8952 the Secretary General to read the title of the measure, ON THIRD READING and call the roll for nominal voting. I so move, Mme. Speaker. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). With 212 affirmative votes, no negative vote and no THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is abstention, House Bill No. 8952 is approved on Third there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; Reading. the motion is approved. The Majority Leader is recognized. Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 8953 the measure, printed copies of which were distributed to ON THIRD READING the Members on January 31, 2019, pursuant to Section 58, Rule X of the House Rules. REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we vote on Third Reading on House Bill No. THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill 8953 and direct the Secretary General to read No. 8955, entitled: AN ACT CHANGING THE the title of the measure, and call the roll for NAME OF BANGKULASI NATIONAL HIGH nominal voting. SCHOOL IN BARANGAY BANGKULASI, CITY I so move, Mme. Speaker. OF NAVOTAS TO ANGELES MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the motion is approved. the roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of the House, a second roll call was made. The Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of result of the voting on Third Reading* on the aforesaid the measure, printed copies of which were distributed to measure is reflected in Journal No. 49, dated February the Members on January 31, 2019, pursuant to Section 6, 2019. 58, Rule X of the House Rules. APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 8955 THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. ON THIRD READING 8953, entitled: AN ACT CREATING A BARANGAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LIMAY, PROVINCE THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). OF TO BE KNOWN AS BARANGAY ST. With 212 affirmative votes, no negative vote and no FRANCIS II. abstention, House Bill No. 8955 is approved on Third Reading. The Chair directed the Secretary General to call The Majority Leader is recognized. the roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of the House, a second roll call was made. The NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 8956 result of the voting on Third Reading* on the aforesaid ON THIRD READING measure is reflected in Journal No. 49, dated February 6, 2019. REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we vote on Third Reading on House Bill No. APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 8953 8956 and direct the Secretary General to read ON THIRD READING the title of the measure, and call the roll for nominal voting. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). I so move, Mme. Speaker. With 212 affirmative votes, no negative vote and no abstention, House Bill No. 8953 is approved on Third THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is Reading. there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; The Majority Leader is recognized. the motion is approved.

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Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill the measure, printed copies of which were distributed to No. 8957, entitled: AN ACT RENAMING THE the Members on January 31, 2019, pursuant to Section KALIBO-BANGA-BALETE-BATAN-ALTAVAS 58, Rule X of the House Rules. NATIONAL ROAD WHICH IS PART OF THE KALIBO HIGHWAY, STRETCHING FROM THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. THE NUMANCIA-KALIBO BOUNDARY 8956, entitled: AN ACT RENAMING THE ILOILO- AT BARANGAY LAGUINBANUA IN THE DUMANGAS COASTAL ROAD TRAVERSING MUNICIPALITY OF NUMANCIA, TRAVERSING BARANGAYS TICUD AND JINACTACAN IN BARANGAYS POBLACION, ANDAGAO, THE DISTRICT OF LA PAZ AND BARANGAYS ESTANCIA, TIGAYON AND LINABUAN BALABAGO AND BITO-ON IN THE DISTRICT NORTE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF KALIBO, OF JARO, BOTH IN ILOILO CITY, BARANGAYS BARANGAYS LINABUAN SUR, JUMARAP, CAMANGAY AND NABITASAN IN THE MAMBOG, POBLACION, TABAYON, LIBAS, MUNICIPALITY OF LEGANES, BARANGAY AND VENTURANZA IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF TUBIGAN IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ZARRAGA, BANGA, BARANGAYS FULGENCIO, FELICIANO, BARANGAY TALAUGUIS UP TO DUMANGAS CALIZO, MORALES, POBLACION, CORTES AND PORT IN BARANGAY NALU-UYAN IN THE ARANAS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BALETE, MUNICIPALITY OF DUMANGAS, ALL IN THE BARANGAYS LALAB AND CABUGAO IN THE PROVINCE OF ILOILO, AS CONGRESSMAN MUNICIPALITY OF BATAN, BARANGAYS NARCISO DOLAR MONFORT HIGHWAY. CABUGAO, LINAYASAN, ODIONG, POBLACION, MAN-UP, AND CABANGILA, UP TO THE - The Chair directed the Secretary General to call BOUNDARY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF the roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the ALTAVAS, ALL IN THE PROVINCE OF AKLAN, Rules of the House, a second roll call was made. The AS CONGRESSMAN ALLEN SALAS QUIMPO result of the voting on Third Reading* on the aforesaid NATIONAL HIGHWAY. measure is reflected in Journal No. 49, dated February 6, 2019. The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 8956 Rules of the House, a second roll call was made. The ON THIRD READING result of the voting on Third Reading* on the aforesaid measure is reflected in Journal No. 49, dated February THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). 6, 2019. With 212 affirmative votes, no negative vote and no abstention, House Bill No. 8956 is approved on Third APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 8957 Reading. ON THIRD READING The Majority Leader is recognized. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 8957 With 212 affirmative votes, no negative vote and no ON THIRD READING abstention, House Bill No. 8957 is approved on Third Reading. REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we vote The Majority Leader is recognized. on Third Reading on House Bill No. 8957 and direct the Secretary General to read the title of the measure, NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 8958 and call the roll for nominal voting. ON THIRD READING I so move, Mme. Speaker. REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we vote THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is on Third Reading on House Bill No. 8958 and direct there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the Secretary General to read the title of the measure, the motion is approved. and call the roll for nominal voting. I so move, Mme. Speaker. Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of the measure, printed copies of which were distributed to THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is the Members on January 31, 2019, pursuant to Section there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; 58, Rule X of the House Rules. the motion is approved.

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Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is the measure, printed copies of which were distributed to there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the Members on January 31, 2019, pursuant to Section the motion is approved. 58, Rule X of the House Rules. The Majority Leader is recognized.

THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill RECONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF No. 8958, entitled: AN ACT RENAMING THE H.B. NO. 8909 ON SECOND READING STRETCH OF ROAD CURRENTLY KNOWN AS THE NORTH LUZON EXPRESSWAY (NLEX), REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we THAT TRAVERSES BARANGAY BALINTAWAK reconsider the approval of House Bill No. 8909 on IN QUEZON CITY, THE CITIES OF CALOOCAN Second Reading. AND VALENZUELA IN METRO MANILA, THROUGH THE CITY OF MEYCAUAYAN, THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is THE MUNICIPALITIES OF MARILAO, there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; BOCAUE, BALAGTAS, GUIGUINTO, THE the motion is approved. CITY OF MALOLOS, THE MUNICIPALITIES The Majority Leader is recognized. OF PLARIDEL AND PULILAN, ALL IN THE PROVINCE OF , THROUGH THE RECOMMITMENT OF H.B. NO. 8909 TO THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN SIMON, THE CITY CTTEE. ON DANGEROUS DRUGS OF SAN FERNANDO, THE MUNICIPALITY OF MEXICO, THE CITY OF ANGELES, UP REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we TO BARANGAY STA. INES IN THE CITY OF recommit House Bill No. 8909 to the Committee on MABALACAT, ALL IN THE PROVINCE OF Dangerous Drugs to allow the Committee to introduce PAMPANGA, AND WHICH MERGES WITH necessary amendments thereto. MACARTHUR HIGHWAY AND CONTINUES I so move, Mr. Speaker. NORTHWARD INTO THE REST OF CENTRAL AND NORTHERN LUZON, TO MARCELO H. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is DEL PILAR EXPRESSWAY (MHDPEX). there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is approved. The Chair directed the Secretary General to call The Majority Leader is recognized. the roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of the House, a second roll call was made. The RATIFICATION OF CONF. CTTEE. RPT. result of the voting on Third Reading* on the aforesaid ON H.B. NO. 172 AND S.B. NO. 1629 measure is reflected in Journal No. 49, dated February 6, 2019. REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, we are in receipt of the Conference Committee Report reconciling the APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 8958 disagreeing provisions of House Bill No. 172 and Senate ON THIRD READING Bill No. 1629. May I ask that the Secretary General be directed to THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). read only the titles of the measures. With 212 affirmative votes, no negative vote and no abstention, House Bill No. 8958 is approved on Third THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is Reading. there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; The Majority Leader is recognized. the motion is approved.** The Secretary General is directed to read only the RECONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF titles of the measures. H.B. NO. 8909 ON THIRD READING With the permission of the Body, and since copies REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, on February 4, 2019, of the Conference Committee Report have been we approved House Bill No. 8909 on Third Reading. I previously distributed, the Secretary General read move that we reconsider the approval on Third Reading only the titles of the measures without prejudice to of House Bill No. 8909. inserting the text of the report in the Congressional I so move, Mme. Speaker. Record.

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THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 172, REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, in accordance with entitled: AN ACT PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO NEW our rules, I move that we ratify the said Conference GRADUATES BY WAIVING GOVERNMENT FEES Committee Report. AND CHARGES COLLECTED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is IN THEIR APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT; and there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; Senate Bill No. 1629, entitled: AN ACT WAIVING the motion is approved. GOVERNMENT FEES AND CHARGES ON THE The Conference Committee Report is ratified. ISSUANCE OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED IN THE The Majority Leader is recognized. APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT OF FIRST TIME JOBSEEKERS. RATIFICATION OF CONF. CTTEE. RPT. ON H.B. NO. 8719 AND S.B. NO. 1843 REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, in accordance with our rules, I move that we ratify the said Conference REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, we are in receipt Committee Report. of the Conference Committee Report reconciling the disagreeing provisions of House Bill No. 8719 and THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is Senate Bill No. 1843. there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; May I ask that the Secretary General be directed to the motion is approved. read only the titles of the measures. The Conference Committee Report is ratified. The Majority Leader is recognized. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; RATIFICATION OF CONF. CTTEE. RPT. the motion is approved.* ON H.B. NO. 8861 AND S.B. NO. 1616 The Secretary General is directed to read only the titles of the measures. REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, we are in receipt of the Conference Committee Report reconciling the With the permission of the Body, and since copies disagreeing provisions of House Bill No. 8861 and of the Conference Committee Report have been Senate Bill No. 1616. previously distributed, the Secretary General read May I ask that the Secretary General be directed to only the titles of the measures without prejudice to read only the titles of the measures. inserting the text of the report in the Congressional Record. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill the motion is approved.* No. 8719, entitled: AN ACT ESTABLISHING The Secretary General is directed to read only the AND INSTITUTIONALIZING THE SEAL OF titles of the measures. GOOD LOCAL GOVERNANCE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS, AND ALLOCATING With the permission of the Body, and since copies of FOR THIS PURPOSE THE SEAL OF GOOD the Conference Committee Report have been previously LOCAL GOVERNANCE FUND; and Senate Bill distributed, the Secretary General read only the titles No. 1843, entitled: AN ACT ESTABLISHING of the measures without prejudice to inserting the text AND INSTITUTIONALIZING THE SEAL OF of the report in the Congressional Record. GOOD LOCAL GOVERNANCE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS, AND ALLOCATING FOR THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 8861, THIS PURPOSE THE SEAL OF GOOD LOCAL entitled: AN ACT EXTENDING THE PERIOD FOR THE GOVERNANCE FUND. GRANT OF INCENTIVES TO TOURISM ENTERPRISE ZONES AND REGISTERED TOURISM ENTERPRISES, REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, in accordance with AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT our rules, I move that we ratify the said Conference NO. 9593, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “THE TOURISM Committee Report. ACT OF 2009”; and Senate Bill No. 1616, entitled: AN ACT AMENDING CHAPTER V, SECTION 85 OF THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9593, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; THE “TOURISM ACT OF 2009.” the motion is approved.

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The Conference Committee Report is ratified. REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, the House and the The Majority Leader is recognized. Senate have approved on Third Reading House Bill No. 3297 and Senate Bill No. 2127, respectively, on DESIGNATION OF MEMBERS TO strengthening the country’s gross international reserves. CONF. CTTEES. We have been informed that the Committee on Ways and Means, Sponsor of House Bill No. 3297, and the REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that authors thereof are in concurrence with the provisions we designate the following as members of the of Senate Bill No. 2127. In accordance with our rules, Conference Committee on the disagreeing provisions Mme. Speaker, I move that we adopt Senate Bill No. of House Bill No. 8857 and Senate Bill No. 1281, 2127 as an amendment to House Bill No. 3297. instituting the Farmers and Fisherfolk Enterprise I so move, Mme. Speaker. Development Program of the Department of Agriculture, namely: Rep. Jose T. Panganiban THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is Jr, CPA, LLB; Rep. Luis “Jon-Jon” A. Ferrer IV; there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; Rep. Cecilia Leonila V. Chavez; Rep. Wilfredo S. the motion is approved. Caminero; Rep. Estrellita B. Suansing; and Rep. Orestes T. Salon. REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we I so move, Mme. Speaker. proceed to the Additional Reference of Business.

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is approved. the motion is approved. The Members nominated are so designated The Secretary General is hereby directed to read The Majority Leader is recognized. the Additional Reference of Business.

REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that ADDITIONAL REFERENCE OF BUSINESS we designate the following as members of the Conference Committee on the disagreeing The Secretary General read the following provisions of House Bill No. 8908 and Senate Committee Reports, and the Deputy Speaker made the Bill No. 1819, establishing the Office for Social corresponding references: Welfare Attaché, namely: Rep. Jesulito “Jess” A. Manalo, Rep. Linabelle Ruth R. Villarica, Rep. Ron COMMITTEE REPORTS P. Salo, Rep. Peter John D. Calderon and Rep. Jose “Pingping” I. Tejada. Report of the Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs and the Committee on Ways and Means (Committee THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is Report No. 1197), re H.B. No. 9032, entitled: there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; “AN ACT PROVIDING FOR PROTECTION the motion is approved. OF THE REMITTANCES OF OVERSEAS The Members nominated are so designated FILIPINO WORKERS” The Majority Leader is recognized. recommending its approval in substitution of House Bill No. 4740 REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we Sponsors: Representatives Manalo and Gonzales designate the following as members of the Conference (A.D.) Committee on the disagreeing provisions of House TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES Bill No. 8885 and Senate Bill No. 1597, regarding the Student Fair Discount Act: Rep. Cesar V. Sarmiento, Report of the Committee on Tourism (Committee Rep. Alfred D. Vargas, Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo, Report No. 1198), re H.B. No. 9033, entitled: Rep. Edgar Mary S. Sarmiento, Rep. Eric L. Olivarez, “AN ACT DECLARING THE PROVINCE Rep. Frederick W. Siao, and Rep. Joseph Steven S. OF CAMARINES SUR AS THE Paduano. WAKEBOARDING CAPITAL OF THE PHILIPPINES” THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is recommending its approval in substitution of House there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; Bill No. 7867 the motion is approved. Sponsors: Representatives Nuñez-Malanyaon and The Members nominated are so designated. Villafuerte The Majority Leader is recognized. TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES 22 Congressional Record • 17th Congress 3RS v.3 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2019

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The omnibus consideration of the following bills on Second Majority Leader is recognized. Reading: 1. House Bill No. 8963, contained in Committee SUSPENSION OF SESSION Report No. 1149; 2. House Bill No. 8964, contained in Committee REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we Report No. 1150; suspend the session for a few minutes. 3. House Bill No. 8965, contained in Committee Report No. 1151; THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The 4. House Bill No. 8977, contained in Committee session is suspended for a few minutes. Report No. 1154; 5. House Bill No. 8978, contained in Committee It was 4:02 p.m. Report No. 1155; 6. House Bill No. 8979, contained in Committee RESUMPTION OF SESSION Report No. 1156; 7. House Bill No. 8980, contained in Committee At 4:06 p.m., the session was resumed. Report No. 1157; 8. House Bill No. 8982, contained in Committee THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The Report No. 1159; session is resumed. 9. House Bill No. 8983, contained in Committee The Majority Leader is recognized. Report No. 1160; 10. House Bill No. 8984, contained in Committee REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we Report No. 1161; recognize the Hon. Danilo E. Suarez, our Minority 11. House Bill No. 8985, contained in Committee Leader, for his manifestation. Report No. 1162; 12. House Bill No. 8986, contained in Committee THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Report No. 1163; The honorable Minority Leader Danilo Suarez is now 13. House Bill No. 8987, contained in Committee recognized for his manifestation. Report No. 1164; 14. House Bill No. 8988, contained in Committee ELECTION OF MINORITY MEMBERS TO Report No. 1165; CERTAIN CTTEES. VICE REP. BATOCABE 15. House Bill No. 8990, contained in Committee Report No. 1168; REP. SUAREZ. Thank you, Mme. Speaker. 16. House Bill No. 8991, contained in Committee Mme. Speaker, I nominate, on the part of the Report No. 1169; Minority, Cong. Alfredo A. Garbin Jr. as substitute 17. House Bill No. 8992, contained in Committee for the late Cong. Rodel M. Batocabe in the Report No. 1170; following Committees: Dangerous Drugs, Good 18. House Bill No. 8993, contained in Committee Government and Public Accountability, Health, Report No. 1171; Accounts, Constitutional Amendments and Ways 19. House Bill No. 8994, contained in Committee and Means. Report No. 1172; Likewise, I respectfully nominate Cong. Ronald S. 20. House Bill No. 8995, contained in Committee Ang as substitute for the late Congressman Batocabe Report No. 1173; in the following Committees: Natural Resources, 21. House Bill No. 8996, contained in Committee Energy, Tourism, Transportation, Housing and Urban Report No. 1174; Development and Public Accounts. 22. House Bill No. 8997, contained in Committee I so move, Mme. Speaker. Report No. 1175; 23. House Bill No. 8998, contained in Committee THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is Report No. 1176; there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; 24. House Bill No. 8999, contained in Committee the motion is approved. Report No. 1177; The Majority Leader is recognized. 25. House Bill No. 9000, contained in Committee Report No. 1178; OMNIBUS CONSIDERATION OF LOCAL BILLS 26. House Bill No. 9001, contained in Committee ON SECOND READING Report No. 1179; 27. House Bill No. 9002, contained in Committee REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move for the Report No. 1180; WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2019 17th Congress 3RS v.3 • Congressional Record 23

28. House Bill No. 9003, contained in Committee allowed to vote in the negative on the aforementioned Report No. 1181; House bills. 29. House Bill No. 9004, contained in Committee Report No. 1182; VIVA VOCE VOTING 30. House Bill No. 9005, contained in Committee Report No. 1183; THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is 31. House Bill No. 9009, contained in Committee there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; Report No. 1184; the motion is approved. 32. House Bill No. 8806, contained in Committee As many as are in favor of the approval of the Report No. 1042; aforementioned House bills in the omnibus motion on 33. House Bill No. 1013, contained in Committee Second Reading, please say Aye. Report No. 1185; 34. House Bill No. 9017, contained in Committee SEVERAL MEMBERS. Aye. Report No. 1186; 35. House Bill No. 9018, contained in Committee THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). As Report No. 1187; many as are against, please Nay. (Silence) 36. House Bill No. 9019, contained in Committee Report No. 1188; OMNIBUS APPROVAL OF LOCAL BILLS 37. House Bill No. 9021, contained in Committee ON SECOND READING Report No. 1189; 38. House Bill No. 9022, contained in Committee THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The Report No. 1191; and ayes have it; the motion is approved. 39. House Bill No. 9028, contained in Committee The aforementioned measures in the omnibus Report No. 1196. motion are approved on Second Reading.* I so move, Mme. Speaker. The Majority Leader is recognized.

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is REFERRAL OF H. RES. NO. 2317 there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; ON AN INQUIRY IN AID OF LEGISLATION the motion is approved. The Majority Leader is recognized. REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, in accordance with our Rules Governing Inquiries in Aid of Legislation, I move that REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that the we refer House Resolution No. 2317 as well as the speech respective Explanatory Notes of the bills be considered delivered thereon by Rep. Frederick W. Siao on November as the sponsorship speeches on the said measures. 12, 2018 to the Committee on Local Government.

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is approved. the motion is approved. The Majority Leader is recognized. RECONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, there being no OF THE JOURNAL Member who wishes to interpellate or speak against the aforementioned measures, I move that we close the REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we period of sponsorship and debate. reconsider the approval of Journal No. 45, dated January 28, 2019, for some amendments. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is the motion is approved. there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is approved. REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, there being no Committee or individual amendments, I move that REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we we close the period of amendments and approve the amend Journal No. 45 dated January 28, 2019 to reflect bills on Second Reading, subject to the condition that the registered “No” vote of Rep. Josephine Ramirez- any Member who wishes to oppose any measure be Sato on House Bill No. 8858.

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THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Resolution there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; No. 2466, entitled: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING the motion is approved. THE PROFOUND CONDOLENCES OF THE HOUSE The Majority Leader is recognized. OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE FAMILY OF TAIPAN HENRY SY, SR., EMPIRE BUILDER AND APPROVAL OF JOURNAL NO. 45, THE FATHER OF PHILIPPINE RETAIL. AS AMENDED THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we Majority Leader is recognized. approve Journal No. 45 dated January 28, 2019, as amended. REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we adopt House Resolution No. 2466. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is the motion is approved. there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is approved. DESIGNATION OF MEMBERS TO THE CONF. CTTEE. ON H.B. NO. 8908 REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, before we continue, AND S.B. NO. 1819 may I make a correction. I move that we adopt House Resolution No. 2466 in consolidation with House REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that Resolution Nos. 2422, 2432, 2434, 2435, and 2443. we designate the following as members of the Conference Committee on the disagreeing provisions ADOPTION OF H. RES. NO. 2466 of House Bill No. 8908 and Senate Bill No. 1819 regarding the establishment of the Office for Social THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is Welfare Attaché: Rep. Jesulito “Jess” A. Manalo, there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; Rep. Linabelle Ruth R. Villarica, Rep. Ron P. the motion is approved. Salo, Rep. Peter John D. Calderon and Rep. Jose House Resolution No. 2466, in consolidation with “Pingping” I. Tejada House Resolution Nos. 2422, 2432, 2434, 2435, and I so move, Mme. Speaker. 2443, is adopted.

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. NO. 2375 there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is approved. REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we The Majority Leader is recognized. consider House Resolution No. 2375. May I ask that the Secretary General be directed to CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. NO. 2466 read only the title of the measure.

REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is consider House Resolution No. 2466. there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; May I ask that the Secretary General be directed to the motion is approved.* read only the title of the measure. The Secretary General is directed to read only the title of the measure. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; With the permission of the Body, and since copies of the motion is approved.* the measure have been previously distributed, the Secretary The Secretary General is directed to read only the General read only the title thereof without prejudice to title of the measure. inserting its text in the Congressional Record.

With the permission of the Body, and since copies THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House of the measure have been previously distributed, the Resolution No. 2375, entitled: RESOLUTION Secretary General read only the title thereof without CONGRATULATING AND COMMENDING MS. prejudice to inserting its text in the Congressional CATRIONA GRAY FOR WINNING THE 2018 MISS Record. UNIVERSE PAGEANT.

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THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The with House Resolution Nos. 2005, 2007, 2008, 2018, Majority Leader is recognized . 2020, and 2030.

REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we adopt ADOPTION OF H. RES. NO. 2051 House Resolution No. 2375 in consolidation with House Resolution Nos. 2376, 2377, 2378, 2379, 2384, 2397, THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is 2406, and 2419. there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is approved. ADOPTION OF H. RES. NO. 2375 House Resolution No. 2051, in consolidation with House Resolution Nos. 2005, 2007, 2008, 2018, 2020, THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is and 2030, is adopted. there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; The Majority Leader is recognized. the motion is approved. House Resolution No. 2375, in consolidation with CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. NO. 2423 House Resolution Nos. 2376, 2377, 2378, 2379, 2384, 2397, 2406, and 2419, is adopted. REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we The Majority Leader is recognized. consider House Resolution No. 2423. May I ask that the Secretary General be directed to CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. NO. 2051 read only the title of the measure.

REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is consider House Resolution No. 2051. there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; May I ask that the Secretary General be directed to the motion is approved.* read only the title of the measure. The Secretary General is directed to read only the title of the measure. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; With the permission of the Body, and since copies the motion is approved.* of the measure have been previously distributed, the The Secretary General is directed to read only the Secretary General read only the title thereof without title of the measure. prejudice to inserting its text in the Congressional Record. With the permission of the Body, and since copies of the measure have been previously distributed, the THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Secretary General read only the title thereof without Resolution No. 2423, entitled: RESOLUTION prejudice to inserting its text in the Congressional CONGRATULATING AND COMMENDING Record. SENATOR EMMANUEL “MANNY” D. PACQUIAO FOR SUCCESSFULLY DEFENDING HIS W.B.A. THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House (REGULAR) WELTERWEIGHT TITLE VIA Resolution No. 2051, entitled: RESOLUTION UNANIMOUS DECISION IN FRONT OF A SELL- CONGRATULATING AND COMMENDING THE OUT CROWD IN MGM GRAND, LAS VEGAS, PEOPLE’S CHAMP AND FIGHTING SENATOR NEVADA, U.S.A. MANNY “PACMAN” PACQUIAO FOR SNATCHING THE WORLD BOXING ASSOCIATION (WBA) THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The WELTERWEIGHT TITLE FROM ARGENTINIAN Majority Leader is recognized. BOXER LUCAS MATTHYSSE IN A CONVINCING 7TH ROUND KNOCKOUT AT THE AXIATA ARENA, REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we adopt KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA ON JULY 15, House Resolution No. 2423 in consolidation with House 2018. Resolutions No. 2431, 2436, 2440, and 2442.

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The ADOPTION OF H. RES. NO. 2423 Majority Leader is recognized. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; adopt House Resolution No. 2051 in consolidation the motion is approved.

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House Resolution No. 2423, in consolidation with RESUMPTION OF SESSION House Resolutions No. 2431, 2436, 2440, and 2442, is adopted. At 4:18 p.m., the session was resumed. The Majority Leader is recognized. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. NO. 2392 session is resumed. The Majority Leader is recognized. REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we consider House Resolution No. 2392. REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, may we recognize May I ask that the Secretary General be directed to the honorable Senior Deputy Minority Leader, Rep. read only the title of the measure. Jose “Lito” L. Atienza Jr., for his inquiry.

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is REP. ATIENZA. Thank you, Mr. Majority there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; Leader. the motion is approved.* The Secretary General is directed to read only the THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The title of the measure. Honorable Atienza is now recognized.

With the permission of the Body, and since copies REP. ATIENZA. Thank you, Mme. Speaker. of the measure have been previously distributed, the This is just a clarificatory question. We just Secretary General read only the title thereof without approved a number of measures all in one motion. prejudice to inserting its text in the Congressional We would like to be clarified—are these House Record. bills all pertaining exclusively to the declaration of holidays in certain municipalities and cities THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Resolution exclusively? No. 2392, entitled: A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE UNIVERSITY THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). OF THE VISAYAS (UV) ON ITS CENTENNIAL Majority Leader, please respond. ANNIVERSARY OF BEING A SCHOOL THAT TEACHES LOVE AND SERVICE TO HUMANITY. REP. PALMA. Yes, Mme. Speaker.

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The REP. ATIENZA. Thank you, Majority Leader. Majority Leader is recognized. Thank you, Mme. Speaker.

REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we adopt REP. PALMA. Thank you to the honorable Senior House Resolution No. 2392. Deputy Minority Leader. Mme. Speaker, I move that the Secretary ADOPTION OF H. RES. NO. 2392 General be directed to transmit all those measures we have approved on Third Reading to the THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is Senate. there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; I so move, Mme. Speaker. the motion is approved. House Resolution No. 2392 is hereby adopted. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is The Majority Leader is recognized. there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is approved. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Secretary General is hereby directed to transmit to the Senate all bills that were approved on Third REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we Reading. suspend the session for a few minutes. The Majority Leader is recognized.

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The SUSPENSION OF SESSION session is suspended for a few minutes. REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move to suspend It was 4:17 p.m. the session for a few minutes.

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THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The RATIFICATION OF CONF. CTTEE. RPT. session is suspended. ON H.B. NO. 5717

It was 4:20 p.m. REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, we are in receipt of the Conference Committee Report reconciling the RESUMPTION OF SESSION disagreeing votes on House Bill No. 5717. May I ask that the Secretary General be directed to At 4:27 p.m., the session was resumed. read only the title of the measure.

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is session is resumed. there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; The Majority Leader is recognized. the motion is approved.* The Secretary General is directed to read only the RATIFICATION OF CONF. CTTEE. RPT. title of the measure. ON H.B. NO. 6166 With the permission of the Body, and since copies of REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, we are in receipt the Conference Committee Report have been previously of the Conference Committee Report reconciling the distributed, the Secretary General read only the title of disagreeing votes on House Bill No. 6166. the measure without prejudice to inserting the text of May I ask that the Secretary General be directed to the report in the Congressional Record. read only the title of the measure. THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is No. 5717, entitled: AN ACT EXTENDING FOR there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; ANOTHER TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS THE the motion is approved.* FRANCHISE ASSIGNED TO PBN BROADCASTING The Secretary General is directed to read only the NETWORK, INC., UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO. title of the measure. 8158, ENTITLED “AN ACT EXTENDING THE FRANCHISE GRANTED TO JORGE D. BAYONA With the permission of the Body, and since copies of UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NUMBERED FIFTY- the Conference Committee Report have been previously SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE, ASSIGNING IT distributed, the Secretary General read only the title of IN FAVOR OF PBN BROADCASTING NETWORK, the measure without prejudice to inserting the text of INC., AND RENEWING THE TERM THEREOF the report in the Congressional Record. FOR ANOTHER TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF THE EFFECTIVITY OF THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill. No. THIS ACT.” 6166, entitled: AN ACT EXTENDING FOR ANOTHER TWENTY- FIVE (25) YEARS THE FRANCHISE REP. PALMA. In accordance with our rules, Mme. GRANTED TO FILIPINAS BROADCASTING Speaker, I move that we ratify the said Conference NETWORK, INC. UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO. Committee Report. 8168, ENTITLED “AN ACT GRANTING THE I so move, Mme. Speaker. FILIPINAS BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC., A FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, INSTALL, OPERATE THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is AND MAINTAIN RADIO AND TELEVISION there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; BROADCASTING STATIONS IN THE PHILIPPINES.” the motion is approved. The Conference Committee Report is ratified. REP. PALMA. In accordance with our rules, Mme. Speaker, I move that we ratify the said Conference RATIFICATION OF CONF. CTTEE. RPT. Committee Report. ON H.B. NO. 7752 I so move, Mme. Speaker. REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, we are in receipt THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is of the Conference Committee Report reconciling the there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; disagreeing votes on House Bill No. 7752. the motion is approved. May I ask that the Secretary General be directed to The Conference Committee Report is ratified. read only the title of the measure.

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THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill. there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; No. 6914, entitled: AN ACT EXTENDING FOR the motion is approved.* ANOTHER TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS THE The Secretary General is directed to read only the FRANCHISE GRANTED TO PEÑAFRANCIA title of the measure. BROADCASTING CORPORATION UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8166, EXPANDING ITS With the permission of the Body, and since copies of COVERAGE TO THE ENTIRE PHILIPPINES, the Conference Committee Report have been previously AND APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF ITS distributed, the Secretary General read only the title of CORPORATE SHARES. the measure without prejudice to inserting the text of the report in the Congressional Record. REP. PALMA. In accordance with our rules, Mme. Speaker, I move that we ratify the said Conference THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. Committee Report. 7752, entitled: AN ACT EXTENDING FOR ANOTHER I so move, Mme. Speaker. TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS THE FRANCHISE GRANTED TO INSULAR BROADCASTING THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is SYSTEM, INC. UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO. there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; 7964, ENTITLED “AN ACT GRANTING THE the motion is approved. INSULAR BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC. The Conference Committee Report is ratified. A FRANCHISE TO INSTALL, OPERATE AND The Majority Leader is recognized. MAINTAIN BROADCASTING STATIONS IN THE PHILIPPINES.” REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we resume the consideration of House Bill No. 8961, and REP. PALMA. In accordance with our rules, Mme. that the Secretary General be directed to read only the Speaker, I move that we ratify the said Conference title of the measure. Committee Report. I so move, Mme. Speaker. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The Secretary General … THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; REP. ELAGO. Objection, Mme. Speaker. the motion is approved. The Conference Committee Report is ratified. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). … is hereby directed to read the title of the measure. RATIFICATION OF CONF. CTTEE. RPT. ON H.B. NO. 6914 REP. ELAGO. Objection, Mme. Speaker.

REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, we are also in THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill receipt of the Conference Committee Report reconciling No. 8961, entitled: AN ACT MANDATING THE the disagreeing votes on House Bill No. 6914. INSTITUTIONALIZATION, DEVELOPMENT, May I ask that the Secretary General be directed to TRAINING,ORGANIZATION AND read only the title of the measure. ADMINISTRATION OF BASIC RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS (ROTC) IN THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is GRADES 11 AND 12 IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, AMENDING the motion is approved.* FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7077, The Secretary General is directed to read only the OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “CITIZEN ARMED title of the measure. FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES RESERVIST ACT”, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. With the permission of the Body, and since copies of the Conference Committee Report have been THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The previously distributed, the Secretary General read Majority Leader is recognized. only the title of the measure without prejudice to inserting the text of the report in the Congressional REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we Record. recognize the honorable …

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REP. ELAGO. Mme. Speaker, there is an the tertiary level. All of these previously led to the objection. ROTC being an optional component of the National Service Training Program. Hindi po ito pinag-usapan THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The o naging subject man lang ng deliberation sa loob ng Majority Leader is recognized. Committee on Higher and Technical Education which, in our rules, Mme. Speaker, says that all matters directly REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, may we know the and principally relating to post-secondary and tertiary concerns of the Hon. Sarah Jane I. Elago. education, technical education, distance education, students’ and teachers’ welfare should be discussed and THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). deliberated or tackled in the Committee on Higher and What is the pleasure of the Honorable Elago? Technical Education. Nais lang po maibahagi rin ng Representasyong REP. ELAGO. Mme. Speaker, may I be given a ito na sa mga nakaraang deliberation ng Committee on time to explain my objection. Basic Education and Culture, dalawang beses na ni-refer ang lahat ng measures na may kinalaman sa mandatory THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). ROTC sa Grades 11 and 12 sa isang joint committee What are you objecting to? hearing ngunit hindi po ito nangyari, Mme. Speaker. Kaya po I hope and pray that the said measure, House REP. ELAGO. Mme. Speaker, I object to the Bill No. 8961, be recommitted to the Committee on consideration of House Bill No. 8961 on Second Higher and Technical Education. That is all. Reading. Thank you, Mme. Speaker.

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The Majority Leader is recognized. Majority Leader is recognized.

REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, just to clarify, we REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we note are still in the period of sponsorship and debate. the manifestation of the Hon. Sarah Elago.

REP. ELAGO. Yes, Mme. Speaker. REP. ELAGO. Mme. Speaker, may I make a motion based on my explanation of opposition to the REP. PALMA. The honorable author … consideration of House Bill No. 8961.

REP. ELAGO. May I be given time to explain my SUSPENSION OF SESSION objection to the consideration of House Bill No. 8961 on Second Reading. REP. PALMA. Mme. Speaker, I move to suspend the session. REP. PALMA. Yes. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The session is suspended. Honorable Elago is given five minutes. It was 4:33 p.m. REP. ELAGO. Thank you, Mme. Speaker. This Representation objects to the consideration of House RESUMPTION OF SESSION Bill No. 8961 on Second Reading because, after poring over the pages of House Bill No. 8961, this At 5:06 p.m., the session was resumed. Representation noted that this measure does not only prescribe mandatory ROTC in Grades 11 and 12, but THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The also requires all public and private universities, colleges session is resumed. and similar learning institutions to offer and provide a The Majority Leader is recognized. training school for the Advance ROTC Program. Mme. Speaker, the prescription of the Advance CONSIDERATION OF H.B. NO. 8961 ROTC Program in college will not even be an option Continuation here. Nakasama po ito sa loob ng House Bill No. 8961 which hurdled the Committee level bereft of PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE the historical background, the record of abuses and corruption, and the strong opposition especially at REP. MARCOLETA. Mme. Speaker, we reiterate 30 Congressional Record • 17th Congress 3RS v.3 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2019 our motion to resume the consideration of House REP. TINIO. … and it has not been acted upon. Bill No. 8961, contained in Committee Report No. 1146. REP. MARCOLETA. What is the point of order? The point of order presupposes that a rule is THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is violated. What rule is violated, Mme. Speaker, may there any objection? we know?

REP. ELAGO. Mme. Speaker. REP. TINIO. Before the break of the session, …

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The REP. MARCOLETA. What is the rule? What rule Chair hears none; … is violated?

REP. ELAGO. I have an objection. REP. TINIO. … Mme. Speaker, the Honorable Elago was given five minutes by the Presiding Officer, THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). … the Chair herself, … the motion is approved. REP. MARCOLETA. Mme. Speaker. REP. ELAGO. I hope that objection would be ... THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The The Majority Leader is recognized. Majority Leader is recognized. REP. MARCOLETA. The Honorable Tonchi, … REP. ELAGO. … considered and heard inside this hall. REP. TINIO. … in order to explain her objection to the motion to resume the consideration … REP. MARCOLETA. Mme. Speaker, may we call on the Honorable Durano, the Sponsor of the Bill, REP. MARCOLETA. … Representative Tinio is Mme. Speaker. out of order, Mme. Speaker.

REP. ELAGO. Mme. Speaker, let it be noted that REP. TINIO. … of the Bill, Mme. Speaker. I … THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The Honorable Tinio is out order. Secretary General … The Majority Leader will please proceed.

REP. ELAGO. … was silenced. My objection was REP. MARCOLETA. Mme. Speaker, I move that marginalized. we recognize the Hon. Ramon “Red” H. Durano VI to sponsor the Bill and proceed to the interpellation. REP. TINIO. Point of order, Mme. Speaker. I so move.

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Majority Leader is recognized. The Honorable Durano is recognized to continue his sponsorship of the Bill. REP. TINIO. Point of order. REP. DURANO. Thank you, Mme. Speaker. Mme. REP. MARCOLETA. May we know the point of Speaker, this Representation is ready to answer any order, Mme. Speaker. questions or concerns that our colleagues may have with regard to House Bill No. 8961. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The Hon. Antonio L. Tinio is recognized. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The Majority Leader is recognized. REP. TINIO. Mme. Speaker, there was an objection raised against the motion … REP. SALO. Mme. Speaker, may we recognize the honorable Cong. Juan Pablo “Rimpy” P. Bondoc REP. MARCOLETA. Mme. Speaker, we want to for his interpellation. know the point of order. I so move, Mme. Speaker. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2019 17th Congress 3RS v.3 • Congressional Record 31

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The REP. ELAGO. Maraming salamat po, Mme. Speaker. Gentleman is recognized for his interpellation. Again I would like to reiterate my earlier concern that this Bill, House Bill No. 8961, did not go through the REP. BONDOC. Mme. Speaker, just a correction. deliberations of the Committee on Higher and Technical I am here to deliver a sponsorship speech in favor of Education. How the ROTC was previously implemented House Bill No. 8961 contained in Committee Report at the tertiary level would greatly affect how it will be No. 1146. As a coauthor and a cosponsor, I will implemented in senior high school, Mme. Speaker. Kung speak in favor of the Bill. Since there are many of our ano po ang naging karanasan sa ROTC sa kolehiyo noon colleagues who wish to interpellate the Sponsor, may ay malaki ang magiging epekto nito sa senior high school I move to have my sponsorship speech entered in the ngayon na gagawin na natin itong mandatory at requisite Congressional Record, Mme. Speaker.* pa para sa graduation ng Grades 11 and 12 students. Thank you. So, first, Mme. Speaker, I would like to ask a few questions on its implementation in senior high school. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is Ito po ay isang bagay na matagal ng ipinapanawagan there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; ng kabataan na, bago muna tayo magdagdag ng mga the motion is approved. programa sa senior high school, magkaroon muna The Majority Leader is recognized. ng review sa unang taon ng implementasyon nito. Noong nakaraang taon, ang Department of Education REP. SALO. Mme. Speaker, may we recognize ay nagbigay ng commitment na magsasagawa ito ng the honorable Cong. Arthur “Toto” R. Defensor for matagal nang ipinapanawagan na review sa senior high his interpellation. school para ma-address ang anumang challenges na kinakaharap ngayon ng ating Grades 11 and 12 students, THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The ngunit ito po ay hindi man lang nadinig sa loob ng Honorable Defensor is recognized. Committee on Basic Education and Culture, bagkus, nagpasa pa tayo ng isang dagdag na programa para sa REP. DEFENSOR. Good afternoon, Mme. Grades 11 and 12. May we know, Mme. Speaker, how Speaker. Likewise, I rise in favor of House Bill many students are currently enrolled in senior high No. 8961, entitled: AN ACT MANDATING THE school po for the current academic year? INSTITUTIONALIZATION, DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING, ORGANIZATION AND REP. DURANO. Mme. Speaker, before the ROTC ADMINISTRATION OF BASIC RESERVE enrollment, there were 800,000 students per school year. OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS (ROTC) IN After the passage of the NSTP Law, the ROTC enrollment GRADES 11 AND 12 IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE dropped to 14 percent of the number of enrollees. EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7077, REP. ELAGO. Mme. Speaker, I am asking about OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “CITIZEN ARMED the current senior high school enrollment, not the ROTC FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES RESERVIST ACT”, enrollment, Mme. Speaker. AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. Likewise, I move that my speech in favor of this REP. DURANO. My apologies. Just a moment, measure be considered as being read into the records Mme. Speaker. of the House, Mme. Speaker. REP. ELAGO. Mme. Speaker, may we also know THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is the breakdown from the distinguished Sponsor—the there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; number of those currently enrolled in DepEd senior high the motion is approved. schools and of those presently enrolled in non-DepEd The Majority Leader is recognized. senior high schools.

REP. SALO. Mme. Speaker, the next Member SUSPENSION OF SESSION to interpellate, may we recognize the honorable Cong. Sarah Jane I. Elago from the KABATAAN REP DURANO. May I ask for a suspension of the Party-List. session for a moment, Mme. Speaker.

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The Honorable Elago is now recognized for her interpellation. session is suspended for a few minutes.

* See ANNEX (printed separately) 32 Congressional Record • 17th Congress 3RS v.3 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2019

It was 5:13 p.m. REP. DURANO. Well, Mme. Speaker, I do not know how to reply to the Honorable Elago. I just gave RESUMPTION OF SESSION her the figure on the total number of enrollees that the DepEd provided this Representation. At 5:16 p.m., the session was resumed. REP. ELAGO. May we know, Mme. Speaker, THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The if there is already an update on the review of the session is resumed. Department of Education as regards the implementation The Honorable Durano is recognized. of the K to12 Program?

REP. DURANO. Thank you, Mme. Speaker. Mme. REP. DURANO. As of now, Mme. Speaker, they Speaker, while we are collecting the data, can we have not provided us with an update on the review. proceed to the next question? REP. ELAGO. Mme. Speaker, what has been done REP. ELAGO. Mme. Speaker, we cannot proceed by the Committee on Basic Education and Culture to to my next round of questions if we do not have the address the challenges and the showstoppers in the information on the current student enrollment in the implementation of this program? senior high school. REP. DURANO. May I know from the good REP. DURANO. Mme. Speaker, we are still Honorable Elago what she meant by showstoppers, confirming with the Department of Education as regards Mme. Speaker? the data required by the Honorable Elago. REP. ELAGO. Mme. Speaker, I refer to the REP. ELAGO. Mme. Speaker, humaharap po challenges that had been encountered during the ngayon sa atin ang Committee on Basic Education and first two years of the implementation of the K to12 Culture para sa pagpasa ng isang batas na ipapatupad Program. natin sa lahat ng senior high schools sa buong bansa pero ni hindi po nila alam o wala po ngayong maski man REP. DURANO. Mme. Speaker, as you know, lang ballpark figure ng ating mga mag-aaral na magiging the K to12 Program had its first graduates just this apektado ng bagong rekisito na ito para sa graduation. year. Now, with the vast number of schools being Simple lang po ang hinihingi natin—ilan ang student reviewed by the Department of Education as regards enrollment sa DepEd and non-DepEd senior high the program, as of now, they have not finished the said schools, at nais po nating malaman kung gaano karami review and the Committee has not received any report, ang maaaring maapektuhan nito, upang sa pagpapatupad Mme. Speaker. ng naturang batas na ito ay matitiyak natin na ang nakaraang mga abuso at corrupt practices sa ROTC ay REP. ELAGO. Mme. Speaker, tinatanong po namin hindi na muling mangyayari, Mme. Speaker. kung ang Committee ay hindi lamang, aba, naghihintay ng isang report. Mayroon ba silang ginawang efforts REP. DURANO. Mme. Speaker, the number of para kalampagin ang Department of Education enrollees in senior high school—Grades 11 and 12— pagdating sa pagre-review ng K to12 Program dahil totaled 1.5 million students. However, the Department magpasahanggang ngayon, ang mga kinakaharap natin of Education as of now cannot provide the breakdown na mga isyu, ang isa sa apat na graduates ng senior high that the Honorable Elago is asking. school lamang ang wine-welcome ng mga kumpanya sang-ayon sa Philippine Chamber of Commerce para REP. ELAGO. Mme. Speaker, that is exactly the sa employment. Kalahati naman ng ating K to12 problem of this Representation as regards this measure. graduates ang hindi na makaka-proceed sa kolehiyo We have not even reviewed the plight of the senior dahil, bukod doon sa pagkakaroon ng libreng tuition high school students, also the teachers, kung paano ba at other school fees sa state universities and colleges, napapatupad ang iba’t-ibang tracks na currently offered 40 porsiyento lamang ng first year students ang kayang ngayon sa senior high school. Ilan ba dito sa ngayon ang ma-accommodate ng mga SUCS at nasa 60 percent pa pinapatupad sa mga DepEd schools? Nakakatanggap rin ang mapupunta sa private colleges. po ang Representasyon na ito ng mga ulat na marami Iyan po ang mga malalaking isyu ngayon kaya pang mga non-DepEd schools ang currently nag-o-offer tinatawagan ng Representasyong ito na dapat asikasuhin ng senior high school dahil hindi pa na-a-accommodate muna ang mga ito ng Committee on Basic Education sila sa loob mismo ng ating DepEd senior high schools, and Culture dahil ang pakiramdam po ng ating mga Mme. Speaker. senior high school students, sila ay parang ginawang WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2019 17th Congress 3RS v.3 • Congressional Record 33 mga lab rats na pinag-eksperimentuhan lamang, na distinguished Sponsor—na sa ating mga kabataan ay hindi nating akma na binabantayan kung ano ang naging mapatimo sa kanila ang diwa ng pagiging makabayan epekto ng dagdag na dalawang taon na ito sa ating senior o patriotism, at magkaroon tayo ng reserve corps na high school students. maaaring pakilusin sa panahon na kailangan natin sila, Mme. Speaker. REP. DURANO. Mme. Speaker, I take exception to the manifestation that the Committee on Basic REP. DURANO. Mme. Speaker, the NSTP is Education and Culture is just sitting down and not being implemented at the tertiary level, and the main doing anything. In fact, the Committee has been doing reason House Bill No. 8961 has been introduced or follow-ups with regard to the progress on the review of filed is that when the NSTP Law was signed in 2002, the the K to12 Program and, Mme. Speaker, the issue here ROTC Program became optional, hence, the statistics I this afternoon and the Bill that we are trying to discuss mentioned earlier about the ROTC enrollment dropping is the implementation of the ROTC Program. So, if the to 14 percent of the number of the enrollees. That is Honorable Elago does not have questions with regard the reason this Bill has been introduced—to bring back to this Bill, then this Representation will not answer the ROTC Program, Mme. Speaker. any more question if it does not pertain to House Bill No. 8961, Mme. Speaker. REP. ELAGO. Mme. Speaker, so what would be the effect of this proposed measure on the National REP. ELAGO. Mme. Speaker, sinasalubong Service Training Program? po natin ng galak ang sinabi ng ating distinguished Sponsor tungkol sa ginagawa ng Committee ng Basic REP. DURANO. Mme. Speaker, for one, the ROTC Education and Culture pagdating sa pagpapatupad ng would not be optional anymore. It will now become K to12 Program at para sa senior high school, dahil mandatory, Mme. Speaker. nga ang pangunahin na punto ng pagtutol ng kabataan ay napakarami pang mga dapat i-adjust na mga isyu REP. ELAGO. Mandatory for Grades 11 and 12, o concerns sa K to12 Program pero nagdadagdag na Mme. Speaker? tayo agad ng rekisito para sa graduation sa senior high school. Nais lang pong mailagay, for the record, ng REP. DURANO. Yes, for Grades 11 and 12, Mme. Representasyong ito na imbes na ang mga iyon ang Speaker. ating unahin, minamadali natin o ang pinag-uusapan natin ngayong hapon ay ang bagong programa na REP. ELAGO. But at the tertiary level, it would ito, ang mandatory ROTC para sa lahat ng Grades still be an optional component, Mme. Speaker. Would 11 and 12. it not be redundant if both laws would have the same Now, let me proceed to my next two other questions, objective? Mayroon na po ito doon sa Grades 11 and Mme. Speaker. This would pertain to the provisions 12, mayroon pa tayong CAT sa Grade 10 na para rin sa of House Bill No. 8961. First, can the distinguished parehong layunin. Sponsor relate to us the primary objective of this Bill? REP. DURANO. Mme. Speaker, like I said, the NSTP is for the tertiary level where the ROTC is REP. DURANO. Mme. Speaker, the primary optional but in the Grades 11 and 12, the ROTC is objective of House Bill No. 8961 is to inculcate mandatory. So, if the student opts for advance ROTC patriotism and nationalism in the youth and encourage training, then he or she can do it at the tertiary level, their involvement in public and civic affairs, Mme. Mme. Speaker. Speaker. REP. ELAGO. Mme. Speaker, hayaan po ninyo ako REP. ELAGO. May we know from the distinguished magpunta naman sa isa sa maiinit na mga topic sa mga Sponsor if he has studied or reviewed how the National deliberasyon tungkol sa mandatory ROTC sa Grades Service Reserve Corps under the National Service 11 and 12. Ito ang naging commitment ng Department Training Program was mobilized exactly for the same of National Defense, na sila ay magbibigay ng ulat reasons stated by the distinguished Sponsor. Mme. tungkol sa ibinigay na listahan ng National Union of Speaker, just for the information of those who are Students of the Philippines. Ang NUSP po ay isang listening to this interpellation, the National Service alyansa ng mga public and private students, HEI-based Reserve Corps, diyan po pumapasok lahat ng graduates student councils, sa buong bansa. Sila po ay nagpasa ng NST, ang graduates ng Civic Welfare Training o nagbigay sa mga miyembro ng Komite at pinasa rin Service, ng LTS at maski ng ROTC para matugunan nila ang listahan na ito sa Secretariat mismo ng Komite ang primerong layunin na kakabanggit lamang ng ating para sa hinihintay na ulat mula sa DND. 34 Congressional Record • 17th Congress 3RS v.3 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Sa ngayon, Mme. Speaker, wala pa ring natatanggap Ano ang naging dahilan kung bakit ginawa ang Representasyong ito na ulat mula sa DND. nang optional ang ROTC sa college, at ito ang Naipasa nalang ito sa Komite at ngayon nagdedebate tanong sa ating lahat. What led to the demotion na tayo on Second Reading pero wala pa rin ang ulat of the ROTC being a mere optional component na ipinangakong ibibigay ng Department of National under the NSTP? Hindi pa po natin nalilimutan Defense, kung saan isa sila sa magiging pangunahing at hindi natin kakalimutan na hanggang ngayon implementors ng mandatory ROTC sa Grades 11 and ay naghuhumiyaw pa rin sa paghingi ng hustisya 12. Ngayon po ba, Mme. Speaker, hawak ng ating ang mga magulang at mga kamag-anak ni Mark distinguished Sponsor ang ulat na magmumula sa Welson Chua. Siya po ay isang UST student na DND? nagsiwalat sa mga corruption na nangyayari sa loob ng UST ROTC Unit. Siya po ay naging biktima ng REP. DURANO. Not yet, Mme. Speaker. Wala pa pamamaslang at magpasahanggang ngayon, dalawa po, Mme. Speaker. doon sa lima na nahatulan ng guilty remain at large at hindi pa rin po nahuhuli. REP. ELAGO. Mme. Speaker, bakit po wala pa? Noong 2006, nakaranas rin po ng verbal abuse ang Ito po ay paulit-ulit na tinatanong ng Representasyong isang estudyante mula sa UP Diliman. Lahat po ng ito, at paulit-ulit din na nangangako ang Department mga ito ay documented at ipinasa mismo sa Committee of National Defense na magbibigay sila ng status on Basic Education and Culture—noong 2007, sa report on all these cases. Mayroon din po akong PUP–Sta. Mesa; 2010, UP Los Baños; 2014, hawak na kopya ngayon, Mme. Speaker, at kahit State University, the same university po nagtala din hindi pa mandatory ang ROTC sa college, mayroon ng hazing at sexual abuse sa loob ng ROTC Program. na ring 14 reported cases of abuse and corruption Sa kaparehong taon, sa De la Salle University rin, sa loob ng ROTC. may kaso ng hazing. Sa kaparehong taon, ganoon Why am I raising this concern, Mme. Speaker? din sa Ateneo de Davao University; in 2015, sa UP– Katulad po ng nauna kong nasabi kung paano Visayas at Tacloban College; in 2016, sa University pinapatupad ang ROTC sa kolehiyo, malaki po ang of Mindanao–Tagum. Ang kaso po sa University epekto nito sa kung paano naman ito maipapatupad of Mindanao–Tagum ay naging subject din ng isang sa Grades 11 and 12. Wala po tayong kahit ano resolution ng Representasyong ito dahil naging viral mang assurance na kung ang mga nangyari noon na iyong video kung paano bugbugin ang isang kadete mga abuso ay hindi na mauulit muli sa senior high ng ROTC. school. Again, Mme. Speaker, hindi ko lang po ito sinasabi para mabigyang-diin iyong mga kaso na ito na hanggang REP. DURANO. Mme. Speaker, the concerns sa ngayon ay hindi pa natutugunan, kung hindi para raised by the Honorable Elago happened at the din manawagan sa Kapulungang ito at sa Committee tertiary level. This Representation, as the Chairman on Basic Education and Culture mismo na hindi natin of the Committee on Basic Education and Culture, puwedeng balewalain ang mga ulat ng abuso at ng does not have jurisdiction over higher education, korapsyon na nagtulak sa mismong Kongresog ito Mme. Speaker, and so, this Representation can na magpasa ng National Service Training Program. only answer questions that pertain to issues Ngayon, dahil sa malawakang pagtutol sa tertiary level, the honorable Lady may have with regard to the ang ginagawa natin ay ibabalik natin ito sa senior implementation of the ROTC in Grades 11 and 12, high school. Kaya, Mme. Speaker, sa Committee on Mme. Speaker. Basic Education and Culture, kung saan nagawa ang commitment ng AFP, hindi po natin matanggap na REP. ELAGO. Mme. Speaker, these issues were hanggang ngayon ay wala pa ring binibigay na status raised during the deliberation of the Committee on report hinggil dito. Basic Education and Culture, and the commitment by the Department of National Defense was also made REP. DURANO. Mme. Speaker, if I may respond. during the deliberation of the Committee on Basic During the Committee deliberations, the Department of Education and Culture. Bakit po hindi natin itulak Education admitted that there were abuses committed, ang legitimate issues and concerns o ang mga dahilan but they cannot say whether they were caused by the kung bakit bumaba ng record high ang enrollment sa CAT or the ROTC training. During the committee ROTC sa kolehiyo. Ito ay dahil nga nagpapatuloy ang deliberations also, the DND made a commitment ganitong practices na hindi natin napapansin ngayon o that these abuses can be prevented through the hindi natin natutugunan, at ni wala man lang po tayong Organizational and Operational Manual to be prepared status report tungkol dito sa mga kaso na ito, at hindi before the implementation of the ROTC Program, Mme. po ito biro. Speaker. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2019 17th Congress 3RS v.3 • Congressional Record 35

REP. ELAGO. Yes, Mme. Speaker. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Can you please wind up? There are other Members who THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). would like to interpellate. I am giving the Lady five I would like to request the Lady to wind up her more minutes for her interpellation. questions. REP. ELAGO. Dagdag pa, Mme. Speaker, REP. ELAGO. Yes, Mme. Speaker. Mme. bukod sa ito ay naging hotbed for abuses at may Speaker, paano po tayo maniniwala dito sa kanilang mahabang kasaysayan at kultura ng abuso at korapsyon, assurance na mape-prevent ang mga abuso na ito, nananawagan ang Representasyong ito sa Kongreso na sila na mismo ang nag-acknowledge, at kung na magbigay rin naman ng commitment na tugunan iyong mismong commitment na magbigay ng status ang mga report ng abuso at korapsyon sa ROTC, dahil report sa lahat ng mga nananawagan ng hustisya gagawin natin itong mandatory sa Grades 11 and 12 sa mga naging biktima ng hazing, sexual abuse, nang hindi man lang natutugunan ang mga kasong ito. physical harassment sa loob ng ROTC Program, Bukod pa diyan, hindi po ba ito ay labag sa napirmahan magpasa-hanggang ngayon ay hindi pa rin nasu- nating batas, ang R.A. No. 7610, na nagsasaad na ang solusyonan. mga bata ay mga sona ng kapayapaan, children as zones Let me just read, for the record, this of peace? recommendation, Mme. Speaker, by the Convention May I note, Mme. Speaker, that in the Bill, there is on the Rights of the Child. Noong 2008 po nagkaroon this provision stating that no student below the age of sila ng recommendation sa Pilipinas, and the 18 years old shall take a direct part in hostilities. Philippines being a party to the CRC, mayroon silang Mayroon po tayong ganitong proteksiyon diumano rekomendasyon sa loob ng CAT. Hindi po puwedeng na ibinibigay ngunit hindi natin maitatanggi na ito ay magsabi ang DepEd na hindi sila sigurado na may labag pa rin sa protocol ng CRC at sa mismong batas nangyayari ngang mga abuso dahil ang naging basis natin, na nagtitiyak ng espesyal na proteksiyon sa mga mismo ng Committee Report na ito ay mga ulat na bata laban sa abuso, laban sa pagsasamantala at laban sa nagmula mismo sa DepEd. Ang sabi po sa report diskriminasyon. Sinasabi rin sa Section 22 ng naturang na ito: batas, “Children shall not be the object of attack and shall be entitled to special respect.” Kaya po kung sila The Committee notes the information that ay naka-enroll dito sa mandatory ROTC, kahit pa sila high school students, usually 15 or 16 years of ay hindi dapat nire-recruit sa loob ng AFP, sila pa rin age, continue to be required to undergo at least ay magiging object ng attack ng mga nais umatake sa one year of Citizenship Advancement Training ating Department of National Defense. Ito po ay isang (CAT), formerly known as Citizen’s Army porma ng abuso, isang porma ng pagsasamantala sa Training, as a prerequisite for graduation. The ating mga bata. Committee is concerned that the CAT promotes Mme. Speaker, may I get the response of the militarism and is contrary to the peace-building distinguished Sponsor. Is this measure not a violation education of the State Party and to the spirit of of Republic Act No. 7610? the Optional Protocol. REP. DURANO. Mme. Speaker, Republic Act No. So, mayroon na pong mga pag-aaral hinggil doon 7610 or the Special Protection of Children Against sa mga kasalukuyan na ipinapatupad sa loob ng mga Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act, I believe eskuwelahan na may kinalaman sa military training, at that this Bill is not violating it because when we signed tayo po ay hindi pa nagdi-deviate mula sa direksiyon the Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the na ito dahil magpasa-hanggang ngayon, imbes na Child, there was a conditional provision, Mme. Speaker, sundan ang recommendation na ito mula sa CRC, ang and that condition is that the minimum age for voluntary ginagawa pa natin ay dagdagan itong mga space for recruitment in the Armed Forces of the Philippines is military training, na ang mga eskuwelahan mismo o 18 years except for training purposes whose duration ang mga school official mismo ang tumatanggi nang shall have the students attain the majority age at the maipatupad sa loob ng kanilang mga eskuwelahan. completion date. Iyan po, Mme. Speaker. Mme. Speaker, after graduating from senior high school, majority of the students will be 18 years old THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is then, so this Bill is not violating the said Protocol, the Honorable Elago done with her interpellation? Mme. Speaker.

REP. ELAGO. Not yet, Mme. Speaker. Hindi pa REP. ELAGO. Mme. Speaker, pero hindi po po. maitatanggi ng distinguished Sponsor na ang mga 36 Congressional Record • 17th Congress 3RS v.3 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2019 bata ay magiging object ng attack by being enrolled REP. ELAGO. Mme. Speaker, this is with regard in the mandatory ROTC program. Kahit hindi pa po to the time limit of each Member. sila na-recruit ay wala po tayong assurance na sila ay mapoproteksiyunan sa mga atake dahil nga sila ay REP. SALO. Mme. Speaker, our rule sets the magha-house mismo sa loob ng mga eskuwelahan, maximum, but it does not set the minimum, so, it is sa ROTC office, at sila mismo ay nag-a-undergo ng within the discretion of the Majority Leader how long military trainings and so, that, Mme. Speaker, that a person can ask questions within that particular one- would make them more vulnerable to these types of hour period. attacks. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Section 91 states that a Member shall not speak for more Okay, the Chair would like to thank the Honorable than one hour in debate, so it is only a maximum. Elago for her interpellation. The Majority Leader may please proceed.

REP. ELAGO. Mme. Speaker. REP. SALO. So, Mme. Speaker, may I reiterate my motion to recognize … THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The Majority Leader is recognized. REP. ELAGO. Yes, Mme. Speaker, then let it be known … REP. SALO. Mme. Speaker. REP. SALO. … Rep. France L. Castro of the Party- REP. ELAGO. Mme. Speaker, point of order. List ACT TEACHERS.

ELECTION OF REP. DALIPE TO THE REP. ELAGO. … that I hope to interpellate again CTTEE. ON WELFARE OF CHILDREN in the second round, Mme. Speaker.

REP. SALO. Mme. Speaker, I move for the THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The election of Rep. Manuel Jose “Mannix” M. Dalipe as Majority Leader is recognized. Chairperson of the Committee on Welfare of Children vice Rep. Divina Grace C. Yu. REP. SALO. Mme. Speaker, may I reiterate my I so move, Mme. Speaker. earlier motion that we recognize Rep. France L. Castro of the Party-List ACT TEACHERS for her THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is interpellation. there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; I so move, Mme. Speaker. the motion is approved. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). REP. ELAGO. Mme. Speaker, according to our Rep. France Castro is recognized to interpellate for 20 rules, each Member … minutes.

REP. SALO. Mme. Speaker, the next Member to REP. SALO. Mme. Speaker, inasmuch as the interpellate is the Hon. France L. Castro of Party-List interpellator is not present, her right to interpellate is ACT TEACHERS. Mme. Speaker, I move that we being waived, Mme. Speaker. recognize Rep. France L. Castro. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The REP. ELAGO. Mme. Speaker, point of order. Majority Leader may please proceed.

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The REP. SALO. Mme. Speaker, pursuant to Section 54 Hon. France Castro is recognized. of our rules, I move to close the period of sponsorship and debate on the measure. REP. ELAGO. Mme. Speaker. I so move, Mme. Speaker.

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is Majority Leader is recognized. there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is approved. REP. SALO. Mme. Speaker, may we inquire what rule is violated. REP. ELAGO. Mme. Speaker. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2019 17th Congress 3RS v.3 • Congressional Record 37

REP. SALO. Mme. Speaker, I move that we open REP. DURANO. Yes, we accepted the amendment, the period of amendments. Mme. Speaker, Mr. Majority Leader. I so move, Mme. Speaker. REP. SALO. Thank you very much. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The the motion is approved. Sponsor accepted the amendment. Is there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the REP. SALO. Mme. Speaker, there being no amendment is approved. Committee amendments, I move that we consider individual amendments. REP. VERGARA. The next amendment, Mme. Speaker, is on Section 4. After line 8 which reads: THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is “The ROTC training is aimed to instill patriotism, there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; love of country, moral and spiritual virtues, respect for the motion is approved. human rights and adherence to the Constitution” and the period (.), to insert the following paragraph: IN NO REP. SALO. Mme. Speaker, I respectfully move WAY SHALL THE ROTC BE USED FOR POLITICAL that we recognize the honorable Cong. Rosanna “Ria” AIMS TO TEACH AND INSTILL A PARTICULAR Vergara from the Third District of Nueva Ecija for her IDEOLOGY AND AS A MECHANISM FOR HAZING individual amendments. AND ABUSE. I move for its approval. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The Honorable Vergara is recognized for her individual THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). amendments. What does the Sponsor say?

REP. VERGARA. Thank you, Mme. Speaker. Will REP. DURANO. We accept the amendment, Mme. the honorable author be open to several amendments Speaker. on this Bill that I support? THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The REP. DURANO. Yes, Mme. Speaker. Sponsor accepted the amendment. Is there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the INDIVIDUAL AMENDMENTS amendment is approved.

REP. VERGARA. May I request the honorable REP. VERGARA. The next amendment is, Mme. author that on Section 6, we delete the phrase starting with Speaker, in between Sections 8 and 9, to insert a line 16 which reads: “It shall be mandatory for all public new Section 9, which will read: SECTION 9. THE and private universities, college and similar learning ROTC GRIEVANCE BOARD. – THERE SHALL institutions to offer and provide a training school for the BE CREATED A RESERVE OFFICERS’ TRAINING Advance ROTC program x x x” until line 29. CORPS (ROTC) GRIEVANCE BOARD COMPOSED I so move for its approval. OF ONE (1) REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENSE AND TWO REP. DURANO. We accept the amendment, Mme. (2) REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE DEPARTMENT Speaker. OF EDUCATION, WITH THE MORE SENIOR REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE DEPARTMENT THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The OF EDUCATION AS A CHAIRPERSON. THESE Majority Leader is recognized. REPRESENTATIVES SHALL BE APPOINTED FOR THEIR KNOWN INTEGRITY, PROBITY, AND REP. VERGARA. The next amendment, Mme. INDEPENDENCE. Speaker, is on Section 4. THE ROTC GRIEVANCE BOARD SHALL HAVE THE FOLLOWING POWERS: REP. SALO. Mme. Speaker, may we inquire first (1) INVESTIGATE AND RESOLVE ANY AND from the Chairperson or the Sponsor if he is willing to ALL COMPLAINTS, IN ANY FORM, INVOLVING accept the proposed amendment. CORRUPTION AND ABUSE OF ANY FORM IN THE ROTC PROGRAM; THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). He (2) ENSURE THAT THE ROTC PROGRAM BE responded and accepted the amendment. FREE FROM POLITICIZATION AND FROM BEING 38 Congressional Record • 17th Congress 3RS v.3 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2019

USED TO INSTILL A PARTICULAR IDEOLOGY; REP. SALO. Mme. Speaker, there being no AND other Member who registered to propose individual (3) RECOMMEND POLICIES AND REFORMS amendments, … TO ENSURE ADHERENCE OF THE ROTC PROGRAM TO THE CONSTITUTION AND ALL REP. ELAGO. Mme. Speaker. LAWS PENALIZING ABUSE IN ANY FORM. ALL DECISIONS OF THE ROTC GRIEVANCE REP. SALO. … I move that we close the period of BOARD SHALL BE APPEALABLE TO THE OFFICE amendments. OF THE PRESIDENT. Then, to insert a new Section 10 which reads: REP. ELAGO. Mme. Speaker, I would like to SECTION 10. LIABILITY OF THE EDUCATIONAL signify my intent to propose individual amendments. INSTITUTION. – THE INSTRUCTOR OR FACULTY- IN-CHARGE OF ROTC SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The FOR MONITORING THE ACTIVITIES INVOLVED Majority Leader is recognized. IN THE ROTC. THE INSTRUCTOR OR THE FACULTY-IN-CHARGE MUST BE A DULY REP. SALO. Mme. Speaker, if they will propose RECOGNIZED ACTIVE MEMBER, IN GOOD amendments, the rule is for them to approach the STANDING, OF THE FACULTY AT THE SCHOOL Majority Leader and signify their intention. Inasmuch IN WHICH THE ROTC COURSE IS BEING as they did not do so, Mme. Speaker, that particular IMPLEMENTED. intention is not considered. THE SCHOOL OR THE UNIVERSITY AND ITS ADMINISTRATORS SHALL EXERCISE SPECIAL REP. ELAGO. Mme. Speaker, would this not count? PARENTAL AUTHORITY AND SUPERVISE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ROTC. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The IN CASE OF VIOLATION OF ANY OF THE Majority Leader may please proceed. PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT AND OTHER RELATED LAWS, THE INSTRUCTOR OR FACULTY-IN- REP. ELAGO. I am standing here now to, you know, CHARGE AND THE SCHOOL OR UNIVERSITY manifest my intent to propose individual amendments. AND ITS OFFICIALS SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE AND LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The CAUSED TO A STUDENT. Majority Leader is recognized. I move for its approval. REP. SALO. Mme. Speaker, I move that we close THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). the period of amendments. What does the Sponsor say? REP. ELAGO. Objection, Mme. Speaker. REP. DURANO. We accept the amendments, subject to style, Mme. Speaker. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The Majority Leader is recognized. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The Majority Leader is recognized. REP. SALO. Mme. Speaker, I reiterate my motion to close the period of amendments. REP. SALO. Mme. Speaker, on the part of the House, we accept the proposed amendments, subject THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is to style. there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is approved. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The Sponsor accepted the amendments. Is there REP. SALO. Mme. Speaker, I move that we vote any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the on House Bill No. 8961, as amended, on Second amendments are approved. Reading.

REP. VERGARA. Thank you, Mme. Speaker. VIVA VOCE VOTING Those are all my amendments. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The There is a motion for the approval of House Bill No. Majority Leader is recognized. 8961, as amended, on Second Reading. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2019 17th Congress 3RS v.3 • Congressional Record 39

As many as are in favor, please say Aye. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The session is suspended for a few minutes. SEVERAL MEMBERS. Aye. It was 5:52 p.m. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). As many as are against, please say Nay. RESUMPTION OF SESSION

FEW MEMBERS. Nay. At 5:56 p.m., the session was resumed.

APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 8961, AS AMENDED, THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The ON SECOND READING session is resumed. The Majority Leader is recognized. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The ayes have it; the motion is approved. CONSIDERATION OF CTTEE. RPT. NO. 799 House Bill No. 8961, as amended, is approved on ON H. RES. NO. 780 and 799 Second Reading. The Majority Leader is recognized. REP. MARCOLETA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we consider the findings and recommendations CHANGE OF REFERRAL OF H. RES. NO. 2317 contained in Committee Report No. 799 on House Resolutions No. 780 and 799. REP. SALO. Mme. Speaker, I move for the change of referral of House Resolution No. 2317 THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is and the speech delivered by Rep. Frederick W. Siao there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; on November 12, 2018 concerning the illegal entry the motion is approved.* and dumping of hazardous plastic garbage from The Secretary General is directed to read only the South Korea in the PHIVIDEC Industrial Estate in title of the measures. Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, from the Committee on Local Government to the Committees on Good With the permission of the Body, and since copies of Government and Public Accountability, Ecology and the Committee Report have been previously distributed, Local Government. the Secretary General read only the titles of the I so move, Mme. Speaker. measures without prejudice to inserting its text in the Congressional Record. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Resolution the motion is approved. No. 780, entitled: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE The Majority Leader is recognized. COMMITTEE ON RURAL DEVELOPMENT TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, RECONSIDERATION OF THE ON THE STATUS OF THE IMPLEMENTATION RECOMMITMENT OF H.B. NO. 8909 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9418, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE VOLUNTEERISM ACT OF REP. SALO. Mme. Speaker, earlier, we recommitted 2007, AND ON THE VARIOUS VOLUNTEERISM House Bill No. 8909 to the Committee on Dangerous EFFORTS UNDERTAKEN BY CONCERNED Drugs for necessary amendments. I move, Mme. NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, Speaker, that we reconsider the recommitment of House LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS AND OTHER Bill No. 8909 to the Committee on Dangerous Drugs. STAKEHOLDERS TOWARDS NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND IN ACCELERATING THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is RURAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGHOUT THE there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; PHILIPPINES; and House Resolution No. 799, entitled: the motion is approved. RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COMMITTEE ON RURAL DEVELOPMENT TO CONDUCT SUSPENSION OF SESSION AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE STATUS OF THE IMPLEMENTATION REP. SALO. Mme. Speaker, I move to suspend OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9418, OTHERWISE the session. KNOWN AS THE VOLUNTEERISM ACT OF

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2007, AND ON THE VARIOUS VOLUNTEERISM ADOPTION OF FINDINGS AND RECOM. IN EFFORTS UNDERTAKEN BY THE CONCERNED CTTEE. RPT. NO. 1053 NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS AND OTHER THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is STAKEHOLDERS TOWARDS NATIONAL there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; DEVELOPMENT AND IN ACCELERATING the motion is approved. RURAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGHOUT THE The Majority Leader is recognized. PHILIPPINES. RECONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF REP. MARCOLETA. Mme. Speaker, in accordance FINDINGS AND RECOM. with our rules, I move that we adopt the findings and IN CTTEE. RPT. NO. 425 recommendations contained in Committee Report No. 799 on House Resolutions No. 780 and 799. REP. MARCOLETA. Mme. Speaker, last October 10, 2017, the House adopted the findings ADOPTION OF FINDINGS AND RECOM. and recommendations of the Committee on Good IN CTTEE. RPT. NO. 799 ON Government and Public Accountability contained in H. RES. NO. 780 AND 799 Committee Report No. 425. In view of the fact that there are other disputed facts and circumstances that THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is need the review and assessment by the Committee there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; on Good Government and Public Accountability the motion is approved. on the subject report, with leave of the House, I The findings and recommendations contained in move to reconsider the adoption of the findings and Committee Report No. 799 on House Resolutions No. recommendations contained in the said Committee 780 and 799 are adopted. Report. The Majority Leader is recognized. I so move, Mme. Speaker.

CONSIDERATION OF CTTEE. RPT. NO. 1053 THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; REP. MARCOLETA. Mme. Speaker, I move that we the motion is approved. consider the findings and recommendations contained The Majority Leader is recognized. in Committee Report No. 1053 re motu proprio inquiry on the Resorts World Manila attack. RECOMMITMENT OF CTTEE. RPT. NO. 425

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is REP. MARCOLETA. In view of the there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; recommendation of the Body on said report, with the motion is approved.* leave of the House, I move to recommit the subject The Secretary General is directed to read only the Committee Report No. 425 of the Committee on title of the Committee Report. Good Government and Public Accountability for further investigation and to direct the Secretary With the permission of the Body, and since General to inform the concerned agencies of the copies of the Committee Report have been previously actions taken by the House. distributed, the Secretary General read only the title of the measure without prejudice to inserting its text in the THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is Congressional Record. there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is approved. THE SECRETARY GENERAL. Committee Report The Majority Leader is recognized. No. 1053, entitled: MOTU PROPRIO INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE CIRCUMSTANCES RESCISSION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE ATTACK ON RESORTS WORLD MANILA OF H.B. NO. 8725 ON THIRD READING THAT OCCURRED ON FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 2017. REP. MARCOLETA. Mme. Speaker, with leave REP. MARCOLETA. Mme. Speaker, I move that of the House, I move to rescind the approval of House we adopt the findings and recommendations contained Bill No. 8725 on Third Reading by the Body last January in Committee Report No. 1053. 14, 2019 due to intervening facts and considering further

* See MEASURES CONSIDERED (printed separately) WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2019 17th Congress 3RS v.3 • Congressional Record 41 that the House is no longer bent in pursuing the passage The Conference Committee Report is ratified. of this measure. The Majority Leader is recognized. I so move, Mme. Speaker. RATIFICATION OF CONF. CTTEE. RPT. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is ON H.B. NO. 8794 AND S.B. NO. 1558 there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is approved. REP. MARCOLETA. Mme. Speaker, we are in The Majority Leader is recognized. receipt of the Conference Committee Report reconciling the disagreeing provisions of House Bill No. 8794 and RATIFICATION OF CONF. CTTEE. RPT. Senate Bill No. 1558. ON H.B. NO. 8734 AND S.B. NO. 1534 May I ask that the Secretary General be directed to read only the titles of the measures. REP. MARCOLETA. Mme. Speaker, we are in receipt of the Conference Committee Report reconciling THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is the disagreeing provisions of House Bill No. 8734 and there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; Senate Bill No. 1534. the motion is approved.* May I ask that the Secretary General be directed to The Secretary General is directed to read only the read only the titles of the measures. titles of the measures.

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is With the permission of the Body, and since copies of there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the Conference Committee Report have been previously the motion is approved.* distributed, the Secretary General read only the titles The Secretary General is directed to read only the of the measures without prejudice to inserting the text titles of the measures. of the report in the Congressional Record.

With the permission of the Body, and since copies THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. of the Conference Committee Report have been 8794, entitled: AN ACT DEFINING GENDER-BASED previously distributed, the Secretary General read STREET, PUBLIC SPACES AND ONLINE SEXUAL only the titles of the measures without prejudice to HARASSMENT, PROVIDING PROTECTIVE inserting the text of the report in the Congressional MEASURES AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES Record. THEREFOR; and Senate Bill No. 1558, entitled: AN ACT DEFINING AND PENALIZING GENDER-BASED THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill STREET AND PUBLIC SPACES HARASSMENT, No. 8734, entitled: AN ACT INCREASING THE EXPANDING THE DEFINITION OF SEXUAL BENEFITS GRANTED TO SCIENCE AND HARASSMENT, AND AMENDING FOR THIS TECHNOLOGY (S&T) PERSONNEL OF THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7877, AND FOR GOVERNMENT, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE OTHER PURPOSES. REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8439, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “MAGNA CARTA FOR SCIENTISTS, REP. MARCOLETA. Mme. Speaker, in accordance ENGINEERS, RESEARCHERS AND OTHER with our rules, I move that we ratify the said Conference S&T PERSONNEL IN THE GOVERNMENT”; and Committee Report. Senate Bill No. 1534, entitled: AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8439, OTHERWISE KNOWN THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is AS THE “MAGNA CARTA FOR SCIENTISTS, there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; ENGINEERS, RESEARCHERS AND OTHER S & the motion is approved. T PERSONNEL IN THE GOVERNMENT.” The Conference Committee Report is ratified. The Majority Leader is recognized. REP. MARCOLETA. Mme. Speaker, in accordance with our rules, I move that we ratify the said Conference DESIGNATION OF REP. SALO TO THE Committee Report. CONF. CTTEE. ON H.B. NO. 8885 AND S.B. NO. 1597 THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; REP. MARCOLETA. Mme. Speaker, I move for the motion is approved. the designation of the Hon. Ron P. Salo as member of the

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Conference Committee on the disagreeing provisions there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; of House Bill No. 8885 and Senate Bill No. 1597 re the the motion is approved. Student Fare Discount Act. The Members nominated are so designated The Majority Leader is recognized. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; REP. SALO. Mme. Speaker, I move that we take the motion is approved. up the Additional Reference of Business. Rep. Ron P. Salo is so designated. The Majority Leader is recognized. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL the motion is approved. The Secretary General is directed to read the REP. SALO. Mme. Speaker, I move that we Additional Reference of Business. approve Journal No. 48, dated February 4, 2019. I so move, Mme. Speaker. ADDITIONAL REFERENCE OF BUSINESS

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The Secretary General read the following Is there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears Committee Reports, and the Deputy Speaker made the none; the Journal of February 4, 2019 is hereby corresponding references: approved. The Majority Leader is recognized. COMMITTEE REPORTS

SUSPENSION OF SESSION Report of the Committee on Agrarian Reform (Committee Report No. 1199), re H.B. No. 9041, REP. SALO. Mme. Speaker, I move to suspend entitled: the session. “AN ACT MANDATING THE COMPLETION OF LAND ACQUISITION AND THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The DISTRIBUTION, AMENDING FOR THE session is suspended for a few minutes. PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9700 AND REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6657, OTHERWISE It was 6:02 p.m. KNOWN AS THE ‘COMPREHENSIVE AGRARIAN REFORM LAW OF 1988,’ RESUMPTION OF SESSION AS AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR” At 6:02 p.m., the session was resumed. recommending its approval in substitution of House Bills Numbered 114 and 3051 THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The Sponsors: Representatives Relampagos, Baguilat, session is resumed. Bag-Ao, Bordado and Villarin The Majority Leader is recognized. TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES

DESIGNATION OF MEMBERS TO THE Report of the Committee on Transportation CONF. CTTEE. ON H.B. NO 8179 and the Committee on Ways and Means (Committee Report No. 1200), re H.B. No. REP. SALO. Mme. Speaker, I move that we 9042, entitled: designate the following as members of the Conference “AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE SCOPE Committee on the disagreeing votes on House Bill No. AND PROCEDURE FOR PHILIPPINE 8179 on Granting Solar Para Sa Bayan Corporation a SHIP REGISTRY, RECOGNITION franchise to construct, install, establish, operate, and AND ENFORCEMENT OF MARITIME maintain distributable power technologies and minigrid CLAIMS, AND LIMITATION OF systems throughout the Philippines: Rep. Franz E. LIABILITY, AS WELL AS PROVIDING Alvarez, Rep. Fredenil “Fred” H. Castro, Rep. Arthur ESSENTIAL INCENTIVES, WHICH C. Yap, Rep. Joel Mayo Z. Almario, Rep. Maria Carmen COLLECTIVELY WILL PROMOTE A S. Zamora and Rep. Danilo E. Suarez. COMPREHENSIVE AND ORDERLY I so move, Mme. Speaker. PHILIPPINE SHIP REGISTRY SYSTEM FOR THE REGULATION OF VESSELS THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is CARRYING THE FLAG STATE” WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2019 17th Congress 3RS v.3 • Congressional Record 43

recommending its approval in substitution of House Report of the Committee on Foreign Affairs (Committee Bills Numbered 1029 and 1288 Report No. 1205), re H.R. No. 2492, entitled: Sponsors: Representatives Sarmiento (C.), Manalo “RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE YEAR 2019 and Baguilat AS THE YEAR OF MUTUAL EXCHANGES TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES BETWEEN THE PHILIPPINES AND THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA IN CELEBRATION Report of the Committee on Local Government OF THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR (Committee Report No. 1201), re H.B. No. 9043, DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS” entitled: recommending its adoption in substitution of House “AN ACT CREATING A BARANGAY IN THE Resolution No. 2374 CITY OF DASMARIÑAS, PROVINCE OF Sponsor: Representative Belmonte (F.) TO BE KNOWN AS BARANGAY TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES VICTORIA REYES” recommending its approval in substitution of House Report of the Committee on Human Rights (Committee Bill No. 6748 Report No. 1206), re House Resolution No. 948, Sponsors: Representatives Acharon and Barzaga entitled: TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES “RESOLUTION CALLING ON THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, TO INVESTIGATE, Report of the Committee on Local Government IN AID OF LEGISLATION, THE ALLEGED (Committee Report No. 1202), re H.B. No. 9044, SECRET DETENTION FACILITY OF THE entitled: MANILA POLICE DISTRICT STATION 11, “AN ACT CREATING A BARANGAY IN THE WHERE 12 DRUG SUSPECTS WITH HORRIFIC CITY OF DASMARIÑAS, PROVINCE OF TALES OF TORTURE, ILL-TREATMENT CAVITE TO BE KNOWN AS BARANGAY AND EXTORTION, WERE DISCOVERED NEW ERA” IN A RECENT RAID CONDUCTED BY THE recommending its approval in substitution of House COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS” Bill No. 6749 House Resolution No. 950, entitled: Sponsors: Representatives Acharon and Barzaga “A RESOLUTION URGING THE OVERSIGHT TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES COMMITTEE PROVIDED UNDER R.A. 9745, OR THE ANTI-TORTURE ACT OF 2009, TO Report of the Committee on Government Enterprises CONVENE IN ORDER TO INVESTIGATE and Privatization (Committee Report No. 1203), re ALLEGED VIOLATIONS OF THE ANTI- H.B. No. 9045, entitled: TORTURE LAW BY SOME MEMBERS “AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE OF DYSL RADIO STATION LOCATED AND TO DETERMINE WHETHER SUCH IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SOGOD, PRACTICES ARE OF WIDESPREAD USE IN PROVINCE OF SOUTHERN LEYTE, OUR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES” TO THE MUNICIPALITY OF LILOAN, House Resolution No. 960, entitled: PROVINCE OF SOUTHERN LEYTE” “A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE HOUSE recommending its approval in substitution of House OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE Bill No. 6271 ON HUMAN RIGHTS TO CONDUCT AN Sponsors: Representatives Sacdalan and Mercado INVESTIGATION, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES INTO THE SECRET DETENTION CELLS ALLEGEDLY MAINTAINED BY THE Report of the Committee on Foreign Affairs (Committee PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE” Report No. 1204), re H.R. No. 2491, entitled: and House Resolution No. 976, entitled: “RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND “A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE FULLY SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS APPROPRIATE HOUSE COMMITTEE OF PRESIDENT MOON JAE-IN OF THE TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION, IN REPUBLIC OF KOREA TO BRING PEACE, AID OF LEGISLATION, WITH REGARD RECONCILIATION, PROSPERITY AND THE DISCOVERY OF THE COMMISSION STABILITY IN THE KOREAN PENINSULA” ON HUMAN RIGHTS (CHR) OF AN recommending its adoption in substitution of House ALLEGED SECRET DETENTION ROOM Resolution No. 2351 IN MANILA POLICE DISTRICT STATION Sponsor: Representative Belmonte (F.) 1 TO DETERMINE IF THIS PRACTICE TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES IS PREVALENT, AND TO HOLD THOSE 44 Congressional Record • 17th Congress 3RS v.3 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2019

INVOLVED ACCOUNTABLE AS WELL AS THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is TO INSTITUTE POLICIES THAT WOULD there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; ADDRESS THE SORRY STATE OF OUR the motion is approved. PRISON FACILITIES WHICH MAY HAVE The Hon. Raul V. Del Mar is now recognized for RESULTED TO INHUMANE TREATMENT his sponsorship speech. OF THE DETAINED PRISONERS” informing the House of its findings and REP. DEL MAR. Thank you, Mme. Speaker. recommendations Thank you, Majority Leader. Sponsors: Representatives Deloso-Montalla, I move, Mme. Speaker and Majority Leader, that Rocamora, Baguilat and Alejano the Explanatory Note of the measure be considered as TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES my sponsorship speech.

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is Majority Leader is recognized. there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is approved. CONSIDERATION OF H.B. NO. 149 The Majority Leader is recognized. ON SECOND READING REP. SALO. Mme. Speaker, I move that we REP. SALO. Mme. Speaker, I move that we proceed to the interpellation. However, there being no consider House Bill No. 149, contained in Committee Member who wishes to interpellate or speak against the Report No. 1167, as reported out by the Committees on measure, I move that we close the period of sponsorship Transportation and Appropriations. and debate. May I ask that the Secretary General be directed to read only the title of the measure. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is the motion is approved. there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is approved.* REP. SALO. Mme. Speaker, I move that we The Secretary General is directed to read only the open the period of amendments and approve title of the measure. the Committee amendments, as contained in the committee report of the aforementioned Bill. With the permission of the Body, and since copies of the measure have been previously distributed, the THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is Secretary General read only the title thereof without there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; prejudice to inserting its text in the Congressional Record. the motion is approved.

THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill REP. SALO. Mme. Speaker, there being no No. 149, entitled: AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE individual amendments, I move that we terminate the ESTABLISHMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF period of amendments. A SECOND RUNWAY AT THE MACTAN-CEBU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (MCIA) WITH ITS THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is CONCOMITANT ACCESS TAXIWAYS AND RAPID EXIT there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; TAXIWAYS (RET), RUNWAY LIGHTING SYSTEMS, the motion is approved. AND NAVIGATIONAL/LANDING EQUIPMENT, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF. REP. SALO. Mme. Speaker, I move that we approve House Bill No. 149, as amended, on Second THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M). The Reading. Majority Leader is recognized. VIVA VOCE VOTING PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Garcia-Albano). REP. SALO. Mme. Speaker, I move that we open There is a motion for the approval of House Bill No. the period of sponsorship and debate and recognize the 149, as amended, on Second Reading. Hon. Raul V. Del Mar to sponsor the measure. As many as are in favor, please say Aye.

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SEVERAL MEMBERS. Aye. habang lulan ng bus pauwi ng Isabela. Alas-dos y media ng madaling-araw nang umakyat sa bus ang berdugo, binaril THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). As ng dalawang beses ang tulog na si Randy Malayao, at saka many as are against, please say Nay. duwag na tumalilis ito. Kahayup-hayupan, hindi niya sukat kung gaano karumal-dumal ang pagkitil sa buhay ng aming FEW MEMBERS. Nay. kasama na si Randy. Maraming pagpaslang sa ilalim ng administrasyong ito, pero hindi ang katulad nito. APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 149, AS AMENDED, Puno ng galit at pighati ang puso ng sambayanan sa ON SECOND READING pagkamatay ng aming kasamang si Randy Felix Malayao, ang aming kasama na hindi pangkaraniwan, ang aming THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). tinaguriang “gentle brown giant” na si Ka Randy. Ang The ayes have it; the motion is approved. di-pangkaraniwang buhay ni kasamang Randy ay buong- House Bill No. 149, as amended, is approved on buo na inialay nito para sa bayan at sa masang inaapi. Second Reading. Manunulat si Ka Randy mula pa noong siya ay nasa kolehiyo at hinirang siya bilang Vice President for Visayas REP. DEL MAR. Thank you, Mme. Speaker, ng College Editors Guild of the Philippines. Sa katunayan, Majority Leader. hanggang sa siya ay pinaslang, kolumnista siya ng Northern Dispatch Weekly. Hindi lamang siya dedikadong aktibista, THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The napakadali lamang na tanggapin niya ang mga alok na maging Majority Leader is recognized. mamamahayag, radio anchor o kaya ay isang photo journalist. Gradweyt sa Unibersidad ng Pilipinas si REP. SALO. Mme. Speaker, at this juncture, may Randy Malayao, kaya maaari sana siyang naging we recognize the Hon. Carlos Isagani T. Zarate to researcher, scientist, food technologist at food deliver a question of privilege. sensory panelist. Sa katunayan, tanyag ang kanyang I so move, Mme. Speaker. pancit cabagan na ginagamitan ng microbiology, physics at chemistry, at puwede rin siya sanang THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is magtayo ng kanyang sariling panciteria. Lahat ng there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; ito ay puwedeng naging siya kung hindi niya pinili the motion is approved. at higit na inialay ang kanyang buhay para sa bayan. The Honorable Zarate is now recognized. “To serve the people selflessly is glorious,” wika niya. Ang maglingkod sa sambayanan ng walang pag- QUESTION OF PRIVILEGE OF REP. ZARATE iimbot ay isang kaluwalhatian. Noong Abril 2008, si Ka Randy ay hinuli at na-abduct REP. ZARATE. Thank you, Mme. Speaker. sa isang mall sa Cainta, . Inilitaw lamang siya matapos Mme. Speaker, I rise on a personal and collective ang limang araw ng 5th Infantry Battalion ng Philippine privilege. Kagalang-galang na Ispiker, sa mga karaniwang Army. Limang araw siyang na-torture habang isinailalim sa pagkakataon, ang pagkamatay ng mahimbing na matinding interogasyon. Sa kabila ng sakit at takot para sa natutulog ay marahil ang pinakamainam na paraan upang sarili at sa mga mahal niya sa buhay, naging matatag si Ka pumanaw sa mundong ito—walang sakit, walang hirap. Randy. Matapos siyang dukutin ay patong-patong na gawa- Makakapiling ang Maylikha na para lamang dumaan sa gawang kaso naman ang pinataw sa kanya. Una ay ang isang mahabang panaginip. pagpatay raw sa tirador ng diktador na si Rodolfo Aguinaldo at Pero hindi sa pagkakataong ito, Mme. Speaker. sa bodyguard nito. Nang mapawalang-sala siya sa pagpatay, Sa karaniwang araw, ang pagkamatay sa pamamaril sinampahan naman siya ng kaso noong 2010 sa isang raid daw ay parang hindi na bago, lalo na sa panahong ito na ng New People’s Army kaya inilipat lamang siya ng kulungan. halos wala nang pagpapahalaga sa buhay ng tao. Kalaunan, pinawalang-sala rin siya sa paratang na ito. “Patayin kita,” “kill them,” “bombahin ko ang mga Gayunpaman, apat na taong nakulong si Randy Malayao paaralan ninyo” o di kaya ay “uubusin ko kayo”—mga ngunit, Mme. Speaker, hindi sayang ang oras na inilagi niya katagang nawawalan na ng gimbal sa taumbayan dahil sa piitan. Doon ay inihalal si Ka Randy ng mga inmates sa dalas nating naririnig ito. Tila ba kinakalyo na rin at siya ay naging gobernador ng kulungan, siya ay naging ang mga puso ng mga tao sa araw-araw na pagpaslang, kuya, psychiatrist, tagapayo, paralegal, at maging tagasulat lalong-lalo na ang ating mga mahihirap, sa patuloy na ng mga liham ng hindi marunong magbasa at magsulat madugong kampanya laban sa droga ng pamahalaan. na mga bilanggo. Nag-organisa rin siya ng sportsfests at Pero hindi sa pagkakatong ito, Mme. Speaker. medical missions, at gumawa ng literacy program. Sa isang Pinaslang noong January 30 ang aming kasamahang si pagkakataon ay isinulat din niya pati ang thesis ng warden Randy Felix Malayao, ang Regional Coordinator ng BAYAN para maka-gradweyt ito. Sa Tuguegarao at sa Ilagan City Jail, MUNA sa Lambak ng Cagayan o sa , hinalal siya bilang governor ng mga inmates. 46 Congressional Record • 17th Congress 3RS v.3 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2019

“Bloom where you are planted” ang sabi nga niya. RESUMPTION OF SESSION Kaya hindi sukat ng berdugong pumatay kay Ka Randy ang halaga ng kanyang buhay. Ang lahat ng ito ay hindi At 6:29 p.m., the session was resumed. mababaling dedikasyon na pagsilbihan ang mamamayan ang dahilan kung bakit siya piniling consultant sa peace THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The talks sa pagitan ng gobyerno ng Pilipinas at ng National session is resumed. Democratic Front of the Philippines. Ang sabi nga niya, The Majority Leader is recognized. “Of course, I am optimistic about the peace talks. We have to be, otherwise, all these talks will be for nothing. We REP. SALO. Mme. Speaker, I move that have to have hope because that would move us forward. we recognize the Hon. Sarah Jane I. Elago No matter how difficult it is to forge a peace agreement, of the KABATAAN Party-List for her short there must be some form of resilience. We have to work manifestation. hard for it. Peace has been very illusive for centuries and I so move, Mme. Speaker. for years.” Kaya bago nag-collapse ang peace talks noong June 2008, kasama nga si Randy Malayao sa pagbubuo THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is ng kasunduan upang magkaroon ng resolusyon ang halos there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; limang dekada nang tunggaliang armado sa ating bayan. the motion is approved. Hindi alam ng pumaslang kay Ka Randy Malayao The Hon. Sarah Elago is recognized for a brief ang halaga ng kanyang buhay. Kasimbigat ng Kordilyera, manifestation. kasimbigat ng bundok Kordilyera ang kanyang pagkawala. Ngunit nagkakamali ang pumaslang sa kanya kung inaakala REP. ELAGO. Thank you, Mme. Speaker. I nito na ang kanyang pagkawala ay ikakaatras ng kilusang would like to request that my privilege speech that was nais baguhin ang lipunang mapagsamantala at mapang-api. supposed to be delivered last Monday be entered into Idinilig ni Ka Randy Malayao ang kanyang dugo the records. The speech is about the youth and students’ sa lupa, pataba sa malawak, malalim at matibay na call to stop tuition and other fee increases for the next kilusang dudurog sa pasista! academic year. Agbiag iti pannakidangadang ti umili! (Mabuhay Thank you, Mme. Speaker. ang pakikibaka ng mamamayang lumalaban!) Itigil ang Pamamaslang! Katarungan, Ipaglaban! THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The Hustisya para kay Ka Randy Felix Malayao! Majority Leader is recognized. Maraming salamat, Mme. Speaker. REP. SALO. Mme. Speaker, I respectfully move THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The that we enter into the records the speech of the Hon. Majority Leader is recognized. Sarah Jane Elago.*

REP. SALO. Mme. Speaker, I move that we refer THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.) The the speech of the Hon. Carlos Isagani T. Zarate to the manifestation of the Honorable Elago is noted. Committee on Rules. Is there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is approved.* THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; REP. TINIO. Mme. Speaker. the motion is approved. The speech of the Honorable Zarate is referred to THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The the Committee on Rules. Majority Leader, please.

SUSPENSION OF SESSION SUSPENSION OF SESSION

REP. SALO. Mme. Speaker, I move to suspend REP. SALO. Mme. Speaker, I move to suspend the session. the session.

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The session is suspended for a few minutes. session is suspended.

It was 6:18 p.m. It was 6:30 p.m.

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RESUMPTION OF SESSION The Majority Leader is recognized.

At 6:33 p.m., the session was resumed. REP. SALO. Mme. Speaker, I respectfully move that we recognize the Hon. Greg Gasataya for his short THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The manifestation. session is resumed. I so move, Mme. Speaker. The Majority Leader is recognized. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The REP. TINIO. Mme. Speaker, … Hon. Greg G. Gasataya is recognized for his short manifestation. REP. SALO. Mme. Speaker, we respectfully move that we recognize the … REP. GASATAYA. Thank you, Mme. Speaker. I was supposed to deliver a privilege speech last Monday, REP. TINIO. …I move to… but may I just request that the privilege speech on the proposed liberalization of sugar importation, which REP. SALO. …Hon. Greg Gasataya, for his… will affect about 72,000 agrarian reform beneficiaries in Negros Oriental, be entered into the records of the REP. TINIO. …adjourn, Mme. Speaker, since it is… House of Representatives, Mme. Speaker. Thank you very much. REP. SALO. …manifestation. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The Majority Leader is recognized. Majority Leader is recognized. REP. SALO. Mme. Speaker, I respectfully move REP. TINIO. …very clear that we no longer have … that we insert into the records the speech of the Hon. Greg Gasataya. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The Majority Leader is recognized. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; REP. TINIO. …a quorum on the floor. the motion is approved.* The Majority Leader is recognized. SUSPENSION OF SESSION ADJOURNMENT OF SESSION THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The session is suspended. REP. SALO. Mme. Speaker, I respectfully move that we adjourn the session until tomorrow, February It was 6:34 p.m. 7, 2019, at three o’clock in the afternoon.

RESUMPTION OF SESSION THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). Is there any objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; At 6:36 p.m., the session was resumed. the session is adjourned until three o’clock in the afternoon of February 7, 2019. THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Alvarez, M.). The session is resumed. It was 6:38 p.m.

* See ANNEX (printed separately)

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