JOURNAL NO.

21 Tuesday to Friday, September 17-20, 2013 and Monday to Friday, September 23-27, 2013

CALL TO ORDER At 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 17, 2013, Deputy Speaker Roberto V. Puno called the session to order. NATIONAL ANTHEM AND PRAYER Pursuant to Section 72, Rule XI of the Provisional Rules of the House, the Members sang the National Anthem and thereafter, observed a minute of silent prayer. DEFERMENT OF ROLL CALL AND APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL On successive motions of Representative Sherwin N. Tugna, there being no objection, the Body deferred the calling of the Roll and the approval of the Journal of the previous session. REFERENCE OF BUSINESS On motion of Rep. Tugna, there being no objection, the Body proceeded to the Reference of Business. Upon direction of the Chair, the Secretary General read on First Reading the titles of the following Bills and Resolutions which were referred to the appropriate Committees hereunder indicated: BILLS ON FIRST READING House Bill No. 2822, entitled: AN ACT PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO BARANGAY OFFICIALS WHO HAVE SERVED FOR THREE (3) TERMS, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR By Representative Castelo TO THE COMMITTEE GOVERNMENT ON LOCAL

House Bill No. 2823, entitled: AN ACT TO TAX TWENTY PERCENT OF LOTTO EARNINGS, TEN PERCENT OF WHICH FOR HOUSING AND ANOTHER TEN PERCENT FOR EDUCATION AND PRESCRIBING MECHANISM THEREOF By Representative Castelo TO THE COMMITTEE ON GAMES AND AMUSEMENTS House Bill No. 2824, entitled: AN ACT TO PROHIBIT PERIMETER FENCING, SECURING, AND ACQUIRING AREA OR PROPERTY OCCUPIED BY INFORMAL SETTLERS AFTER A FIRE UNTIL CASE IS PENDING IN COURT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representative Castelo TO THE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT House Bill No. 2825, entitled: AN ACT LIMITING EXPOSURE OF CHILDREN TO VIOLENT AND OBSCENE PROGRAMMING ON TELEVISION AND CABLE SYSTEMS By Representative Castelo TO THE COMMITTEE ON WELFARE OF CHILDREN House Bill No. 2826, entitled: AN ACT ESTABLISHING COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER IN EVERY BARANGAY WITHIN DISTRICT 2 OF QUEZON CITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR By Representative Castelo TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH

2 House Bill No. 2827, entitled: AN ACT INCREASING THE MONTHLY INCOME BENEFITS FOR WORK-RELATED PERMANENT DISABILITY AND DEATH OF WORKERS AND EMPLOYEES By Representative Castelo TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION House Bill No. 2828, entitled:

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 By Representative Arenas TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE House Bill No. 2832, entitled: AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NUMBERED 10071, ENTITLED 'THE PROSECUTION SERVICE ACT OF 2010 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES' By Representative Bello (S.) TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE AN ACT PROVIDING HOUSING UNITS FOR HOMELESS TEACHERS AS MANDATORY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representative Castelo TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND CULTURE BASIC House Bill No. 2833, entitled: AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE BLOOD DISEASE AND TRANSFUSION CENTER, DEFINING ITS OBJECTIVES, POWERS AND FUNCTIONS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR By Representative Eriguel TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH House Bill No. 2834, entitled: AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR GERIATRIC HEALTH, DEFINING ITS OBJECTIVES, POWERS AND FUNCTIONS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR By Representative Eriguel TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH House Bill No. 2835, entitled: AN ACT INCREASING THE CEILING OF THE 13TH MONTH PAY, CHRISTMAS BONUS AND OTHER BENEFITS EXCLUDED FROM THE COMPUTATION OF GROSS INCOME FOR THE PURPOSE OF INCOME TAXATION, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 32 (B), CHAPTER VI OF THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1997, AS AMENDED By Representative Binay AN ACT PROVIDING FOR PROTECTION, SECURITY AND BENEFITS OF WHISTLEBLOWERS AND OTHER PURPOSES TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS

House Bill No. 2829, entitled: AN ACT INCREASING THE PENALTY FOR THE CRIME OF CARNAPPING AMENDING FOR THAT PURPOSE SECTION 14 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6539 By Representative Castelo TO THE COMMITTEE ON REVISION OF LAWS House Bill No. 2830, entitled: AN ACT DECLARING JULY 27 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY IN RECOGNITION OF THE FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY OF THE IGLESIA NI CRISTO IN THE PHILIPPINES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 3 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9645 By Representative Castelo TO THE COMMITTEE ON REVISION OF LAWS House Bill No. 2831, entitled:

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 House Bill No. 2836, entitled: AN ACT EXCLUDING OVERTIME PAY FROM THE COMPUTATION OF TAXABLE INCOME AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 32 (B) (7) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8424 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1997, AS AMENDED By Representative Binay TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS House Bill No. 2837, entitled: AN ACT UPGRADING DR. FERNANDO B. DURAN SR. MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INTO A TERTIARY GENERAL HOSPITAL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR By Representatives Escudero and Ramos TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH House Bill No. 2838, entitled: AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE MAYON VOLCANO NATURAL PARK (MVNP) IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBAY AS A PROTECTED AREA, PROVIDING FOR ITS MANAGEMENT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representatives Gonzalez, Bichara and Lagman TO THE COMMITTEE RESOURCES ON NATURAL House Bill No. 2840, entitled:

AN ACT CONVERTING SAN JOSE DULAG CAMOTE TABONTABON PROVINCIAL ROAD INTO A NATIONAL ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF DULAG, PROVINCE OF LEYTE, AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR By Representative Apostol TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS House Bill No. 2841, entitled: AN ACT CONVERTING TUNGA - BARUGO - JARO ROAD VIA TUBA PROVINCIAL ROAD INTO A NATIONAL ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF TUNGA, PROVINCE OF LEYTE, AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR By Representative Apostol TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS House Bill No. 2842, entitled: AN ACT CONVERTING ROMUALDEZ MACARTHUR-LIWAYWAY-DANAO PROVINCIAL ROAD INTO A NATIONAL ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MAC ARTHUR, PROVINCE OF LEYTE, AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR By Representative Apostol TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS House Bill No. 2843, entitled: AN ACT CONVERTING PALO - PASTRANA - TINGIB ROAD VIA JONES PROVINCIAL ROAD INTO A NATIONAL ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PASTRANA, PROVINCE OF LEYTE, AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR By Representative Apostol TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS

House Bill No. 2839, entitled: AN ACT CONVERTING UNIONMAYORGA ORMOCAY DOYOG LA PAZ PROVINCIAL ROAD INTO A NATIONAL ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MAYORGA, PROVINCE OF LEYTE, AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR By Representative Apostol TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS

4 House Bill No. 2844, entitled: AN ACT CONVERTING JULITA - LA PAZ ROAD VIA STO. NIO PROVINCIAL ROAD INTO A NATIONAL ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF JULITA, PROVINCE OF LEYTE, AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR By Representative Apostol TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS House Bill No. 2845, entitled:

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 By Representative Aliping TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH House Bill No. 2850, entitled: AN ACT REGULATING THE MAINTENANCE, ESTABLISHMENT, OR CONSTRUCTION OF FUEL DEPOTS AND WAREHOUSES, OR STORAGE OF OTHER FLAMMABLE OR HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS AND SUBSTANCES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representative Alvarez (F.) AN ACT CONVERTING DULAG VIA CABACUNGAN-JULITA-BURAUEN PROVINCIAL ROAD IN THE PROVINCE OF LEYTE, INTO A NATIONAL ROAD, AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR By Representative Apostol TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS TO THE COMMITTEE GOVERNMENT ON LOCAL

House Bill No. 2851, entitled: AN ACT TO AMEND ARTICLES 180, 183 AND 184 OF SECTION TWO, CHAPTER TWO, TITLE FOUR OF ACT NO. 3815, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE REVISED PENAL CODE, AS AMENDED By Representative Alvarez (F.)

House Bill No. 2846, entitled: AN ACT CONVERTING JARO-TINGIB PASTRANA VIA CASTILLA- PALO PROVINCIAL ROAD INTO A NATIONAL ROAD IN THE PROVINCE OF LEYTE, AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR By Representative Apostol TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS House Bill No. 2847, entitled: AN ACT CONVERTING BURAUEN - LIBAS - TABONTABON - DIGAHUNGAN - DAGAMI PROVINCIAL ROAD INTO A NATIONAL ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MAYORGA, PROVINCE OF LEYTE, AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR By Representative Apostol TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS House Bill No. 2848, entitled: AN ACT PRESCRIBING THE PRINTING OF TEXTUAL HEALTH WARNINGS ON TOBACCO PRODUCTS AN ACT ESTABLISHING RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AND CRISIS ASSISTANCE CENTERS FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN EVERY PROVINCE AND CITY OF THE COUNTRY, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8505, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 'RAPE VICTIM ASSISTANCE AND PROTECTION ACT OF 1998' TO THE COMMITTEE ON REVISION OF LAWS House Bill No. 2852, entitled: AN ACT AMENDING R.A. 8850, ENTITLED AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION OF THE FISHERIES AND AQUATIC RESOURCES, INTEGRATING ALL LAWS PERTINENT THERETO, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representative Ferriol TO THE COMMITTEE ON AQUACULTURE AND FISHERIES RESOURCES House Bill No. 2853, entitled:

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 By Representative Ferriol TO THE COMMITTEE ON WOMEN AND GENDER EQUALITY House Bill No. 2854, entitled: AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE INCLUSION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST SPOUSES AND THEIR CHILDREN AS ADDITIONAL GROUND TO ANNUL MARRIAGE, THEREBY AMENDING SECTION 45 OF EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 209, SERIES OF 1987 ENTITLED 'THE FAMILY CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES' By Representative Leachon TO THE COMMITTEE ON REVISION OF LAWS House Bill No. 2855, entitled: AN ACT DECLARING THE TAMARAW AS THE NATIONAL LAND ANIMAL OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES By Representative Leachon TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND CULTURE BASIC By Representatives Colmenares and Zarate TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 286, entitled:

RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE APPROPRIATE HOUSE COMMITTEE/S TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY IN AID OF LEGISLATION ON THE ALLEGED VIOLATIONS AND CIRCUMVENTION OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND THE TARIFF AND CUSTOMS LAWS, COMMITTED BY A CERTAIN COMPANY NAMED GOOD MORNING INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, IN CONNIVANCE WITH SOME OFFICERS AND/OR EMPLOYEES OF THE BUREAU OF CUSTOMS AND BUREAU OF INTERNAL REVENUE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF EVADING PAYMENT OF APPROPRIATE CUSTOMS DUTIES AND TAXES IN CONNECTION WITH THE IMPORTATION AND EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTION OF HYUNDAI HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND DAEWOO TRUCKS IN THE PHILIPPINES By Representative Erice TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES

House Bill No. 2856, entitled: House Resolution No. 287, entitled: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY NAPINDAN, CITY OF TAGUIG, TO BE KNOWN AS NAPINDAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR By Representative Cerafica TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND CULTURE RESOLUTIONS House Resolution No. 285, entitled: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE INCREASED RATES OF SERVICES CHARGED BY THE PHILIPPINE GENERAL HOSPITAL (PGH) TO CLASS D/INDIGENT PATIENTS BASIC RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT'S (DOLE) IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TWOTIERED WAGE SYSTEM AND ITS IMPACT ON WORKERS IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR By Representative Hicap TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 288, entitled: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COMMITTEES ON BANKS AND FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES AND LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT TO CONDUCT A JOINT INQUIRY INTO THE PROPRIETY OF THE BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS (BSP) CIRCULAR NO. 268 AND OTHER

6 BSP CIRCULARS WHICH ALLOWED THE OUTSOURCING OF BANKING FUNCTIONS, DETERMINE ITS IMPACT ON THE SECURITY OF TENURE OF BANK AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTION EMPLOYEES AND COME UP WITH POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS TO DELINEATE THE POWERS OF THE BSP AND PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF EMPLOYEES TO JOB SECURITY By Representative Hicap TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 289, entitled: RESOLUTION URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS TO INCLUDE IN THE VISA WAIVER PROGRAM THE CHINESE NATIONALS COMING TO THE PHILIPPINES VIA CHARTER FLIGHTS FOR TOURISM PURPOSES IN DESTINATIONS SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LEGAZPI CITY, PUERTO PRINCESA, DAVAO CITY, KALIBO, AND LAOAG CITY By Representatives Co and Batocabe TO THE COMMITTEE AFFAIRS ON FOREIGN

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 OF REPUBLIC ACT NUMBERED 8180, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE DOWNSTREAM OIL INDUSTRY DEREGULATION ACT OF 1996 By Representative Biazon TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 292, entitled: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE APPROPRIATE COMMITTEE(S) OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, TO DETERMINE THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING THE RELEASE OF REENOR P. DONGON IN RELATION TO THE BOMBING INCIDENT IN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY DATED JULY 26, 2013 AND PROVIDE MEASURES TO PLUG LOOPHOLES IN INQUEST PROCEEDINGS By Representatives Pagdilao, Bataoil and Acop TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES ADDITIONAL COAUTHORS With the permission of the Body, the following Members were made coauthors of the Bills and Resolutions hereunder indicated: Rep. Cesar V. Sarmiento for House Bills No. 86 and 99; Rep. Emmeline Y. Aglipay for House Bill No. 94; Rep. Juliette T. Uy for House Bills No. 94, 95, 97, 676, 988, 2232 and 2604; Rep. Sharon S. Garin for House Bills No. 98 and 2744; Reps. Imelda Quibranza-Dimaporo and Catherine Barcelona-Reyes, M.D. for House Bill No. 105; Rep. Maria Carmen S. Zamora for House Bill No. 155; Rep. Celso L. Lobregat for House Bills No. 455, 1058 and 1506; Rep. Angelina "Helen" D.L. Tan, M.D. for House Bills No. 596 and 2464;

House Resolution No. 290, entitled: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF REPUBLIC ACT NUMBERED 9136, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE ELECTRIC POWER INDUSTRY REFORM ACT OF 2001, WITH THE END IN VIEW OF FORMULATING REMEDIAL LEGISLATION By Representative Biazon TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 291, entitled: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE SOURCES OF OIL SUPPLY OF THE COUNTRY TO DETERMINE THEIR ADEQUACY AND EFFICACY IN THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE OBJECTIVES

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 Reps. Manuel M. Iway and Fernando V. Gonzalez for House Bill No. 719; Rep. Francisco A. Calalay Jr. for House Bills No. 721, 895 and 2318; Rep. Ma. Lourdes Acosta-Alba for House Bill No. 1548; Rep. Barry Gutierrez for House Bill No. 1596; Rep. Mariano U. Piamonte Jr. for House Bills No. 1822 and 1823; Reps. Antonio A. Del Rosario, Emil L. Ong and Wilfredo S. Caminero for House Bill No. 2422; Rep. Oscar "Richard" S. Garin Jr. for House Bills No. 2422 and 2464; Rep. Gerald Anthony V. Gullas Jr. for House Bill No. 2464; Rep. Luis "Jon-Jon" A. Ferrer IV for House Bill No. 2604; and Reps. Christopher S. Co and Rodel M. Batocabe for House Bills No. 569, 599, 600, 602, 615, 901, 902, 907, 909, 1117, 1283, 1291, 1292, 1331, 2339, 2340 and 2341 and House Resolutions No. 28 and 67. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 1 ON HOUSE BILL NO. 2630 On motion of Rep. Tugna, there being no objection, the Body resumed consideration on Second Reading of House Bill No. 2630, as contained in Committee Report No. 1 and submitted by the Committee on Appropriations. Upon direction of the Chair, the Secretary General read the title of the Bill, to wit: AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES FROM JANUARY ONE TO DECEMBER THIRTY-ONE, TWO THOUSAND AND FOURTEEN, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE NEDA AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES/CORPORATION On motion of Rep. Tugna, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budgets

7 of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and its attached agencies/ corporation. The Chair then recognized Rep. Gabriel Luis R. Quisumbing to sponsor said budgets and Minority Leader Ronaldo B. Zamora for his interpellation. SPONSORSHIP REMARKS OF REP. QUISUMBING Rep. Quisumbing expressed his honor to sponsor for the consideration of the Body the proposed budgets of the NEDA and its attached agencies/corporation in the amount of P4.251 billion and said that he was ready to answer questions. INTERPELLATION OF REP. ZAMORA (R.) At the outset, Rep. Zamora noted the low budget of the NEDA considering its important role in the nations economic planning and suggested that Rep. Quisumbing discuss with the members of the Presidents economic team on how it should be given a more substantial budget in the future. Thereafter, they discussed the slow progress of the country in improving the quality of life of the Filipino as against its East Asian neighbors. After expressing his apprehension that the country may be falling into a middle-income trap because of the wrong turn it is taking in its economic planning, Rep. Zamora discussed with Rep. Quisumbing the state of the countrys industrial sector and its contributions to employment growth rate. Citing NEDA statistics, the Minority Leader argued on the necessity of NEDA being able to address the issue of sustainable economic growth visa-vis the issues of unemployment and underemployment, more so in the case of high growth rates in the various sectors which however have not been made apparent and concretized in current employment statistics. The two Members also tackled the following subjects: 1) how NEDA could attract investments in the domestic and foreign markets; 2) its position on the proposal to amend the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution so as to encourage the entry of foreign direct investments (FDI); 3) increasing exports as a way to reduce the persistently high rate of unemployment and underemployment; and 4) whether it is the sponsoring Committees view that the Philippine economy should be realistic, attainable and self-sustaining.

8 Rep. Zamora then reminded the NEDA of the importance of its role in the economy after the Sponsor concluded that the country could sustain the economic gains of the current administration. QUERY OF REP. DELA CRUZ To the queries of Rep. Jonathan A. Dela Cruz whom the Chair then recognized on motion of Rep. Franz E. Alvarez, Rep. Tugna clarified that the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budgets of the Department of Finance (DOF) and its attached agencies and corporations had been terminated the previous night. He however said that the Committee will ask the representatives thereof to address his colleagues other queries and previous requests for documents. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Tugna, the Chair declared a recess at 11:13 a.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 11:18 a.m., the session resumed. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ Subsequently, Rep. Dela Cruz asked about the NEDA programs and projects for creating jobs, reducing poverty, and ensuring inclusive growth, specifically pertaining to agriculture. Rep. Quisumbing stated that the NEDA will study the various agricultural programs and projects to address the problems of the sector and make sure that they are in consonance with the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) for 2010-2016. He then assured Rep. Dela Cruz of documents requested thereon, including a copy of the road map for the agriculture sector covering all regions. The Members next focused on the sunshine industries like chemical, automobile, garments, shipbuilding, electronics and petrochemical, and the incentives that are given to them, with the Sponsor assuring Rep. Dela Cruz that a copy of a report on incentives for investment and export priority plans, together with the recommendations from the different departments would be provided. They also touched on the NEDAs development strategy for inclusive and sustainable growth, particularly for infrastructure and technology, and talked about the countrys top export products and the revenues and job opportunities they generate.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 They also dwelled on the efforts undertaken by the NEDA to revive and enhance the coconut industry, with the Sponsor talking about the road map formulated by the NEDA and the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA), designed to rehabilitate the industry and improve its competitiveness. Rep. Quisumbing thereafter promised to comply with the data requirements of Rep. Dela Cruz, including the list of vulnerable products that will result from, and the regions and sectors to be affected by the proposed creation of an ASEAN common market. Rep. Dela Cruz next asked about the role and capability of the NEDA in the area of project evaluation. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Tugna, the Chair suspended the session at 12:16 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 12:17 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ (Continuation) After being assured that the information regarding his previous query will be forwarded to his office, Rep. Dela Cruz requested NEDA to give him a study comparing the cost of undertaking big-time projects through the Official Development Assistance (ODA) method or the build-operate-transfer (BOT) scheme, including the purpose of the P400-million Feasibility Studies Fund. Rep. Dela Cruz ended his interpellation with a request that he be furnished a report on the activities and accomplishments of the NEDAs attached agencies, specifically the Public-Private Partnership Center, Tariff Commission and the National Statistical Coordination Board. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE NEDA AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES/CORPORATION On a joint motion of Reps. Carol Jayne B. Lopez and Tugna, there being no objection, the Body closed the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budgets of the NEDA and its attached agencies and corporation.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 SUSPENSION OF CONSIDERATION OF HOUSE BILL NO. 2630 On motion of Rep. Tugna, there being no objection, the Body suspended the consideration of House Bill No. 2630. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF GUESTS At this point, Rep. Alvarez (F.) acknowledged the presence in the Session Hall of guests of Rep. Kaka J. Bag-ao from Myanmar. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Alvarez (F.), the Chair suspended the session until 1:30 p.m. It was 12:23 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 1:30 p.m. with Deputy Speaker Puno presiding. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE DOLE AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES On motion of Rep. Tugna, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budgets of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and its attached agencies and the Chair recognized Rep. Leopoldo N. Bataoil from the Second District of Pangasinan to sponsor the same. SPONSORSHIP REMARKS OF REP. BATAOIL In defense of the budget measure, Rep. Bataoil said that the proposed P10.129-billion budget of the DOLE was only one percent of the proposed national budget, which showed an increase of 31% from its previous budget. He stressed that it would help achieve the objectives of employment generation, poverty reduction, employment facilitation and capacity building, labor force welfare, and employment regulation. MOTION OF REP. TUGNA At this point, Rep. Tugna moved that the Chair recognize Rep. Antonio L. Tinio to interpellate the Sponsor. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 1:35 p.m. QUESTION OF PRIVILEGE OF REP. TINIO RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 1:42 p.m. SUSPENSION OF CONSIDERATION OF HOUSE BILL NO. 2630

On motion of Rep. Tugna, there being no objection, the Body suspended the consideration of House Bill No. 2630. Thereafter, on further motion of Rep. Tugna, the Chair recognized Rep. Antonio L. Tinio from PartyList ACT Teachers on a question of personal and collective privilege.

Rep. Tinio rose to condemn the arrest made by Tarlac City Philippine National Police (PNP) of their colleague from Party-List Anakpawis, Rep. Fernando Ka Pando L. Hicap, together with the other members of the fact-finding team looking into the human rights violations in Hacienda Luisita, while conducting a protest action therein. He stressed that their arrest is illegal as it violates their right to assembly and free expression, and to conduct an independent inquiry into human rights violations in a ranch owned by the Presidents family. As such, he called on the House to investigate the matter and join him in demanding for the immediate release of Rep. Hicap and his companions. REFERRAL OF REP. TINIOS SPEECH On motion of Rep. Victoria G. Noel, there being no objection, the Body referred the speech of Rep. Tinio to the appropriate Committee. RESUMPTION OF CONSIDERATION OF HOUSE BILL NO. 2630 On motion of Rep. Noel, there being no objection, the Body resumed consideration on Second Reading of House Bill No. 2630, as embodied in Committee Report No. 1 and reported out by the Committee on Appropriations, entitled: AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES FROM JANUARY ONE TO DECEMBER THIRTY-ONE, TWO THOUSAND AND FOURTEEN, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Thereafter, on motion of Rep. Noel, the Chair recognized anew Rep. Tinio for his interpellation on the proposed budgets of the DOLE and its attached agencies.

10 INTERPELLATION OF REP. TINIO Initially, Reps. Tinio and Bataoil focused their discussion on the implementation of the two-tiered wage policy of the DOLE which is one of the Presidents 22-point labor and employment agenda that seeks to improve the countrys competitiveness in labor market efficiency. They then dwelled on the mechanics of the flexible wage system as against the fixed wage system, with the Sponsor stressing that the two-tiered wage system aims to address the problems of inflation and unemployment as well as the concept of policy space between the poverty threshold and the average wage. Rep. Bataoil also relayed the Departments commitment to give the interpellator a copy of the detailed description of the two-tiered wage system and the latest information on family living wage on a national and regional basis. Rep. Bataoil next discussed with Rep. Tinio the basis for determining the poverty threshold to meet the basic requirements of a family of five; and the factors considered in determining the average wages in the private sector. Ending his interpellation, Rep. Tinio objected to the DOLE budget and urged both the Department and the PNoy Administration to review the two-tiered wage scheme. He further interjected that the welfare of every Filipino worker should be considered first prior to global competitiveness and that an economic growth could only be felt in terms of salary increases for the ordinary workers. The Sponsor clarified that family living wage is just one of the many factors to consider in determining the poverty threshold. Thereafter, on motion of Rep. Tugna, the Chair recognized Rep. Leah S. Paquiz for her interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. PAQUIZ Rep. Paquiz debated with Rep. Bataoil regarding the following concerns, among others: 1) the categorization of workers in the country in terms of qualifications, nature of services, scope of responsibilities, and risks; 2) the utilization of contract of service and job orders for nurses in both public and private hospitals which is a clear violation of DOLEs policy against labor contractualization; and 3) the contributions of DOLE to the management and implementa-

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 tion of programs for health workers and nurses. The Sponsor assured his colleague that the Department, jointly with the Department of Health (DOH), will look into her foregoing concerns. Rep. Paquiz then asked the DOLE, through the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), to submit to her office by the end of November 2013 a study on the salary of nurses in the private sector. The Members also discussed the role of DOLE in addressing the potential displacement of teaching and nonteaching personnel with the implementation of the K-12 program; its initiatives to help address the continuing migration of health workers that has been adversely affecting the countrys health care delivery; and the preparations being made by the DOLE as well as its general position in the UN High-Level Dialogue on International Migration and Development to be held in New York next month. To the last concern, Rep. Bataoil said that the DOLE would gladly furnish Rep. Paquiz with a report on the implementation of seven International Labor Organization (ILO) recommendations which were the subject of an ILO high-level and follow-up mission in 2009. On motion of Rep. Tugna, the Chair recognized Rep. Dela Cruz for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ Rep. Bataoil assured Rep. Dela Cruz that the DOLE would furnish him with the documents on the three major components of the DOLEs activities and the Presidents 22-point labor agenda before the end of the budget deliberations. To Rep. Dela Cruz initial queries, Rep. Bataoil replied that the Tripartite Labor Code Reform Project has started a review of the Labor Code to align its provisions with the 1987 Constitution, ILO Conventions, and current labor and employment trends. After assuring Rep. Dela Cruz that the DOLE would furnish him with the result of the study on this undertaking, the Sponsor also asked for the latters support. They also discussed the budgetary allocation for said task which was not covered in the 2014 GAB. As regards the stand of the DOLE regarding the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry, Rep. Bataoil said that the DOLE would provide Rep. Dela Cruz with the list of 93 researches conducted by the Institute for Labor Studies even as the pertinent information could be accessed on the Internet.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 Rep. Dela Cruz articulated his concerns regarding the BPO industry particularly the current industry situation, projected growth rate, labor and employment issues, expansion of BPO operations to provinces, and budgetary support for manpower training from the DOLE and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). Rep. Bataoil informed Rep. Dela Cruz that a report on the BPO industry that will include the concerns of the latter will be furnished to him. The Members next delved into Rep. Dela Cruz concerns relative to the Philippine Regulation Commission (PRC), especially on whether the practice of professions is properly protected under the law. Among others, they talked about the P1 billion appropriation to ensure that the professional core in the country remains competitive and at par with global standards, the action of the PRC on violations in professional examinations and regulation standards, the PRCs continuing education program for professionals, and the action of the PRC regarding the local practice of certain professions by foreigners which Rep. Dela Cruz said is in violation of labor laws. The Sponsor maintained that the Commission has about 46 professional boards that take care of the standards and quality of professionals in the country; and that it has an online system and various publications to address the needs and provide assistance and additional information to professionals. He added that the PRC would welcome the proposed amendment of Rep. Dela Cruz to provide in the Special Provisions of the DOLE a provision allowing the PRC to use certain amount of its income to sustain its operations. On Rep. Dela Cruzs concerns regarding foreign professionals working in the country, Rep. Bataoil said that he would furnish the former with a list of foreign professionals who have been issued special temporary permits to practice. He also agreed with the proposal to amend the DOLE budget by increasing its maintenance and other operating expenses (MOOE) so as to enable the PRC to properly monitor the practice of professions in the country. Thereafter, Reps. Dela Cruz and Bataoil discussed the implementation of the amended Migrant Workers Act, specifically the issues affecting the welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) such as the OFW repatriation and its concomitant costs and sources of financing. The Sponsor promised to submit a report thereon to his

11 colleague. He also explained that the DOLE and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) have always used a one-country, team approach in addressing the problems of OFWs. As regards sexual exploitation cases filed against certain DOLE personnel, he said that they will be resolved in October and could later be endorsed to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for investigation. To Rep. Dela Cruz other concerns, the Sponsor promised to submit the data on the number of overseas labor offices/personnel as well as landbased/sea-based OFWs and on measures being undertaken by the DOLE to protect seafarers against sanctions of international organizations. He also clarified issues about the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) such as its reintegration program. At this juncture, Deputy Speaker Puno relinquished the Chair to Deputy Speaker Carlos M. Padilla. Reps. Dela Cruz and Bataoil then delved into the functions and activities of the attached agencies of the DOLE, among which are the benefits and programs afforded to OWWA members, the TESDA mandate to train their workforce to become globally competitive, and the manner and mechanism by which the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) is handling local and overseas labor dispute cases. Rep. Bataoil assured Rep. Dela Cruz that the agencies concerned will comply with his document request. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE DOLE AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES Thereafter, on a joint motion of Rep. Zamora (R.), in behalf of the Minority and Rep. Joseph "Ace" H. Durano, in behalf of the Majority, there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budgets of the DOLE, including its attached agencies. SUSPENSION OF SESSION Subsequently, the Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 4:16 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 4:22 p.m.

12 CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE NICA AND NSC On motion of Rep. Durano, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budgets of the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) and the National Security Council, and the Chair recognized Rep. Bataoil for his sponsorship remarks. SPONSORSHIP REMARKS OF REP. BATAOIL Rep. Bataoil stated that he was honored to sponsor the NICA budget, and hoped for its favorable consideration by the Body. INTERPELLATION OF REP. TINIO Recognized by the Chair upon motion of Rep. Durano, Rep. Tinios queries centered on the Administrations policy on extrajudicial killings, and the thrust of its budget in effecting arrest or neutralization of high-value targets, namely, those included in the UN list of terrorists. He also inquired whether a high-ranking member of the Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) was the target of an attack by the military in Mindanao. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Tinio, the Chair suspended the session at 4:40 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 4:42 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. TINIO (Continuation) Reps. Bataoil and Tinio discussed the meaning of the word neutralization in relation to the alleged United States (US)-assisted bombing operation in Parang Town, Sulu last February wherein the military claimed that they were able to neutralize Indonesian nationals who are supposed to be ranking JI members. Rep. Tinio also asked about the definition of the term high-value target and stated that this and the word neutralization, and other concepts, techniques and procedures reflected in the NICA budget were allegedly copied and imported from the US militarys execution of their war on terror. He averred that he cannot support the approval of a budget measure which contains such language and reveals a framework for state-sponsored killings in the name of national security but without regard for constitutional rights. The Sponsor however gave the assurance that the agency respects human rights.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 The Members then discussed the reason why the bulk of NICAs proposed budget was allotted for Intelligence Management Services, with Rep. Tinio noting that the proposed new appropriations of NICA amounts to only P490.9 million and yet P510 million is devoted for the said purpose. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 5:08 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 5:08 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. TINIO (Continuation) In response, Rep. Bataoil said that 64 percent of the budget was allotted to Personnel Services. They thereafter discussed the reason why the 2014 GAB has only one Major Final Output (MFO) as compared to the 2012 budget which has three MFOs; whether the NICA produces an average of more than a hundred intelligence per day; and the state of its database of individual files. Adverting to a particular budgetary allocation of the NICA for 2012 for record check services, Rep. Tinio sought clarification regarding the extent of information gathering and database records of the NICA, particularly whether the NICA has complied with the legal requirements in gathering and consolidating information on private individuals to conform with the rights to privacy. He also sought for a briefing from the agency regarding his concerns. Rep. Bataoil replied that the Committee will confer with Rep. Tinio on these issues in an executive session. Rep. Tinio reiterated his objection to the proposed budget of the NICA for 2014. He cited as basis the need to revise the proposed 2014 budget of the agency to contain therein each major activity with the corresponding budget allocation. He further stated that the policy of the PNoy Administration on extrajudicial killings of high-value targets is also a basis for his objection to the proposed NICA budget. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF GUESTS With the permission of the Chair, Rep. Oscar Richard S. Garin Jr. acknowledged the presence in the Session Hall of guests of Reps. Josephine Veronique R. Lacson-Noel and Lawrence Lemuel H. Fortun.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 Thereafter on motion of Rep. Garin (O.), the Chair recognized Rep. Dela Cruz for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ Rep. Dela Cruz raised several clarificatory questions regarding the national security situation of the country. He inquired whether the Committee can provide him with 1) a national security report on the present security situation to determine whether the NICA had been effective in its national security analysis and projections; 2) an updated national security report on the external and internal threats to the country; and 3) a national security assessment on overseas Filipinos. He also sought clarification on the participation of the NICA as a secretariat for the implementation of the 2007 Human Security Act. Rep. Bataoil replied that a report will be provided to Rep. Dela Cruz regarding these particular matters. SUSPENSION OF SESSION At 5:40 p.m., the Chair motu proprio suspended the session. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 5:42 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 6:13 p.m., the session resumed. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE NICA AND NSC SUSPENSION OF SESSION

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At 6:13 p.m., the Chair declared a recess upon Rep. Duranos motion.

There being no more interpellations, on a joint motion of Rep. Zamora on behalf of the Minority and Rep. Durano on behalf of the Majority, there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budgets of the NICA and NSC. SUSPENSION OF SESSION At 6:14 p.m., the Chair motu proprio declared a recess. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 6:16 p.m. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF CERTAIN EXECUTIVE OFFICES On motion of Rep. Durano, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budgets of the following Executive offices: 1. 2. 3. 4. Games and Amusements Board (GAB) Philippine Racing Commission (PRC) Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP)

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To a pending query of Rep. Dela Cruz, Rep. Bataoil explained the role and functions of the NICA in the implementation of the Human Security Act of 2007 as the secretariat of the Anti-Terrorism Council created under the law to implement its provisions. The Sponsor further said that he would provide Rep. Dela Cruz with the necessary information that will clarify his concerns regarding the operations and membership of the Anti-Terrorism Council, including its Program Management Center, and how highvalued targets are identified and classified. The two Members then analyzed the intelligence gathering and dissemination as part of the threetiered defense system against terrorism as well as the convening of the National Security Council (NSC). They agreed to verify if the United States was allowed to maintain command and control facilities in the country. They opined that the NICA should continually provide inputs for the NSC.

TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF CERTAIN EXECUTIVE OFFICES There being no interpellations, on a joint motion of Rep. Zamora on behalf of the Minority and Rep. Durano on behalf of the Majority, there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budgets of the aforecited Executive offices.

14 SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Durano, the Chair suspended the session at 6:18 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 6:29 p.m., with Rep. Jorge Bolet Banal presiding. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE FDCP On motion of Rep. Durano, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budget of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP). Thereafter, on further motion of Rep. Durano, the Chair recognized Reps. Josephine Veronique R. Lacson-Noel and Jose L. Atienza Jr. to sponsor the proposed budget and to interpellate thereon, respectively. INTERPELLATION OF REP. ATIENZA Reps. Lacson-Noel and Atienza discussed the functions and powers of the FDCP in relation to the growth and development of the film industry. Rep. Lacson-Noel affirmed that the film industry is starting to be revitalized and could be a major contributor to the growth of the Philippine economy. The Members thereafter focused on the problem of film piracy and its effects on the movie industry as well as the need to produce world-acclaimed movies, after which they discussed the proposed agency allocation, the budget for Film Tax Incentive System which grants rewards to movie producers for producing highly acclaimed movies, and the allocation for the agencys administration cost. Rep. Banal relinquished the Chair to Deputy Speaker Padilla. Subsequently, Rep. Atienza expressed hope that the film industry would grow because this is one field that the country could excel in. He however predicted a bleak future for Filipino film artists, citing in particular the measly budget allocation for the Film Industry Promotion and Development Services . Finally, he discussed the possibility of channeling back the amusement tax collections to the FDCP to help revive the film industry.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE FDCP On a joint motion of Rep. Tinio in behalf of the Minority and Rep. Durano in behalf of the Majority, there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budget of the FDCP. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 6:57 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 6:58 p.m. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE MTRCB On motion of Rep. Durano, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budget of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB), and the Chair recognized Rep. Ungab for his sponsorship remarks. SPONSORSHIP REMARKS OF REP. UNGAB Rep. Ungab, in sponsoring the MTRCB budget, disclosed that it has a budget of P61.519 million, with programmed new appropriations of P23.286 million and automatic appropriations of P38.234 million. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE MTRCB In the absence of interpellations, on a joint motion of Rep. Tinio in behalf of the Minority and Rep. Durano in behalf of the Majority, there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budget of the MTRCB. SUSPENSION OF SESSION At 7:00 p.m., the Chair motu proprio declared a recess. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 7:01 p.m., with Deputy Speaker Padilla presiding.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE DTI AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES/CORPORATIONS, EXCEPT APECO On motion of Rep. Durano, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budgets of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and its attached agencies and corporations, except the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO). Thereafter, the Chair recognized Reps. LacsonNoel and Dela Cruz for the sponsorship of the Bill and interpellation thereon, respectively. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ Rep. Dela Cruz initial questions centered on DTIs updated industrialization strategy that would serve as a guide as to what industries DTI should be promoting and/or reviving. He further inquired on the other programs and services that the agency is planning to pursue in order to make the Philippines globally competitive. In reply, Rep. Lacson-Noel enumerated the different industries being promoted by the agency, maintained that the BPO industry is the strongest at present among the different economic sectors, and claimed that DTI is now in the process of reviving the other sectors as well. After being assured of a comprehensive industrialization road map that the agency is developing, Rep. Dela Cruz then discussed with Rep. Lacson-Noel the activities of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), its component economic zones and level of investments thereof. The former also requested for information about various government-funded ecozones under the PEZA. The Members also delved on the proposal to draft a bill seeking to implement a comprehensive industrialization strategy to include the rationalization of taxes and incentives for all industrial zones. Rep. Dela Cruz likewise requested for a report on: 1) the latest accomplishments and financial status of the National Development Corporation (NDC), 2) the financial statements of the Philippine International Trading Corporation (PITC), including its program on the importation of drugs from India, countertrade or government-to-government trading of military uniforms and ammunitions. SUSPENSION OF SESSION

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Thereupon, the Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 7:42 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 7:42 p.m., the session was resumed. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ (Continuation) Rep. Dela Cruz clarified to Rep. Lacson-Noel that his request for a report from the PITC on its participation in the purchase of military equipment and ammunition would include the scope of its operational and financial activities, the rationale of outsourcing military supplies, and an update on the function of the PITC to engage in countertrade, which is the agencys original mandate. He further requested from the Committee a report on all the activities, functions, and operations of the NDC, Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines, Construction Manpower Development Corporation, Cottage Industry Development Program and its proposed funds, the Small Business Bank, and the Intellectual Property Office, as well as an update on the DTIs consumer protection program. He manifested to the Committee that these reports should be provided to him during the course of the budget deliberations for the proper guidance and information of the Members. Rep. Lacson-Noel replied that the Committee on Appropriations will comply with Rep. Dela Cruz requests. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE DTI AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES AND CORPORATIONS, EXCEPT APECO There being no other interpellations, on a joint motion of Rep. Terry L. Ridon on behalf of the Minority and Rep. Banal on behalf of the Majority, there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budgets of the DTI and its attached agencies and corporations, except APECO. SUSPENSION OF CONSIDERATION OF HOUSE BILL NO. 2630 On motion of Rep. Banal, there being no objection, the Body suspended further consideration of House Bill No. 2630 or the 2014 GAB.

16 APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL On motion of Rep. Banal, there being no objection, the Body approved Journal No. 20, dated September 16, 2013. ELECTION OF MAJORITY MEMBERS TO VARIOUS COMMITTEES On motion of Rep. Banal, there being no objection, the Body elected the following Members of the Majority as additional members of the various Committees hereunder indicated: Committee on Agrarian Reform Rep. Arturo B. Robes Committee on Appropriations Rep. Arnulfo F. Go Committee on Aquaculture and Fisheries Resources Rep. Sonny P. Collantes Rep. Jorge T. Almonte Rep. Wilfredo S. Caminero Committee on Banks and Financial Intermediaries Rep. Jerry P. Treas as member no. 6 Rep. Rodel M. Batocabe Rep. Francisco A. Calalay Jr. Committee on Dangerous Drugs Rep. Francisco Lalo T. Matugas Committee on Ecology Rep. Dan S. Fernandez as member no. 5 Rep. Gabriel Luis R. Quisumbing Rep. Alex L. Advincula Committee on Foreign Affairs Rep. Sonny P. Collantes Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability Rep. Cinchona Cruz-Gonzales Rep. Arturo B. Robes Committee on Government Enterprises and Privatization Rep. Irwin C. Tieng Rep. Peter Sr. Pedro M. Unabia

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 Committee on Higher and Technical Education Rep. Thelma Z. Almario Rep. Irwin C. Tieng Committee on Housing and Urban Development Rep. Rodolfo G. Biazon Rep. Rico B. Geron Committee on Labor and Employment Rep. Rose Marie Baby J. Arenas Rep. Rico B. Geron Committee on Metro Manila Development Rep. Samuel D. Pagdilao Committee on Mindanao Affairs Rep. Raymond Democrito C. Mendoza Committee on Muslim Affairs Rep. Bai Sandra A. Sema vice Rep. Ansaruddin A.M.A. Adiong as member no. 2 Rep. Ansaruddin A.M.A. Adiong vice Rep. Bai Sandra A. Sema as member no. 6 Committee on National Defense and Security Rep. Vicente F. Belmonte Jr. Rep. Niel C. Tupas Jr. Rep. Cheryl P. Deloso-Montalla Committee on Natural Resources Rep. Franklin P. Bautista Rep. Marcelino R. Teodoro Rep. Romeo M. Acop Rep. Kaka J. Bag-ao Rep. Ronald M. Cosalan Rep. Reynaldo V. Umali Rep. Ansaruddin A.M.A. Adiong Rep. Wilfredo S. Caminero Rep. Zajid G. Mangudadatu Rep. Joseller Yeng M. Guiao Rep. Teodorico T. Haresco Jr. Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs Rep. Roy V. Seeres Sr. vice Rep. Arnulfo F. Go Rep. Niel C. Tupas Jr.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 Rep. Rose Marie Baby J. Arenas Rep. Rico B. Geron Committee on Public Works and Highways Rep. Irwin C. Tieng Rep. Henry S. Oaminal Committee on Science and Technology Rep. Arnulfo F. Go Rep. Lawrence Lemuel H. Fortun Committee on Trade and Industry Rep. Ma. Lourdes Acosta-Alba Committee on Transportation Rep. Romeo M. Acop Rep. Teddy Brawner Baguilat Jr. Rep. Franklin P. Bautista Rep. Vicente F. Belmonte Jr. Rep. Alfredo Albee B. Benitez Rep. Wilfredo S. Caminero Rep. Oscar Richard S. Garin Jr. Rep. Teodorico T. Haresco Jr. Rep. Rene L. Relampagos Rep. Andres D. Salvacion Jr. Rep. Mariano Michael M. Velarde Jr. Committee on Ways and Means Rep. Irwin C. Tieng Committee on Veteran Affairs and Welfare Rep. Alejandro Y. Mirasol Committee on Youth and Sports Development Rep. Irwin C. Tieng Committee on Ethics and Privileges Rep. Rene L. Relampagos Rep. Jesus N. Sacdalan Rep. Sonny P. Collantes Rep. Jerry P. Treas Rep. Fernando V. Gonzalez Rep. Deogracias B. Ramos Jr. Rep. Kaka J. Bag-ao Rep. Francis Gerald A. Abaya Rep. Gus S. Tambunting Rep. Victoria G. Noel Rep. Barry Gutierrez Committee on Accounts 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46.

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Rep. Eleandro Jesus F. Madrona Rep. Niel C.Tupas Jr. Rep. Isidro S. Rodriguez Jr. Rep. Nelson L. Dayanghirang Rep. Florencio C. Garay Rep. Andres D. Salvacion Jr. Rep. Elenita Milagros Eileen ErmitaBuhain Rep. Manuel S. Agyao Rep. Guillermo A. Romarate Jr. Rep. Herminia B. Roman Rep. Czarina D. Umali Rep. Rosenda Ann Ocampo Rep. Franklin P. Bautista Rep. Jorge T. Almonte Rep. Alfredo Albee B. Benitez Rep. Winston Winnie Castelo Rep. Ronald M. Cosalan Rep. Rene L. Relampagos Rep. Jerry P. Treas Rep. Teddy Brawner Baguilat Jr. Rep. Maximo B. Dalog Rep. Salvio B. Fortuno Rep. Raul V. Del Mar Rep. Paolo S. Javier Rep. Jose Carlos L. Cari Rep. Jesus N. Sacdalan Rep. Deogracias B. Ramos Jr. Rep. George P. Arnaiz Rep. Felix William B. Fuentebella Rep. Aurora Enerio-Cerilles Rep. Pryde Henry A. Teves Rep. Maria Zenaida B. Angping Rep. Napoleon S. Dy Rep. Julio A. Ledesma IV Rep. Josephine Veronique R. Lacson-Noel Rep. Fredenil Fred H. Castro Rep. Maria Valentina G. Plaza Rep. Raden C. Sakaluran Rep. Elpidio F. Barzaga Jr. Rep. Antonio F. Lagdameo Jr. Rep. Belma A. Cabilao Rep. Elmer E. Panotes Rep. Teodorico T. Haresco Jr. Rep. Thelma Z. Almario Rep. Jose F. Zubiri III Rep. Nicanor M. Briones

SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Banal, the Chair suspended the session at 7:53 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 7:54 p.m., the session resumed.

18 SUSPENSION OF SESSION Thereupon, on motion of Rep. Banal, there being no objection, the Chair suspended the session until ten oclock in the morning of Wednesday, September 18, 2013. It was 7:55 p.m., Tuesday, September 17, 2013

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2013 RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 18, 2013 with Deputy Speaker Sergio A. F. Apostol presiding. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Representative Monique Yazmin Q. Lagdameo, the Chair suspended the session at 10:00 a.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 10:04 a.m. SUSPENSION OF SESSION By Representative Umali (R.) The Chair suspended the session at 10:04 a.m. on motion of Rep. Jorge Bolet Banal. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 10:07 a.m., the session resumed. ADDITIONAL REFERENCE OF BUSINESS On motion of Rep. Lagdameo (M.), there being no objection, the Body proceeded to the Additional Reference of Business. Upon direction of the Chair, the Secretary General read on First Reading the titles of the following Bills and Resolutions, together with the Communications, which were referred to the appropriate Committees or consigned to the Archives as hereunder indicated: BILLS ON FIRST READING House Bill No. 2857, entitled: AN ACT RENAMING THE WATER CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES INTO NATIONAL WATER SECURITY ACT OF 2013 THEREBY REVISING AND CONSOLIDATING THE LAWS GOVERNING THE OWNERSHIP, APPROPRIATION, UTILIZATION, EXPLOITATION, DEVELOPMENT, CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF WATER RESOURCES AND REGULATION OF WATERWORKS/WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE SYSTEMS AND SERVICES By Representative Umali (R.)

19 TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS House Bill No. 2858, entitled: AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE MINDORO BATANGAS NAUTICAL BRIDGEHIGHWAY, LINKING MINDORO ISLAND TO BATANGAS CITY, AND PROVIDING FOR ITS IMPLEMENTATION UNDER THE PROVISION OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6957, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE BUILD-OPERATE-TRANSFER (BOT) LAW

TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS House Bill No. 2859, entitled: AN ACT CONVERTING THE FE DEL MUNDO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL EXTENSION IN DON PEDRO, MUNICIPALITY OF MANSALAY, PROVINCE OF ORIENTAL MINDORO INTO THE DON PEDRO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR By Representative Umali (R.) TO THE COMMITTEE ON BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE House Bill No. 2860, entitled: AN ACT PROHIBITING THE SALE OF TOYS AND OTHER ARTICLES CONTAINING PHTHALATES TO CHILDREN THREE YEARS OF AGE AND BELOW By Representatives Bravo (A.) and Paez TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH House Bill No. 2861, entitled: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A GREEN ENERGY FOR HOMES AND BUILDINGS PROGRAM IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PROMOTE RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, AND INDUSTRIAL SCALE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ON-SITE RENEWABLE TECHNOLOGIES

20 By Representatives Bravo (A.) and Paez TO THE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2013 TIONS AS MANDATED BY SECTION 15 OF THE SAME ACT By Representative Yap (S.)

House Bill No. 2862, entitled: TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES AN ACT TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT, DEMONSTRATION, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF TECHNOLOGY FOR USE IN REMOVING GREENHOUSE GASES FROM THE ATMOSPHERE AND CREATING A GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSION ATMOSPHERIC REMOVAL COMMISSION By Representatives Bravo (A.) and Paez TO THE COMMITTEE ON ECOLOGY House Bill No. 2863, entitled: AN ACT ORDAINING REFORMS IN PHILIPPINE DOMESTIC SHIPPING TRADE BY ALLOWING FOREIGN VESSELS TO ENGAGE IN THE TRANSPORT OF CARGOES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representative Teodoro TO THE COMMITTEE ON TRADE AND INDUSTRY House Bill No. 2864, entitled: AN ACT STRENGTHENING CONSUMER PROTECTION IN THE PURCHASE OF BRAND NEW VEHICLES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representative Gomez TO THE COMMITTEE ON TRADE AND INDUSTRY RESOLUTIONS House Resolution No. 293, entitled: RESOLUTION ENJOINING THE HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COORDINATING COUNCIL (HUDCC) TO IMMEDIATELY CONDUCT A REVIEW OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9653, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 'RENT CONTROL ACT OF 2009', AND SUBMIT TO CONGRESS ITS RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE PROPRIETY OF EXTENDING RENTAL REGULAHouse Resolution No. 294, entitled: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE FRANCHISES TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY IN AID OF LEGISLATION INTO THE ALLEGED ONEROUS ACTS OF MAYNILAD WATER SERVICES, INC. AND THE MANILA WATER COMPANY SUCH AS THE INCLUSION OF CORPORATE INCOME TAX IN THE OPERATING EXPENSES AS A RESULT OF THE ADJUSTED CONCESSION AGREEMENT GRANTED BY THE METROPOLITAN WATERWORKS AND SEWERAGE SYSTEM-REGULATORY OFFICE, ALLOWING A HIGHER RETURN OF EQUITY FOR THE TWO CONCESSIONAIRES DUE TO THE ABSENCE OF A LEGISLATIVE FRANCHISE FOR THE TWO WATER UTILITIES AND MAKE NECESSARY RECTIFICATIONS IN THE CONCESSION AGREEMENTS TO EFFECT LOWERING OF THE WATER RATES AND TO PROTECT CONSUMERS WELFARE By Representative Teodoro TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 295, entitled: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES FOR THE DEMISE OF FORMER SOLICITOR GENERAL FRANCISCO 'FRANK' IBRADO CHAVEZ By Representative Tambunting TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 296, entitled: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS AND THE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO INQUIRE, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, INTO THE GOVERNMENT'S FAILURE TO BUILD A SINGLE FIRE STATION IN 613 MUNICIPALITIES

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2013 COUNTRYWIDE, AS REQUIRED BY A 23-YEAR-OLD LAW By Representative Ty TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES ADDITIONAL COAUTHORS With the permission of the Body, the following Members were made coauthors of the Bills hereunder indicated: Rep. Luis "Jon-jon" A. Ferrer IV for House Bills No. 35 and 39; Reps. Maximo B. Dalog and Frederick F. Abueg for House Bill No. 39; Rep. Ferdinand Hernandez for House Bill No. 97; Rep. Xavier Jesus "XJ" D. Romualdo for House Bills No. 99, 133, 134, 194, 197, 202, 203 and 419; Rep. Roy V. Seeres Sr. for House Bill No. 151; Rep. Abraham "Bambol" N. Tolentino for House Bill No. 397; Rep. Eulogio "Amang" R. Magsaysay for House Bills No. 441 and 442; Rep. Antonio L. Tinio for House Bill No. 596; Reps. Thelma Z. Almario and Peter "Sr. Pedro" M. Unabia for House Bills No. 676 and 677; Reps. Imelda Quibranza-Dimaporo, Abdullah D. Dimaporo and Isagani S. Amatong for House Bills No. 1128 and 2007; Reps. Christopher S. Co and Rodel M. Batocabe for House Bills No. 1155, 2309, 2314, 2315, 2343 and 2643; Rep. Ma. Theresa B. Bonoan for House Bill No. 1548; Rep. Cinchona Cruz-Gonzales for House Bills No. 1624, 1628, and 2721; Rep. Diosdado "Dato" M. Arroyo for House Bill No. 2364; and Rep. Benjamin C. Agarao Jr. for House Bills No. 2488 and 2697. COMMUNICATIONS

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Letter dated September 6, 2013 of Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr., Executive Secretary, Office of the President, transmitting the Veto Message of His Excellency President Benigno S. Aquino III on enrolled House Bill No. 1801, entitled: AN ACT INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF EVERSLY CHILDS SANITARIUM HOSPITAL IN THE PROVINCE OF CEBU FROM FIFTY (50)-BED CAPACITY TO ONE HUNDRED (100), UPGRADING ITS SERVICE FACILITIES AND PROFESSIONAL HEALTHCARE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. TO THE ARCHIVES Letter dated September 12, 2013 of Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr., Executive Secretary, Office of the President, transmitting the Veto Message of His Excellency President Benigno S. Aquino III on enrolled House Bill No. 1863, entitled: AN ACT RATIONALIZING THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE PARTIDO STATE UNIVERSITY, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9029. TO THE ARCHIVES Letters dated September 6, 2013 of Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr., Executive Secretary, Office of the President, transmitting two (2) original copies each of: 1. Republic Act No. 10621, entitled: AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A FISH PORT AND COLD STORAGE FACILITY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SASMUAN, PROVINCE OF PAMPANGA AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR; 2. Republic Act No. 10622, entitled: AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF LAZI NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL IN BARANGAY TIGBAWAN, MUNICIPALITY OF LAZE, PROVINCE OF SIQUIJOR INTO LAZI TECHNICAL INSTITUTE; 3. Republic Act No. 10623, entitled: AN ACT AMENDING CERTAIN PROVI-

22 SIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7581, ENTITLED 'AN ACT PROVIDING PROTECTION TO CONSUMERS BY STABILIZING THE PRICES OF BASIC NECESSITIES AND PRIME COMMODITIES AND BY PRESCRIBING MEASURES AGAINST UNDUE PRICE INCREASES DURING EMERGENCY SITUATIONS AND LIKE OCCASIONS' AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; and 4. Republic Act No. 10624, entitled:

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2013 CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE DFA AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES On motion of Rep. Lagdameo (M.), there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budgets of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and its attached agencies. Thereafter, on further motion of Rep. Lagdameo, the Chair recognized Rep. Emil L. Ong for his sponsorship speech. SPONSORSHIP SPEECH OF REP. ONG AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FISH PORT IN BARANGAY SABANG, MUNICIPALITY OF CALABANGA, PROVINCE OF CAMARINES SUR AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR which were signed by His Excellency, President Benigno S. Aquino III. TO THE ARCHIVES Rep. Ong expressed his honor in endorsing the plenary approval of the proposed P12.14billion budget of the DFA which Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert F. Del Rosario said during the Committee hearing is needed to equip the nation in facing old and new challenges in the field of foreign relations. He stressed that the DFA budget proposal supports the three pillars of Philippine foreign policy, namely: 1) promotion of national security; 2) enhancement of economic diplomacy; and 3) protection of the rights and welfare of the Filipinos overseas. He also underscored that the proposed DFA budget for 2014 is crucial as the Philippines prepares for its chairmanship of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) the following year, which will reaffirm the leadership role of the country in the global arena as well as advance its agenda on regional integration and development. Rep. Ong then stressed that the DFA will continue to protect the rights and welfare of Filipino nationals at home and abroad. He also said that with its proposed budget, it will strengthen its management, accountability, administrative, and infrastructure facilities and systems. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DE JESUS On motion of Rep. Mar-Len Abigail S. Binay, the Chair recognized Rep. Emmi A. De Jesus who asked about the repatriation of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Middle East, United States (US) President Barack Obamas forthcoming visit, and the joint claims of the Philippines and China in the West Philippine Sea. The Sponsor said that the DFA continues to give financial and legal assistance to OFWs; the agenda of the US visit would be history, trade, and security; and normal trade relations between the Philippines and China existed even if the former had sought international arbitration on said claims.

SUSPENSION OF SESSION Thereupon, the session was suspended at 10:10 a.m., upon motion of Rep. Lagdameo (M.). RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 10:15 a.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 1 ON HOUSE BILL NO. 2630 On motion of Rep. Lagdameo (M.), there being no objection, the Body resumed consideration on Second Reading of House Bill No. 2630, as contained in Committee Report No. 1 and submitted by the Committee on Appropriations. Upon direction of the Chair, the Secretary General read the title of the Bill, to wit: AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES FROM JANUARY ONE TO DECEMBER THIRTY-ONE, TWO THOUSAND AND FOURTEEN, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2013 The Chair next recognized Rep. Antonio L. Tinio for his interpellation, on motion of Rep. Binay. SUSPENSION OF SESSION SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Binay, the Chair suspended the session at 10:32 a.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 10:35 a.m. The session resumed at 11:33 a.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. TINIO MANIFESTATION OF REP. LOONG In light of the constitutional mandate for the State to pursue an independent foreign policy, Rep. Tinio asked why the Philippines and the US had to negotiate a Framework Agreement for Increased Rotational Presence and Enhanced Defense Cooperation. Because of a new policy of the US in rebalancing its military forces, he pointed out that the RP-US Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) and the current framework agreement could be in response to a possible external aggression by China considering the current territorial conflict in the West Philippine Sea. With the clarification from the Sponsor that the framework agreement allows the rotational presence by highly trained special operations forces consistent with the provisions of the MDT, the Members next discussed the upholding of freedom of navigation, particularly in the West Philippine Sea. This, as they dwelled on a possible China aggression and a corresponding US support to the Philippines, or a preemptive strike by the US in defense of its troops in the country. Rep. Tinio raised anew his concern on the activities that would be covered by the framework agreement to develop the defense capacities of the Philippines and the US, and opined that the latter is seeking for a new agreement because it is not satisfied with the coverage of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA). For the record, he said that during the Committee hearing with the DFA and the Department of National Defense (DND), he sought for an executive session to allow the former to elaborate and clarify the objectives of the US in pursuing the new agreement, but that this request was never granted. They then discussed the legal and constitutional basis of the humanitarian activities being conducted by the US Armed Forces in the country in accordance with Article II of the MDT. Rep. Tinio then said that he would like to register his objection on the proposed budget of the DFA

23 given the fact that the PNoy government through the DFA and the DND is pursuing such talks with the US.

On motion of Rep. Binay, the Chair suspended the session at 11:31 a.m.

On motion of Rep. Binay, the Chair recognized Rep. Tupay T. Loong who discussed his concern regarding the possibility for the DFA to adopt maximum flexibility so as to accommodate the appointment of qualified Muslims as ambassadors to Muslim countries. He said that this was provided for in one of the agreements forged between the government and the Muslim rebel group as part of the peace package for Muslim Filipinos. Rep. Ong and the Chair noted said manifestation. SUSPENSION OF CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE DFA AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES On motion of Rep. Binay, there being no objection, the Body suspended the consideration of the proposed budgets of the DFA and its attached agencies. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE AMLC On motion of Rep. Binay, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budget of the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC). Thereafter, on motion of Rep. Binay, the Chair recognized Rep. Gabriel Luis R. Quisumbing to sponsor said budget and Minority Leader Ronaldo B. Zamora for his interpellation. SPONSORSHIP REMARKS OF REP. QUISUMBING Rep. Quisumbing presented for the Bodys consideration the proposed 2014 budget of the AMLC which is P28.6 million.

24 TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF AMLC On behalf of the Minority who posed no questions on the proposed budget of the AMLC, Rep. Zamora (R.) moved to terminate the period of sponsorship and debate on said budget. On behalf of the Majority, Rep. Binay adopted the motion of the Minority, and there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budget of the AMLC. RESUMPTION OF CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE DFA AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES On motion of Rep. Binay, there being no objection, the Body resumed consideration of the proposed budgets of the DFA and its attached agencies, with Rep. Ong sponsoring the same and Rep. Jonathan A. Dela Cruz interpellating thereon. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ Rep. Dela Cruz initially sought the opinion of the Sponsor with regard to the proposed participation of Filipino Muslims in the formulation of the countrys foreign policy. He maintained that Filipino Muslims who are career foreign service officers are more qualified to serve in the DFA especially with regard to forging and maintaining bilateral relations with the Muslim and Arab countries. Rep. Ong replied that he will favorably endorse this proposal to the DFA. With regard to the one-China policy, Rep. Dela Cruz inquired whether the Philippine government still ensures and observes the required diplomatic measures to maintain this particular foreign policy. He adverted in particular to an incident of the supposed disinvitation to President Benigno S. Aquino III to the 2013 China Expo where the Philippines is an honoree, to cite an example of possible diplomatic rift with China. He maintained that China remains an important ally of the country. Rep. Ong clarified the CAEXPO incident and then pointed out that normal relations are still ongoing between the two countries, despite an arbitration case filed by the Philippines before an international tribunal. He explained that the continuing bilateral consultations, the annual Philippine-China security and defense dialogue, yearly socio-cultural exchanges, consular consultations, and cultural performances, are still being actively and diplomatically pursued and evident of the normal relations between the two countries.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2013 MOTION OF REP. DELA CRUZ Thereupon, Rep. Dela Cruz sought for the suspension of the proceedings for one minute. REMARKS OF THE CHAIR The Chair however remarked that the suspension of the session could be extended up to one hour. REMARKS OF REP. DELA CRUZ Whereupon, Rep. Dela Cruz remarked that he should be given enough time to make his interpellation considering that the issues he will have to raise are of national interest. The Sponsor then asked Rep. Dela Cruz to just submit in writing his concerns and questions and assured the proper response of the DFA thereto, in order to save time. The latter underscored that he will be compelled to ask for the deferment of the consideration of the proposed DFA budget if he will not be allowed enough time to pursue his interpellation. SUSPENSION OF SESSION Upon motion of Rep. Dela Cruz, the Chair suspended the session at 12:01 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 1:01 p.m. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The session was suspended at 1:01 p.m., upon motion of Rep. Lagdameo (M.). RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 1:02 p.m. Thereafter, the Chair recognized Reps. Ong and Dela Cruz to continue with their debate on the proposed budgets of the DFA and its attached agencies. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ (Continuation) Initially, Rep. Dela Cruz said that he will forward to the DFA, for its proper action, the letter of Rep. Jesulito A. Manalo regarding the four Filipino seamen who were arrested by the Argentinian Coast Guard for allegedly throwing stowaways over board.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2013 Rep. Dela Cruz then discussed with Rep. Ong several issues, including: 1) the crafting of a new territorial map based on the Philippine Archipelagic Baselines Law which would indicate the countrys territorial claims in the West Philippine Sea; 2) the status of the international arbitration case filed by the Philippines with respect to the West Philippine Sea dispute; 3) the implementation of the VFA and the RP-US Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) with regard to the command and control of the US bases, bilateral agreements in the use of drones in the country, jurisdiction over cases involving US military personnel, and US military funding and assistance; 4) the protection of OFWs and the status of detained Filipinos in Malaysia; 5) the use of the Passport Revolving Fund; 6) the countrys participation in ASEAN and Asia-Pacific undertakings and its position in such issues as the ASEAN common market and protection of migrant workers; 7) the tasks and programs of the Foreign Service Institute and its policy in recruiting career foreign service officers as well as the DFA policy in hiring of local embassy personnel; 8) the objectives of the DFA Building Fund; and 9) the status of prime real estate properties of the Philippine government abroad, among others. In the course of Rep. Dela Cruz interpellation, Rep. Ong committed to provide his colleague with copies of requested documents and reports regarding the issues that he had raised. He also welcomed any additional budget that Rep. Dela Cruz might want to propose at the proper time. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 2:16 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 2:20 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ (Continuation) After being assured of an updated report regarding the development and disposition of the Philippine government properties overseas, Rep. Dela Cruz debated with the Sponsor on the DFA policy regarding the present problem in Syria as well as the status of its operations in other countries hosting Filipino migrant workers and which might possibly get involved in the Syrian conflict. They also discussed the situation of the Filipino UN peacekeepers in Golan Heights.

25 Rep. Dela Cruz next discussed with Rep. Ong the implementation of the Overseas Absentee Voting Law and its impact on the voting process. They then talked about the measures and proposals encouraging people to register and participate in the electoral process; and the issue of whether the DFA and the Commission on Elections (Comelec), have already studied the possibility of online voting, Rep. Dela Cruz thereafter asked to be informed of the DFA budgetary allocation for such voting. On motion of Rep. Binay, the Chair recognized Rep. Neri J. Colmenares for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. COLMENARES Rep. Colmenares initial questions focused on the profile and status of detained OFWs all over the world, the DFAs courses of action on the matter, and his suggestion to constitute a team from the Public Attorneys Office to monitor and handle the cases of OFWs, which the Sponsor gladly took note of. He and Rep. Ong also discussed the right of OFWs to hold rallies in front of Philippine embassies. The Members then talked about the ongoing negotiation between the Philippines and the US on a Framework Agreement for Increased Rotational Presence and Enhanced Defense Cooperation. Rep. Ong assured Rep. Colmenares that there is no possibility that it will be signed during President Obamas visit the following month. At this point, Deputy Speaker Apostol relinquished the Chair to Rep. Jorge Bolet Banal. To Rep. Colmenares subsequent concerns, the Sponsor said that the DFA policy in the current USSyria conflict was one of strategic silence in order to protect OFWs in Syria and that the RP-US Mutual Defense Treaty obligated the Philippines to help in a Syrian attack. He clarified that US soldiers merely had temporary facilities in Mindanao. He explained that the government was consulting friendly countries about ending the review process of the 1996 Final Peace Agreement with the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF). Thereupon, Reps. Colmenares and Ong delved into the implementation of the VFA in relation to the number of US military personnel entering the country and the issue of custody of US military personnel who committed crimes in the Philippines. Rep. Colmenares argued that the VFA is unfair and one-sided in favor of US military personnel.

26 With regard to the income generated by the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) in Taiwan, Rep. Ong stated that because of the one-China policy of the Philippines, the proceeds go directly to the Office of the President and not to the DFA. At this juncture, Rep. Banal relinquished the Chair to Deputy Speaker Apostol. Thereafter, on motion of Rep. Binay, the Chair recognized Rep. Zamora (R.) for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. ZAMORA (R.) Rep. Zamora inquired whether the country can have a more assertive and robust foreign policy that embodies the countrys strengths and not its weaknesses. He stressed the need for a stronger Philippine position on trade, economic and air agreements, and inquired into the governments concrete actions in its fight against Chinas claim over the West Philippine Sea. Rep. Ong explained the Philippine governments action of defending its territory through diplomatic and not military channels because of its limitations, citing in fact its petition before an international arbitration committee. SUSPENSION OF CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE DFA AND ITS AGENCIES On motion of Rep. Francisco Emmanuel R. Ortega III, there being no objection, the Body suspended consideration of the proposed budgets of the DFA and its attached agencies. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 4:00 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 4:04 p.m., with Deputy Speaker Carlos M. Padilla presiding. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE CIC, PCED AND GCG On motion of Rep. Ortega (F.), there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budgets of the Credit Information Corporation (CIC), the Philippine Center for Economic Development (PCED), and the Governance Commission for Gov-

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2013 ernment-Owned (GCG). and -Controlled Corporations

TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF CIC, PCED, AND GCG There being no interpellations, on a joint motion of Reps. Zamora and Ortega (F.), there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budgets of the aforesaid agencies. RESUMPTION OF CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE DFA AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES On motion of Rep. Ortega (F.), there being no objection, the Body resumed consideration of the proposed budgets of the DFA and its attached agencies; and the Chair recognized Reps. Ong and Luzviminda C. Ilagan, for sponsorship and interpellation, respectively. MANIFESTATION OF REP. ILAGAN Before proceeding to her interpellation, Rep. Ilagan took exception to Rep. Ongs earlier statement regarding intermarriage as one of the benefits of the continuing presence of the US visiting forces in the country. She said that based on their experience in the past, very few intermarriages end up in marriage and were more of the hanggang-pier, hanggangairport na lang type. Rep. Ong said that he never used the word benefits when asked for specific examples of promoting friendlier and closer relationship between the Philippines and the US. He clarified having said that intermarriages could be one of the examples of a friendlier or closer relationship. INTERPELLATION OF REP. ILAGAN Thereafter, Reps. Ilagan and Ong discussed the status of the ongoing review of the VFA which President Aquino had promised while still a presidential candidate, including the available mechanism through which the Members could participate in the review considering that no Member of the House was invited to sit in the Presidential Commission on the VFA. The Sponsor suggested that Rep. Ilagan file a resolution on the matter for proper action by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The two then delved into the main differences in the provisions of the RP-US MDT, the 2011 Manila

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2013 Declaration, and the 2012 Joint Statement, as well as their impact on each other and the implications on the RP relations with the US and other countries. Rep. Ilagan underscored the constraints of the MDT with regard to Philippine bilateral relations with other countries, such as the Democratic Republic of North Korea which is a declared enemy of the US but with which the Philippines has tried to forge, to some extent, diplomatic bilateral relations. Rep. Ong explained that the Manila Declaration would only be a reaffirmation of the MDT considering that both the Philippines and the US had categorically committed against further expanding the provisions of the treaty. He added that the Manila Declaration has only the persuasive effect of a political declaration covering common spheres of national interests. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF GUESTS With the permission of the Chair, Rep. Gerald Anthony V. Gullas Jr. acknowledged the presence in the Session Hall of guests of Rep. Jeffrey D. Khonghun. Thereupon, on motion of Rep. Gullas, the Chair recognized Rep. Jose L. Atienza Jr. for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. ATIENZA After commending Secretary Del Rosario for his exemplary performance in his department, Rep. Atienza posed several questions on the foreign policy direction of the Philippines with regard to its relations with China. He informed Rep. Ong that the continuing and unresolved diplomatic impasse between the two countries can be attributed to the failure of the Philippine government to admit and recognize responsibility for the deaths of the eight Chinese tourists in the Luneta hostage-taking incident and its failure to act on and mete out punishment to government officials involved in the mishandling of the said incident despite the recommendation of the Department of Justice (DOJ) for prosecution, which the Chinese government was fully aware of. Rep. Ong however argued that the most predominant and more compelling issue that has to be resolved regarding the RP-China relations is the issue of Chinas intrusion into the territorial boundaries of the country in the West Philippine Sea. He claimed however that the ensuing diplomatic impasse brought about by the intrusion to the Philippine territories of Chinas Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) has become the subject of a Philippine petition before an international arbitration committee. He maintained that any

27 further talks relative to the issue would only further complicate the situation between the two countries, but gave the assurance that bilateral relations between the two countries remain to be strong as diplomatic talks between them have now reached the arbitration stage. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 4:42 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 4:43 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. ATIENZA (Continuation) Upon resumption of session, Reps. Ong and Atienza continued to tackle the existing policies of the DFA on: 1) dealing with the different foreign claims on territories said to be lying within Philippine boundaries; 2) the antagonistic behavior and conduct of DFA officials, ambassadors and consul generals; and 3) the process of strengthening economic relations with China. In the end, both Members agreed that the Filipino people should not take back its claim and should carry on fighting for the ownership of the disputed Philippine borders. Rep. Francis Gerald A. Abaya next moved for the recognition of Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. RODRIGUEZ (R.) Rep. Rodriguez interpellation also focused on the continuing territorial claims in the West Philippine Sea. He defended the DFA for its alleged failure to have a robust, vigorous policy in relation to said territorial claims as he mentioned the three-pronged program formulated and employed by the Department. He further noted that the DFA and the PNoy Administration have been firm and consistent in fighting for Philippine ownership of its territory and for protecting national sovereignty. In defending the Philippines claim to the West Philippine Sea, Rep. Rodriguez commended DFA Secretary Del Rosario for his bravery in filing for the countrys claim over the West Philippine Sea in the International Tribunal of the Law of the Seas (ITLOS), and his belief that a peaceful resolution of disputes should be in accordance with international law. He underscored that the Philippines is the only coun-

28 try in the world that brought China to an international tribunal like the ITLOS. He thereafter expressed his support to President Aquinos uncompromising stand that the country should have sovereignty over the West Philippine Sea, the Kalayaan Island Group (Spratlys) and the Panatag Shoal and even proposed to increase the DFA budget as he believes that the Department deserves a bigger budget to be able to protect the integrity of Philippine territory. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE DFA AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES On motion of Rep. Carol Jayne B. Lopez on behalf of the Minority, and adopted by Rep. Abaya on behalf of the Majority, there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budgets of the DFA and its attached agencies. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Ortega (F.), the Chair suspended the session at 5:07 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 5:17 p.m. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE NHMFC, HGC, SHFC, HUDCC AND HLURB Upon resumption of session, on motion of Rep. Ortega (F.), there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budgets of the following government corporations/agencies: National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation (NHMFC), Home Guaranty Corporation (HGC), Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC), Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC), and Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB). The Chair then recognized Rep. Pryde Henry A. Teves to defend the measure. SPONSORSHIP REMARKS OF REP. TEVES Rep. Teves manifested that he was ready to answer questions regarding the aforecited agencies and

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2013 added that all requested reports during the preplenary hearings by the Members of the Minority will be readily available within the week. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE NHMFC, HGC, SHFC, HUDCC AND HLURB In the absence of interpellations, on a joint motion of Rep. Lopez (C.J.) on behalf of the Minority and Rep. Abaya on behalf of the Majority, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budgets of the NHMFC, HGC, SHFC, HUDCC and HLURB. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair suspended the session at 5:18 p.m. upon Rep. Abayas motion. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 5:21 p.m., the session resumed. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF GUESTS Rep. Ortega (F.) acknowledged the presence in the Session Hall of guests of Rep. Joseph Gilbert F. Violago. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE NHA On motion of Rep. Ortega (F.), there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budget of the National Housing Authority (NHA) and the Chair recognized Reps. Teves and De Jesus for sponsorship and interpellation, respectively. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DE JESUS Reps. Teves and De Jesus discussed the cost and progress of the housing program for informal settlers under the NHAs proposed budget and the status of several NHA-owned lots in Metro Manila. The latter rued the quality of low-cost housing and deterioration of existing resettlement projects; and said that at the proper time, she will ask the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) about its role in the housing program. The former relayed the agencys assurance that it will prioritize in-city over off-city relocation of informal settlers. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF GUESTS Thereupon, Rep. Gullas acknowledged the pres-

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2013 ence in the Session Hall of guests of Reps. Jose T. Panganiban Jr. and Ana Cristina Siquian Go. INTERPELLATION OF REP. RODRIGUEZ (R.) On motion of Rep. Gullas, the Chair recognized Rep. Rodriguez who lauded the NHAs quick response to the victims of Typhoon Sendong in Cagayan de Oro City in 2011. He then expressed concern about its reduced budget and new task of addressing the housing needs of only the Armed Forces of the Philippines-Philippine National Police (AFPPNP) and informal settler families (ISF) in Metro Manila. Reps. Rodriguez and Teves next debated on the proposed budgets of the NHA for the ISF regional resettlement, housing assistance program for calamity victims, and upgrading of socialized housing units in the Visayas and Mindanao regions which were either slashed or disapproved by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). Rep. Rodriguez then appealed to Rep. Teves as well as the Representatives from the Visayas and Mindanao Blocs to join him in his request to the Chairperson of the Committee on Appropriations and the House leadership to appeal to the DBM to restore the allocations for the above-mentioned NHA programs. Thereafter, on motion of Rep. Abaya, the Chair recognized Rep. Terry L. Ridon for his interpellation. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 5:56 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 5:56 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. RIDON Rep. Ridon discussed with the Sponsor the following concerns: 1) the itemization of the NHA projects; 2) the primary reason for the intensified flooding in Metro Manila; 3) the basis of the NHA for prioritizing relocation areas and identifying beneficiaries of its socialized housing program; 4) the list of partner civil society organizations (CSOs) that would determine the priority areas and families in the NHA resettlement program; 5) the NHA compliance with the provisions of the Urban Development and Housing Act of 1992, particularly on the eviction of houses near danger areas in light of allegations that

29 the agency implemented housing projects in areas which the Mines and Geosciences Bureau considers as geolocation hazards; 6) monthly cost of a resettlement house and the NHAs action in case of failure of a housing beneficiary to amortize; and 7) the number of projects that were awarded to New San Jose Builders and Goldenville Realty and Development Corporation. SUSPENSION OF CONSIDERATION ON SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILL NO. 2630 On motion of Majority Leader Neptali M. Gonzales II, there being no objection, the Body suspended consideration on Second Reading of House Bill No. 2630. BUSINESS FOR THE DAY: COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 2 ON HOUSE BILL NO. 2849 On motion of Rep. Gonzales, there being no objection, the Body considered on Second Reading House Bill No. 2849 as contained in Committee Report No. 2 and reported out by the Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms. Upon direction of the Chair, the Secretary General read the title of the Bill, to wit: AN ACT POSTPONING THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS TO THE LAST MONDAY OF OCTOBER 2016, AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9340 ENTITLED AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9164, RESETTING THE BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. On motion of Rep. Gonzales, the Chair recognized Rep. Fredenil "Fred" H. Castro, chairperson of the sponsoring Committee, for his sponsorship speech. SPONSORSHIP SPEECH OF REP. CASTRO Rep. Castro initially stated that the Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms recommended the postponement of the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) election from October 2013 to October 2016 because, among other reasons, the SK has failed to fulfill its purpose of engaging the youth in active participation in community building.

30 He further stated that the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) conducted national and regional consultations and assessment and found strong support for introducing reforms to the SK and to postpone its scheduled election in October. He stressed that the assessment report identified seven key issues besetting the SK system at present, which include the following 1) SK rules and programs are not clear; 2) SK officials do not have the legal capacity to enter into contracts because of their age; and 3) SK officials are exposed to a highly political exercise where patronage and kinship influence youth governance. He said that the Quezon City vice mayor has admitted to having experienced these problems in her dealings with the Quezon City SK federation president. In view of time constraints and on the basis of the foregoing considerations, Rep. Castro asked his colleagues to approve the measure. SPONSORSHIP REMARKS OF REP. ERICE On motion of Rep. Gonzales, the Chair recognized Rep. Edgar R. Erice who stated that his privilege speech which he delivered last August 7, 2013, wherein he discussed extensively his reasons for advocating the deferment of the SK election, would serve as his sponsorship speech on the measure. He informed the Body of a nationwide consultation conducted by the DILG where all sectors were said to have expressed unanimity for the postponement of the October SK election and for a drastic reform in the SK. He requested his colleagues to join him in the noble deed of preventing a new batch of young adults, aged 15 to 17 years old, from entering the school of corruption. At this juncture, the Chair recognized Reps. Castro and Ridon for sponsorship and interpellation, respectively. INTERPELLATION OF REP. RIDON Rep. Ridon debated with Rep. Castro the reason why the provision on not extending a hold-over period to existing SK officials was not included in the current version of House Bill No. 2849, even if this was voted and agreed upon at the Committee level. Rep. Castro assured Rep. Ridon that the sponsoring Committee would ventilate said issue during the period of amendments or at level of the Bicameral Committee.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2013 Reps. Castro and Ridon then discussed the latters concern on whether a mere postponement would address the issue of corruption in the barangay, the prudent use of fund, the existence of political dynasty, and those nonpolitical projects engaged in by SK officials; and the call for the complete abolition of SK. Finally, Rep. Ridon opined that the postponement of SK elections is an undue deprivation of the youths political participation in the government and a postponement for the next three years without any holdover is a de facto abolition of the SK as an elected youth representation in local government units (LGUs). He underscored that his party-list objects to the postponement of the SK election. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE There being no other interpellations and speeches en contra, on motion of Rep. Gonzales, there being no objection, the Body closed the period of sponsorship and debate. Thereafter, on motion of Rep. Gonzales, the Body proceeded to the period of amendments. PERIOD OF AMENDMENTS There being no Committee amendments, on motion of Rep. Gonzales, there being no objection, the Body proceeded to consider the individual amendments. INDIVIDUAL AMENDMENTS On motion of Rep. Gonzales, the Chair recognized Rep. Erice to introduce individual amendments. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 6:36 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 6:36 p.m. AMENDMENTS OF REP. ERICE As proposed by Rep. Erice and accepted by the Sponsor, there being no objection, the Body approved the following amendments:

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2013 1. On Section 2 of the Bill, to insert the following paragraphs: NO HOLD OVER. ALL INCUMBENT SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN OFFICIALS SHALL NOT REMAIN IN OFFICE AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THEIR TERM AT NOON OF NOVEMBER 30, 2013. ALL SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN OFFICIALS WHO ARE EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN, SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OR SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN AS THE CASE MAY BE SHALL NOT CONTINUE TO SERVE AS SUCH MEMBERS IN THE SANGGUNIAN CONCERNED AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THEIR TERM AS SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN OFFICIALS. 2. To renumber Sections 2 to 4 of the Bill as SECTIONS 3 to 5. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF AMENDMENTS There being no other amendments, on motion of Rep. Gonzales, there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of amendments. APPROVAL ON SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILL NO. 2849, AS AMENDED On motion of Rep. Gonzales, there being no objection, the Body approved on Second Reading House Bill No. 2849, as amended. RESUMPTION OF CONSIDERATION OF HOUSE BILL NO. 2630 On motion of Rep. Gonzales, there being no objection, the Body resumed consideration on Second Reading of House Bill No. 2630, as embodied in Committee Report No. 1 and reported out by the Committee on Appropriations, entitled: AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES FROM JANUARY ONE TO DECEMBER THIRTY-ONE, TWO THOUSAND AND FOURTEEN, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE NHA (Continuation)

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On motion of Rep. Gonzales (N.), there being no objection, the Body continued its consideration of the proposed budget of the NHA and the Chair subsequently recognized Reps. Teves and Loong for their sponsorship and interpellation, respectively. INTERPELLATION OF REP. LOONG Rep. Loong expressed concern that the reduced budget of the NHA would make it difficult for the agency to address the housing needs of Muslim Filipinos who evacuated from Lahad Datu in Sabah, Malaysia as a result of a standoff between the heirs of the late Sultan Kiram and the Malaysian government, as well as of those who became homeless when about 8,000 houses in Zamboanga City were burned down due to the escalation of skirmishes between the military and the MNLF. He supported the call of Rep. Rodriguez (R.) that the DBM should reconsider restoring the original proposed budget of the NHA, and hoped that the sponsoring Committee will endorse the matter. Rep. Teves said that he had already manifested his support and commitment regarding this particular concern in Mindanao. On motion of Rep. Abaya, the Chair recognized Rep. Tinio for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. TINIO To Rep. Tinios questions, Rep. Teves said that public school teachers should bring their housing concerns to the NHA so they could avail of a socialized housing package similar to that given to the uniformed personnel. The two Members also exchanged views on the budgetary allocation of P1.244 billion earmarked under the proposed DILG budget for the housing programs of informal settlers in danger-prone areas, with Rep. Tinio arguing that said item under the DILG budget properly falls within the ambit of NHAs mandate.

Thereafter, on motion of Rep. Gullas, the Chair recognized Rep. Arnel U. Ty for his interpellation on the proposed budget of the NHA.

32 INTERPELLATION OF REP. TY Reps. Ty and Teves shared the same opinion on the need to reinstate the NHA regional allocations for housing programs for informal settlers. The former signified his intent to introduce an amendment increasing the budget of the NHA for in-province housing programs; while the latter reiterated that he agrees with the Mindanao and Visayas blocs that they should appeal the matter before the DBM. MANIFESTATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ On motion of Rep. Gullas, the Chair recognized Rep. Jonathan A. Dela Cruz who expressed his support for all the statements and advocacies mentioned earlier by his colleagues in relation to the activities of the housing sector, in general, and the NHA, in particular. The Chair took note of the same. INTERPELLATION OF REP. KHO On motion of Rep. Abaya, the Chair recognized Rep. Elisa Olga T. Kho who appealed to the DBM and the NHA for funds for the completion of the Kinamaligan Resettlement Project located at Barangay Maingaran, Masbate City. The Sponsor committed to include the project in the list of requests to be submitted to DBM. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE NHA On motion of Rep. Rodolfo T. Albano III on behalf of the Minority, and adopted by Rep. Gullas on behalf of the Majority, there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budget of the NHA. SUSPENSION OF CONSIDERATION OF HOUSE BILL NO. 2630 On motion of Rep. Ortega (F.), there being no objection, the Body suspended the consideration of House Bill No. 2630. ADDITIONAL REFERENCE OF BUSINESS On motion of Rep. Ortega (F.), there being no objection, the Body proceeded to the Additional Reference of Business.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2013 Upon direction of the Chair, the Secretary General read on First Reading the title of the following Resolution which was referred to the Committee on Rules:

House Resolution No. 303, entitled:

RESOLUTION PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE VICTIMS OF THE ZAMBOANGA CRISIS By Representatives Belmonte (F.), Gonzales and Zamora (R.) ADOPTION OF HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 303 On successive motions of Rep. Ortega (F.), there being no objection, the Body considered House Resolution No. 303, entitled: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE VICTIMS OF THE ZAMBOANGA CRISIS, dispensed with the reading of the text of the measure without prejudice to its insertion into the Record of the House; and adopted the same SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Ortega (F.), there being no objection, the Chair suspended the session until ten oclock in the morning of Thursday, September 19, 2013. It was 7:20 p.m., Wednesday, September 18, 2013.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2013 RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 19, 2013 with Deputy Speaker Henedina R. Abad presiding. ADDITIONAL REFERENCE OF BUSINESS By Representative Castelo On motion of Rep. Jose Christopher Y. Belmonte, there being no objection, the Body proceeded to the Additional Reference of Business. Upon direction of the Chair, the Secretary General read on First Reading the titles of the following Bills and Resolutions, which were referred to the appropriate Committees as hereunder indicated: BILLS ON FIRST READING House Bill No. 2865, entitled: AN ACT INCLUDING THE SALE OF ELECTRICITY BY POWER GENERATION COMPANIES IN MINDANAO IN THE EXEMPTION FROM VALUE-ADDED TAX, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8424, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 'TAX REFORM ACT OF 1997' AS AMENDED, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representative Nograles TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS House Bill No. 2866, entitled: By Representative Castelo AN ACT REORGANIZING QUEDAN AND RURAL CREDIT GUARANTEE CORPORATION (QUEDANCOR), RENAMING IT AS AGRICULTURAL CREDIT AND GUARANTEE CORPORATION (AGRICOR), BROADENING ITS POWERS AND RESOURCES TO MAKE IT MORE RESPONSIVE TO THE CREDIT NEEDS OF FARMERS AND RURAL ENTERPRISES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representative Sato TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION AND THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND FOOD House Bill No. 2867, entitled:

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AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING THE OPEN HIGH SCHOOL SYSTEM IN THE PHILIPPINES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

TO THE COMMITTEE ON BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE House Bill No. 2868, entitled: AN ACT REQUIRING ALL GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE HOSPITALS, MEDICAL CENTERS, CLINICS, INFIRMARIES, AND PUERICULTURE CENTERS TO GIVE FREE MEDICAL AND DENTAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIGENT CHILDREN By Representative Castelo TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH House Bill No. 2869, entitled: AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 26 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8282 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT OF 1997 INCREASING THE INVESTMENT FOR HOUSING PURPOSES AND SHORT AND MEDIUM TERM LOANS FROM THE INVESTMENT RESERVE FUNDS OF THE SYSTEM

TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION House Bill No. 2870, entitled: AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A MAGNA CARTA FOR STUDENTS By Representatives Arroyo and MacapagalArroyo TO THE COMMITTEE ON HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND THE COMMITTEE ON BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE

34 House Bill No. 2871, entitled: AN ACT REQUIRING EMPLOYERS TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT LEAVE FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; PROHIBITING CERTAIN ACTS; AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES By Representatives Arroyo and MacapagalArroyo TO THE COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT House Bill No. 2872, entitled: AN ACT CREATING THE POSITION OF BARANGAY NUTRITION WORKER IN EVERY BARANGAY PROVIDING INCENTIVES THERETO, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1569 By Representatives Arroyo and MacapagalArroyo TO THE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT House Bill No. 2873, entitled: CHILD SAFETY FIREARMS ACT By Representatives Arroyo and MacapagalArroyo TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY House Bill No. 2874, entitled: AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING A 'TULONG-DUNONG PROGRAM' FOR STUDENTS OF UNDERPRIVILEGED FAMILIES, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representatives Arroyo and MacapagalArroyo TO THE COMMITTEE ON HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION House Bill No. 2875, entitled: AN ACT STRENGTHENING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8187, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2013 'THE PATERNITY LEAVE ACT OF 1996', AMENDING ITS TITLE AND SECTION 2 THEREFORE By Representatives Arroyo and MacapagalArroyo TO THE COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT AND THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION House Bill No. 2876, entitled: AN ACT CREATING A NATIONAL STUDENT LOAN BOARD TO IMPLEMENT A NATIONAL STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM FOR THE POOR, DEFINING ITS IMPLEMENTING GUIDELINES, RULES AND REGULATIONS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR By Representatives Arroyo and MacapagalArroyo TO THE COMMITTEE ON HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION House Bill No. 2877, entitled: AN ACT PRESCRIBING ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION TO HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representatives Arroyo and MacapagalArroyo TO THE COMMITTEE ON BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE AND THE COMMITTEE ON HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION House Bill No. 2878, entitled: AN ACT FURTHER STRENGTHENING THE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM BY CREATING LOCAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNCILS IN EVERY CITY AND MUNICIPALITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR By Representatives Arroyo and MacapagalArroyo TO THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2013 House Bill No. 2879, entitled: AN ACT CREATING AND ESTABLISHING THE INSTITUTE FOR STRATEGIC STUDIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representatives Arroyo and MacapagalArroyo TO THE COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY House Bill No. 2880, entitled: AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE MODERNIZATION OF THE HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEM, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representatives Arroyo and MacapagalArroyo TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH House Bill No. 2881, entitled: AN ACT INCREASING MATERNITY LEAVE BENEFITS FROM SIXTY (60) DAYS OR TWO MONTHS TO ONE HUNDRED TWENTY (120) DAYS OR FOUR MONTHS, WITH AN ADDITIONAL AND OPTIONAL SIXTY DAYS (60) OR TWO MONTHS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE, P.D. 442, AS AMENDED BY R.A. 7322 By Representatives Arroyo and MacapagalArroyo TO THE COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT House Bill No. 2882, entitled: AN ACT TO PROHIBIT UNATTENDED CHILDREN IN MOTOR VEHICLES By Representatives Arroyo and MacapagalArroyo TO THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION House Bill No. 2883, entitled: AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING A SCHOOL MODERNIZATION AND INNOVATION PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC ELEMENTARY

35 AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representatives Arroyo and MacapagalArroyo TO THE COMMITTEE ON BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE House Bill No. 2884, entitled: AN ACT SEPARATING THE GEN. LUNA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CONSUELO ANNEX IN BARANGAY CONSUELO, MUNICIPALITY OF GEN. LUNA, PROVINCE OF SURIGAO DEL NORTE FROM THE GEN. LUNA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS CONSUELO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR By Representative Matugas TO THE COMMITTEE ON BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE House Bill No. 2885, entitled: AN ACT SEPARATING THE GEN. LUNA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL SUYANGAN ANNEX IN BARANGAY SUYANGAN, MUNICIPALITY OF GEN. LUNA, PROVINCE OF SURIGAO DEL NORTE FROM THE GEN. LUNA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS SUYANGAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR By Representative Matugas TO THE COMMITTEE ON BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE House Bill No. 2886, entitled: AN ACT PROVIDING FOR MANDATORY ANNUAL INSPECTION OF ALL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOL BUILDINGS BY THE CITY OR MUNICIPAL ENGINEER OR BUILDING OFFICIAL AND FOR OTHER RELATED PURPOSES

36 By Representative Calixto-Rubiano TO THE COMMITTEE ON BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE AND THE COMMITTEE ON HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION House Bill No. 2887, entitled: AN ACT TRANSFERRING THE BUREAU OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC RESOURCES FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES By Representative Reyes TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION AND THE COMMITTEE ON AQUACULTURE AND FISHERIES RESOURCES House Bill No. 2888, entitled: AN ACT INSTITUTING INDEPENDENT HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR ALL MINING PROJECTS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE THE PHILIPPINE MINING ACT OF 1995 By Representative Reyes

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2013 By Representatives Cortuna and Piamonte TO THE COMMITTEE ON BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE House Bill No. 2891, entitled: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL EDUCATION CENTER IN EVERY MUNICIPALITY AND TWO (2) SPECIAL EDUCATION CENTERS IN EVERY CITY NATIONWIDE By Representatives Cortuna and Piamonte TO THE COMMITTEE ON BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE House Bill No. 2892, entitled: AN ACT TO STRENGTHEN THE POLICIES TO ELIMINATE THE MATCHING OF FILIPINO MEN AND WOMEN THROUGH MAIL ORDER AND OTHER SIMILAR PRACTICES FOR PURPOSES OF MARRIAGE OR COMMON LAW PARTNERSHIP WITH FOREIGN NATIONALS, REVISING FOR THIS PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6955, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE ANTI-MAIL ORDER BRIDE LAW By Representative Vargas TO THE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES TO THE COMMITTEE ON REVISION OF LAWS House Bill No. 2893, entitled: AN ACT DECLARING THE MONTH OF MAY OF EACH YEAR AS FLOOD PREVENTION MONTH IN THE PHILIPPINES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representative Velasco TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS House Bill No. 2894, entitled:

House Bill No. 2889, entitled: AN ACT TO REMOVE OR EXCLUDE REFINED SUGAR FROM THE LIST OF PRODUCTS COVERED BY THE MANDATORY FOOD FORTIFICATION WITH VITAMIN A, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8976, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 'PHILIPPINE FOOD FORTIFICATION ACT OF 2000' By Representative Teves TO THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND FOOD House Bill No. 2890, entitled: AN ACT PROVIDING A SUBSIDIZED HOUSING PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOL TEACHERS AN ACT REGULATING THE PRACTICE OF PLUMBING ENGINEERING IN THE PHILIPPINES AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2013 By Representative Nograles TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION House Bill No. 2895, entitled: AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE LADDERIZED INTERFACE BETWEEN TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING AND HIGHER EDUCATION By Representative Villar TO THE COMMITTEE ON HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION House Bill No. 2896, entitled: AN ACT TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO EDUCATION THROUGH OPEN LEARNING AND DISTANCE EDUCATION IN POSTSECONDARY AND TERTIARY LEVELS OF EDUCATION, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representative Villar TO THE COMMITTEE ON HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION House Bill No. 2897, entitled: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS OF ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED FAMILIES AND AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE By Representative Villar TO THE COMMITTEE ON HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION House Bill No. 2898, entitled: AN ACT PENALIZING THE IMPOSITION OF A 'NO PERMIT, NO EXAM POLICY' OR ANY SUCH POLICY THAT PROHIBITS STUDENTS OF POST-SECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION FROM TAKING THEIR MIDTERM OR FINAL EXAMINATIONS DUE TO UNPAID TUITION AND OTHER SCHOOL FEES By Representative Villar

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TO THE COMMITTEE ON HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION House Bill No. 2899, entitled: AN ACT ORDAINING THE PROMOTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL ENTERPRISES IN ORDER TO ENSURE POVERTY REDUCTION, PROVIDING THE MECHANISMS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representative Castelo TO THE COMMITTEE ON POVERTY ALLEVIATION House Bill No. 2900, entitled: AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE MT. MAYAPAY NATURAL PARK (MMNP) SITUATED IN THE CITY OF BUTUAN AND THE MUNICIPALITY OF BUENAVISTA, AGUSAN DEL NORTE, AS A PROTECTED AREA, PROVIDING FOR ITS MANAGEMENT PURSUANT TO LAW, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representative Fortun TO THE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES House Bill No. 2901, entitled: AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE APO REEF IN SABLAYAN, OCCIDENTAL MINDORO AS PROTECTED AREA UNDER THE CATEGORY OF NATURAL PARK AND ITS PERIPHERAL WATERS AS BUFFER ZONES, PROVIDING FOR ITS MANAGEMENT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representative Sato TO THE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES RESOLUTIONS House Resolution No. 297, entitled: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON GOOD GOVERNMENT

38 AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE REPORTED ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES AND MALPRACTICES OF THE METROPOLITAN WATERWORKS AND SEWERAGE SYSTEM (MWSS) LEADERSHIP INCLUDING THE ILLEGAL HIRING OF CONSULTANTS AND THE GRANT OF EXCESSIVE BONUSES TO BOARD MEMBERS AND CONSULTANTS TO THE DETRIMENT OF THE RANK AND FILE EMPLOYEES By Representative Dela Cruz TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 298, entitled: RESOLUTION STRONGLY URGING THE CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT TO RESPOND TO THE PUBLIC CLAMOR FOR THE ABOLITION OF THE PORK BARREL SYSTEM, ITEMIZE LUMP SUM FUNDS AND ALLOCATE THESE TO BASIC SOCIAL SERVICES, SUBSTANTIAL SALARY INCREASES FOR GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AND JOB CREATION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES STATED HEREIN By Representatives Colmenares, Tinio, De Jesus, Hicap, Ridon and Zarate TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2013 House Resolution No. 300, entitled: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COMMITTEE ON ECOLOGY TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE LONG-TERM ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECOLOGICAL IMPACTS OF CONTINUING MAGNETITE MINING OPERATIONS IN THE CAGAYAN VALLEY REGION AND THE REASON FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THESE DESTRUCTIVE PROJECTS DESPITE OPPOSITION OF THE LOCAL PEOPLE By Representatives Colmenares and Zarate TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 301, entitled: A RESOLUTION URGING THE PRESIDENT TO ISSUE A PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION DONATING TO THE PHILIPPINE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER THE LAND IT PRESENTLY OCCUPIES By Representatives Romualdez, Arroyo, Atienza, Dela Cruz, Ortega (V.), Pichay, Revilla and Suarez TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH House Resolution No. 302, entitled:

House Resolution No. 299, entitled: A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE FRANCHISES TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, INTO THE IMPACT OF THE USE OF PERFORMANCE BASED REGULATION ADOPTED BY THE ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION, ON THE POWER RATES BEING CHARGED TO THE CONSUMERS By Representative Aggabao TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES

RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COMMITTEE ON PEACE, RECONCILIATION AND UNITY TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE REPORTED DECISION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE PHILIPPINES TO TERMINATE THE GPH - MORO NATIONAL LIBERATION FRONTORGANIZATION OF ISLAMIC COUNTRIES TRIPARTITE REVIEW OF THE 1996 PEACE AGREEMENT WHICH LED TO A MILITARY STANDOFF BETWEEN THE MNLF AND THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES THAT RESULTED TO A HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN ZAMBOANGA CITY

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2013 By Representatives Zarate and Colmenares TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES ADDITIONAL COAUTHORS With the permission of the Body, the following Members were made coauthors of the Bills hereunder indicated: Reps. Christopher S. Co and Rodel M. Batocabe for House Bills No. 95, 659, 1266, 1395, 2308, 2313 and 2348; Reps. Edgardo R. Masongsong, Karlo Alexei B. Nograles, Noel L. Villanueva and Gary C. Alejano for House Bill No. 164; Rep. Francisco Ashley L. Acedillo for House Bills No. 164 and 2900; Rep. Elisa "Olga" T. Kho for House Bill No. 1513; Rep. Aileen C. Radaza for House Bill No. 1867; Reps. Carol Jayne B. Lopez, Susan A. Yap, Emmeline Y. Aglipay, Mercedes K. Alvarez, Eleanor C. Bulut-Begtang, Abigail Faye C. Ferriol, Evelyn P. Mellana, Henedina R. Abad, Maria Jocelyn V. Bernos, Aurora Enerio Cerilles, Ana Cristina Siquian Go, Marlyn L. Primicias-Agabas, Thelma Z. Almario, Bai Sandra A. Sema, Emmi A. De Jesus, Linabelle Ruth R. Villarica, Herminia B. Roman, Mylene J. GarciaAlbano, Ma. Victoria R. Sy-Alvarado, Emi G. Calixto-Rubiano, Luzviminda C. Ilagan, Maria Valentina G. Plaza, Cinchona Cruz-Gonzales, Monique Yazmin Q. Lagdameo, Maria Zenaida B. Angping, Juliet R. Cortuna, Baby Aline VargasAlfonso, Catalina Leonen-Pizarro, Ma. Theresa B. Bonoan, Kaka J. Bag-ao, Nancy A. Catamco, Imelda Quibranza-Dimaporo, Milagrosa T. Tan, Sharon S. Garin and Lani Mercado-Revilla for House Bill No. 2075; Rep. Benhur L. Salimbangon for House Bills No. 2282, 2422 and 2494; Rep. Arturo B. Robes for House Bill No. 2343;

39 Reps. Alex L. Advincula, Erico Aristotle C. Aumentado, Sol Aragones, Edgar R. Erice, Winston "Winnie" Castelo, Wes Gatchalian, Leo Rafael M. Cueva, Gwendolyn F. Garcia, Andres D. Salvacion Jr., Fernando V. Gonzalez, Joselito "Jonjon" R. Mendoza, Doy C. Leachon, Douglas S. Hagedorn, Imelda R. Marcos and Roy M. Loyola for House Bill No. 2464; Rep. Jose T. Panganiban Jr. for House Bill No. 2568; and Rep. Xavier Jesus "XJ" D. Romualdo for House Bill No. 2630. Thereafter, on motion of Rep. Belmonte (J.C.), the Chair recognized Deputy Speaker Carlos M. Padilla from the Lone District of Nueva Vizcaya on a question of personal and collective privilege. QUESTION OF PRIVILEGE OF REP. PADILLA Rep. Padilla dwelled on the contents of a letter addressed to President Benigno S. Aquino III from the mayor of Nagtipunan, Quirino Province, who is also the overall chieftain of the Bugkalot or Ilongot Tribe from the indigenous cultural communities (ICCs) of Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino and Aurora. He then read into the Record of the House several portions of the letter which dealt with the problems being encountered by the Bugkalot ICCs in their ancestral domain where the CE Casecnan Water and Energy Company, Inc. is operating and maintaining a diversion dam. He then discussed in particular the refusal of CE Casecnan to honor a provision in the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA) which gives ICCs the right to benefit and to share the profits from the allocation and utilization of natural resources within their ancestral domain. Because of the patent display of ungratefulness of CE Casecnan, Rep. Padilla underscored that the Bugkalot tribe has decided to exercise their rights under Section 7 of the IPRA by convening the soonest time in Nueva Vizcaya to do some cultural practices and rituals and discuss ways of regulating the entry of CE Casecnan into their domain. In closing his speech, Rep. Padilla asked that the letter be made the basis of any congressional inquiry that will be conducted regarding the matter at the proper time.

40 Thereafter, on motion of Rep. Magtanggol T. Gunigundo, the Chair recognized Rep. Jonathan A. Dela Cruz for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ Initially, Rep. Dela Cruz gave his full support to the demand of the Bugkalot tribe because they deserve to have their three percent royalty share in allowing CE Casecnan to enter and utilize their ancestral domain. He thereafter inquired on the amount that the CE Casecnan has been generating.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2013 MENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES FROM JANUARY ONE TO DECEMBER THIRTY-ONE, TWO THOUSAND AND FOURTEEN, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE PCOO AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES On motion of Rep. Gunigundo, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budgets of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) and its attached agencies; and the Chair recognized Reps. Dakila Carlo E. Cua and Jonathan A. Dela Cruz for sponsorship and interpellation, respectively. REMARKS OF REP. CUA Rep. Cua waived his right to deliver a sponsorship speech and stated that he was ready to answer interpellations. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ

The Sponsor pointed out that the Bugkalots had received nothing and their fishing activities had even suffered from pollution. Rep. Dela Cruz expressed dismay, saying the IPRA and the host community law protect multi-purpose dams which serve the national interest and development. Rep. Dela Cruz expressed hope that the dispute will be settled amicably and to the satisfaction of the Bugkalot tribe. REFERRAL OF REP. PADILLAS SPEECH On motion of Rep. Magtanggol T. Gunigundo I, there being no objection, the Body referred Rep. Padillas speech and the interpellation thereon to the appropriate Committee.

Stressing that the budget of the PCOO was too small for its many functions, Rep. Dela Cruz proposed a realignment of the information budgets of other agencies as he surmised that said agency is the coordinating agency for all the information and educational needs of the government. Rep. Cua promised to submit a report on the needs of the PCOO and its attached agencies. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE PCOO AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES On a joint motion of Rep. Silvestre H. Bello III on the part of the Minority and Rep. Gunigundo on the part of the Majority, there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budgets of the PCOO and its attached agencies. SUSPENSION OF SESSION

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 1 ON HOUSE BILL NO. 2630

On motion of Rep. Gunigundo, there being no objection, the Body resumed consideration of House Bill No. 2630, as contained in Committee Report No. 1 and submitted by the Committee on Appropriations. Upon direction of the Chair, the Secretary General read the title of the Bill, to wit:

AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE GOVERN-

The Chair declared a recess at 10:38 a.m. upon Rep. Gunigundos motion.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2013 RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 10:42 a.m. SUSPENSION OF SESSION CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF CERTAIN EXECUTIVE OFFICE/GOVERNMENT CORPORATIONS On motion of Rep. Gunigundo, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budgets of the following Executive office/government corporations: 1. 2. 3. Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA); Southern Philippines Development Authority (SPDA); and Zamboanga City Special Economic Zone Authority (ZamboEcozone)

41 ship and debate on the proposed budgets of the MinDA, SPDA and ZamboEcozone.

The session was suspended at 10:54 a.m., upon motion of Rep. Gunigundo. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 10:57 a.m. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE PRRC On motion of Rep. Gunigundo, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budget of the Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission (PRRC). Thereafter, on motion of Rep. Gunigundo, the Chair recognized Rep. Ben P. Evardone to sponsor the proposed budget. REMARKS OF REP. EVARDONE Rep. Evardone stated that he was ready to answer interpellations and defend the proposed budget of the PRRC. REMARKS OF REP. GUNIGUNDO Rep. Gunigundo remarked that one of the Members manifested his desire to interpellate the Sponsor. As said Member was not around the Session Hall, he instead moved for the recognition of Rep. Bello (S.). MOTION OF REP. BELLO (S.)

Thereafter, on further motion of Rep. Gunigundo, the Chair recognized Rep. Bai Sandra A. Sema for her sponsorship remarks. SPONSORSHIP REMARKS OF REP. SEMA Rep. Sema spoke on the proposed allocations and functions of the MinDA, SPDA and ZamboEcozone. As such, she appealed to the Body to favorably consider their proposed budgets in order to pursue economic development in Mindanao. Thereafter, on motion of Rep. Gunigundo, the Chair recognized Rep. Dela Cruz for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ Reps. Sema and Dela Cruz focused their discussion on the proposed budget allocations of the aforecited Executive office/government corporations wherein the latter expressed astonishment on the meager allocations of said offices. Both Members then agreed to request the Committee on Appropriations to augment the proposed budgets of said offices considering that they provide the roadmap for the development and integration of Mindanao into the mainstream. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF CERTAIN EXECUTIVE OFFICE/GOVERNMENT CORPORATIONS There being no interpellations, on a joint motion of Rep. Bello (S.) on behalf of the Minority and Rep. Gunigundo on behalf of the Majority, there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of sponsor-

Upon recognition by the Chair, Rep. Bello, on the part of the Minority, moved for the termination of the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budget of the PRRC. Before the Body could act on the motion, the Chair recognized Rep. Dela Cruz for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ To Rep. Dela Cruz initial questions, Rep. Evardone committed to give a listing of the PRRC projects which he said is on the Commissions mandate and roadmap. The Members then discussed how the PRRC projects interface with the projects of the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and other agencies involved in the development of Metro Manila.

42 SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Gunigundo, the session was suspended at 11:05 a.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 11:05 a.m.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2013 debate on the proposed budget of the PRRC. There being no objection, the motion was carried. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Gunigundo, the Chair suspended the session until 1:30 p.m. It was 11:26 a.m.

INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ (Continuation) Upon resumption of session, Rep. Evardone presented to the Body a slideshow documenting the PRRC projects and explained how they were rehabilitated, made sustainable, and maintained by volunteer workers, the private sector and nongovernment organizations (NGOs). He clarified that the Commission coordinates with the National Housing Authority (NHA) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) with respect to the delineation of funds for informal settlers living in the danger areas near the Pasig River. He also disclosed the PRRCs ten-year master plan that will turn Pasig River into a category C water and will allow the free flow of water transportation. While the agency is now only focused on the informal settlers along the Pasig River, he explained that its master plan likewise considers the factories, business establishments, subdivisions and other structures located along the river that contribute to the rivers pollution. Rep. Dela Cruz stressed that public funds would be useless if the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) and the PRRC would only focus on the informal settlers and would not be able to solve the bigger problem of waste disposal management by big establishments. He then expressed his desire to assist the Commission in rehabilitating the Pasig River System and other bodies of water needing rehabilitation. In reply, Rep. Evardone pointed out that the Commission does not have the sole responsibility on the matter, as other agencies should also be involved in its task, especially in the implementation of the Urban Development and Housing Act (UDHA). TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE PRRC There being no further interpellations, Rep. Gunigundo on behalf of the Majority adopted the previous motion of Rep. Bello (S.) on behalf of the Minority to terminate the period of sponsorship and

RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 1:30 p.m. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The session was suspended at 1:30 p.m., on motion of Rep. Gunigundo. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 1:48 p.m., the session resumed. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE DOJ AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES On motion of Rep. Gunigundo, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budgets of the Department of Justice (DOJ) and its attached agencies. The Chair then recognized Reps. Mercedes K. Alvarez and Bello (S.) for her sponsorship remarks. REMARKS OF REP. ALVAREZ Rep. Alvarez (M.) stated that she was ready for interpellations from the Members of the House. INTERPELLATION OF REP. BELLO (S.) Recognized by the Chair, on motion of Rep. Gunigundo, Rep. Bello relayed his support for the immediate approval of the DOJ budget. He further discussed with Rep. Alvarez (M.) his following concerns: 1) the general perception and causes of the slow dispensation of justice; 2) the DOJs tracking system in monitoring the progress of investigations and evaluation of evidence; and 3) the strict implementation of a government prosecutors timeframe to resolve court cases. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair suspended the session at 1:58 p.m., upon motion of Rep. Belmonte (J.C.).

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2013 RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 2:00 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DE JESUS On motion of Rep. Belmonte (J.C.), the Chair recognized Rep. Emmi A. De Jesus who focused her discussion with Rep. Alvarez (M.) on the law enforcement services under the Office of the DOJ Secretary and their efficacy in addressing the issues related to sex trafficking, child protection, and witness protection. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ Recognized by the Chair, Rep. Dela Cruz discussed with Rep. Alvarez (M.) the number of inmates, facilities, plantilla position personnel under the supervision and administration of the Bureau of Corrections (Bucor), the New Bilibid Prison (NBP), and other penal colonies. They also tackled how the Bucor and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) coordinate with each other as far as jail management is concerned. Rep. Dela Cruzs subsequent inquiries pertaining to the proposed budgets of the BJMP and the BuCor underscored a number of issues, which Rep. Alvarez discussed with him, to wit: 1) government efforts to decongest jails; 2) the need for additional capital outlay for more improved jail facilities; 3) state of the New Bilibid Prison and living conditions of prisoners therein; 4) the governments reintegration program for prisoners; 5) prison ministry; 6) Bucors prison modernization program; and 7) implementation of its Information System Strategic Plan. The Sponsor promised to comply with the information requirements of Rep. Dela Cruz regarding his concerns. Reps. Dela Cruz and Alvarez thereafter dwelled on issues relating to the Bureau of Immigration (B.I.), especially relative to its state of information technology, Alien Registration Project, the number of foreign nationals detained in B.I. detention centers and their offenses, and the meaning of the terms black list, hold departure, lookout bulletin and watchlist. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Alvarez (M.), the Chair suspended the session at 2:50 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 2:53 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ (Continuation)

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Rep. Dela Cruz likewise inquired about the practice of profiling by the B.I. to prevent human trafficking, which however interferes in the flow of workers especially those having legitimate jobs overseas. He stressed the need to protect legitimate workers right to travel, as the Sponsor remarked that offloaded workers can file complaints with the Bureau and that she would submit data on disaggregated workers. Turning to the proposed budget of the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG), Rep. Dela Cruz asked for a copy of an updated report on the activities of PCGG. He also asked about the funds for the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP). SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Alvarez (M.), the Chair declared a recess at 3:04 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 3:06 p.m., the session resumed. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ (Continuation) When Rep. Alvarez (M.) clarified that around 20% of total allocations for the CARP was held in escrow pending final resolution of the coconut levy case, Rep. Dela Cruz said he would request deferment of the Commissions proposed budget. SUSPENSION OF SESSION At 3:12 p.m., the Chair motu proprio suspended the session. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 3:16 p.m., the session resumed. REQUEST OF REP. GUNIGUNDO Rep. Gunigundo said that the Chairperson or the Commissioners of the PCGG, who were on their way to the House, could better answer the questions of Rep. Dela Cruz. With the permission and concur-

44 rence of the Chair, he requested the latter to ask questions on other attached agencies in the meantime. MANIFESTATION OF REP. ATIENZA Upon recognition by the Chair, Rep. Atienza also asked the Body to wait for the PCGG Chair whom he described as a responsible and efficient official. REMARKS OF REP. GUNIGUNDO Thereupon, Rep. Gunigundo clarified that the Body was in the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budget of the DOJ and its attached agencies and Rep. Dela Cruz had the floor for interpellation. INTEREPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ (Continuation) Reps. Dela Cruz and Alvarez (M.) next debated on the function of the Office of the Government Corporate Counsel (OGCC) in relation to the cases and concession agreements it has reviewed and handled. In particular, Rep. Dela Cruz raised his concern on whether the OGCC is reviewing the concession agreement of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA)-3. SUSPENSION OF SESSION With the indulgence of Rep. Dela Cruz, the Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 3:29 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 3:34 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ (Continuation) In reply, Rep. Alvarez (M.) stated that the contract of the NAIA-3 is under arbitration and is being handled by the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG). Thereupon, Reps. Dela Cruz and Alvarez continued their discussion on the corporate review function and other responsibilities of the OGCC in cases involving government-owned and-controlled corporations (GOCCs). He also raised concern over the OGCCs capacity to handle the legal implications that may result from the planned abolition of the five GOCCs. Rep. Dela Cruz next questions focused on the computerization program of the Land Registration

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2013 Authority (LRA), its main function of recording land titles, and how it coordinates with the National Commission on Indigenous People (NCIP) and the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) insofar as the titling of ancestral and CARP lands, respectively, is concerned. Deputy Speaker Abad relinquished the Chair to Deputy Speaker Aggabao. Thereafter, the Members discussed in detail the LRA computerization program which aims to cleanse and computerize the whole titling system of the government. Rep. Dela Cruz inquired anew about the budget of the OSG and the status of the NAIA-3 contract under the said agency. He also asked about the implementation of the Supreme Court ruling and the payments paid while the contract is under arbitration. Reps. Dela Cruz and Alvarez then discussed further about the concession agreement between the Manila Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) and the water concessionaires, and the status of a court case filed by a consumers group against the water concessionaires. The Sponsor clarified that the OGCC is presently reviewing the Concession Agreement and hoped that a negotiation with the concessionaires will ensue in the next two weeks. INTERPELLATION OF REP. ATIENZA On motion of Rep. Bondoc, the Chair recognized Rep. Atienza who initially congratulated the DOJ for their improved service in the area of immigration. He and Rep. Alvarez (M.) thereafter discussed the functions of the OGCC; the status of cases filed against the two water concessionaires for failure to construct sewage treatment facilities; the DOJs position regarding the Juvenile Justice and Welfare System Law and a request for a copy of the DOJs observation thereon; why Welfareville was closed down; and the case of the Luneta hostage-taking incident which Rep. Atienza noted further strained RP-China relations. The Sponsor committed to furnish Rep. Atienza with a status report on the water Concession Agreements and a DOJ position paper on the Juvenile Justice and Welfare System Law. In ending his interpellation, Rep. Atienza stressed that the rule of law should be the main foun-

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2013 dation of Philippine society. He commended Justice Secretary Leila De Lima for filing the pork barrel cases and hoped that other related cases will be filed within the year considering the convergence of evidence and witnesses. He thereafter thanked Rep. Alvarez for her patience in answering his questions. On motion of Rep. Juan Pablo "Rimpy" P. Bondoc, the Chair recognized Rep. Neri J. Colmenares for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. COLMENARES To a question of Rep. Colmenares, Rep. Alvarez (M.) claimed that the Justice Secretary had just issued a Department Circular to DOJ prosecutors reminding the exercise of caution and prudence in the use of John Does and Jane Does in their complaints. She informed Rep. Colmenares that the Committee will comply with his request for a copy of the new circular, including its implementing rules. Rep. Colmenares similarly underscored the apparent duplicity with regard to the adherence to constitutional, civil, and political rights and the rights to due process by the government. He inquired whether the DOJ believes that the exercise of these rights is limited and accorded only to Filipinos and excludes foreign nationals. The Members then had a detailed discussion on the case of a Canadian national who was detained and arrested by law enforcement personnel for participating in a demonstration rally in the country. Rep. Colmenares sought clarification on the distinction between the position of the DFA in recognizing the rights of Filipinos abroad to participate in political demonstrations and the position of the DOJ with regard to limiting constitutional, civil, and political rights only to Filipino citizens. He said that it is unacceptable that the B.I. flaunts the violation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights by virtue of an outmoded law. Rep. Alvarez maintained that the Philippine Constitution is limited only in application to Filipino citizens. She explained that the said Canadian national had been arrested and deported in violation of the conditions of her stay in the country as tourist. In closing, Rep. Colmenares informed the DOJ that during the DFA interpellation, he asked about the case monitoring of detained overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) abroad and whether they are given legal counsels. As he was told that embassy officials are not lawyers, Rep. Colmenares suggested that the DFA tap the Public Attorneys Office (PAO) to moni-

45 tor the OFWs cases and be familiar with the different laws of other countries so that the Philippine embassy could be forewarned on how the cases are doing. He then expressed hope that the DOJ and the PAO would also be open to his suggestion. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF GUESTS At this point, Rep. Bondox acknowledged the presence in the Session Hall of guests of Rep. Samuel D. Pagdilao. Thereafter, on motion of Rep. Bondoc, the Chair recognized Rep. Tinio for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. TINIO Rep. Tinio posed follow-up questions relative to the case of the Canadian student who was arrested and deported for joining a Philippine mass rally. Rep. Tinio requested documents stating the terms and conditions of a tourists entry and stay in the Philippines as he asked if it was clear to Ms. Chatillon-Meunier that she could be jailed if she became an observer in a rally. He pointed out that debarkation documents in other countries were clear-cut, such as those of Malaysia that state that drug dealing would be prosecuted and carried the death penalty. He stressed that international laws as well as covenants of which the Philippines is a signatory, mandate it to respect and protect the rights of nonFilipinos. MOTION OF REP. TINIO Noting the absence of the said guidelines, Rep. Tinio moved to defer consideration of the proposed budget of the B.I. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 5:31 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 5:37 p.m., with Rep. Bondoc clarifying that the Body was in the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budgets of the DOJ and attached agencies and Rep. Tinio had the floor. WITHDRAWAL OF REP. TINIOS MOTION Upon recognition by the Chair, Rep. Tinio withdrew his motion for deferment as he obtained the Sponsors assurance that the DOJ would issue the

46 aforecited guidelines within a months time. Ending his interpellation, he said that these documents should respect universal human rights and existing international laws on the rights of foreign nationals. On motion of Rep. Bondoc, the Chair next recognized Rep. Terry L. Ridon to ask questions. INTERPELLATION OF REP. RIDON Rep. Ridon discussed with the Sponsor the following concerns: 1) status of the cases involving lawmakers with respect to the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) scam and whether cases will be filed on other Members of Congress as well; and 2) the jurisdiction of the OSG to file civil cases against those involved and enforce a freeze order on assets as well as civil forfeiture proceedings. Rep. Ridon opined that the government should undertake a comprehensive procedure with respect to exacting accountability from those involved in the pork barrel scam and not just be contented in merely filing criminal cases in the Ombudsman. Thereafter, on motion of Rep. Bondoc, the Chair recognized Rep. Arnel U. Ty for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. TY Rep. Ty sought the legal opinion of the DOJ regarding the merger of two liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) companies, the result of which would monopolize the LPG industry. He said that said merger should be investigated by the DOJ considering that the two companies would control 90% of the industry. Rep. Alvarez (M.) then advised Rep. Ty to file a complaint with the Office for Competition under the DOJ. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF GUESTS Thereupon, Rep. Bondoc acknowledged the presence in the Session Hall of guests of Deputy Speaker Padilla. Thereafter, on motion of Rep. Bondoc, the Chair recognized Rep. Minority Leader Ronaldo B. Zamora for his interpellation.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2013 INTERPELLATION OF REP. ZAMORA(R.) In his interpellation, Rep. Zamora stressed the need to reestablish the peoples faith in the countrys justice system. He asked whether the DOJ has performed its task with regard to the statement of the Office of the Ombudsman that it would take them a year to decide whether or not to file a case on the PDAF scam before the Sandiganbayan. This, as he noted how the DOJ had complied with its duty of establishing a probable cause to be able to file the case. Finally, he said that at the appropriate time, he would raise this concern with the Office of the Ombudsman and the Judiciary. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE DOJ AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES On a joint motion of Reps. Zamora (R.) and Gonzales, on behalf of the Minority and Majority, respectively, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budgets of the DOJ and its attached agencies. SUSPENSION OF CONSIDERATION ON SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILL NO. 2630 On motion of Rep. Bondoc, there being no objection, the Body suspended the consideration on Second Reading of House Bill No. 2630. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Bondoc, there being no objection, the Chair suspended the session until ten oclock in the morning of Friday, September 20, 2013. It was 6:16 p.m., Thursday, September 19, 2013.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 20, 2013, the session resumed with Deputy Speaker Carlos M. Padilla presiding. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 1 ON HOUSE BILL NO. 2630 On motion of Representative Arthur R. Defensor Jr., there being no objection, the Body resumed consideration on Second Reading of House Bill No. 2630, as embodied in Committee Report No. 1 and reported out by the Committee on Appropriations, entitled: AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES FROM JANUARY ONE TO DECEMBER THIRTY-ONE, TWO THOUSAND AND FOURTEEN, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE DENR AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES/CORPORATIONS On motion of Rep. Defensor, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budgets of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) including its attached agencies/corporations. The Chair then recognized Rep. Ma. Victoria R. Sy-Alvarado to sponsor the proposed budget. SPONSORSHIP REMARKS OF REP. SY-ALVARADO Rep. Sy-Alvarado said that she was ready to answer interpellations on the proposed DENR budget for 2014 amounting to P23.66 billion. INTERPELLATION OF REP. PAQUIZ Upon recognition by the Chair, Rep. Leah S. Paquiz initial questions primarily dealt with the increasing volume of solid waste particularly in Metro Manila which she said could be attributed to the low compliance of DENR with the policy on solid waste management and the absence of solid waste management plans of some local government units (LGUs). Having discussed the crucial role of the Department in coordinating with the LGUs on solid waste management concerns, she then inquired regarding the safe closure and rehabilitation of disposal facilities, appropriate technical and financial

47 assistance to LGUs, proper implementation of solid waste management policies and programs, jurisdiction in the clean-up operations of various rivers and esteros, and the functions and structure of the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) as secretariat of the National Solid Waste Management Commission. In response to Rep. Paquiz concerns, the Sponsor assured to give the former the corresponding accomplishment reports. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair suspended the session at 10:11 a.m., upon motion of Rep. Sy-Alvarado. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 10:13 a.m., the session resumed. INTERPELLATION OF REP. PAQUIZ (Continuation) Upon resumption of session, Rep. Paquiz next discussed with the Sponsor the status of the DENRs Adopt-an-Estero Program, the involvement of LGUs and corporate partners therein, and its projected outcome. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 10:16 a.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 10:23 a.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. PAQUIZ (Continuation) After showing a slide presentation based on the 2011 Annual Poverty Indicators Survey (APIS) of the National Statistics Office (NSO) on the proportion of population by region with access to safe water, Rep. Paquiz inquired how the National Water Resources Board (NWRB) has addressed the need for safe water in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) considering that only 53.4% of the population has access to safe water. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Sy-Alvarado, the Chair suspended the session at 10:25 a.m.

48 RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 10:27 a.m.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 Alvarado maintained that the DENR only needs the appropriate budgetary allocation for its completion. SUSPENSION OF SESSION

INTERPELLATION OF REP. PAQUIZ (Continuation) In response to a pending query, Rep. SyAlvarado said that the NWRBs mandate is to give permits or rights to all water distributors in the country. Rep. Paquiz proposed an increase in the DENR budget specifically for research and policy implementation in view of its many responsibilities in maintaining the ecosystem. She however commended the Department for reaching its targets in protecting the nations natural resources but cited the need to improve its coordination with other agencies particularly with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in the area of solid waste management. Rep. Sy-Alvarado said that the Committee would provide Rep. Paquiz the necessary information regarding her concerns, including the total number of and benefits enjoyed by DENR personnel. INTERPELLATION OF REP. ILAGAN

On motion of Rep. Sy-Alvarado, the Chair suspended the session at 10:41 a.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 10:42 a.m., the session resumed. INTERPELLATION OF REP. ILAGAN (Continuation) After giving details on how the DENR would be able to complete its program component of the CARPER Law, Rep. Sy-Alvarado answered the questions of Rep. Ilagan regarding: 1) the developments in the mining operations of the Strata subsidiary, Sagittarius Mining, Inc., in the Tampakan mining project in Mindanao after certain LGUs concerned passed ordinances seeking to protect the environment; and 2) the role of the DENR on the protection of the Tubbataha Reef and the governments plan of action in enforcing its claim against the United States (US) government for damages when a US warship plowed into the reef. SUSPENSION OF SESSION

The Chair recognized Rep. Luzviminda C. Ilagan who initially thanked Rep. Sy-Alvarado for furnishing her office with a copy of the DENR report on waste dumping in Subic Bay by MT Glenn Guardian owned by Glenn Defense Marine Asia. Their subsequent debate then focused on certain concerns including, among others, the number of illegal logging hotspots which the DENR had identified, what attributed to its decrease, the specific action or coordination being undertaken by the DENR with the LGUs to reduce or eliminate the said problem, and whether they are on track with the said task. Rep. Sy-Alvarado said that the Committee would comply with the data requirements of Rep. Ilagan, including the record of LGUs participating in the implementation of a program involving the turnover by DENR of confiscated illegal logs to the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and the Department of Education (DepEd) for the production and distribution of public school chairs and desks. As to the extent of the DENR implementation of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program Extension with Reforms (CARPER) Act in portions of public lands within its jurisdiction, Rep. Sy-

On motion of Rep. Sy-Alvarado, the Chair suspended the session at 10:51 a.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 10:55 a.m., the session resumed. INTERPELLATION OF REP. ILAGAN (Continuation) Having been assured that the Philippine government will pursue legal actions and claims against the US government regarding the Tubbataha Reef mishap, Rep. Ilagan nonetheless stressed that the amount of damage sought is negligible in light of the importance of the natural resource. Reps. Ilagan and Sy-Alvarado next tackled the penalty imposed by the Philippine government against Glenn Defense Marine Asia for the waste dumping in Subic Bay of MT Glenn Guardian. The Sponsor said that Rep. Ilagan, who found the penalty too small, will be provided with a copy on how the percentages of fines are distributed among the LGUs concerned. She also stressed that she would continuously talk with DENR officials regarding the matter to improve the collection of penalties.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 In ending her interpellation, Rep. Ilagan expressed hope that similar problems would not be encountered again simply because the environmental laws were being taken lightly. Thereafter, on motion of Rep. Defensor, the Chair recognized Rep. Jonathan A. Dela Cruz for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ In reply to Rep. Dela Cruz preliminary questions, Rep. Sy-Alvarado enumerated the agencies and corporations attached to the DENR, promised to give her colleague a copy of a complete report on the fish pens operating in Laguna Bay, and cited the function of the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) of issuing permits and clearances to fish pen operators. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Sy-Alvarado, the Chair suspended the session at 11:08 a.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 11:10 a.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ (Continuation) On queries as to how the LLDA performs its mandated tasks, such as issuing fish pen permits and handling waste water treatment in its area of responsibility, Rep. Sy-Alvarado further assured Rep. Dela Cruz of the necessary information thereon including a copy of the agencys operating budget and expenses and its accomplishment report. The Sponsor also clarified that it was the DENR itself which has jurisdiction over establishments in the National Capital Region (NCR). She updated her colleague on the penalties imposed on or cases filed against those which had violated environmental laws. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Sy-Alvarado, the Chair declared a recess at 11:22 a.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 11:23 a.m., the session resumed. INTERPELLATIONOF REP. DELA CRUZ (Continuation) Turning to the Environmental Management

49 Bureau (EMB), Rep. Dela Cruz subsequently aired concerns about its budget sufficiency, capability in implementing various environmental laws, and progress in constructing landfills and materials recovery facilities (MRFs). SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Sy-Alvarado, the Chair declared a recess at 11:31 a.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 11:34 a.m., the session resumed. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ (Continuation) Rep. Sy-Alvarado responded to the pending queries by giving facts and figures in rural and urban areas and citing the devolved role of local government units in awareness, implementation, and monitoring programs of the DENR. When Rep. Dela Cruz refuted the same as he cited unchecked fish pollution in a certain industrial estate, she relayed the EMBs promise to summon the regional pollution officer concerned. Reps. Sy-Alvarado and Dela Cruz next discussed the capability of the EMB with regard to its implementation of the environmental laws of the country and its monitoring and rehabilitation procedure concerning industrial companies which do not comply with their environment compliance certificates (ECCs). Rep. Sy-Alvarado stated that there is a rationalization plan to augment the EMB budget. She also committed to give Rep. Dela Cruz a status report on and listing of the industrial estates located throughout the country. Rep. Dela Cruz then cited the issue of the two companies intending to establish a power plant and casino complex inside the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA). SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 11:56 a.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 11:59 a.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ (Continuation) Further discussing the two proposed projects in

50 Subic, Rep. Dela Cruz said that despite a DENR prohibition against tree-cutting, the Korean casino company has been entering through the back door to finish its project. The Sponsor stated that a multipartite team is monitoring the projects in coordination with the SBMA. SUSPENSION OF CONSIDERATION OF HOUSE BILL NO. 2630 At this point, on motion of Rep. Defensor, there being no objection, the Body suspended the consideration on Second Reading of House Bill No. 2630 to allow the Members to have their lunch break. ADDITIONAL REFERENCE OF BUSINESS On motion of Rep. Defensor, there being no objection, the Body proceeded to the Additional Reference of Business and the Chair directed the Secretary General to read on First Reading the following House Bills and Resolution including the Communications which were referred to the appropriate Committees or consigned to the Archives as hereunder indicated: BILLS ON FIRST READING

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 By Representatives Romualdez, MacapagalArroyo, Arroyo, Atienza, Dela Cruz, Ortega (V.), Pichay, Revilla, Suarez and Tiangco TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

House Bill No. 2905, entitled:

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR INTERPRETERS IN ALL JUDICIAL, QUASI-JUDICIAL, INVESTIGATIVE PROCEEDINGS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS INVOLVING DEAF INDIVIDUALS By Representatives Colmenares, Zarate and Tinio TO THE COMMITTEE ON SOCIAL SERVICES

House Bill No. 2906, entitled:

AN ACT ENHANCING THE PRIVATEPUBLIC PARTNERSHIP IN INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHILIPPINES By Representative Sacdalan TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS

House Bill No. 2902, entitled:

AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE CIVIL SERVICE CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representatives Piamonte and Cortuna TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

House Bill No. 2907, entitled:

AN ACT AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NUMBER NINETY HUNDRED AND SIXTY FOUR (RA 9064), OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 'NATIONAL ATHLETES, COACHES AND TRAINERS BENEFITS AND INCENTIVES ACT OF 2001' AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR By Representative Calixto-Rubiano TO THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT

House Bill No. 2903, entitled:

AN ACT FIXING THE WAGE RATE OF BUS DRIVERS AND CONDUCTORS By Representative Olivarez TO THE COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT

House Bill No. 2908, entitled:

AN ACT DEFINING PEDESTRIAN SAFETY GUIDELINES AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF By Representative Calixto-Rubiano TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS

House Bill No. 2904, entitled:

THE BUDGET IMPOUNDMENT CONTROL ACT

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51 Rep. Seth Frederick P. Jalosjos for House Bills No. 676 and 677; Reps. Evelio "Bing" Leonardia and Giorgidi B. Aggabao for House Bill No. 719; Rep. Imelda Quibranza-Dimaporo for House Bill No. 1548; and Rep. Isidro S. Rodriguez Jr. for House Bills No. 2282 and 2494. COMMUNICATIONS Letters dated September 4 and 10, 2013 of Vincent Z. Bolivar. Deputy General Counsel, Office of the General Counsel and Legal Services, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, furnishing the House of Representatives with copies of duly certified and authenticated Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas issuances, to wit:

House Bill No. 2909, entitled:

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS RECEIVED FROM THE UTILIZATION OF OFFSHORE NATURAL RESOURCES, CREATING FOR THE PURPOSE THE PROVINCIAL OFFSHORE NATURAL RESOURCES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representative Abueg TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION AND THE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES

House Bill No. 2910, entitled:

AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE RECEIPT OF ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION IN THE FORM OF SPECIAL ALLOWANCES BY MEMBERS OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COMMISSIONS AND THE OMBUDSMAN, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representative Abueg TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS RESOLUTION

1. Circular No. 806 dated 15 August 2013; 2. Circular No. 807 dated 15 August 2013; 3. Circular No. 808 dated 22 August 2013; 4. Memorandum No. M-2013-039 dated 22 August 2013; 5. Circular No. 810 dated 30 August 2013; 6. Circular Letter No. CL-2013-047 dated 30 August 2013; and 7. Memorandum No. M-2013-040 dated 3 September 2013.
TO THE COMMITTEE ON BANKS AND FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES Letter dated September 12, 2013 of Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr., Executive Secretary, Office of the President, transmitting two (2) original copies each of:

House Concurrent Resolution No. 4, entitled:

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TRANSFER, SALE OR ASSIGNMENT OF THE CONTROLLING INTEREST OF ZEST AIRWAYS, INC., FORMERLY KNOWN AS ASIAN SPIRIT, INC. TO AIR ASIA, INC. By Representative Aggabao

1. Republic Act No. 10625, entitled:

TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE FRANCHISES ADDITIONAL COAUTHORS With the permission of the Body, the following Members were made coauthors of the Bills hereunder indicated: Rep. Franklin P. Bautista for House Bill No. 676; AN ACT REORGANIZING THE PHILIPPINE STATISTICAL SYSTEM, REPEALING FOR THE PURPOSE EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBERED ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE, ENTITLED 'REORGANIZING AND STRENGTHENING THE PHILIPPINE STATISTICAL SYSTEM AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;

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2. Republic Act No. 10626, entitled:

AN ACT UPGRADING THE COTABATO SUBDISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE INTO A REGULAR DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE TO BE KNOWN AS THE COTABATO CITY DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR; and

MENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES FROM JANUARY ONE TO DECEMBER THIRTY-ONE, TWO THOUSAND AND FOURTEEN, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. REMARKS OF REP. DEFENSOR Upon recognition by the Chair, Rep. Defensor remarked that the Body was still taking up the proposed budgets of DENR and its attached agencies and corporations. Upon his motion, the Chair recognized Rep. Sy-Alvarado to continue with her sponsorship of the DENR budget, and Rep. Dela Cruz with his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ (Continuation) At the outset, Rep. Dela Cruz reiterated his request for data on the compliance of industrial estates and economic zones with environmental laws, and the status and number of landfills and MRFs. Rep. Sy-Alvarado promised to submit the same and said that the EMB is rationalizing its programs and functions. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Sy-Alvarado, the Chair suspended the session at 1:43 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 1:45 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ (Continuation) After they discussed the treatment and disposal technology and facilities for hazardous wastes, the Sponsor also promised to give data on such facilities and the public and private hospitals involved therein. Rep. Dela Cruz next inquired about the status of the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA). SUSPENSION OF SESSION At 1:51 p.m., the Chair motu proprio declared a recess. RESUMPTION OF SESSION

3. Republic Act No. 10627, entitled:

AN ACT REQUIRING ALL ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS TO ADOPT POLICIES TO PREVENT AND ADDRESS THE ACTS OF BULLYING IN THEIR INSTITUTIONS which were signed by His Excellency, President Benigno S. Aquino III. TO THE ARCHIVES SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 12:05 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 12:05 p.m. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Defensor, the Chair suspended the session until 1:30 p.m. It was 12:05 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 1:38 p.m. RESUMPTION OF CONSIDERATION OF HOUSE BILL NO. 2630 On motion of Rep. Defensor, there being no objection, the Body resumed consideration on Second Reading of House Bill No. 2630, as contained in Committee Report No. 1 and reported out by the Committee on Appropriations, entitled: AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE GOVERN-

At 1:53 p.m., the session resumed.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ (Continuation) The Sponsor further pledged data on the EMBs joint programs and agreements with international organizations and financial institutions, as requested by her colleague. At this point, Rep. Dela Cruz adverted to the activities of the DENR Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) and asked if it was aware of unchecked mining activities such as those of a certain firm in Nueva Vizcaya. Rep. Sy-Alvarado assured that the MGB would investigate the violations committed by the mining companies and they would furnish her colleague with a report on the matter. Thereupon, Reps. Dela Cruz raised the following concerns: 1) the application of the Mine Rehabilitation and Commissioning Fund (MRCF) or the remediation fund of mining companies; 2) the rationalization of the small mining industry; 3) the implementation of the National Greening Program (NGP) of the DENR particularly the role of the Philippine Forest Corporation (PhilForest) in reforestation activities; and 4) the status of the Kalawit Island Reservation and the loan program for protected areas. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The session was suspended at 2:20 p.m., on motion of Rep. Sy-Alvarado. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 2:23 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ (Continuation) After assuring Rep. Dela Cruz a copy of the terminal report on the World Bank loan concerning protected areas, Rep. Sy-Alvarado discussed with the former several other issues, such as the cadastral survey of small land parcels owned by poor farmers, titling of DepEd school building sites, unified mapping project of the National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA) targeted to be finished in the early part of 2016, and the Manila Bay Coastal Management Program. The Sponsor then invited Rep. Dela Cruz to support the request for an increased DENR allocation during the 2015 budget deliberations. In addition to his previous data requests, Rep. Dela Cruz also asked for information on the status of the assets and projects being implemented by

53 Philforest and the Natural Resources Development Corporation (NRDC). QUERY FROM THE CHAIR The Chair inquired whether the requests submitted by Rep. Dela Cruz were noted by the technical staff of the sponsoring Committee. Rep. Sy-Alvarado answered in the affirmative. On motion of Rep. Defensor, the Chair recognized Rep. Terry L. Ridon for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. RIDON Rep. Ridons questions focused on the budget allocation for the DENR National Greening Program (NGP) and the widespread illegal black sand or magnetite mining operations in Luzon and the Visayas. He shared his commitment to work closely with the DENR which the Sponsor said has been doing in coordination with the other departments to stop illegal mining operations and to investigate, arrest or prosecute suspected illegal mining operators across the country. Thereafter, upon motion of Rep. Defensor, Rep. Antonio L. Tinio was recognized for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. TINIO Rep. Tinio also centered his interpellation on the DENR NGP, particularly with respect to its budget allocations from 2011-2014, its yearly target coverage areas during the said period, the findings of DENRs annual evaluation of NGP, the findings of the Commission on Audit (COA) on the implementation of NGP in 2011, and the mechanics of the Barangay Forest Program as a subprogram of NGP. He claimed that the NGP is another government program being subjected to abuse and wastage of public funds but noted that the Special Provisions on NGP under the 2014 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) have introduced safeguard measures to strictly monitor the use of its program funds. Rep. Sy-Alvarado assured Rep. Tinio of information on NGP sites and a copy of annual DENR evaluation and validation reports. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Sy-Alvarado, the Chair suspended the session at 3:19 p.m.

54 RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 3:19 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. TINIO (Continuation) Reps. Sy-Alvarado and Tinio continued their debate regarding the NGP, with the latter arguing that the program would be problematic and subject to abuse particularly through the implementation and rechanneling of public funds to public officials, peoples organizations and NGOs without the benefit of effective assessment, evaluation and auditing mechanisms and accountability in law. He informed the Committee that at the proper time, he will propose to reduce the budgetary allocation for the NGP and will further inquire on the role of the DILG in the joint implementation of the Barangay Forest Program component of the NGP together with the DENR. In answering the issues of transparency and accountability concerning the NGP implementation, Rep. Sy-Alvarado maintained that the DENR had provided for specific safeguard measures to effectively implement the Program, such as geotagging and third party audit. Rep. Defensor thereafter moved for the recognition of Rep. Neri J. Colmenares for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. COLMENARES Reps. Colmenares and Sy-Alvarado debated on the operations of mining companies in the country. They initially discussed the activities of Philex Mining Corporation and the damages being sought by the government from the firm for discharging mine wastes that flowed into the San Roque dam. Subsequently, they delved into the issue of damages required of mining companies, in general, which are mandated by law to undertake an environmental protection and enhancement program and provide a mining rehabilitation trust fund before commencing mining operations for the exigency of rehabilitating abandoned mining areas. Rep. Alvarado stated that the Committee will provide Rep. Colmenares with a report on the case of Philex and information on the financial obligations of several mining firms that had abandoned their respective mining sites allegedly due to financial difficulties. In closing, Rep. Colmenares expressed his belief that with the countrys mineral resources, the

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 Philippines mining industry should focus on creating a nationalist industrialization strategy that will create job opportunities. He then expressed hope that he would be given a copy of the reports and data that he requested and held on to Rep. Sy-Alvarados statement that Philex will not be allowed to operate unless and until it pays the exact damages due to the government. Thereafter, on motion of Rep. Defensor, the Chair recognized Rep. Jose L. Atienza Jr. for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. ATIENZA At the outset, Rep. Atienza exchanged views with Rep. Sy-Alvarado regarding the plight of investors in Boracay and the implementation of a Supreme Court decision suspending a controversial government reclamation project in the island. As Rep. Atienza also asked about the commercial development of beaches and coasts in Batangas and Bataan, he stressed that the government must protect nature not only for the sake of the moneyed few but of the general public as well. At this point, Deputy Speaker Padilla relinquished the Chair to Deputy Speaker Roberto V. Puno. Rep. Atienza then deplored the deterioration of Laguna de Bay and the proliferation therein of fish pens to the prejudice of small fishermen; the ineffectiveness of LLDA especially because of its meager budget; and the environmental and safety impact of a reclamation project in Manila Bay. Rep. Sy-Alvarado enumerated the functions of the DENR and the LLDA and said that violators were being apprehended and water quality was being monitored. Both agreed on the need to collectively analyze the situation in the bays, revisit environmental policies, and propose pertinent laws. Rep. Atienza then requested the DENR to inform him if there are any developments in the reclamation project in Manila Bay as he would question the validity of the project contract. Rep. Sy-Alvarado acceded thereto. Thereafter, on motion of Rep. Defensor, the Chair recognized Rep. Rodolfo G. Biazon for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. BIAZON Reps. Biazon and Sy-Alvarado focused their discussion on the functions and responsibilities of the

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 government agencies tasked to monitor, rehabilitate and preserve the lakes across the country. The Sponsor committed to comply with Rep. Biazons request for the DENR to study and submit a report on the distribution of functions and authority of the different government agencies to determine which agency is really mandated to protect and preserve the lakes. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE DENR AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES/CORPORATIONS On a joint motion of Reps. Rodolfo T. Albano III and Sherwin N. Tugna, on behalf of the Minority and Majority, respectively, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budgets of the DENR and its attached agencies/corporations. SUSPENSION OF CONSIDERATION ON SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILL NO. 2630 On motion of Rep. Tugna, there being no objection, the Body suspended consideration on Second Reading of House Bill No. 2630. ELECTION OF ADDITIONAL MAJORITY MEMBERS TO VARIOUS COMMITTEES/SPECIAL COMMITTEES On motion of Rep. Jorge "Bolet" Banal, there being no objection, the Body elected the following Members from the Majority as additional members to the various Committees/Special Committees hereunder indicated: Committee on Accounts Rep. Joaquin M. Chipeco Jr. Committee on Aquaculture and Fisheries Resources Rep. Tupay T. Loong Committee on Banks and Financial Intermediaries Rep. Paolo S. Javier Committee on Civil Service and Professional Regulation Rep. Mariano U. Piamonte Jr. Committee on Information and Communications Technology Rep. Ansaruddin A.M. A. Adiong Committee on Mindanao Affairs Rep. Florencio C. Garay Rep. Peter Sr. Pedro M. Unabia Rep. Jose F. Zubiri III Rep. Mariano U. Piamonte Jr. Committee on Constitutional Amendments Rep. Sharon S. Garin Committee on Dangerous Drugs Rep. Cheryl P. Deloso-Montalla Rep. Sharon S. Garin Committee on Ethics and Privileges Rep. Josephine R. Sato Rep. Edgar R. Erice Committee on Ecology Rep. Ansaruddin A.M. A. Adiong Rep. Cheryl P. Deloso-Montalla Rep. Joseller Yeng M. Guiao Rep. Alfredo D. Vargas III Committee on Government Enterprises and Privatization Rep. Niel C. Tupas Jr. Rep. Kaka J. Bag-ao Rep. Rene L. Relampagos Rep. Pedro B. Acharon Jr. Rep. Erlpe John Ping M. Amante Committee on Housing and Urban Development Rep. Maria Carmen S. Zamora Rep. Alfredo D. Vargas III Rep. Catalina Baby G. Leonen-Pizarro Committee on Human Rights Rep. Nancy A. Catamco Rep. Lawrence Lemuel H. Fortun Rep. Maria Leonor Gerona-Robredo Rep. Roland Klarex A. Uy Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez Rep. Benhur L. Salimbangon

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56 Committee on National Defense and Security Rep. Franklin P. Bautista Committee on Natural Resources Rep. Florencio C. Garay Special Committee on the North Luzon Growth Quadrangle Rep. Manuel S. Agyao Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs Rep. Josephine R. Sato Rep. Mariano Michael M. Velarde Jr. Committee on Peoples Participation Rep. Lucy T. Gomez Rep. Alfredo D. Vargas III Rep. Emmanuel D. Pacquiao Rep. Sol Aragones Rep. Maximo B. Rodriguez Jr. Committee on Public Works and Highways Rep. Abraham Bambol N. Tolentino Special Committee on Reforestation Rep. Deogracias B. Ramos Jr. Committee on Science and Technology Rep. Pedro B. Acharon Jr. Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms Rep. Niel C. Tupas Jr. Committee on Trade and Industry Rep. Herminia B. Roman Rep. Edgardo R. Masongsong Committee on Transportation Rep. Alex L. Advincula Committee on Veterans Affairs and Welfare Rep. Ma. Victoria R. Sy-Alvarado Rep. Francisco Ashley L. Acedillo SUSPENSION OF SESSION Thereupon, the session was suspended at 4:42 p.m., upon motion of Rep. Banal.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 4:48 p.m. RESUMPTION OF CONSIDERATION ON SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILL NO. 2630 On motion of Rep. Tugna, there being objection, the Body resumed consideration Second Reading of House Bill No. 2630, contained in Committee Report No. 1 submitted the Committee on Appropriations, entitled: no on as by

AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES FROM JANUARY ONE TO DECEMBER THIRTY-ONE, TWO THOUSAND AND FOURTEEN, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE CCC On motion of Rep. Tugna, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budget of the Climate Change Commission (CCC), and the Chair recognized Rep. Sy-Alvarado for her sponsorship remarks. SPONSORSHIP REMARKS OF REP. SY-ALVARADO Rep. Sy-Alvarado stated that the CCC was ready to sponsor its 2014 budget amounting to P8.827 million. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE CCC On a joint motion of Reps. Albano and Tugna, on behalf of the Minority and Majority, respectively, there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budget of the CCC. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE NTC On motion of Rep. Tugna, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budget of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), and the Chair recognized Rep. Joseph Gilbert F. Violago for his sponsorship remarks.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 SPONSORSHIP REMARKS OF REP. VIOLAGO Rep. Violago stressed in Filipino the NTCs constitutional mandate, and thereafter expounded on its thrust as a regulatory body tasked to deliver reforms in the telecommunications industry and effective services to the people. He explained that its proposed 2014 budget would be used for the full implementation of maintaining and improving a regulatory regime conducive to the development of affordable and accessible telecommunications infrastructure and services. Finally, he said that the NTC Commissioner and staff were ready to respond to queries on their proposed budget. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE NTC After assessing the NTC budget, Rep. Silvestre H. Bello III moved to terminate its period of sponsorship and debate on behalf of the Minority. Rep Tugna adopted the motion on behalf of the Majority, and there being no objection, the motion was carried. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE PHILPOST On motion of Rep. Tugna, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budget of the Philippine Postal Corporation (Philpost), and the Chair recognized Rep. Violago for his sponsorship remarks. SPONSORSHIP REMARKS OF REP. VIOLAGO Speaking in Filipino, Rep. Violago emphasized the role of Philpost despite the advent of modern communications technology like electronic mail and cellular telephones. He enjoined his colleagues to support its budget, despite the meager amount that it is seeking approval of, and expressed hope that the national government would allow it to continue pursuing its mandate of delivering effective and honest postal services nationwide. He said that he was ready to respond to interpellations with the assistance of the Postmaster General. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE PHILPOST Having reviewed the proposed budget of Philpost, Rep. Bello (S.) moved to terminate its period of sponsorship and debate on behalf of the

57 Minority. Rep Tugna adopted the motion on behalf of the Majority, and there being no objection, the Body approved the motion. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The session was suspended at 4:58 p.m., on motion of Rep. Tugna. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 5:00 p.m. RECONSIDERATION OF THE TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE NTC On motion of Majority Leader Neptali M. Gonzales II, there being no objection, the Body reconsidered the termination of the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budget of the NTC to accommodate the interpellation of Rep. Ridon. INTERPELLATION OF REP. RIDON Upon recognition by the Chair, Rep. Ridon inquired on the standards of service with respect to mobile phone calls, texting or short message service (SMS) and internet surfing for consumer and enterprise services. He also asked if there are efforts being made to reduce interconnection rates in the use of mobile telecommunications. This, as he affirmed his support for all the efforts of the NTC to decrease the costs of mobile telecommunications as these will greatly benefit the consuming public. In reply, Rep. Violago stated that the NTC has prescribed a minimum quality of service based on international standards. The Sponsor also mentioned that the Commission intends to reduce interconnection fees in order to lower the rates for mobile phone calls, SMS and internet surfing. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED NTC BUDGET There being no further interpellations, on a joint motion of Reps. Carol Jayne B. Lopez and Tugna, on behalf of the Minority and Majority, respectively, there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed NTC budget.

58 SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Tugna, the session was suspended at 5:14 p.m. to allow the resource persons and technical staff of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) access to the floor of the Session Hall. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 5:16 p.m. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE CHED On motion of Rep. Franz E. Alvarez, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budget of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). The Chair then recognized Rep. Thelma Z. Almario for her sponsorship remarks. SPONSORSHIP REMARKS OF REP. ALMARIO Rep. Almario spoke about the programs that would benefit from the approval of the proposed CHED budget for 2014 amounting to P2.857 billion. Thereafter, on motion of Rep. Alvarez (F.), the Chair recognized, Rep. Dela Cruz for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ Reps. Dela Cruz and Almario discussed the following concerns, among others: the timeline for the full implementation of the CHED Faculty Development Program (FDP) increasing the salaries and providing additional benefits and incentives for knowledge upgrading of faculty members of higher educational institutions (HEIs); the utilization of the Higher Education Development Fund; the requirements for the availment of the CHED-FDP; the list and number of program beneficiaries, including those who rendered the service requirement of their scholarship contracts; and the benefits in terms of compensation and promotion enjoyed by program beneficiaries who successfully earned postgraduate degrees. Rep. Almario said that the Committee would provide Rep. Dela Cruz with a copy of the list of faculty members who availed of the CHED-FDP and the list of graduates, as well as the program expenditures for the period 2010-2012.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Almario, the Chair suspended the session at 5:37 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 5:39 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ (Continuation) Upon resumption of session, Rep. Almario responded to the query as to why top universities and colleges in the country are lagging behind their counterparts from other countries. Rep. Dela Cruz reacted by taking note of the need to intensify government support for the improvement of the countrys educational system. Thereafter, Rep. Dela Cruz further sought clarification and proposed solutions on: 1) using competency as the basis for the equitable distribution of the CHED Higher Education Development Fund (HEDF) among the State universities and colleges (SUCs); 2) the issue of more relevant course offerings for the 21st century and oversubscribed courses by SUCs and private universities and colleges; 3) the issue of members of the board of trustees of certain SUCs serving on holdover capacity, such as the status of the presidency of the University of Southern Mindanao; 4) expanding the student loan program, to include the possible participation of the banking system; 5) expanding the functions of CHEDs Education and Assistance Policy Council to include guidance counseling and career assessment; 6) imposing a moratorium on the establishment of more SUCs; and 7) sharing part of SUCs fund with the Commission. Rep. Dela Cruz finally expressed hope that the CHED will comply with his request for copies of reports and other pertinent data before the budget deliberations end. Thereafter, on motion of Rep. Victoria G. Noel, the Chair recognized Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez for his interpellation. At this juncture, Deputy Speaker Puno relinquished the Chair to Rep. Jorge Bolet Banal. INTERPELLATION OF REP. RODRIGUEZ (R.) Rep. Rodriguez interpellation dwelled on how Congress could directly and substantially address the

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 requirements for capital outlay of the SUCs and the need for additional funding for the CHED. At this juncture, Rep. Banal relinquished the Chair to Deputy Speaker Puno. As proposed by Rep. Rodriguez (R.), Rep. Almario agreed to work for more funds not only for capital outlay but also for faculty development and for new faculty plantilla positions. The former then asked the Body to support the CHED and all SUCs. SUSPENSION OF SESSION At 6:26 p.m., the Chair declared a recess upon Rep. Banals motion. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 6:27 p.m. and on motion of Rep. Tugna, the Chair recognized Rep. Ridon for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. RIDON Rep. Ridon inquired on the itemization of capital outlay fund, scholarship fund, and the CHED-HEDF. The Sponsor said the first fund had already been itemized while the second was only given indicative figures. She also affirmed that although the third was difficult to itemize because it was a lump sum appropriation, the Committee was open to subjecting it to congressional and public scrutiny and sending it to the General Fund. SUSPENSION OF SESSION At 6:30 p.m., the Chair declared a recess upon Rep. Gonzales motion. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 6:31 p.m., the session resumed. SUSPENSION OF CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE CHED On motion of Rep. Gonzales, there being no objection, the Body suspended consideration of the proposed budget of the CHED. MANIFESTATION OF REP. GONZALES Rep. Gonzales said that many Members wanted to interpellate on the proposed budgets of the CHED, the SUCs and the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC). To accommodate them, he explained that the House leadership and the

59 members of the Minority, the Majority, and the Independents agreed to move the schedule of the budget deliberations on the proposed DOTC budget from September 20 to September 24, 2013; and to clear the latter date of proposed budgets of certain agencies. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF SEVERAL EXECUTIVE AGENCIES On an omnibus motion of Rep. Lino S. Cayetano on the part of the Minority, which Rep. Gonzales adopted on the part of the Majority, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budgets of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), NCCA proper, National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), The National Library of the Philippines (NLP), National Archives of the Philippines (NAP), and Commission on Filipino Language (CFL); and in the absence of interpellations, terminated the period of sponsorship and debate thereon. RESUMPTION OF CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE CHED On motion of Rep. Gonzales, there being no objection, the Body resumed consideration of the proposed budget of the CHED; and the Chair recognized Rep. Almario to sponsor the same. SUSPENSION OF SESSION At 5:37 p.m., the Chair suspended the session upon Rep. Banals motion. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 5:39 p.m., the session resumed; and on motion of Rep. Alvarez (F.), the Chair recognized Rep. Bello (S.) to interpellate Rep. Almario. INTERPELLATION OF REP. BELLO (S.) To Rep. Bellos questions on the CHEDPhilippine California Advance Research Initiative (PCARI) Project, Rep. Almario said that it required multiyear appropriations; was being implemented by a consortium of higher education institutes in the Philippines and California, USA; and aimed to develop a globally competitive Filipino workforce. She also committed to comply with the request of Rep. Bello for the CHED to formally furnish Congress with a detailed summary of the project.

60 SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Bello (S.), the session was suspended at 6:47 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 7:00 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. BELLO (S.) (Continuation) After Rep. Almarios commitment of a briefing by CHED on his aforestated concern, and with her assurance that the P1.75-billion funding of the project would be spent in the country, Rep. Bello yielded the floor to the next interpellator. On motion of Rep. Lucy T. Gomez, the Chair recognized Rep. Colmenares for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. COLMENARES Rep. Colmenares sought an explanation on certain issues regarding the huge amount of the CHED-PCARI Project, including the following, among others: 1) its expected yearly budget for the next five years; 2) the project head and the coordinator between the Philippines and the University of California in Berkley; 3) the heads of the two proposed institutes who will review and decide on the research projects; 4) the body of experts that would approve the research applications; 6) CHEDs role in the approval of the research projects; and 7) the choice of the Commission, and not the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) as implementing agency. He also asked for a copy of the project statement and description document, which the Sponsor committed to give. Rep. Colmenares expressed his concern about the huge amount of allocation, proper implementation and approval system of the research and development projects of CHED, particularly the PCARI fund, which he opined should have been under the supervision of the DOST because of its track record in research and development. As requested by Rep. Colmenares, the Sponsor then assured to submit a briefer on the CHED-PCARI Project. On motion of Rep. Alvarez (F.), the Chair next recognized Rep. Tinio for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. TINIO Rep. Tinio initially thanked the CHED and its Chairperson for a positive response to his request for certain information and for granting him a meeting

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 together with the Filipino Deaf Community. He then deliberated with Rep. Almario the following issues, among others: 1) the proper implementation and transparency in the reporting of the Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan (PAMANA) program; 2) the compliance of the Commission and other government agencies with the transparency requirements in the Special Provisions of their respective budgets; 3) the inclusion of CHED as beneficiary in the reapportionment of the billion-peso lump sum allocation under the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) that would result to a twofold increase in its budget appropriation for 2014; and 4) the CHEDs capacity in monitoring and assessment insofar as its additional funding for scholarship grants is concerned. The Members also discussed the CHED guidelines in the implementation of the allocation of augmented scholarship fund; CHEDs position on the criteria for the allocation of scholarship fund; and the application of a normative funding formula in allocating the budget for SUCs Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) and Capital Outlay for 2014. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Almario, the Chair suspended the session at 7:54 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 7:55 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. TINIO (Continuation) Rep. Tinio argued that SUCs in the regional centers and provinces will be marginalized from the use of a competitive framework of qualifications to gain Capital Outlay, MOOE, and Personnel Services allocations, and instead proposed their equitable distribution. To underscore the disparity, he adverted to the contradiction in the governments approach to budgetary funding that favors the DepEd and that which restricts the budgetary needs of public HEIs through the use of normative funding formula and the framework of qualifications. He expressed the belief that providing for the budgetary needs of public higher education is a matter of right that should be addressed. He thereafter informed the Committee that at the appropriate time, he will propose amendments to increase the funding for SUCs. After explaining the modification in the initial normative funding formula for the distribution of capital outlay, the Sponsor pointed out that the

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 CHED will consider the recommendation of Rep. Tinio to address the budgetary deficiencies of the SUCs. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE CHED In the absence of further interpellations, Rep. Tinio, on behalf of the Minority, moved to terminate the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed CHED budget. On behalf of the Majority, Rep. Banal adopted the motion and there being no objection, the same was approved. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Banal, the Chair suspended the session at 8:17 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 8:18 p.m., the session resumed with Rep. Banal presiding. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE SUCs On motion of Rep. Alvarez (F.), there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budgets of the State universities and colleges (SUCs). Thereupon, Rep. Banal relinquished the Chair to Deputy Speaker Puno. SPONSORSHIP REMARKS OF REP. PIAMONTE In his sponsorship remarks, Rep. Mariano U. Piamonte Jr., informed the Body that the consolidated budget for the 111 SUCs amount to P36.791 billion or an increase of about P1.8 billion from the previous years budget. He stated that the sponsoring Committee was ready for interpellations. On motion of Rep. Alvarez (F.), the Chair recognized Rep. Dela Cruz for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ Rep. Dela Cruz initial concerns delved on the following: 1) the need to rationalize the creation of extension campuses of SUCs in provinces; 2) the normative funding formula by which public HEIs are evaluated by the CHED for purposes of determining their funding requirements; 3) the practice of

61 incorporating the budgets of some public HEIs into the budgets of government hospitals; 4) whether SUCs are allowed to create their own endowment funds; and 5) problems of SUCs in land titling. Thereafter, Reps. Dela Cruz and Piamonte discussed the status of the Philippine State College of Aeronautics before tackling the proposed funding of the CHED-PCARI Project which Rep. Dela Cruz opined has to be properly and adequately publicized because it will be a vehicle for training and creating a pool of research-oriented personnel in all of the SUCs. Rep. Dela Cruz then asked for a list of the three fields of excellence per SUC to give them an idea on the kind of expertise that can be developed in a particular SUC. The Sponsor promised to furnish the pertinent data. Thereafter, on motion of Rep. Banal, the Chair recognized Rep. Ridon for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. RIDON The debate between Reps. Ridon and Piamonte initially delved into a Special Provision in the budgets of the SUCs directing the latter to ensure that the fees and charges they collect would enable them to implement a cost recovery program and a socialized scheme of tuition and school fees. They also discussed Rep. Ridons intention of proposing at the proper time the deletion of Special Provision No. 6, allowing the closure of courses or schools that have failed to directly support their mandate, as well as of Special Provision No. 8, authorizing the use of students as construction workers for the repair or construction of buildings. Among other concerns, they also talked about the original proposed budgets of the SUCs for 2014 and the amounts approved by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), including the cuts in the allocations for Personnel Services, MOOE and Capital Outlay. Rep. Piamonte stated that a lump sum fund of P2.5 billion has been provided in the proposed 2014 budget for the SUCs Capital Outlay through the implementation of a normative funding scheme to ensure the equitable distribution of the allocation. Both Members agreed to further review the normative financing scheme particularly, its effects on small- and medium-size SUCs. In conclusion, Rep. Ridon read to the Body a Manifest of Unity signed by over 20 Members from both the Minority and Majority, calling for a sufficient budget increase for the qualitative functioning of the SUCs as they believe that higher

62 education is an instrument of empowerment and thus, contributory to national development. He also read the names of the Members who signed the manifest. Thereafter, on motion of Rep. Alvarez (F.), the Chair recognized Rep. Tinio for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. TINIO Rep. Tinio raised to the Sponsor the following concerns: 1) the reduction in the allocation for Personnel Services (PS) of the SUCs resulting in a reduced number of teachers and hiring of part-time faculty who suffer gross exploitation in terms of low pay and working conditions; and 2) the equitable allocation of government subsidy to SUCs. As he made clear his position that he would repudiate the framework of normative fund and the larger framework of rationalization, commercialization and free market orientation upon which the budget of higher education rests, Rep. Tinio opined that bigger allocation should be given to the school that needs more money for personnel services and physical facilities. He remarked that at the proper time, he would propose to increase the budgets of the SUCs for Capital Outlay as well as for PS in order to provide for new teaching and nonteaching items and to fund the requirements for the promotion of faculty members. Lastly, he discussed with the Sponsor the plan of the University of the Philippines to change its school calendar by moving the opening of its classes from June to August and to end in May.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 Rep. Piamonte assured Rep. Tinio that the Committee will study his recommendations. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSOR AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE SUCs On a joint motion of Reps. Tinio and Gomez, on behalf of the Minority and Majority, respectively, there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budgets of the SUCs. SUSPENSION OF CONSIDERATION ON SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILL NO. 2630 On motion of Rep. Gomez, there being no objection, the Body suspended consideration on Second Reading of House Bill No. 2630. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Gomez, there being no objection, the Chair suspended the session until ten oclock in the morning of Monday, September 23, 2013. It was 9:34 p.m., Friday, September 20, 2013.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2013 RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 10:00 a.m. of Monday, September 23, 2013, with Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. presiding. INVOCATION The Chair then recognized Representative Catherine Barcelona-Reyes, M.D.for the invocation. ADDITIONAL REFERENCE OF BUSINESS On motion of Rep. Francis Gerald A. Abaya, there being no objection, the Body proceeded to the Additional Reference of Business. Upon direction of the Chair, the Secretary General read on First Reading the titles of the following House Bills and Resolution which were referred to the appropriate Committees as hereunder indicated: BILLS ON FIRST READING House Bill No. 2911, entitled: AN ACT PROHIBITING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF POLITICAL DYNASTIES By Representative Rodriguez (O.) TO THE COMMITTEE ON SUFFRAGE AND ELECTORAL REFORMS House Bill No. 2912, entitled: AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 285 OF R.A. 7160 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991 By Representative Rodriguez (O.) TO THE COMMITTEE GOVERNMENT ON LOCAL By Representative Matugas TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND CULTURE

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House Bill No. 2914, entitled: AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8972, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE SOLO PARENTS' WELFARE ACT OF 2000, BY PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL BENEFITS AND PENAL PROVISION FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE ACT By Representatives De Jesus, Ilagan, Hicap, Colmenares, Zarate, Ridon and Tinio TO THE COMMITTEE ON REVISION OF LAWS House Bill No. 2915, entitled: AN ACT NAMING THE ROAD BESIDE THE ST. PAUL COLLEGE OF ILOCOS SUR (SPCIS) HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT OF BANTAY, ILOCOS SUR AND SPCIS COLLEGE DEPARTMENT OF BARANGAY BAYUBAY, SAN VICENTE, ILOCOS SUR AS ST. PAUL AVENUE By Representative Singson (R.) TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS House Bill No. 2916, entitled: AN ACT RENEWING THE FRANCHISE OF CADIZ RADIO AND TELEVISION NETWORK, INC., TO CONSTRUCT, ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTING STATION IN THE WESTERN VISAYAS AREA By Representative Cueva TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE FRANCHISES House Bill No. 2917, entitled: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A POLICY IN SUPPORT OF INFANT FEEDING MOTHERS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

House Bill No. 2913, entitled: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SPORTS HIGH SCHOOL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF DAPA, SIARGAO ISLAND, PROVINCE OF SURIGAO DEL NORTE TO BE KNOWN AS SIARGAO SPORTS HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

64 By Representatives Lacson-Noel, Binay, Noel, Rodriguez (R.), Rodriguez (M.) and Montejo TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH House Bill No. 2918, entitled: AN ACT CREATING THE MAGNA CARTA OF BARANGAY NUTRITION SCHOLARS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR By Representative Aggabao

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2013 House Bill No. 2922, entitled: AN ACT EXTENDING THE LIFE OF POWER SECTOR ASSETS AND LIABILITIES CORPORATION (PSLAM) AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9136 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representatives Rivera and Batocabe TO THE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY House Bill No. 2923, entitled: TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AN ACT CREATING THE LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP) TO PROMOTE HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR By Representatives Rivera and Batocabe TO THE COMMITTEE ALLEVIATION ON POVERTY

House Bill No. 2919, entitled: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SPECIALIZED TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TESDA) SKILLS DEVELOPMENT CENTER IN THE MUNICIPALITIES OF LOON AND BALILIHAN, PROVINCE OF BOHOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR By Representative Relampagos TO THE COMMITTEE ON HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION House Bill No. 2920, entitled: AN ACT ADOPTING AN OMNIBUS COMPENSATION AND POSITION CLASSIFICATION OF CIVILIAN PERSONNEL AND THE BASE PAY SCHEDULE OF MILITARY AND UNIFORMED PERSONNEL IN THE GOVERNMENT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representatives Alejano and Acedillo TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS House Bill No. 2921, entitled: AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE JALAUR ECONOMIC CORRIDOR By Representative Defensor TO THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

House Bill No. 2924, entitled: AN ACT REQUIRING ALL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, INSTRUMENTALITIES, LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS, AND GOVERNMENT OWNED AND/OR CONTROLLED CORPORATIONS (GOCCs) AND ALL PRIVATE ESTABLISHMENTS TO USE SECURITY WATER-MARKED PAPER IN ALL RECEIPTS AND INVOICES, PERMITS, LICENSES, CLEARANCES, OFFICIAL PAPERS OR DOCUMENTS By Representative Velarde TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS House Bill No. 2925, entitled: AN ACT DEFINING AND CRIMINALIZING PHISHING IN THE PHILIPPINES By Representative Velarde TO THE COMMITTEE ON INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2013 House Bill No. 2926, entitled: AN ACT DEFINING AND CRIMINALIZING CYBER TERRORISM IN THE PHILIPPINES By Representative Velarde TO THE COMMITTEE ON INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY House Bill No. 2927, entitled: AN ACT CREATING FIVE (5) ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT TO BE STATIONED AT THE CITY OF ILOILO, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 14, PARAGRAPH (G) OF BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 'THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980', AS AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR By Representative Treas TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE SUSPENSION OF SESSION RESOLUTION

65 Rep. Mar-Len Abigail S. Binay for House Bill No. 303; Rep. Maria Jocelyn V. Bernos for House Bill No. 1548; Rep. Czarina D. Umali for House Bills No. 1553, 1554, 1557, 2397, 2398, 2580, 2581, 2582 and 2583; Rep. Juliet R. Cortuna for House Bill No. 1878; Rep. Rodel M. Batocabe for House Bills No. 757, 759, 760, 761, 762, 1376, 1377, 1378, 1382, 1383, 1385, 1386, 1387, 1388, 1389, 1390, 1391, 1392, 1393, 2310, 2311, 2312, 2317, 2318, 2320, 2328, 2346, 2353, 2464, 2633 and 2635 and House Resolutions No. 60, 172 and 177; and Rep. Christopher S. Co for House Bills No. 757, 759, 760, 761, 762, 1376, 1377, 1378, 1382, 1383, 1385, 1386, 1387, 1388, 1389, 1390, 1391, 1392, 1393, 2310, 2311, 2312, 2317, 2318, 2320, 2328, 2346, 2353, 2633 and 2635 and House Resolutions No. 60, 172 and 177.

At 10:05 a.m., the session was suspended upon Rep. Abayas motion. RESUMPTION OF SESSION

House Resolution No. 304, entitled: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE PROVISION OF INTERPRETERS IN ALL JUDICIAL, QUASI-JUDICIAL AND INVESTIGATIVE PROCEEDINGS FOR VICTIMS AND ACCUSED PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES SUCH AS THE HEARINGIMPAIRED, SPEECH IMPAIRED AND VISUALLY-IMPAIRED By Representatives De Jesus, Ilagan, Hicap, Colmenares, Zarate, Ridon and Tinio TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES ADDITIONAL COAUTHORS With the permission of the Body, the following Members were made coauthors of the Bills and Resolutions hereunder indicated: AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES FROM JANUARY ONE TO DECEMBER THIRTY-ONE, TWO THOUSAND AND FOURTEEN, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

The session resumed at 10:31 a.m., with Deputy Speaker Pangalian M. Balindong presiding. RESUMPTION OF CONSIDERATION ON SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILL NO. 2630 On motion of Rep. Abaya, there being no objection, the Body resumed consideration on Second Reading of House Bill No. 2630, as embodied in Committee Report No. 1 and reported out by the Committee on Appropriations, entitled:

66 CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE DOT AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES/CORPORATIONS On motion of Rep. Abaya, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budgets of the Department of Tourism (DOT) and its attached agencies/corporations. Thereafter, on motion of Rep. Abaya, the Chair recognized Rep. Dakila Carlo E. Cua to sponsor the measure. SPONSORSHIP REMARKS OF REP. CUA Rep. Cua waived his privilege to deliver a sponsorship speech and said instead that he was ready to answer interpellations. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ Upon recognition by the Chair, Rep. Jonathan A. Dela Cruz commended the DOT for bringing together a comprehensive tourism program for the country. He then discussed with Rep. Cua the main strategies being employed by the Department on how to increase foreign tourist arrivals in the country as well as to enhance its domestic tourism program. They also dealt with the problems affecting the attainment of these objectives. Among other concerns, the Members talked about the development of cruise tourism in the Philippines, star rating system of Philippine hotels, coordination between the DOT and the local government units (LGUs) and other agencies, like the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC), the preparation of the DOT for the countrys hosting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in 2015, and the activities of certain DOT attached corporations. The Sponsor assured Rep. Dela Cruz of pertinent reports on the issues that he had raised, including data on the financial status and programs of DOT attached agencies and corporations. He said that the Department would be more proactive in tourism development programs including local and national parks and integrated complexes for retirees. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DE JESUS On motion of Rep. Abaya, the Chair next recognized Rep. Emmi A. De Jesus who expressed concern about the promotion of sex and the vulnerability of women to violence and harassment, in the tourism industry. Reps. Cua and De Jesus discussed the mandate and functions of the DOT in relation to this concern

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2013 and its coordination with other government agencies in tourism promotion. Furthermore, both Members delved into the implementation of DOT projects and programs regarding eco-tourism in the country particularly with respect to the displacement of indigenous peoples (IPs). As regards the status of the flagpole restoration project in Luneta, Rep. De Jesus reminded the DOT to make sure that the project will not be tainted with corruption considering the historical value of the project. Thereafter, on motion of Rep. Abaya, the Chair recognized Rep. Luzviminda C. Ilagan for her interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. ILAGAN The discussion between Reps. Ilagan and Cua focused on the following subjects, among others: 1) establishing a process through which the DOT monitors undesirable foreigners who operate establishments that exploit, abuse and victimize Filipino women; 2) DOT regulation of beauty pageants which promote tourist destinations and objectify women as tourist attractions; 3) doing away with labor contractualization in the tourism industry; 4) close coordination between DOT and other agencies concerned, such as the DOTC, Immigration and Customs Bureaus, to facilitate the continuous and smooth flow of travelers in and out of airports; 5) allowing other major cities outside of Metro Manila as entry/exit points to/from other destinations outside the country to provide a shorter route for both local and foreign tourists; and 6) enhancing the DOT training program for tourist guides. INTERPELLATION OF REP. PICHAY Recognized by the Chair on motion of Rep. Abaya, Rep. Philip A. Pichay debated with Rep. Cua regarding the failure of the Tourism Act of 2010 to give tax incentives to the players in the tourism industry, particularly for the rehabilitation of resorts. He also noted that the DOT did not receive its rightful share of the 2013 income of the Philippine Gaming and Amusement Corporation (PAGCOR), which he pointed out could have helped achieve the agencys mandate of accelerating tourism. In reply, the Sponsor assured that the proposed Fiscal Incentives Rationalization Law was certified as an urgent bill, and that the Department would ask the Department of Finance (DOF) to review the computations of its 2013 share from the PAGCOR revenue, respectively.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2013 Deputy Speaker Balindong relinquished the Chair to Rep. Jorge Bolet Banal. Thereafter, on motion of Rep. Abaya, the Chair recognized Rep. Ronald M. Cosalan for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. COSALAN Rep. Cosalan discussed with the Sponsor his concerns on the criteria being used by the DOT for convergence programs with regard to roads leading to tourist destinations; giving importance to other areas in the Cordillera Region instead of prioritizing Baguio in its tourism map; changing the allusion to Baguio of certain products, like beans and strawberries, which are actually produced in Benguet Province; and the final starting and end points of the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX). Rep. Cosalan also requested that he be furnished a copy of the DOT plans for tourism efforts in Cordillera. Thereafter, on motion of Rep. Abaya, the Chair recognized Rep. Jose L. Atienza Jr. for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. ATIENZA Reps. Atienza and Cua tackled the countrys potential as a premier tourism destination in Asia, the importance of including the Chinese market in achieving said goal, and the need to address the deteriorating peace and order situation in the country. The former specifically suggested that the government comply with the recommendations of the Department of Justice pertaining to the arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the Luneta hostage-taking incident as it is a major road block in attracting more tourist arrivals from highly populated China. At this juncture, Rep. Banal relinquished the Chair to Deputy Speaker Balindong. On further queries, Rep. Cua said that the DOT is very much active in promoting domestic tourism in coordination with the LGUs and the private sector as well as in undertaking programs to develop a culture of tourism among Filipinos. On the DOT program for Intramuros as a historical site and tourist destination, Rep. Atienza informed the Committee that the complex has been subject to urban blight and a site of convergence to informal settlers. He proposed that the DOT address

67 the political composition of the Intramuros Administration (IA), suggesting that the Mayor of Manila, having the electoral mandate and accountability, could best serve as ex-officio administrator of Intramuros and could provide it with the necessary maintenance and management. Rep. Cua replied that the DOT, at the appropriate time, will present to Rep. Atienza an ambitious and grand master plan for Intramuros to make it one of the jewels of tourist attractions in Metro Manila and in the whole country. He added that the present IA administrator would gladly talk with Rep. Atienza and other Members interested in redefining and reviewing the political composition of the Intramuros Authority. The Members next dealt with the potential of the country as an international cruise destination, with Rep. Atienza citing the nations world-class tourist destinations and the proliferation of Filipinos comprising the maritime crew and service personnel of cruise ships. He also suggested that the Secretary of Tourism, being a promotion and marketing man, should not neglect to create a tourism culture that is truly Filipino in character. He expressed hope that one day, the Philippines would become the premier destination in Asia. On motion of Rep. Francisco Emmanuel R. Ortega III, the Chair recognized Deputy Speaker Carlos M. Padilla for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. PADILLA On Rep. Padillas concerns, Rep. Cua explained that tourism should really be led by the LGUs concerned since most if not all LGUs have tourism officers. He underscored that the DOTs jurisdiction involves the accreditation and classification of hotels, restaurants, resorts, travel agencies and tour guides and tour operations and then described the procedure on how a local tourist establishment gets DOT accreditation. At this juncture, Deputy Speaker Balindong relinquished the Chair to Rep. Banal. While the mere achievement of the 10-million mark in visitor arrivals is not the only parameter to measure the countrys leadership in the region, the Sponsor said that the DOT believes that measuring leadership is also based on how embedded the culture of tourism is in the Philippines, as well as the quantity of businesses that is trickled down to different industries including agriculture and services.

68 Rep. Padilla concluded that the Department was sluggish on old issues such as airport improvement, open skies policy, and inadequate funds. Even so, the Sponsor promised the data on a budget increase which resulted from less expenses for tourism promotion. Thereafter, Rep. Padilla asked why the DOT did not give the province of Nueva Vizcaya anything from the lump sum fund for construction of roads leading to tourist spots, despite the provinces requirement compliance and adequate tourist arrival. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Padilla, the Chair declared a recess at 1:54 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 1:55 p.m., the session resumed. INTERPELLATION OF REP. PADILLA (Continuation) Rep. Padilla then appealed to the Sponsor and the DOT leadership to allocate funds to his Province of Nueva Vizcaya which he hailed as one of the leading provinces in Region II and has the potential of being a world-class tourist destination. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE DOT AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES/CORPORATIONS There being no further interpellations, on a joint motion of Minority Leader Ronaldo B. Zamora and Rep. Abaya, on behalf of the Minority and Majority, respectively, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budgets of the DOT and its attached agencies/corporations. SUSPENSION OF SESSION Thereupon, the session was suspended at 2:10 p.m., upon motion of Rep. Abaya. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 2:16 p.m. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF AFAB AND CEZA On successive motions of Rep. Abaya, there being no objection, the Body considered the

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2013 proposed budgets of the Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) and the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA). SPONSORSHIP REMARKS OF REP. TEVES For each budget proposal, Rep. Pryde Henry A. Teves signified his readiness to answer interpellations thereon. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF AFAB AND CEZA In the absence of interpellations, on successive joint motions of Reps. Zamora (R.) and Abaya on behalf of the Minority and the Majority, respectively, there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budgets of the AFAB and the CEZA. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE APECO On motion of Rep. Abaya, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budget of the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO). SPONSORSHIP REMARKS OF REP. TEVES Upon recognition by the Chair, Rep. Teves said he was ready to answer questions on the proposed budget of the APECO. INTERPELLATION OF REP. HICAP On further motion of Rep. Abaya, the Chair recognized Rep. Fernando Ka Pando L. Hicap who discussed with Rep. Teves the absence of Commission on Audit (COA) reports on the budgets of APECO from 2007 to 2010, and why it was able to access the Agricultural Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (ACEF) for use by the Aurora State College of Technology and the construction of the BalerCasiguran road. Rep. Hicap thereafter requested to rechannel the APECO budget for the relief and rehabilitation of the Province of Aurora because of the damages caused by Typhoons Labuyo and Maring. The Sponsor said that the calamity funds of the President as well as of the LGUs could be used for the purpose, and assured Rep. Hicap that the Committee would address this concern.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2013 TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE APECO There being no further questions, Rep. Zamora (R.) moved to terminate the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed APECO budget on the part of the Minority. Rep. Abaya adopted the motion on the part of the Majority, and there being no objection, the Body approved the motion. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE PCFC On motion of Rep. Abaya, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budget of the Peoples Credit and Finance Corporation (PCFC). SPONSORSHIP REMARKS OF REP. TEVES Upon recognition by the Chair, Rep. Teves stated that he was ready to respond to queries on the proposed budget of the PCFC. INTERPELLATION OF REP. PAEZ Recognized by the Chair on motion of Rep. Abaya, Rep. Cresente C. Paez was given clarification by the Sponsor as to the mandate of the PCFC as a subsidiary of the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP), and the nature of its equity infusion and borrowings, functions and services. Having discussed the role of the Corporation in extending microfinancing services to small farmers and fishermen, the Sponsor then urged Rep. Paez to craft other modes of loans that the target beneficiaries may avail of. He then agreed to Rep. Paez proposal that during the period of amendments, the Committee would include a special provision in the PCFC budget providing for a study on the privatization of the Corporation or that would allow the LBP to absorb it. INTERPELLATION OF REP. GUANLAO On motion of Rep. Ortega (F.), the Chair recognized Rep. Agapito H. Guanlao who expressed concern on the capacity and expertise of the PCFC to implement a Special Provision in its budget, allocating the P880 million Program Funds of the ACEF, mandated for specific use by the agriculture and fisherfolk sectors to the PCFC. This, as he said, is in addition to its P1.5-billion budget for Capital Outlay to microfinance the poor sector of the 20 poorest provinces in the country.

69 Rep. Teves replied that said ACEF fund would be coursed through the Congressional Oversight Committee on Agricultural and Fisheries Modernization (COCAFM) and that clear guidelines would be issued for purposes of implementation and release of funds. He also informed Rep. Teves that the COCAFM chairperson would conduct consultation with the stakeholders to protect the ACEF funds. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ On motion of Rep. Abaya, the Chair recognized Rep. Dela Cruz who exchanged views with Rep. Teves regarding several concerns, such as: 1) access of all microfinance institutions to a registry system for basic sectors; 2) reduction of the interest rates paid by end-users to clients of the PCFC; 3) processes for availing PCFC services and its network of partners; 4) request for a copy of the financial statement of the PCFC; 5) microfinance standard and models used by the PCFC; 6) consultations by the PCFC with the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) in reducing interest rates on loans extended to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs); and 7) micro-insurance programs for basic sectors. Rep. Teves agreed with his colleague regarding the function of PCFC as a financial intermediary, advised Rep. Dela Cruz to confer with the PCFC pertinent to the needs of his constituents in availing of loans, and committed to comply with his data requirements. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Abaya, the Chair suspended the session at 3:32 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 3:32 p.m., the session resumed. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE PCFC There being no other interpellations, on behalf of the Minority, Rep. Tinio moved to terminate the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed PCFC budget. On behalf of the Majority, Rep. Abaya adopted the motion, and there being no objection, the motion was carried. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Abaya, the Chair suspended the session at 3:32 p.m.

70 RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 3:42 p.m. SUSPENSION OF CONSIDERATION ON SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILL NO. 2630 On motion of Rep. Ortega (F.), there being no objection, the Body temporarily suspended the consideration on Second Reading of House Bill No. 2630. ROLL CALL Likewise, on motion of Rep. Ortega (F.), there being no objection, the Body proceeded to the Roll Call. Upon direction of the Chair, the Secretary General called the Roll and the following Members responded: Abaya Abayon Abellanosa Abu Abueg Acop Acosta-Alba Adiong Agarao Aggabao Aglipay Agyao Albano Alcala Alejano Aliping Almario Almonte Alvarez (F.) Amante Amatong (I.) Amatong (R.) Angara-Castillo Angping Antonino-Nadres Apostol Aragones Arbison Arenas Arnaiz Arroyo Asilo Atienza Aumentado Bag-ao

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2013 Bagatsing Baguilat Balindong Banal Barcelona-Reyes Bataoil Batocabe Bautista Bello (S.) Bello (W.) Belmonte (F.) Belmonte (J.) Belmonte (V.) Benitez Bernos Biazon Bichara Binay Bondoc Bravo (A.) Bravo (M.) Bulut-Begtang Cabilao Cagas Calalay Calixto-Rubiano Caminero Cari Castelo Castro Cayetano Celeste Cerafica Cerilles Chipeco Co Cojuangco (E.) Collantes Colmenares Cortuna Cosalan Cua Cueva Dalog De Jesus Defensor Del Mar Del Rosario (A.G.) Del Rosario (A.A.) Dela Cruz Deloso-Montalla Dimaporo (I.) Dy Echiverri Enverga Erice Eriguel Ermita-Buhain

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2013 Escudero Evardone Farias Fernandez Ferrer (J.) Ferrer (L.) Ferriol Flores Fortun Fortuno Fuentebella Garay Garcia (E.) Garcia (G.) Garcia-Albano Garin (O.) Gatchalian (S.) Gatchalian (W.) Geron Gerona-Robredo Go (A.C.) Go (A.F.) Gomez Gonzales Gonzalez Gorriceta Guanlao Guiao Gullas Gunigundo Gutierrez Haresco Hataman-Salliman Hernandez Hicap Hofer Ilagan Iway Javier Kho Labadlabad Lacson-Noel Lagdameo (M.) Lagman Lanete Leachon Lee Leonardia Leonen-Pizarro Lobregat Loong Lopez (C.) Loyola Madrona Manalo Mangudadatu Masongsong Mendoza (J.) Mendoza (M.) Mendoza (R.) Mercado Mercado-Revilla Mirasol Montejo Nava (J.) Noel Nograles Oaminal Olivarez Ong Ortega (F.) Padilla Paez Pagdilao Pancho Panganiban Panotes Piamonte Pichay Primicias-Agabas Quimbo Quisumbing Radaza Relampagos Revilla Reyes Ridon Rivera Robes Rodriguez (I.) Rodriguez (O.) Rodriguez (R.) Roman Romarate Romualdez Romualdo Romulo Roque Sacdalan Sahali Salimbangon Salvacion Santiago Sarmiento (C.) Sarmiento (M.) Sato Sema Singson (R.) Suansing Suarez Tambunting Tan (A.) Tan (M.) Tejada Teodoro Teves

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72 Ting Tinio Tolentino Treas Tugna Tupas Ty Unabia Ungab Uy (J.) Uy (R.) Vargas Vargas-Alfonso Villanueva Villar Villarica Violago Yap (S.) Yu Zamora (M.) Zamora (R.) Zarate With 231 Members responding to the Call, the Chair declared the presence of a quorum. (See also Appendix 1) APPROVAL ON THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILL NO. 2849 On motion of Majority Leader Neptali M. Gonzales II, there being no objection, the Body proceeded to the approval on Third Reading of House Bill No. 2849, copies of which were distributed on September 19, 2013, pursuant to Section 58, Rule X of the Provisional Rules of the House. Upon direction of the Chair, the Secretary General read the title of the Bill, to wit: AN ACT POSTPONING THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS TO THE LAST MONDAY OF OCTOBER 2016, AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9340, ENTITLED AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9164, RESETTING THE BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The Chair then directed the Secretary General to call the Roll for nominal voting. Pursuant to the Provisional Rules of the House, a second Roll Call was made.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2013 RESULT OF THE VOTING The result of the voting was as follows: At this juncture, Rep. Banal relinquished the Chair to Deputy Speaker Sergio A. F. Apostol. Affirmative: Abaya Abayon Abellanosa Abu Abueg Acedillo Acosta-Alba Aglipay Agyao Albano Alejano Aliping Almonte Alvarez (F.) Amante Amatong (I.) Angara-Castillo Angping Antonino-Nadres Aragones Arbison Arnaiz Atienza Aumentado Bag-ao Bagatsing Balindong Banal Bataoil Bello (W.) Belmonte (F.) Belmonte (J.) Bichara Binay Bondoc Bravo (A.) Bravo (M.) Bulut-Begtang Cabilao Cagas Calalay Calixto-Rubiano Caminero Cari Castelo Castro Cayetano Cerilles Chipeco

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2013 Co Cojuangco (E.) Collantes Cortuna Cosalan Cueva Dalog Defensor Del Rosario (A.G.) Del Rosario (A.A.) Dela Cruz Deloso-Montalla Dimaporo (I.) Echiverri Enverga Erice Eriguel Ermita-Buhain Escudero Ferrer (L.) Flores Fortun Fortuno Garay Garcia (G.) Garcia-Albano Gatchalian (S.) Gatchalian (W.) Geron Gerona-Robredo Go (A.C.) Go (A.F.) Gomez Gonzales Gonzalez Gorriceta Guanlao Guiao Gullas Gutierrez Hataman-Salliman Hernandez Hofer Iway Javier Kho Labadlabad Lacson-Noel Lagdameo (A.) Lagman Lanete Leachon Lee Leonen-Pizarro Lobregat Loong Loyola Madrona Manalo Mangudadatu Marcos Masongsong Mendoza (J.) Mendoza (M.) Mendoza (R.) Mercado Mercado-Revilla Mirasol Montejo Nava (J.) Nava (P.) Noel Nograles Oaminal Ong Ortega (F.) Paez Pagdilao Pancho Panganiban Panotes Piamonte Pichay Primicias-Agabas Quimbo Quisumbing Radaza Relampagos Revilla Reyes Robes Rodriguez (I.) Rodriguez (O.) Rodriguez (R.) Roman Romarate Romualdez Romualdo Romulo Roque Sacdalan Sahali Sakaluran Salimbangon Salvacion Santiago Sarmiento (C.) Sarmiento (M.) Sato Sema Singson (R.) Suansing Suarez Tan (A.) Tejada Teodoro

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74 Teves Ting Tolentino Treas Tugna Tupas Unabia Ungab Uy (J.) Uy (R.) Vargas Vargas-Alfonso Velasco Villanueva Villar Villarica Violago Yap (S.) Yu Zamora (R.) Negative: Barcelona-Reyes Bello (S.) Bernos Colmenares De Jesus Hicap Ilagan Leonardia Ridon Tinio Ty Zarate With 185 affirmative votes, 12 negative votes and no abstention, the Body approved House Bill No. 2849 on Third Reading. QUERY OF REP. ABU Upon recognition by the Chair, Rep. Raneo E. Abu inquired on how his vote was recorded, to which the Chair replied that the former voted in the affirmative. Rep. Abu then requested if he could explain his vote. REMARKS OF REP. GONZALES In accordance with the Provisional Rules of the House, Rep. Gonzales stated that the Roll shall be called again in alphabetical order for the Members to explain their vote or in lieu thereof, manifest their desire to submit a written explanation thereof. 3.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2013 EXPLANATION OF VOTES Thereupon, the Chair directed the Secretary General to call the Roll and the following Members explained their votes: 1. Rep. Abu stated that while he voted yes to the postponement of the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections, he has a reservation on Section 2 of the Bill which provides for a no hold over on the positions of the incumbent SK officials. He expressed belief that the youth should participate in the formulation of the policies and programs of the National Youth Commission where the SK President sits as one of the Commissioners. He expressed hope that Congress could implement the changes in the programs and policies of the SK before the elections in 2016. Rep. Catherine Barcelona-Reyes, M.D. discussed the reasons for the public clamor to abolish the SK from the political structure of the country. She however registered her objection to the proposed SK abolition considering that she was once an SK chairperson and knew what the SK meant for the advancement, training, service and patriotism of the youth. She said that the sweeping statement that the SK is a training ground for corruption is unfair and unfounded. She enjoined barangay officials to extend a helping hand to the SK officials; urged her colleagues to introduce reforms to upgrade the age bracket qualification of the SK officials, and said that she would later submit her manifestation and explanation of her negative vote. Rep. Walden F. Bello voted yes to the measure but expressed his worries about the lack of mechanism in the proposed measure that would keep the SK alive until the last Monday of October, 2016. Rep. Lawrence Lemuel H. Fortun said that he supports the measure, with reservation to the no hold-over provision that would not allow youth representation in the different local legislative councils. This, as he noted the struggles of young people in the countrys attainment of freedom and democracy. Rep. Terry L. Ridon, in explaining his negative vote, stressed that the measure would cause undue deprivation of youth represen-

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2013 tation in all levels of government in the next three years, and would not address allegations that the SK has been transformed into a breeding ground for corruption and political dynasties. He added that the measure also rejects the constitutional role of youth in nation-building, and asked who would be using the 10% of the barangay funds intended for the SK. He stressed that if Congress refuses to listen to the opposition of the youth sector to SK abolition, then they would have to defend and uphold their rights and general welfare. TRANSMITTAL TO THE SENATE OF HOUSE BILL NO. 2849 On motion of Rep. Mar-Len Abigail S. Binay, there being no objection, the Chair directed the Secretary General to immediately transmit House Bill No. 2849 to the Senate. DESIGNATION OF CONFEREES TO THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HOUSE BILL NO. 2849 AND SENATE BILL NO. 1186 On motion of Rep. Binay, there being no objection, the Body designated the following Members as conferees to the Conference Committee on the disagreeing provisions of House Bill No. 2849 and Senate Bill No. 1186, postponing the SK elections: Reps. Fredenil Fred H. Castro, Edgar R. Erice, Winston Winnie Castelo, Maria Leonor GeronaRobredo, Joselito Jonjon R. Mendoza, Francis Gerald A. Abaya, and Terry L. Ridon. RESUMPTION OF CONSIDERATION ON SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILL NO. 2630 On motion of Rep. Binay, there being no objection, the Body resumed consideration on Second Reading of House Bill No. 2630, as contained in Committee Report No. 1 and reported out by the Committee on Appropriations, entitled: AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES FROM JANUARY ONE TO DECEMBER THIRTY-ONE, TWO THOUSAND AND FOURTEEN, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE DPWH AND ITS ATTACHED CORPORATIONS

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On motion of Rep. Binay, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budget of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), including Attached Corporation and the Chair recognized Rep. Isidro T. Ungab for his sponsorship remarks. SPONSORSHIP REMARKS OF REP. UNGAB Rep. Ungab informed the Body of the breakdown by Personal Services, Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE), and Capital Outlay of the DPWH budget for 2014 totalling P200.265 billion. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE DPWH AND ITS ATTACHED CORPORATION In the absence of interpellations, on a joint motion of Reps. Zamora (R.) and Binay, on the part of the Minority and the Majority, respectively, there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budgets of the DPWH, including its attached corporation. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Binay, the session was suspended at 4:58 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 5:03 p.m., the session resumed. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE DOE AND ITS ATTACHED CORPORATIONS On motion of Rep. Binay, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budgets of the Department of Energy (DOE) including its attached corporations. Thereafter, the Chair recognized Rep. Celso L. Lobregat to sponsor the same. SPONSORSHIP REMARKS OF REP. LOBREGAT As Vice Chairperson of the Committee on Appropriations, and despite the ongoing conflict in

76 Zamboanga City, Rep. Lobregat aired his willingness and readiness to sponsor the proposed budgets of the DOE amounting to P4.051 billion as well as its attached corporations namely, the National Electrification Administration (NEA), the National Power Corporation (NPC), and Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC), with the total corporate operating budget of P13.340 billion. On motion of Rep. Binay, the Chair subsequently recognized Rep. Bello (W.) for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. BELLO (W.) Rep. Bello at first relayed his compliment to Rep. Lobregat for being able to sponsor the DOE budget and expressed the same sentiment and concern as the Sponsors about the ongoing crisis in Zamboanga City. He then delved into the following issues, to name a few: 1) the minimum required number of member-consumers and electric cooperatives in the election or referendum for the approval of contracts of nonstock corporations, as in the case of the Albay Electric Cooperative (ALECO); 2) the security of tenure of ALECO personnel given the new management; and 3) the status of review of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) in terms of the capacity and control of the three major energy-generating companies. Rep. Lobregat said that the Committee would provide Rep. Bello with a copy of the DOEs response to the call for an EPIRA review and of a study being conducted by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) thereon which would be completed by the first quarter of 2014. INTERPELLATION OF REP. ILAGAN On motion of Rep. Binay, the Chair recognized Rep. Ilagan who discussed with Rep. Lobregat the amount of power deficit in Mindanao, the concrete long-term measures undertaken by the DOE to address the deficit, the Mindanao modular genset program which presently addresses the crisis, the current energy mix in Mindanao and how it figures in the roadmap of the DOE, and the privatization of the Pulangi and Agus hydropower plants. The Sponsor said that Congress will be the one to amend the EPIRA. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Lobregat, the Chair suspended the session at 5:36 p.m.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2013 RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 5:38 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. ILAGAN (Continuation) To Rep. Ilagans previous query, Rep. Lobregat said that the DOE had referred the matter to the Joint Congressional Oversight Committee to decide on the privatization of the two hydropower plants. He reiterated that Rep. Ilagan would be given a copy of the proposed amendments on the EPIRA; the DOEs reply on the privatization of the two hydropower plants; and a study being undertaken by the ADB on the amendments to the EPIRA. Rep. Ilagan expressed hope that the DOE would immediately address the energy crisis in Mindanao and not consider projects that would be detrimental to its people. On motion of Rep. Gullas, the Chair recognized Rep. Dela Cruz for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ Rep. Dela Cruz initially commended Rep. Lobregat for sponsoring the proposed budget of the agency despite the prevailing situation in Zamboanga City. His debate with Rep. Lobregat included topics such as the proposed budget for the maintenance of the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP); the proposed review of and amendments to the EPIRA considering the failure of privatization in the power industry; the DOEs stand and proposed alternatives to the Downstream Oil Industry Deregulation Law; the privatization of government-owned assets engaged in renewable energy; the failure to provide for the lowering of power rates under the EPIRA; and the operating system of the Philippine Electricity Market Corporation (PEMC). The Members also discussed the profile, operations and financial status of electric cooperatives throughout the country as well as the compliance of the NEA with the observations contained in COA audit reports and its energization program covering all sitios in the country. At this point, Deputy Speaker relinquished the Chair to Rep. Banal. Apostol

On the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management (PSALM) Corporation, the Sponsor subsequently promised reports on financial status; contracts, guarantees and commitments; mechanisms for power rate increases; and loans issued to electric co-

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2013 operatives. On the National Transmission Corporation (TransCo), he committed documents on functions and assets. He also said that he would present data on renewable energy programs, subsidiary corporations, financial status, and coal investment tieups of the PNOC, as requested by Rep. Dela Cruz. Lastly, he then committed to give Rep. Dela Cruz a status report on other DOE projects. Thereafter, on motion of Rep. Xavier Jesus "XJ" D. Romualdo, the Chair recognized Rep. Arnel U. Ty for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. TY Rep. Ty raised to the Sponsor his concerns on the implementation of a provision of the Oil Deregulation Law prohibiting cartels and monopolies in light of current attempts of two oil companies to monopolize the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) industry; the mandate and proposed budget requirement of the Oil Industry Management Bureau (OIMB) in relation to its monitoring and inspection of gasoline stations and LPG dealers nationwide; and the government revenues generated by the oil industry sector. At this juncture, Rep. Banal relinquished the Chair to Deputy Speaker Apostol. Given that 6 million of the 12 million cylinders in the market are substandard, Rep. Ty thereafter made a video presentation on the damaging effects of a two-kilo LPG blast in an enclosed area, and stressed the need for an additional budget to allow the OIMB to fulfill its mandate. The Sponsor committed to address said request. INTERPELLATION OF REP. COLMENARES Recognized by the Chair on motion of Rep. Romualdo, Rep. Neri J. Colmenares discussed in detail the Malampaya Fund, particularly the amounts given to the DOE, NPC, NEA and Department of National Defense (DND) both during the PNoy and Arroyo Administrations. The Sponsor pledged to provide his colleague with pertinent information thereon and on his concerns regarding the implementation of the Biofuels Act of 2006. Reps. Colmenares and Lobregat further discussed the following matters, among others: 1) budget for the transfer, dry-docking and hull maintenance of the DNDs cutter warships; 2) budget and scope of Barangay Line Enhancement Project; 3) budget and status of the DOE Pantawid Pasada or

77 Public Transport Assistance Program (PTAP) which the Inter-Agency Energy Contingency Committee (IECC) implements; 4) the functions and capacity of the IECC to select the program beneficiaries; and 5) the portion of the Malampaya Fund that was used to implement the PTAP. Reps. Colmenares and Lobregat next dwelled on the COA report findings regarding the utilization of Malampaya Fund, particularly on the DOE personnels foreign travel expenses which the Sponsor clarified. Rep. Colmenares asked Rep. Lobregat to cite specific provisions in the service contract which stipulates the service operating contractors obligation to shoulder the training expenses of the DOE personnel. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Binay, the Chair suspended the session at 7:53 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 7:54 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. COLMENARES (Continuation) Rep. Lobregat assured Rep. Colmenares that the Committee would provide him a copy of the energy service operating contract. Rep. Colmenares cited the problem with amorphous funds like the Malampaya Fund and opined that it should form part of the general fund so it can be itemized, appropriated by Congress, and used for more important budgetary allocations, particularly to fund energy-related projects. On motion of Rep. Gullas, the Chair recognized Rep. Carlos Isagani T. Zarate for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. ZARATE Initially, Reps. Zarate and Lobregat talked about the net proceeds from the privatization activities of the PSALM Corporation amounting to $21.76 billion, which they agreed mostly went to the servicing of NPC debts. At this juncture, Deputy Speaker Apostol relinquished the Chair to Rep. Banal.

78 The Members also discussed the outstanding financial obligations of the NPC and the independent power producers (IPPs). Rep. Zarate thereafter adverted to the Committees presentation of the power plant generation mix and debated with the Sponsor about the alleged acquiescence of the Department to the development of coal-based power plants. They then tackled the alleged failure of the EPIRA to reduce the cost of electricity and the apparent absence of any reduction in the NPC loans since the enactment of the law. Rep. Banal relinquished the Chair to Deputy Speaker Apostol. Reps. Zarate and Lobregat thereafter discussed the power sectors generation assets prior to EPIRA, the nonprivatization and rehabilitation of the AgusPulangi power plants, the creation of a Mindanao Power Corporation, and the acquisition of modular gensets by electric cooperatives through loans from the NEA. The Sponsor committed to give Rep. Zarate a list of cooperatives that have availed thereof. The Members then talked about the pre-EPIRA and post-EPIRA cost of power, the alleged political connections and nepotism in the power industry, and the compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulb distribution project. Rep. Zarate expressed hope that Congress will review the EPIRA because it failed to provide adequate and affordable energy to the people. At this point, the Chair recognized Rep. Edgardo R. Masongsong upon motion of Rep. Gullas. MANIFESTATION OF REP. MASONGSONG Rep. Masongsong acknowledged the joint efforts of the Executive Department, electric cooperatives, barangays leaders, and the rural electric cooperative movement in the electrification of sitios and barangays. He stressed that electrification has helped the social, economic, cultural and political advancement of the countryside. The Chair noted the manifestation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. SIQUIAN GO On motion of Rep. Gullas, the Chair next recognized Rep. Ana Cristina Siquian Go who thanked the NEA on behalf of the people of San Mariano, Isabela for implementing an electrification

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2013 project therein. She then asked on the delay in the coal exploration project in Naguilian, Isabela, to which Rep. Lobregat said the Department will give her a status report on the matter. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE DOE AND ITS ATTACHED CORPORATIONS On a joint motion of Rep. De Jesus on behalf of the Minority and Rep. Gullas on behalf of the Majority, there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budgets of the DOE and its attached corporations. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Gullas, the Chair thereafter suspended the session at 8:59 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 9:02 p.m. with Rep. Banal presiding. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE ERC On motion of Rep. Gullas, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budget of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC). Thereafter, on further motion of Rep. Gullas, the Chair recognized Reps. Lobregat and Bello (W.) to sponsor said budget and to interpellate thereon, respectively. At this juncture, Rep. Banal relinquished the Chair to Deputy Speaker Apostol. INTERPELLATION OF REP. BELLO (W.) Reps. Bello and Lobregat focused their discussion on the determination of the cost of electricity charges based on performance-based regulation (PBR) which according to experts is opaque, inconsistent with international methodology and too complex for the regulators, utilities and consumers. Rep. Lobregat stated that the ERC is conducting public consultations and is completing its review of the PBR this year to address the issues raised by various stakeholders. He then committed to

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2013 give Rep. Bello a report on the preliminary findings and updates regarding the PBR. Thereafter, on motion of Rep. Gullas, the Chair recognized Rep. Tinio for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. TINIO To Rep. Tinios initial queries, Rep. Lobregat informed the Body that ERC Chairperson Zenaida Cruz-Ducut had excused herself due to medical reasons and that two ERC Commissioners were officially representing her and would assist him in responding to the queries of the Members. Thereupon, Reps. Lobregat and Tinio discussed the implementation of the universal charge for NPCs stranded contract costs (SCC) before tackling the subject of IPP contracts and the stranded debts accruing to certain contracts. The Sponsor said a copy of the ERC decision on the matter of stranded debts will be given to Rep. Tinio. The Members then debated on certain points related to the issue of refund due to electricity consumers because of the double charging made by the PSALM Corporation to the NPC, including the duty of the government particularly the ERC to protect consumers rights against possible abuses of double or overcharging, and the mechanism and timeframe for reducing electric bill charges or paying refunds to Meralco consumers. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ On motion of Rep. Romualdo, the Chair recognized Rep. Dela Cruz who discussed with Rep. Lobregat the performance-based regulation (PBR) or the rate regulatory framework of the ERC; the fees and other costs charged by the ERC; the reason for the decrease in the 2014 ERC budget; and the ERC decision on Meralcos case on the inclusion of capital tie-up in energy purchases. In response to Rep. Dela Cruz proposal, Rep. Lobregat said that the Committee on Appropriations will study the possibility of including a special provision in the ERC budget proposal allowing the Commission to use a certain portion of its fees and charges for its own operations. Among other issues, the Members also dwelt on the ERCs use of regulatory liaison and compliance budget; the adoption by the ERC of a regulatory framework for electric cooperatives; and the approval of the ERC of various budgetary expenditures to TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE ERC benefit Meralco.

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Rep. Lobregat replied that the ERC will provide Rep. Dela Cruz with a position paper concerning the issues that he had raised, in particular, to explain its position with regard to the case of Meralco.

On joint motion of Rep. De Jesus on behalf of the Minority and Rep. Romualdo on behalf of the Majority, there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budget of the ERC. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The session was suspended at 10:38 p.m. upon Rep. Romualdos motion. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 10:40 p.m. with Rep. Banal presiding. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF DAR On motion of Rep. Gullas, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budget of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR). SPONSORSHIP REMARKS OF REP. TEVES Upon recognition by the Chair, Rep. Teves stated that he was prepared to answer queries on the DAR budget proposal. The Chair then recognized Rep. Ilagan for her interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. ILAGAN Rep. Ilagan inquired how the Department implements the policy recognizing and enforcing the rights of rural women, under Republic Act (R.A.) No. 9700 or the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program Extension with Reforms (CARPER) Law. She also asked how many certificates of land ownership award (CLOAs) are in the names of rural women, and how many rural women are in the decision-making bodies concerning the program. At this juncture, Rep. Banal relinquished the Chair to Deputy Speaker Apostol.

80 After replying to the queries, Rep. Teves said he would gladly furnish Rep. Ilagan with the necessary information about her concerns, including the CARPER coverage of agricultural lands in Mindanao together with a list of those that have already been distributed. Rep. Teves gave assurance that he would also provide Rep. Ilagan the data on the following: 1) beneficiaries under lease-back and under individual distribution, and who enjoyed better benefits; 2) impact studies on compulsory land acquisition; and 3) a segregated list of men and women-farmers which Rep. Teves admitted was started only in 2011. Thereafter, on motion of Rep. Romualdo, the Chair recognized Rep. De Jesus for her interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DE JESUS Speaking in Filipino, Rep. De Jesus initially inquired on the case of farmers in Sariaya, Quezon who are holding on to their CLOAs because of a situation wherein the lands given them have been reclassified. Rep. Teves said that he would submit data on CLOA issuance and recall as well as land conversion. On his colleagues questions on agrarian justice delivery, he said that DAR legal officers offer free legal assistance.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2013 SUSPENSION OF CONSIDERATION ON SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILL NO. 2630 On motion of Rep. Binay, there being no objection, the Body suspended consideration on Second Reading of House Bill No. 2630. DESIGNATION OF REP. DEL ROSARIO (A.A.) TO THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HOUSE BILL NO. 2849 AND SENATE BILL NO. 1186 On motion of Rep. Binay, there being no objection, the Body designated Rep. Antonio A. Del Rosario as additional House conferee to the Conference Committee to reconcile the disagreeing provisions of House Bill No. 2849 and Senate Bill No. 1186, on the postponement of the SK elections. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Binay, there being no objection, the Chair suspended the session until ten oclock in the morning of Tuesday, September 24, 2013. It was 11:02 p.m., Monday, September 23, 2013.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 24, 2013, the session resumed with Deputy Speaker Giorgidi B. Aggabao presiding. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Representative Jorge "Bolet" Banal, the session was suspended at 10:00 a.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 10:01 a.m. ADDITIONAL REFERENCE OF BUSINESS Thereupon, on motion of Rep. Banal, there being no objection, the Body proceeded to the Additional Reference of Business. Upon direction of the Chair, the Secretary General read on First Reading the titles of the following Bills and Resolutions, including the Messages from the Senate, which were referred to the appropriate Committees hereunder indicated: BILLS ON FIRST READING House Bill No. 2928, entitled: AN ACT GRANTING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP TO SHIRLEY SUAN SUAN SY TAN By Representative Belmonte (V.) TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE House Bill No. 2929, entitled: AN ACT CREATING A REGIONAL STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM IN DAVAO REGION TO BE KNOWN AS THE DAVAO REGIONAL STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM BY INTEGRATING THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHEASTERN PHILIPPINES, THE DAVAO DEL NORTE STATE COLLEGE, THE DAVAO ORIENTAL STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND THE SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES AGRIBUSINESS AND MARINE AND AQUATIC SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR By Representative Ungab

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TO THE COMMITTEE ON HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION House Bill No. 2930, entitled: AN ACT DECLARING UNCLASSIFIED FORESTLANDS LOCATED IN SITIOS CABUYA AND SINARIRI OF BARANGAY PANAYTAYAN IN MANSALAY, ORIENTAL MINDORO AS ALIENABLE AND DISPOSABLE LANDS FOR AGRICULTURAL, RESIDENTIAL AND OTHER PURPOSES By Representative Umali (R.) TO THE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES House Bill No. 2931, entitled: AN ACT TO STRENGTHEN AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES MODERNIZATION IN THE PHILIPPINES BY EXTENDING THE EFFECTIVITY OF TAX INCENTIVES AND ITS MANDATED FUNDING SUPPORT, AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE SECTIONS 109 AND 112 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8435 AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9281 By Representative Lee TO THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND FOOD AND THE COMMITTEE ON AQUACULTURE AND FISHERIES RESOURCES House Bill No. 2932, entitled: AN ACT PROVIDING MEASURES TO ENHANCE THE ACCEPTABILITY OF AGRICULTURAL LANDS AS SECURITY FOR LOANS OBTAINED FROM LENDERS, BANKS, AND OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS THEREBY PROMOTING ACCESS TO RURAL CREDIT, PROVIDING MECHANISMS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representative Lee TO THE COMMITTEE ON BANKS AND FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES

82 House Bill No. 2933, entitled: AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN AGRICULTURE WEATHER OFFICE By Representative Lee

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 House Bill No. 2937, entitled: ESTABLISHING THE INSTITUTE OF URBAN AGRICULTURE IN THE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES AT LOS BAOS By Representative Lee TO THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND FOOD TO THE COMMITTEE ON HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION House Bill No. 2938, entitled: AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF MARICULTURE By Representative Lee TO THE COMMITTEE ON AQUACULTURE AND FISHERIES RESOURCES By Representatives Rodriguez (R.) and Rodriguez (M.) TO THE COMMITTEE ON ECOLOGY AN ACT REGULATING SHIPPING VESSELS COASTING PHILIPPINE WATERS FOR THE PROTECTION OF SHORES

House Bill No. 2934, entitled:

House Bill No. 2935, entitled: House Bill No. 2939, entitled: AN ACT CREATING A NATIONAL RICE PROGRAM BY INTEGRATING GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES AND INTERVENTIONS FOR THE RICE FARMING SECTOR THROUGH FOOD SECURITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY, SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, SUPPORT SERVICES FROM FARM TO TABLE, AND BROAD-BASED LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS By Representative Lee TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON FOOD SECURITY House Bill No. 2936, entitled: AN ACT TO STRENGTHEN AND REORIENT THE MANDATE OF THE NATIONAL FOOD AUTHORITY IN ORDER TO ENSURE FOOD SUFFICIENCY, FOR THAT PURPOSE RATIONALIZING ITS FUNCTIONS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representative Lee TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION, THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND FOOD AND THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON FOOD SECURITY AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A JOB TRAINING PROGRAM FOR MATURE OR OLDER WORKERS By Representatives Rodriguez (R.) and Rodriguez (M.) TO THE COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT House Bill No. 2940, entitled: AN ACT FURTHER AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 544, AS AMENDED, OR THE CIVIL ENGINEERING LAW By Representatives Rodriguez (R.) and Rodriguez (M.) TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION House Bill No. 2941, entitled: AN ACT DEFINING THE CRIME OF ECONOMIC ESPIONAGE AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR By Representatives Rodriguez (R.) and Rodriguez (M.) TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 House Bill No. 2942, entitled: AN ACT CREATING THE PHILIPPINE OFW BANK, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representative Revilla TO THE COMMITTEE ON BANKS AND FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES RESOLUTIONS House Resolution No. 305, entitled: A RESOLUTION URGING ALL PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES TO OFFER FREE COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS TO THE TOP TEN GRADUATING STUDENTS FROM PHILIPPINE PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS By Representative Castelo TO THE COMMITTEE ON HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION House Resolution No. 306, entitled: A RESOLUTION URGING THE GOVERNMENT TO CALL FOR A NATIONAL MULTI STAKEHOLDER WATER SUMMIT IN ORDER TO COME-UP WITH EFFECTIVE POLICIES, PLANS, PROGRAMS AND OTHER INTERVENTIONS TO SOLVE THE COUNTRY'S WATER ISSUES AND PROBLEMS AND TO IDENTIFY POSSIBLE LEGISLATIVE MEASURES TO PREVENT THE OCCURRENCE OF WATER CRISES IN THE FUTURE By Representative Mendoza (R.) By Representative Garay TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 307, entitled: A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION IN AID OF LEGISLATION WITH REGARD TO THE SUPREME COURT CASE OF DUSIT HOTEL WHERE THE SECOND DIVISION HELD THAT SHAVING OF HEADS CANNOT BE CONSIDERED AS PROTECTED ACTS AND

83 SHOULD BE CONSTRUED AS STRIKE, THUS LEADING TO THE DISMISSAL OF 91 EMPLOYEES WITH MANY YEARS OF SERVICE By Representative Mendoza (R.) TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 308, entitled: A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR AN INQUIRY ON THE COMPLIANCE OF THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT OF ITS RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS THEIR RESPECTIVE SHARES OF THE COLLECTED VALUE-ADDED TAX (VAT) By Representatives Macapagal-Arroyo and Arroyo TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 309, entitled: A RESOLUTION URGING THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE NATIONAL FOOD AUTHORITY TO ALLOCATE FUNDS FOR THE IMMEDIATE ACQUISITION OF LAND AND CONSTRUCTION OF A WAREHOUSE IN THE CITY OF BISLIG, PROVINCE OF SURIGAO DEL SUR, WITH A STORAGE CAPACITY OF 150,000 BAGS OF RICE IN SUPPORT OF THE FOOD SECURITY PROGRAM OF THE CARAGA REGION

TO THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND FOOD ADDITIONAL COAUTHORS With the permission of the Body, the following Members were made coauthors of the following Bills and Resolutions hereunder indicated: Rep. Joaquin M. Chipeco Jr. for House Bills No. 1, 2 and 2464;

84 Reps. Estrellita B. Suansing, Maria Jocelyn V. Bernos, Florencio T. Flores Jr., M.D., Scott Davies S. Lanete, M.D., Eleanor C. Bulut-Begtang, Pryde Henry A. Teves, Sol Aragones, Silvestre H. Bello III, Isidro S. Rodriguez Jr., Doy C. Leachon, Joseller "Yeng" M. Guiao and Mark Llandro L. Mendoza for House Bill No. 39; Rep. Antonio A. Del Rosario for House Bills No. 39 and 2407; Rep. Ferdinand Hernandez for House Bills No. 39, 40 and 229; Reps. Regina Ongsiako Reyes, Imelda Quibranza-Dimaporo, Marcelino R. Teodoro, Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, Erlinda M. Santiago and Manuel S. Agyao for House Bill No. 596; Rep. Anthony G. Del Rosario for House Bills No. 680 and 1014; Rep. Nicasio M. Aliping Jr. for House Bills No. 955 and 2481; Rep. Eulogio "Amang" R. Magsaysay for House Bill No. 1105; Reps. Christopher S. Co and Rodel M. Batocabe for House Bills No. 1482, 1496, 1498, 1499, 1501, 1502, 1503, 1504, 1505, 1506 and 1507; Rep. Juliet R. Cortuna for House Bills No. 1548 and 2464; Rep. Gary C. Alejano for House Bill No. 1878; Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez for House Bill No. 2300; and Rep. Zajid G. Mangudadatu for House Bills No. 1454 and 2715 and House Resolutions No. 67 and 250. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE Message dated September 16, 2013 informing the House of Representatives that the Senate on even date passed Senate Bill No. 1186, entitled: AN ACT TO POSTPONE THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS ON OCTOBER 28, 2013, AMENDING FOR

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 THE PURPOSE SECTION 1 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9340, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES in which it requests the concurrence of the House of Representatives. TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES Message dated September 18, 2013 informing the House of Representatives that on even date, the Senate designated Senators Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., Paolo Benigno Bam Aquino IV, Aquilino Koko Pimentel III, Joseph Victor G. Ejercito and Vicente C. Sotto III as conferees should the House of Representatives ask for a conference upon approval of its counterpart version of Senate Bill No. 1186, entitled: AN ACT TO POSTPONE THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS ON OCTOBER 28, 2013, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 1 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9340, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES UNFINISHED BUSINESS: COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 1 ON HOUSE BILL 2630 On motion of Rep. Banal, there being no objection, the Body resumed consideration on Second Reading of House Bill No. 2630, as embodied in Committee Report No. 1 and reported out by the Committee on Appropriations, entitled: AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES FROM JANUARY ONE TO DECEMBER THIRTY-ONE, TWO THOUSAND AND FOURTEEN, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE DOTC AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES/CORPORATIONS On motion of Rep. Banal, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budgets of the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) and its attached agencies/corporations. On further motion of Rep. Banal, the Chair recognized Rep. Joseph Gilbert F. Violago for his sponsorship speech.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 SPONSORSHIP SPEECH OF REP. VIOLAGO Speaking in Filipino, Rep. Violago informed the Body that the proposed 2014 budget of the DOTC is P46.723 billion which is 31% higher than its 2013 budget. He stated that the increase was due to the implementation of foreign-assisted projects such as the railway extension projects as well as the infrastructure development of airports in preparation for the countrys hosting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. He said that the DOTC leadership is present and ready to answer the queries of the Members. Thereafter, on motion of Rep. Banal, the Chair recognized Rep. Felix William B. Fuentebella for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. FUENTEBELLA Reps. Fuentebella and Violago initially discussed the plans of the DOTC in the operation and rehabilitation of the Philippine National Railways (PNR), particularly the route from the Bicol Region to Metro Manila. After emphasizing that PNR trains do not pass through his district because it is not part of the socalled economic highway, Rep. Fuentebella however pointed out the strategic importance and business opportunities in the area as he disclosed that it has two national tourist zones and rich fisheries and aquatic resources. He referred to a study made during the time of DOTC Secretary Jose De Jesus on the construction of the San Jose, Camarines Sur Airport with a proposed 2011 allocation of P50 million but which he lamented was now only given a small funding of P5 million. He inquired whether the project would still push through considering that the present allocation was just earmarked for Camarines Sur Airport. He underscored that the Department should ensure connectivity and continuity in drafting and implementing its plans and programs. Rep. Violago assured Rep. Fuentebella that the construction of the San Jose, Camarines Sur Airport may push through if the feasibility study being undertaken thereon finds the project to be viable. He disclosed that the study is expected to be completed within the year. Rep. Fuentebella concluded his interpellation by commending the Sponsor for his hard work and the DOTC for its support and clarification on the airport project.

85 Thereafter, on motion of Rep. Juan Pablo "Rimpy" P. Bondoc, the Chair recognized Rep. Luzviminda C. Ilagan for her interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. ILAGAN Rep. Ilagan inquired on how the DOTC coordinates with the Department of Tourism (DOT) in maximizing tourism efforts with regard to the development, construction and upgrading of airports. She stressed that an airport is the first and last image that tourists remember in a country and therefore must be prioritized in order to boost up tourism in the country. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 10:52 a.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 10:52 a.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. ILAGAN (Continuation) On Rep. Ilagans concern regarding the Davao International Airport, Rep. Violago gave the assurance of the DOTC that it has allocated an amount for the procurement of X-ray scanning machines for all airports throughout the country, with the Davao International Airport being allotted two new scanners and its three existing ones to undergo repair soon. SUSPENSION OF SESSION Upon Rep. Violagos motion, the Chair suspended the session at 10:59 a.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 10:59 a.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. ILAGAN (Continuation) On other matters, Reps. Ilagan and Violago dwelled on the regulations concerning the locations of television monitors in Davao International Airport; the guidelines and protocol followed by airport personnel in cases of emergencies and disasters; and DOTCs monitoring and regulatory functions over the operations of drones.

86 SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 11:07 a.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 11:09 a.m.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 INTERPELLATION OF REP. CAYETANO Rep. Cayetano initially adverted to the P140billion estimated revenue loss due to traffic in Metro Manila and inquired if the problem could be attributed to the continued issuance of franchises to public utility vehicles. SUSPENSION OF SESSION

INTERPELLATION OF REP. ILAGAN (Continuation) Taking note of Rep. Ilagans concern that the DOTC has to be proactive in the matter of regulating drones to prevent any untoward incident from being inflicted upon the people, Rep. Violago stated that the DOTC, upon authority from Congress, still has to craft a policy on the use, operation and licensing of drones. Thereafter, their discussion continued with respect to the DOTCs position on using the Davao International Airport as the base for the operation of drones owned by Americans. They also talked about Rep. Ilagans proposal for the DOTC to construct a railroad system in Mindanao. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Violago, the Chair suspended the session at 11:18 a.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION

On motion of Rep. Violago, the Chair suspended the session at 11:29 a.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 11:30 a.m., the session resumed. INTERPELLATION OF REP. CAYETANO (Continuation) In reply to a previous query, Rep. Violago explained that the issuance of franchises to public utility vehicles (PUVs) is not the cause of traffic as he informed Rep. Cayetano that these vehicles comprise only 20% of all vehicles plying the roads of Metro Manila. Rep. Cayetano however sought further clarification on the issue, pointing out that it was the head of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) himself who wrote Rep. Cayetano about the moratorium being imposed to reduce PUVs thus alleviating the traffic situation in the metropolis. SUSPENSION OF SESSION

At 11:20 a.m., the session resumed. INTERPELLATION OF REP. ILAGAN

On motion of Rep. Violago, the Chair suspended the session at 11:32 a.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 11:33 a.m., the session resumed. INTERPELLATION OF REP. CAYETANO (Continuation) In correcting his previous statement, Rep. Violago explained that there has been a nationwide moratorium in the issuance of PUV franchises since 2003 and conceded that continued franchising could be a contributing factor to the traffic problem. Rep. Cayetano thereafter inquired from the Sponsor whether the DOTC is aware of reports about the entry of foreign-produced electric vans (E-vans) to replace the countrys jeepneys.

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Rep. Ilagan underscored that the Department must take a proactive stance on the needs of the people of Mindanao pertinent with the economic importance of an effective and less costly mass transport system. Rep. Violago explained that the DOTC will consider the proposal and will continue to undertake a study on the viability of a mass railway system in the whole Mindanao region. He however pointed out that the mass transport system that is being planned for Mindanao at the moment concerns the construction of a light railway transport system in Davao City. On motion of Rep. Bondoc, the Chair recognized Rep. Lino S. Cayetano for his questions.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Violago, the Chair suspended the session at 11:36 a.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 11:38 a.m., the session resumed. INTERPELLATION OF REP. CAYETANO (Continuation) Upon resumption of session, Rep. Violago explained that there has not been any application for a franchise from the owners of said foreign-produced E-vans but a presentation about the project was made before the DOTC. He also informed Rep. Cayetano that the DOTC had conferred thrice with the project proponent, which is a partnership between a local and a foreign company. Rep. Cayetano inquired when the latest presentation on the E-vans was held and when the DOTC met with the foreign proponent. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Violago, the Chair suspended the session at 11:42 a.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 11:44 a.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. CAYETANO (Continuation) In reply to Rep. Cayetanos earlier query, Rep. Violago said that the entire DOTC group met with the project proponent a few months ago but the LTO had short meetings with the group. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair suspended the session at 11:45 a.m. upon motion of Rep. Violago. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 11:46 a.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. CAYETANO (Continuation) In reply, Rep. Violago mentioned the times when the project proponent named Getz Philippines met with representatives of the LTO, the LTFRB, and the

87 DOTC proper separately, in order to present a prototype of the electric vehicle called Comet. Rep. Cayetano then asked whether a timeline for the arrival of the vehicle units was ever mentioned during those meetings. Rep. Violago replied in the negative and added that the only thing presented was the prototype of Comet. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Violago, the Chair suspended the session at 11:49 a.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 11:51 a.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. CAYETANO (Continuation) Reps. Cayetano and Violago continued discussing about the DOTCs meeting with the foreign counterpart of Getz Philippines, whether there is a timeline regarding the E-vans as well as its pilot route, and whether there is truth to the news circulating in Vancouver, Canada that Philippine government officials explicitly expressed its support for the Comet and were ordering many E-vans in Vancouver. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair suspended the session at 11:55 a.m. upon motion of Rep. Violago. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 11:57 a.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. CAYETANO (Continuation) In his reply, Rep. Violago explained that the DOTCs role right now is to assess the companys application, check the projects viability, and review whether the prototype will pass the exemption on the PUV franchising moratorium. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair declared a recess at 12:00 p.m. upon Rep. Violagos motion. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 12:01 p.m.

88 INTERPELLATION OF REP. CAYETANO (Continuation) Rep. Cayetano asked whether the DOTC gave guarantees to the car company. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Violago, the Chair declared a recess at 12:03 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 12:04 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. CAYETANO (Continuation) Thereupon, the Sponsor said that the DOTC Secretary was willing to tell the company in writing that there was no guarantee for the project and that it had to follow the franchise application process. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Violago, the Chair suspended the session at 12:06 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 12:08 p.m. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Cayetano, the Chair suspended the session at 12:08 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 12:10 p.m., the session resumed. INTERPELLATION OF REP. CAYETANO (Continuation) To Rep. Cayetanos query on a franchise moratorium, Rep. Violago said that the DOTC issued it in 2003 to help ease traffic but granted exemptions in 2010 to certain vehicles including green vehicles. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 12:11 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 12:15 p.m.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 INTERPELLATION OF REP. CAYETANO (Continuation) If the government is really bent on pursuing ecofriendly efforts in the transport sector, Rep. Cayetano then suggested giving incentives for going green to private vehicles which comprise 80% of street traffic. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair declared a recess at 12:18 p.m. upon Rep. Violagos motion. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 12:20 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. CAYETANO (Continuation) Upon resumption of session, Rep. Violago stated that it is not the duty of the DOTC to regulate private vehicles which is why they are pushing for the implementation of a mass rail transit system in Metro Manila to encourage the people to use public transportation. Thereupon, Reps. Cayetano and Violago discussed the programs and policies of the DOTC aimed at encouraging the people to use the public transportation system, and the timeframe in which to achieve the same; as well as the exemptions to the moratorium on granting PUV franchises. At this juncture, Deputy Speaker Aggabao reliquished the Chair to Rep. Banal. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The session was suspended at 12:27 p.m., upon motion of Rep. Violago. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 12:29 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. CAYETANO (Continuation) Continuing with the interpellation, Reps. Cayetano and Violago delved into the status of the application for public transport franchise of the foreign company producing electric vans. Rep. Cayetano stated that the DOTC should closely monitor the operation of said foreign company as well as coordinate with the Departments of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Science and Technology (DOST) con-

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 sidering the number of jobs it could generate if a local dealer could manufacture hybrid and electric vehicles. He also urged the LTFRB to consult with the local government units (LGUs) concerned just in case the E-vans ply the routes of Metro Manila. He also asked whether the DOTC has consulted the Department of Energy (DOE) on the power requirements of charging stations to be required of the proposed 20,000 E-vehicles, this as he expressed hope that the issuance of their franchise would undergo a transparent bidding process. Rep. Banal relinquished the Chair to Deputy Speaker Aggabao. On motion of Rep. Jose Christopher Y. Belmonte, the Chair recognized Rep. Fernando Ka Pando L. Hicap for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. HICAP Rep. Hicaps queries focused on the proposed construction of the Metro Rail Transit (MRT)- Line 7 that would affect the informal settlers in San Jose del Monte City who are covered by the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) and whose relocation would be covered by a private-sector led build-operate-transfer (BOT) scheme. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The session was suspended at 12:52 p.m., on motion of Rep. Violago. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 12:56 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION INTERPELLATION OF REP. HICAP (Continuation) After Rep. Violago clarified that the DOTC Undersecretary who consulted with the private sector passed away in May 2013, he stated that the Department had assumed that any consultation made was valid because the project was already approved by the Regional Development Council (RDC) and the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). He further clarified that the private sector involved in the BOT program would be responsible for the payment and relocation of the informal settlers. The Sponsor also assured Rep. Hicap that the DOTC would coordinate with the concerned agencies and would provide him the necessary data on the CARP-covered agricultural lands to be affected as soon as the MRT-Line 7 project is implemented. Sharing his apprehension and the Anakpawis PartyLists strong opposition to the proposed increase in The session resumed at 1:24 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ

89 the MRT and Light Rail Transit (LRT) fares, Rep. Hicap then emphasized the need to unburden the riding public, especially the students and ordinary wage earners, of additional transport costs. Thereafter, on motion of Rep. Banal, the Chair recognized Rep. Jonathan A. Dela Cruz for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ Both speaking in Filipino, Reps. Violago and Dela Cruz exchanged ideas on the following issues: 1) the extent of the communications component in the DOTC mandate; 2) the status of implementation of the Northrail project; 3) the outstanding loans being paid by the Philippine government in relation to the project; 4) the list of debt servicing obligations under the DOTC budget; 5) the number of families and informal settlers for relocation affected by the Northrail project who are presently handled by the National Housing Authority (NHA); 6) the governments plan of action to recoup investments from the Northrail project; and 7) the Northrail budget for personnel, maintenance and operating expenses. Rep. Dela Cruz requested for an updated copy of the status report of the Northrail project including the timeline on the arbitration, the amount of claims of the Philippines and China, and other relevant information thereon. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 1:24 p.m.

(Continuation) Upon resumption of session, Reps. Dela Cruz and Violago discussed the distinction among the build-lease-transfer (BLT), build-operate-transfer (BOT) and build-operate-own (BOO) public-private partnership (PPP) schemes; the status of the MRT-3 project including its contract timeline, total project cost, amount of investment of the private sector, and corresponding government loan guarantees; and an update and report on the controversial Inekon bribery charge being investigated by the DOTC which allegedly involves presidential relatives. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Violago, the Chair suspended the session at 1:33 p.m.

90 RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 1:34 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ (Continuation) To a previous query, Rep. Violago said that the DOTC Secretary is presently conducting an administrative investigation of DOTC officials involved in the alleged Inekon extortion attempt and the findings would probably come out in the next two weeks. He added that the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) would file the necessary case on the officials or persons involved. As to the identity of the DOTC officials under investigation, the Sponsor claimed that it was only MRT General Manager Al Vitangcol III who has been the subject of an administrative inquiry. Rep. Dela Cruz thereafter asked the Sponsor to confirm a timeline of the supposed meetings between Inekon and Czech Ambassador Josef Rychtar and DOTC officials represented by Undersecretaries Rene Limcaoco and Jose Perpetuo Lotilla, Mr. Vitangcol and other DOTC personnel. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Violago, the Chair suspended the session at 1:43 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 1:45 p.m., the session resumed. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ (Continuation) Rep. Violago informed Rep. Dela Cruz of certain details regarding the timeline of meetings from the start of talks between Inekon, DOTC and MRT in November 2011 up to the March 2013. Deputy Speaker Aggabao relinquished the Chair to Rep. Banal. Rep. Dela Cruz inquired on the names of the DOTC officials who attended the November 2011 meeting. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Violago, the Chair suspended the session at 1:47 p.m.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 1:47 p.m., the session resumed. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ (Continuation) In reply, Rep. Violago explained that the Committee has no data of the DOTC officials who attended the said meeting. He explained that at that time, Secretary Ping De Jesus was still the DOTC head. He and Rep. Dela Cruz further discussed the Inekon case, including the reasons of the DOTC for bidding out the supply of light railway vehicles instead of resorting to a government-to-government agreement, and the extent of participation of Czech Ambassador Rychtar in the negotiations between Inekon and the Philippine government. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Violago, the Chair suspended the session at 1:57 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 1:57 p.m., the session was resumed. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ (Continuation) The Sponsor explained that while Ambassador Rychtar had attended several meetings with Philippine officials, there was no proof that he had an active participation in any of the transactions of Inekon to supply light rail vehicles (LRVs) to the DOTC. At this juncture, Rep. Banal relinquished the Chair to Deputy Speaker Giorgidi B. Aggabao. Reps. Dela Cruz and Violago then discussed the present status of the bidding for the additional MRT LRVs which the Department finds critical so as to decongest the MRT-3 trains. They also talked about the operation and maintenance contractor of MRT-3. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Violago, the Chair suspended the session at 2:17 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 2:18 p.m.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ (Continuation)] On subsequent questions, Rep. Violago explained that nonrail services include rental and advertising services from which revenues would not go to public coffers at all. He said that the DOTC could discuss the remedies for contracts that was disadvantagous to the government, only in an executive session. To further queries, the Sponsor talked about the one-year completion of the common station for the North EDSA-Caloocan railway loop and the government and corporation shares in the MRT-3 project. SUSPENSION OF SESSION At 2:36 p.m., the Chair declared a recess upon Rep. Violagos motion. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 2:37 p.m., the session resumed. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 2:37 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 2:37 p.m., the session resumed. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF GUESTS In the meantime, Rep. Monique Yazmin Q. Lagdameo acknowledged the presence in the Session Hall of guests of Reps. Napoleon S. Dy and Jose T. Panganiban Jr. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Lagdameo, the Chair declared a recess at 2:37 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 2:39 p.m. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair suspended the session anew at 2:39 p.m. upon Rep. Lagdameos (M.) motion. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 2:40 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ (Continuation) INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ (Continuation)

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Continuing with the interpellations, Reps. Dela Cruz and Violago discussed the negotiations of the government to buy out the contract of the MRT-3 from the Metro Rail Transit Corporation in the amount of $1 billion. Rep. Dela Cruz then inquired on the status of the P2-billion LRT-Line 2, East Extension to Masinag Project. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 2:49 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 2:50 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ (Continuation) Continuing with the interpellations, Rep. Violago further informed Rep. Dela Cruz on the allocation and funding source for the implementation of the LRT-Line 2, East Extension to Masinag project as well as the status of the LRT-Line 1, South Extension to Bacoor, Cavite Project. Adverting to page 932, Annex A of the 2014 General Appropriations Bill (GAB), Rep. Dela Cruz asked why there are two items pertaining to railway operations. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 2:57 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 2:59 p.m.

With the clarification from the Sponsor that the two Rail Transport Passenger Services(RTPS) funds would be used for the MRT-3 operation and maintenance as well as project acquisition and expansion, Rep. Dela Cruz asked whether the P4.5 billion intended for the purchase of rolling stocks could be covered by a hold-over provision in case of the expiration of the one-year prescriptive period due to de-

92 lays in the bidding process. The Sponsor answered that it is Congress task to determine the need to provide for such a provision. To the next queries, Rep. Violago explained that the P1.3 billion fund for the information technology (IT) services of Stradcom is under an escrow account that is partly owned by the latter and also by the national government. He said that the contract with Stradcom already expired so that the DOTC is now processing the bidding out of its services, such as the manufacture of vehicle plates and drivers licenses. Rep. Dela Cruz thereafter focused on the number, classification, status and ranking of airports in the country. This, as he lamented that only five of the 80 airports in the Philippines have their systems calibrated and are categorized as first class. The Sponsor agreed that the problems with the airports, system calibrations and equipment are alarming, and asked for the support of the House and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for the approval of the DOTC budget so it will be able to address its problems and in the long run, boost the countrys tourism. Rep. Dela Cruz then inquired about the status of the Tacloban Airport and the P1-billion budget that was supposed to have been allotted for the airports rehabilitation in 2012. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair suspended the session at 3:24 p.m. upon Rep. Violagos motion. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 3:26 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ (Continuation) After discussing the implementation of Tacloban Airports master plan, Reps. Dela Cruz and Violago next tackled the Communications, Navigation and Surveillance/Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) Systems Development Project of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) which the DOTC awarded through an amended contract to the Sumitomo Corp. of Japan-Thales Australia Ltd. joint venture. The Sponsor debated with Rep. Dela Cruz regarding the latters claim that Thales Australia is also in fact Thales France which is the company that was blacklisted from a bidding process involving the supply of maritime surveillance system for the Philip-

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 pine Coast Guard. Rep. Dela Cruz stated that he has supporting documents to prove his claim and that the Department should review their facts or else he will be forced to request for the deferment of the consideration of the proposed CAAPs and Philippine Coast Guards budgets. Rep. Violago clarified that the Thales Groups notice of disallowance has been lifted and the firm has been cleared. Rep. Dela Cruz then requested for a report on the DOTC investigation. SUSPENSION OF SESSION At 3:35 p.m., the Chair motu proprio suspended the session. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 3:39 p.m., the session resumed. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ (Continuation) Rep. Violago thereafter discussed with Rep. Dela Cruz the reason why the DOTC could not withdraw the project awarded to the Thales Group despite its being blacklisted for failure to deliver under a maritime surveillance system contract; the total amount of releases under its contract; and the amount released by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) considering that it was a foreign-assisted project. The Members next dealt with the status of the rehabilitation and expansion of the Clark and Caticlan Airports. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 3:47 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 3:48 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ (Continuation) Having discussed the rehabilitation of Clark and Caticlan Airports, Rep. Violago next informed Rep. Dela Cruz about the DOTC program on the upgrading of Camiguin and Bukidnon Airports and Cagayan de Oro International Airport.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 3:52 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 3:54 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ (Continuation) Rep. Violago responded to Rep. Dela Cruz query on the allocation of the funding for the three airports as follows: upgrading of aircraft and, a feasibility study to determine the total budget for Bukidnon and Cagayan de Oro airports. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 3:56 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 3:57 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ (Continuation) Reps. Violago and Dela Cruz discussed the classification of the Camiguin, Bukidnon, and Ozamiz Airports; the difference between a community airport and a principal class-2 airport; and the construction and upgrading of the three airports and Puerto Princesa Airport. At this juncture, Deputy Speaker Aggabao relinquished the Chair to Deputy Speaker Carlos M. Padilla. Rep. Dela Cruz adverted thereafter to the airport development program of the DOTC and requested from the Committee a list of priority of airports that will be developed, rehabilitated, and improved by the DOTC. The Sponsor said the Department will comply with the request. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Violago, the Chair suspended the session at 4:07 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 4:08 p.m., the session resumed. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ (Continuation)

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Upon resumption of session, the Sponsor updated Rep. Dela Cruz about the specific uses of the Transport Study Fund and the Project Development Funds for Public-Private Partnership which cover the Mactan-Cebu Airport expansion and the construction of Northern and Southern Integrated Bus Terminals. SUSPENSION OF CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE DOTC AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES/CORPORATIONS Rep. Magtanggol T. Gunigundo I noted that Rep. Dela Cruz had been interpellating for about 2 hours and 23 minutes and to afford Rep. Dela Cruz and the Sponsor a respite, he moved to suspend consideration of the proposed budgets of the DOTC and its attached agencies and corporations. There being no objection, the motion was carried. RESUMPTION OF CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE DAR On motion of Rep. Gunigundo, there being no objection, the Body resumed consideration of the proposed budget of the Department of Agrarian Reform. The Chair, on motion of Rep. Gunigundo, recognized Rep. Pryde Henry A. Teves to continue with the sponsorship of the measure and Rep. Neri J. Colmenares for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. COLMENARES Rep. Colmenares initially inquired and argued on the concept of agrarian reform as a mechanism for social justice that requires the corresponding governments budgetary allocation. He pointed out that the governments agrarian reform program is not successful because of the governments failure to

94 provide full subsidy to the agrarian program in contrast to the successful agrarian reform programs being implemented in several countries. After clarifying that the government also provides subsidies to Filipino farmers as well as to landowners whose lands are subject to the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP), Rep. Teves gave assurance that he would furnish Rep. Colmenares with confirmed and accurate data on the percentage of government subsidy that Korea and Taiwan give to their farmer beneficiaries. Reps. Colmenares and Teves next discussed the legality of a letter by the DBM to the National Treasury in 2009 requesting for funds from the Malampaya Fund amounting to P900 million that passed through the DAR supposedly for distribution to farmers affected by Typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng. They also dwelled on the release of a special allotment release order (SARO) in 2011 amounting to P100 million supposedly for the requirements of the program beneficiaries development component of CARP. SUSPENSION OF SESSION

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 SUSPENSION OF SESSION At 4:42 p.m., the Chair motu proprio suspended the session. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 4:42 p.m., the session resumed. INTERPELLATION OF REP. COLMENARES (Continuation) He added that the DAR returned the money because, aside from being focused on land acquisition and distribution, it still had enough funds for its livelihood programs. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair suspended the session at 4:52 p.m. upon Rep. Colmenares motion. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 4:55 p.m., the session resumed.

The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 4:35 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 4:35 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. COLMENARES (Continuation) Reps. Colmenares and Teves discussed further several SARO releases in 2011 but which were withdrawn because the focus then was on land acquisition and distribution rather than livelihood projects. Rep. Teves assured Rep. Colmenares that the latter would be given hard copies of all the DBM records and other pertinent data. Rep. Colmenares then asked for details on the questionable P900-million allotment to the Department. Rep. Teves affirmed that it came from lump sum allocations in the budget and was approved by the Office of the President but clarified that the Department did not request it.

INTERPELLATION OF REP. COLMENARES (Continuation) As regards the funds sources and proponents including certain legislators, Rep. Teves said that he and the Department will write the DBM to confirm the pertinent information. Thereupon, the two Members discussed the grant of funds to nongovernment organizations (NGOs), peoples organizations, and LGUs. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 5:00 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 5:01 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. COLMENARES (Continuation) Upon resumption of session, Rep. Teves stated that the Committee would furnish Rep. Colmenares

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 with a listing of the state universities and colleges (SUCs), NGOs and private firms that received funding from the DAR for 2011 and 2012. In closing, Rep. Colmenares stated that public funds are being misspent on many irregular activities because of the lump sum nature of certain funds and added that no subsidy is being given to farmers because of misprioritized projects and anomalous government transactions. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF GUESTS Thereupon, Rep. Gina P. De Venecia acknowledged the presence in the Session Hall of guests of Rep. Manuel S. Agyao. Thereafter, on motion of Rep. De Venecia, the Chair recognized Rep. Antonio L. Tinio for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. TINIO Reps. Tinio and Teves focused their discussion on the issue of land acquisition and distribution (LAD) component of CARP particularly on the concept of just compensation, the ongoing process of redistribution of lands in Hacienda Luisita and the details of the payment made by the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) to the stockholders of Hacienda Luisita, Inc. (HLI). Rep. Tinio thereafter reiterated the request he made last August 8, 2013 before the DAR Secretary for information on the payments made by LBP to the HLI stockholders. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 5:24 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 5:25 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. TINIO (Continuation) After the Sponsor assured Rep. Tinio of data on notices of land valuation and acquisition issued to HLI, the Members next discussed the details and form of payment to the HLI. The Sponsor also disclosed that after the initial payment was made, the HLI questioned the amount of just compensation before the Department of Agrarian Reform Adjudication Board (DARAB).

95 Before the Members deliberated on the possible compounded interest and total compensation to be paid by the government to HLI in case of an unfavorable Supreme Court decision, Rep. Tinio expressed belief that the stock distribution option (SDO) availed of by HLI was unlawful as well as invalid because no distribution of lands among the farm workers has taken place. He further emphasized that the decision of the Department and LBP to pay the Cojuangcos the amount of P467 million, inclusive of P167 million in interest, for just compensation for their land was not justifiable and was an injustice to Filipino taxpayers. He then urged DAR and LBP to review their decision to pay HLI said interest and appealed to the Members to conduct an investigation thereon. INTERPELLATION OF REP. HICAP On motion of Rep. Belmonte (J.C.), the Chair recognized Rep. Hicap who discussed with Rep. Teves his concerns on the total funds allocated for the implementation of the CARP from 1989 up to the present; the total funds allocated for LAD and to farmers in the form of support services since the implementation of CARP; the total number of agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) from 1988 to 2013; the number of beneficiaries cultivating awarded landholdings and their reason for leaving them; the process of awarding abandoned pieces of land to other ARBs; and the case of the Hacienda Looc ARBs. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 6:15 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 6:15 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. HICAP (Continuation) Rep. Teves cited the reason why Hacienda Looc was exempted from the coverage of CARP. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 6:17 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 6:18 p.m.

96 SUSPENSION OF CONSIDERATION ON SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILL NO. 2630 With the indulgence of Reps. Hicap and Teves, on motion of Rep. Gunigundo, there being no objection, the Body suspended temporarily the consideration on Second Reading of House Bill No. 2630. RATIFICATION OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT ON HOUSE BILL NO. 2849 AND SENATE BILL NO. 1186 On motion of Rep. Gunigundo, there being no objection, the Body ratified the Conference Committee Report on the disagreeing provisions of House Bill No. 2849 and Senate Bill No. 1186, postponing the Sanguniang Kabataan (SK) elections. RESUMPTION OF CONSIDERATION ON SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILL NO. 2630 On motion of Rep. Gunigundo, there being no objection, the Body resumed consideration on Second Reading of House Bill No. 2630 or the proposed 2014 General Appropriations Bill (GAB). INTERPELLATION OF REP. HICAP (Continuation) Rep. Hicap debated with Rep. Teves on the matter of agricultural lands exempted from CARP coverage due to their land use conversion for subdivision and ecotourism purposes; the constraints in the distribution of agricultural lands to farmers due to limited hectarage of agricultural lands for land acquisition and distribution; the uncertainty of owning agricultural lands given the fact that no law will effect the distribution of agricultural lands after 2014; and the ineffectiveness of the CARP considering that most farmers do not own the lands that they till while vast tracts of private agricultural lands had not been subject to land reform. The Sponsor promised to furnish Rep. Hicap with official DAR data that would address his concerns. Then turning to the case of Hacienda Luisita, Rep. Hicap deplored the fact that the estate continued to be controlled by the Cojuangco-Aquino family with police and military assistance. He pointed out that ample government funds had already been used for land acquisition and distribution and the Supreme Court had already ruled in favor of Hacienda Luisita farmers. He relayed his personal experience of harassment during a fact-finding mission therein.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 SUSPENSION OF CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE DAR On motion of Rep. Gunigundo, there being no objection, the Body suspended consideration of the proposed budget of the DAR. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE NCIP On motion of Rep. Gunigundo, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budget of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP). SUSPENSION OF SESSION At 6:48 p.m., the Chair motu proprio suspended the session. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 6:48 p.m., the session resumed; and on motion of Rep. Gunigundo, the Chair recognized Rep. Eric D. Singson to sponsor the same. SPONSORSHIP REMARKS OF REP. SINGSON (E.) Rep. Singson asked his colleagues to support the proposed budget of the NCIP amounting to P922 million. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE NCIP There being no interpellations, on a joint motion of Minority Leader Ronaldo B. Zamora on the part of the Minority and Rep. Gunigundo on the part of the Majority, and there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budget of the NCIP. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE CFO On motion of Rep. Gunigundo, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budget of the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO); and the Chair recognized Rep. Emil L. Ong to sponsor the same. SPONSORSHIP REMARKS OF REP. ONG Rep. Ong asked his colleagues to support the proposed budget of the CFO in the amount of P83.586 million.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE CFO In the absence of interpellators on the proposed CFO budget, on a joint motion of Rep. Zamora (R.) on the part of the Minority and Rep. Gunigundo on the part of the Majority, and there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on the measure. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE OMB On motion of Rep. Gunigundo, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budget of the Optical Media Board (OMB); and the Chair recognized Rep. Ong to sponsor the same. SPONSORSHIP REMARKS OF REP. ONG Rep. Ong presented the OMBs minimal budget of P46.534 million which he asked the Body to approve. MOTION OF REPS. ZAMORA (R.) AND GUNIGUNDO Rep. Zamora on the part of the Minority and Rep. Gunigundo on the part of the Majority, moved that the Body terminate the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budget of the OMB. MANIFESTATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ Rep. Dela Cruz sought to be recognized. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio declared a recess at 6:55 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 6:55 p.m. MANIFESTATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ Upon recognition by the Chair, Rep. Dela Cruz said that he had asked the OMB to give him a report on compliance with intellectual property laws and international conventions as well as investigations on video counterfeiting and photocopying. Rep. Ong and the Chair took note of this. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE OMB

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There being no objection, the Body approved the joint motion of the Minority and the Majority to terminate the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budget of the OMB. RESUMPTION OF CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE DAR On motion of Rep. Gunigundo, there being no objection, the Body resumed consideration of the proposed budget of the DAR; and the Chair recognized Reps. Teves and Cresente C. Paez for sponsorship and interpellation, respectively. INTERPELLATION OF REP. PAEZ Rep. Paez asked about the DAR land acquisition and distribution program whose extension under the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program Extension with Reforms (CARPER) Act would end in June 2014. Rep. Teves said that Congress can continue to appropriate funds for it and agreed that another extension could be legislated considering that the PNoy Administration hopes to finish its implementation by 2016. SUSPENSION OF SESSION At 7:05 p.m., the Chair motu proprio declared a recess. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 7:06 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. PAEZ (Continuation) Rep. Paez subsequent questions centered on technical advisory services, partnership development, and the Presidential Agrarian Reform Council (PARC). The Sponsor said that technical advisory service was the new term for support services; funds for partnership projects with attached agencies could not be used for legal services because they were covered by another fund; and the DAR Secretary will recommend that the PARC meets before the first quarter of 2014. SUSPENSION OF CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE DAR On motion of Rep. Gunigundo, there being no objection, the Body suspended consideration of the

98 proposed budget of the DAR. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE DA AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES AND CORPORATIONS On motion of Rep. Gunigundo, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budgets of the Department of Agriculture (DA) and its attached agencies and corporations; and the Chair recognized Reps. Singson (E.) and Walden F. Bello for sponsorship and interpellation, respectively. INTERPELLATION OF REP. BELLO (W.) Rep. Bello inquired if the trade balance deficit was a sign of a weak agricultural sector. PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY OF REP. DELA CRUZ At this point, Rep. Dela Cruz asked whether the representatives of the DA were in the Session Hall. SUSPENSION OF SESSION

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 problems in the agricultural sector in order to be prepared for ASEAN integration. Thereafter, on motion of Rep. Gunigundo, the Chair recognized Rep. Aleta C. Suarez for her interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. SUAREZ Being only an advisory consultative agency, Rep. Suarez asked why the National Agricultural and Fisheries Council (NAFC) entered into a contract with peoples organizations (POs) and NGOs. The Sponsor agreed to give her a listing of NGOs and POs that received NAFC funding from 2011 to 2013, and informed her of some details about the proposed NAFC budget for 2014. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 7:46 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 7:47 p.m.

The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 7:15 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 7:20 p.m. REMARKS OF REP. SINGSON (E.)

INTERPELLATION OF REP. SUAREZ (Continuation) Rep. Suarez asked anew for the percentage of the DA budget in 2013 that was allotted for post harvest facilities. SUSPENSION OF SESSION

In response to the query of Rep. Dela Cruz, Rep. Singson informed the Body that DA Secretary Prospero Alcala was on his way to the Session Hall. INTERPELLATION OF REP. BELLO (W.) (Continuation) In reply to the previous query of Rep. Bello, Rep. Singson (E.) stated that the countrys agricultural trade with other ASEAN countries is improving. He then discussed with Rep. Bello how the Department is preparing for the proposed ASEAN regional economic integration in 2015 considering the repercussions of imposing lower tariff rates on all agricultural imports from ASEAN countries. Rep. Singson assured Rep. Bello that he would be furnished with the details of the DA plans and programs thereon. To further queries of Rep. Bello, Rep. Singson stated that the DA has committed to maintain and retain the quantitative restrictions (QR) on rice and would make a road map on how to address the

The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 7:47 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 7:51 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. SUAREZ (Continuation) After asking for a copy of comparative data showing how the DA spent for the purchase and distribution of agricultural materials during the second quarter of 2011 and 2013, Rep. Suarez also discussed with the Sponsor the Departments utilization rate on its budget for farm-to-market roads. She suggested that said budgetary item, instead of being a lump sum fund, should be itemized to include the specific names of provincebeneficiaries. Rep. Singson (E.), in reaction, enumerated the

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 allocation per region, the list of which he committed to give to Rep Suarez. In ending her interpellation, Rep. Suarez registered her reservation to the proposed budget of the Department particularly the budgets of the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) and NAFC. INTERPELLATION OF REP. SINGSON (R.) Recognized by the Chair on motion of Rep. Belmonte (J.C .), Rep. Ronald V. Singson discussed with Rep. Singson (E.) certain parochial concerns, specifically on the importance of restoring the power generation component of the Barbara Irrigation Dam Project located in his district in Ilocos Sur which is being implemented by the National Irrigation Administration (NIA), and the issue of the winning contractors outsourcing to a local contractor of the project. The Sponsor assured him that the DA will bring back the power generation component of the dam project and will submit a copy of its feasibility plan to Rep. Singson (R.). The latter also requested the Department and the NIA to look into the matter of the project contractor and to provide him with a listing of projects awarded to said contractor, including the data on the contractors company profile and equipment to determine its capacity in accomplishing the project. SUSPENSION OF CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE DA AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES/CORPORATIONS On motion of Rep. Gunigundo, there being no objection, the Body suspended consideration of the proposed budgets of the DA and its attached agencies and corporations. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 8:08 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 8:09 p.m. RESUMPTION OF CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE DAR On motion of Rep. Gunigundo, there being no objection, the Body resumed consideration of the proposed budget of the DAR. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ

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Recognized by the Chair, on motion of Rep. Gunigundo, Rep. Dela Cruz brought to the attention of the Sponsor his concerns on: the delayed payment of compensation that was due to small landowners whose landholdings were acquired and distributed to ARBs as early as 1972 under the old land reform law or Presidential Decree (P.D.) No. 27; the remaining hectarage of landholdings to be distributed under CARP in 2015; the funds allocated for use on upland acquisition and distribution program; the amount and the purpose of allocation for technical advisory services and foreign assisted projects; the alleged irregularities on the P19-million service contract committed by DAR officials; and the distribution of portions of military reservations and penal colonies under CARP. The Sponsor assured Rep. Dela Cruz of information regarding the applicability of P.D. No. 27; copy of the details of the P19-million service contract; and listing of all locally-funded and foreign-assisted projects of the DAR. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Gunigundo, the Chair suspended the session at 8:31 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 8:36 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. ZAMORA (R.) On motion of Rep. Gunigundo, the Chair recognized Rep. Zamora who pointed out that DARs programs and existence depends on agriculture which needs to be strengthened, first through the proper implementation of land reform in order to achieve rapid, sustainable and immediate economic growth. With the enactment of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law (CARL) and the extent of his experience as its Sponsor during the Eighth Congress as well as a Member of Congress, he admitted to having discovered the truth that to be an industrialized nation means having the government implement full political measures on agriculture and land reform. He maintained that the whole point of a land reform program is one that is more compulsory and predictive on the part of government to provide alternatives to a landowner and enable him to secure capital and make a transformation of himself and his assets into some kind of an industrial base. Rep. Zamora expressed hope that with the proposed DAR budget, the Department will not only

100 serve as a vehicle to implement equitable agriculture and land reform but as well as a vehicle for industrialization. Rep. Teves concurred with the issues raised by Rep. Zamora. Deputy Speaker Padilla relinquished the Chair to Rep. Banal. Rep. Zamora said that the Minority have always felt that there is a right place for transparency and a right place for openness and for public accountability. In closing, Rep. Zamora stated that he agreed with the presentation of the DAR budget and although he had some questions and issues thereon, such as why the amount of P900 million from the Malampaya Fund ended up with the DAR, he said that he would talk about them at another time. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE DAR Thereafter, Rep. Zamora (R.) manifested that the Minority had no further interpellations and moved to terminate the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budget of the DAR. On behalf of the Majority, Rep. Belmonte (J.C.) adopted Rep. Zamoras motion, and there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budget of the DAR. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Belmonte (J.C.), the Chair suspended the session at 9:06 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 9:09 p.m. RESUMPTION OF CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE DA AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES AND CORPORATIONS On motion of Rep. Gunigundo, there being no objection, the Body resumed consideration of the proposed budgets of the DA and its attached agencies and corporations; and the Chair recognized Reps. Singson (E.) and Jose L. Atienza Jr. for sponsorship and interpellation, respectively. INTERPELLATION OF REP. ATIENZA Rep. Atienzas concern focused on the increasing price of rice which he said the poor could not afford

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 anymore. He complained about the DAs indecisiveness on their activities which caused the bigger problem of high rice prices. Rep. Banal relinquished the Chair to Deputy Speaker Padilla. About the fishing sector which he stressed was the poorest in a country teeming with aquatic resources, Rep. Atienza also deplored the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) indolence on fishpen monopolies in various lakes and bays and in extending assistance to ordinary fishermen. In reply, Rep. Singson (E.) stressed that the DA has to balance its mandate of providing food security and providing areas of livelihood to the fishermen and that by dismantling the fishpens, Metro Manila will lose 60% of its fish supply. He stated that as part of its mandate, the BFAR is making a registry of fisherfolks and providing fishing products and equipment to the fishermen. Disappointed with the performance and attitude of the BFAR, Rep. Atienza suggested that the Body defer the consideration of its proposed budget until it has submitted to him a complete report on its performance. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 10:01 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 10:02 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. ATIENZA (Continuation) In view of Rep. Atienzas request, Majority Leader Neptali M. Gonzales II assured that in the event the debate on the proposed budgets of DA and its attached agencies and corporations would be finished that night, then the period of sponsorship and debate thereon would be terminated, except that of the BFAR which would be taken up the following day. On motion of Rep. Gunigundo, the Chair recognized Rep. Agapito H. Guanlao for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. GUANLAO Rep. Guanlaos interpellation of Rep. Singson (E.) focused on the DAs roadmap for attaining rice self-sufficiency from 2011 to 2016; the reason for the decline in the consumption of rice as against the

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 increasing price thereof; the share of the National Food Authority (NFA) in the rice market; the failure of the government to meet its targeted rice production; the status of the food self-sufficiency and farm mechanization programs of the DA; the construction of additional post-harvest facilities for improved agricultural productivity; the augmentation of budget allocation for regions supplying rice through the DA budget or other sources of funds; and the grant of subsidized loans to farmers. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 10:24 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 10:25 p.m., the session resumed. INTERPELLATION OF REP. GUANLAO (Continuation) Rep. Guanlao divulged that the Agricultural Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (ACEF) of the DA amounting to P880 million went to the Peoples Credit and Finance Corporation (PCFC) and manifested thereupon that said fund should be given instead to the farmers who are considered as belonging to a vulnerable sector of society. The Sponsor gave the assurance that at the proper time, the said amount given to the PCFC out of the ACEF shall be returned to its funding source so the money can be used as originally envisioned. Subsequently, the Chair recognized Rep. Emmi A. de Jesus for her interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DE JESUS Speaking in Filipino, Rep. De Jesus initially thanked the National Food Authority (NFA) for its immediate action on her request for a status report on Philippine importation of well-milled rice. She then averred that Thailand remains to be the primary country source in volume allocation of rice under the 2013 NFA Rice Importation Program, the current insufficient rice supply alarms the different sectors especially the women, and NFA rice is of poor quality which worsens the already dreadful condition of the less privileged. She and Rep. Singson (E.) also delved into the DAs preparation for the countrys compliance with the requirements of the proposed ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) to benefit small farmers and the problems of onion farmers on importation and smuggling of agricultural produce.

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On motion of Rep. Gunigundo, the Chair recognized Rep. Hicap for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. HICAP To Rep. Hicaps initial query, Rep. Singson (E.) said that he would provide the latter with a listing on the details of specific projects under the lump-sum appropriations of the DA. Thereafter, Rep. Hicap proposed the following: 1) the abolition from the DA budget proposal of the P12-billion farm-to-market road allocation and the P150-million monitoring fund for farm-to-market roads; 2) the rechanneling of the P11.35-billion national irrigation budget for communal and smallscale irrigation projects; and 3) the abolition of the P1-billion lump-sum budget of the ACEF, and the funding for the Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan (Pamana) program and agro-industrial hub projects. Rep. Hicap subsequently posed questions on the activities and budget of the Department with respect to the CARP implementation. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Singson (E.), the Chair suspended the session at 11:02 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 11:03 p.m., the session resumed. INTERPELLATION OF REP. HICAP (Continuation) Upon resumption of session, Rep. Singson (E.) informed Rep. Hicap that the DA will provide him with the list of beneficiaries of the P269-million Agrarian Reform Program counterpart fund. To Rep. Hicaps opinion that the DAR, and not the DA, should implement the said counterpart fund, Rep. Singson explained that it is a form of budgetary support for another government department that is engaged in CARP implementation. SUSPENSION OF SESSION Thereupon, the Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 11:06 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 11:07 p.m., the session resumed.

102 INTERPELLATION OF REP. HICAP (Continuation) In continuing with his interpellation, Rep. Hicap proposed several recommendations to the DA particularly with regard to initiating a congressional investigation on the P455-million overpricing on the NFA importation of Vietnam rice; the use of the fund for NFA rice importation to buy palay directly from the farmers; and the use of smuggled rice confiscated by the Bureau of Customs for distribution to victims of typhoons. Rep. Singson (E.) replied that the Department is already studying the appropriate action on these concerns. On motion of Rep. Gunigundo, the Chair recognized Rep.Terry L. Ridon for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. RIDON Rep. Ridon initially inquired on the status of palm oil importation. SUSPENSION OF SESSION At this juncture, the Chair motu proprio suspended the session. It was 11:15 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 11:15 p.m., the session resumed. INTERPELLATION OF REP. RIDON (Continuation) Having discussed with Rep. Ridon his concerns on the importation of palm oil which is used in the production of cooking oil, Rep. Singson (E.) informed Rep. Ridon of the DAs objective and commitment to reduce palm oil importation in favor of the development and use of coconuts and coconut products. The Members then dwelled on several issues, such as the government-to-government transactions between Vietnam and the Philippines concerning certain agricultural products and the alleged anomalous implementation of DAs organic agricultural program. Rep. Singson said he would furnish Rep. Ridon with pertinent data and proper documents related to his concerns. At this juncture, Deputy Speaker Padilla relinquished the Chair to Rep. Banal.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 After further discussing with Rep. Ridon the alleged anomalies in the organic agricultural program which was implemented by local government units (LGUs), Rep. Singson affirmed that the DA will submit implementation reports on said program as well as investigate its manager who had a case in the Office of the Ombudsman. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Ridon, the Chair declared a recess at 11:41 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 11:42 p.m., the session resumed. INTERPELLATION OF REP. RIDON (Continuation) After asking about the DA Secretarys alleged misuse of his PDAF and lamenting the waste of various funds which farmers could have benefited from, Rep. Ridon concluded that he had reservations about the DA budget. The Sponsor said he could not answer questions on matters pending in the courts. The Chair next recognized Rep. Dela Cruz upon Rep. Gunigundos motion. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ To Rep. Dela Cruz questions about the National Food Authority (NFA), Rep. Singson said that the NFA Council was studying reforms on incomegeneration, borrowings, and subsidies and that he welcomes the proposal to condone the agencys loans. Rep. Banal relinquished the Chair to Deputy Speaker Padilla. Rep. Dela Cruz also discussed with the Sponsor the following issues: 1) the amount of collectibles and guarantee credits issued by the Quedan and Rural Credit Guarantee Corporation (QUEDANCOR); 2) the implementation of the Magna Carta for Small Farmers in relation to agricultural credit; 3) the particular agency tasked to manage the PCFC; 4) the status of the Quick Response Fund (QRF); and 4) the involvement of the National Agribusiness Corporation (NABCOR) and Zamboanga Rubber Estate Corporation (ZREC) in the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) scam. In the course of Rep. Dela Cruz interpellation, Rep. Singson committed to provide the former with copies of requested documents and reports regarding the issues that he had raised.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 MOTION OF REP. DELA CRUZ Considering that he still had many questions regarding the proposed budgets of the three attached agencies of the DA, Rep. Dela Cruz requested for the deferment of the proposed budgets of the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA), National Agriculture and Fisheries Council (NAFC) and the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech). SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session 12:19 a.m.

103 issue when its budget is taken up in plenary session the following day. He thereafter requested the PCA staff to come back as there were still a number of questions that he would like to pursue. Rep. Singson assured that the list of details would be provided, and that the PCA would come back for further deliberation of its proposed budget. TERMINATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE DA AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES AND CORPORATIONS, EXCEPT BFAR AND PCA There being no other Members who would like to interpellate the Sponsor, on a joint motion of Reps. Ridon and Gunigundo, on the part of the Minority and the Majority, respectively, and there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budgets of the DA and its attached agencies and corporations, except BFAR and PCA. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Gunigundo, there being no objection, the Chair suspended the session until ten oclock in the morning of Wednesday, September 25, 2013. It was 12:28 a.m., Wednesday, September 25, 2013.

RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 12:22 a.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ (Continuation) Instead of reading a list of the PDAF-funded projects funded by the NAFC, Rep. Dela Cruz opted to give said list to the DA so it can look over a number of NGOs owned by the Napoles group. This, as he pointed out that the NAFC is not an implementing agency and that a discrepancy exists in the special audit report and the report given to him on the liquidation of funds. He said that he would like to confront the Commission on Audit (COA) on the

104 RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 25, 2013, the session resumed with Representative Jorge Bolet Banal presiding. ADDITIONAL REFERENCE OF BUSINESS Thereupon, on motion of Rep. Banal, there being no objection, the Body proceeded to the Additional Reference of Business. Upon direction of the Chair, the Secretary General read on First Reading the title of the Bills and Resolutions which were referred to the appropriate Committees hereunder indicated: BILLS ON FIRST READING House Bill No. 2943, entitled: AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 61 OF REPUBLIC ACT 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991 By Representatives Marcos and Farias TO THE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT House Bill No. 2944, entitled: AN ACT PREVENTING THE MANUFACTURE OR IMPORTATION OF PRODUCTS WITH TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS PACKAGING By Representatives Bravo (A.) and Paez TO THE COMMITTEE ON ECOLOGY House Bill No. 2945, entitled: AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A GRANT PROGRAM FOR PREDISASTER HAZARD MITIGATION ENHANCEMENT By Representatives Bravo (A.) and Paez TO THE COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 House Bill No. 2946, entitled: AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE FREEDOM OF ACCESS TO INFORMATION ON MATTERS OF PUBLIC CONCERN GUARANTEED UNDER SECTION SEVEN ARTICLE III OF THE 1987 CONSTITUTION BY REQUIRING ELECTRONIC PUBLICATION OF ALL GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES' RESOLUTION, REGULATION, CIRCULARS, DECISIONS, AND CONTRACTS, AND THE LIKE By Representatives Paez and Bravo (A.) TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC INFORMATION House Bill No. 2947, entitled: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A STATE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY IN BARANGAY BAGACAY, MUNICIPALITY OF TALIBON, PROVINCE OF BOHOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR By Representative Aumentado TO THE COMMITTEE ON HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION House Bill No. 2948, entitled: AN ACT CONVERTING THE MAYOR HILARION A. RAMIRO, SR. REGIONAL TRAINING AND TEACHING HOSPITAL (MHARSRTTH) INTO A MEDICAL CENTER TO BE KNOWN AS THE MAYOR HILARION A. RAMIRO, SR. REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (MHARSRMC) AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR By Representative Oaminal TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH House Bill No. 2949, entitled: AN ACT CREATING A MUSLIM TRADE AND CULTURAL CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES, IN THE CITY OF MANILA, AS THE CAPITAL OF THE PHILIPPINES, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 By Representative Atienza TO THE COMMITTEE ON MUSLIM AFFAIRS House Bill No. 2950, entitled: AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10054 ENTITLED 'AN ACT MANDATING ALL MOTORCYCLE RIDERS TO WEAR STANDARD PROTECTIVE MOTORCYCLE HELMETS WHILE DRIVING AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR' OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 'MOTORCYCLE HELMET ACT OF 2009' By Representative Calixto-Rubiano TO THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION RESOLUTIONS House Resolution No. 310, entitled: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL CULTURAL COMMUNITIES TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE ALLEGED IRREGULARITIES COMMITTED IN THE RENEWAL OF THE EXPLORATION PERMIT GRANTED TO ROYALCO PHILIPPINES, INC. TO OPERATE IN NUEVA VIZCAYA By Representative Padilla TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 311, entitled: A RESOLUTION URGING COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION TO, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, LOOK INTO PROCEDURE BEING FOLLOWED BY NORTH LUZON RAILWAYS CORPORATION (NORTHRAIL) VIS A VIS COA REPORT SHOWING WASTAGE OF GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representative Castelo TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 312, entitled:

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A RESOLUTION URGING COMMITTEE ON BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE TO, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, DIRECT DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SUBMIT ITS FINAL PROPOSAL ON PUBLIC SCHOOLS' PROBLEM OVER LAND TITLES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representative Castelo TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 313, entitled: A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING TEN-YEAR-OLD CHILD STAR BARBARA MIGUEL FOR BEING THE YOUNGEST WINNER IN THIS YEAR'S HARLEM INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL WHERE SHE COPPED THE BEST ACTRESS TROPHY AT THE FESTIVAL'S CONCLUSION IN NEW YORK ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

By Representative Castelo TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 314, entitled: RESOLUTION URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TO ADOPT POLICIES AND PROGRAMS THAT WILL BROADEN THE OPPORTUNITIES OF WOMEN IN THE MARITIME INDUSTRY THEREBY INCREASING THE PARTICIPATION OF WOMEN IN THE MERCHANT MARINE PROFESSION By Representative Manalo TO THE COMMITTEE ON WOMEN AND GENDER EQUALITY ADDITIONAL COAUTHORS With the permission of the Body, the following Members were made coauthors of the Bills and Resolution hereunder indicated: Rep. Anthony G. Del Rosario for House Bills No. 16 and 2202;

106 Rep. Benhur L. Salimbangon for House Bills No. 22 and 27; Reps. Christopher S. Co and Rodel M. Batocabe for House Bills No. 592, 595, 1105, 1108, 1109, 1110, 1111, 1314, 1315, 1316, 1317, 1321, 1322 and 2351; Reps. Jorge "Bolet" Banal and Damian "Mian" G. Mercado for House Bill No. 596; Rep. Cinchona Cruz-Gonzales for House Bill No. 1054; Rep. Xavier Jesus "XJ" D. Romualdo for House Bill No. 1094; Rep. Alfredo D. Vargas III for House Bill No. 1134; Rep. Scott Davies S. Lanete, M.D. for House Bill No. 1548; Rep. Maria Vida E. Bravo for House Bills No. 1548, 1878, 2464 and 2567; Reps. Winston "Winnie" Castelo and Lawrence Lemuel H. Fortun for House Bill No. 2284; Rep. Arturo B. Robes for House Bills No. 2358 and 2359; Reps. Ruby M. Sahali, Sitti Djalia A. TurabinHataman, Franklin P. Bautista, Noel L. Villanueva, Victor F. Ortega, Eulogio "Amang" R. Magsaysay, Evelina G. Escudero, Arthur R. Defensor Jr., Jim Hataman-Salliman, Manuel M. Iway, Ronald M. Cosalan and Victor J. Yu for House Bill No. 2464; and Rep. Ferdinand Hernandez for House Bills No. 2, 4, 5, 22, 177, 191, 193, 194, 203, 244, 282, 1653, 1654, 1655, 1665, 1666, 1682, 1683, 1686, 1693, 1720, 1723, 1818, 1864, 1883, 1884, 1885 and 2906 and House Resolution No. 92. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 10:02 a.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 10:16 a.m., the session resumed with Deputy Speaker Roberto V. Puno presiding.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 UNFINISHED BUSINESS: COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 1 ON HOUSE BILL NO. 2630 On motion of Rep. Sherwin N. Tugna, there being no objection, the Body resumed consideration on Second Reading of House Bill No. 2630, as contained in Committee Report No. 1 and submitted by the Committee on Appropriations, entitled: AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES FROM JANUARY ONE TO DECEMBER THIRTY-ONE, TWO THOUSAND AND FOURTEEN, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE PLLO On motion of Rep. Tugna, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budget of the Presidential Legislative Liaison Office (PLLO). The Chair then recognized Rep. Isidro T. Ungab to sponsor the said budget. SPONSORSHIP REMARKS OF REP. UNGAB Rep Ungab expressed his honor to sponsor the proposed budget of the PLLO in the amount of P35.858 million in programmed appropriations for consideration of the Body. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE PLLO There being no interpellations, on a joint motion of Minority Leader Ronaldo B. Zamora on behalf of the Minority and Rep. Tugna on behalf of the Majority, there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budget of the PLLO. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE PMS On motion of Rep. Tugna, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budget of the Presidential Management Staff (PMS) and the Chair recognized anew Rep. Ungab to sponsor the same. The Chair also recognized Rep. Antonio L. Tinio for his interpellation.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 10:19 a.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 10:19 a.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. TINIO Focusing on the issue of presidential pork, Rep. Tinio discussed with Rep. Ungab his concerns on the management of the Presidents Social Fund (PSF) by the PMS including the reason for the transfer of its management from the Office of the President (OP) to the said agency; the priority programs and projects of the President; the present budget of the PSF and its sources of funding; the amount and contributors of private donations to the PSF; and the policy and legal basis for accepting such donations. Rep. Tinio then stated his reasons for proposing the deletion of the pertinent provision in Memorandum Order (M.O.) No.1 which the Sponsor said is the legal basis governing private donations to the Fund. After assuring Rep. Tinio that the PMS will provide him with a copy of M.O. No. 1 and its implementing guidelines, Rep. Ungab informed the former that the online link to the PSF and the processes for availing thereof can be found by clicking on the link, entitled PMS Citizens Charter in the PMS website. SUSPENSION OF SESSION In order to confer with the Committee with regard to the PMS website, Rep. Tinio moved for the suspension of session. Thereupon, the Chair suspended the session at 10:58 a.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 11:01 a.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. TINIO (Continuation) Rep. Tinio stressed the transparency and accountability issues attendant to the PSF especially in light of the nations experience on lump sum funds, such as the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) and the Malampaya Fund, which have benefitted bogus nongovernment organizations (NGOs)

107 and ghost beneficiaries. He then asked for a list of all PSF projects and beneficiaries from 2010 to the present, to which Rep. Ungab acceded. Rep. Tinio also requested that the PMS make the information on the PSF readily and easily accessible to the public on their website. Considering that the primary beneficiaries of the PSF are soldiers and policemen killed while on active duty and the disaster victims, Rep. Tinio asked whether there is no regular budget for such purpose. At this juncture, Deputy Speaker Puno relinquished the Chair to Rep. Banal. Rep. Tinio suggested that the P6.6-billion PSF should be re-channelled to the budgets of the regular agencies concerned which he said could more efficiently address the various requests for assistance. Rep. Banal relinquished the Chair to Deputy Speaker Puno. Rep. Ungab opined that another law should cover such a setup. He said the PSF was an off-budget item mandated by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) Law. At this point, Rep. Tinio asked the President to join the public clamor to abolish the PSF as he did on the PDAF. He refuted the Sponsor who said that the PSF was not pork barrel as defined by American standards and questioned the Presidents double standard on lump sum funds. On motion of Rep. Franz E. Alvarez, there being no objection, the Chair recognized Rep. Jonathan A. Dela Cruz to interpellate Rep. Ungab. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ Rep. Dela Cruz debate with Rep. Ungab dwelled on the following topics, among others: the main functions of the PMS; whether the PMS had studied the setup of the Office of the Press Secretary where three suboffices come out with contradictory issuances; its role in the Presidents engagements and foreign trips; the uses of the Presidents Social Fund, such as the assistance given to local government units (LGUs), legal assistance to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and promoting peace efforts in Mindanao. Rep. Ungab committed to provide Rep. Dela Cruz with copies of requested listings and reports.

108 SUSPENSION OF SESSION The session was suspended at 11:55 a.m., upon motion of Rep. Ungab. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 11:55 a.m. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE PMS There being no further interpellations, on a joint motion of Reps. Tinio and Lucy T. Gomez on behalf of the Minority and Majority, respectively, and there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budget of the PMS. SUSPENSION OF SESSION

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 12:03 p.m. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE PDEA On motion of Rep. Gomez, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budget of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Chair recognized Rep. Nava (JC). SPONSORSHIP REMARKS OF REP. NAVA (JC) Rep. Nava (JC) stated anew their readiness to accept any questions, clarifications this time on the budget of PDEA. On motion of Rep. Gomez, the Chair recognized Rep. Dela Cruz for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ

The session was suspended at 11: 56 a.m., upon motion of Rep. Gomez. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 12:00 p.m. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE DDB On motion of Rep. Gomez, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budget of the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) and the Chair recognized Rep. JC Rahman A. Nava, M.D. to sponsor said budget. SPONSORSHIP REMARKS OF REP. NAVA (JC) Rep. Nava (JC) stated that the Committee was ready to answer questions on the DDB budget. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE DDB There being no interpellations, on a joint motion of Reps. Tinio and Gomez on behalf of the Minority and Majority, respectively, and there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budget of the DDB. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Gomez, the session was suspended at 12:03 p.m.

Rep. Dela Cruz queries centered on the number, nature and details of cases being handled by the PDEA, and sought for a list thereof especially those involving high-profile drug lords and illegal drug laboratories throughout the country. He also asked whether the agency coordinates with the officials of the New Bilibid Prison and the Bureau of Immigration as well as with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) of the United States and other Asian countries with respect to convicted drug users and suppliers, use of drug laboratories and arrest of foreign nationals involved in drug activities. He thereafter expressed concern on detained Filipinos in Malaysia who were used as drug mules, and inquired on the drug routes being used not only in Malaysia but in China as well. In addition, Rep. Dela Cruz discussed with Rep. Nava (JC) the PDEAs drug rehabilitation programs, intelligence funds, drug enforcement personnel, and the legal capacity of the agency to pursue and solve drug-related cases. Thereafter, Rep. Jose L. Atienza Jr. was recognized for his interpellation, upon motion of Rep. Gomez. INTERPELLATION OF REP. ATIENZA Discussing with Rep. Atienza the current drug situation in the country, Rep. Nava (JC) suggested that everyone should be vigilant in order to arrest the criminals and not be taken over by the situation. With the firm belief that the PDEA is the most effective agency that could handle the drug situation in the

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 Philippines, Rep. Atienza asserted that dealing with drug cases and drug-related heinous crimes demands concrete and effective action; confronting the whole problem requires a joint effort between the government and the whole community; and prosecuting criminals becomes successful only if the community believes that no criminal is able to move around freely. They also talked about Rep. Atienzas concern on the persistent and growing problem of drug pushing; the needed reform of law enforcers who are also involved in drug pushing; more funds for PDEAs operations; the use of children for drug pushing; and PDEAs stand on the Juvenile Justice Act. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Tugna, the Chair suspended the session at 12:57 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 12:57 p.m. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE PDEA There being no further interpellations, on joint motion of Rep. Zamora (R.) and Rep. Gomez, on the part of the Minority and the Majority, respectively, there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budget of the PDEA. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Gomez, the Chair suspended the session at 12:59 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 1:00 p.m., the session resumed. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE NAPC On motion of Rep. Victoria G. Noel, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budget of the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC). Thereupon, on motion of Rep. Noel, the Chair recognized Rep. Nava (JC) to sponsor the proposed NAPC budget. SPONSORSHIP REMARKS OF REP. NAVA (JC) Rep. Nava (JC) remarked that the Committee was now ready to answer questions on the NAPC budget.

109 On motion of Rep. Noel, the Chair recognized Rep. Cresente C. Paez for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. PAEZ Rep. Nava answered the questions of Rep. Paez regarding the mandate and functions of the NAPC on poverty reduction, its specific budgetary allocations to implement the planned activities and programs of the 14 basic sectors, and its role in ensuring the participation of the basic sectors in the bottom-up budgeting (BUB) program of the LGUs. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Nava (JC), the Chair suspended the session at 1:15 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 1:18 p.m., the session resumed. INTERPELLATION OF REP. PAEZ (Continuation) In reply to a pending question, Rep. Nava (JC) informed Rep. Paez that the NAPC plans to convene the basic sectors as soon as President Benigno S. Aquino III becomes available to attend the meeting. Rep. Paez next inquired on the Peoples Development Trust Fund (PDTF) established through RA No. 8425 to provide funds for strengthening and developing institutions that provide microfinance and microenterprises to the poor; the amount of funds that had been allotted to it and whether it has budgetary allocations for 2014. Reps. Paez and Nava then continued their discussion on the strengthening of the Peoples Credit and Finance Corporation (PCFC) and its plan of action regarding the P1.5 billion granted to it and the P800 million from the Agricultural Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (ACEF) to be coursed through the Department of Agriculture, which will be used for microfinance for small farmers and fisherfolk. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Nava (JC), the Chair suspended the session at 1:24 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 1:26 p.m.

110 INTERPELLATION OF REP. PAEZ (Continuation) The two Members also discussed whether the NAPC would be involved in the crafting of microfinance policy guidelines for small farmers and the Commissions position in the utilization of the coconut levy funds. SUSPENSION OF CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF NAPC On motion of Rep. Banal, there being no objection, the Body suspended consideration of the proposed budget of the NAPC. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Banal, the Chair suspended the session at 1:31 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 1:40 p.m., with Rep. Banal presiding. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE COMELEC, CSC, AND CESB On successive motions of Rep. Tugna, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budgets of the following agencies and the Chair recognized Rep. Rolando G. Andaya Jr. to sponsor the same: Commission on Elections (Comelec); Civil Service Commission (CSC); and Career Executive Service Board (CESB). TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE COMELEC, CSC, AND CESB On successive joint motions of Rep. Zamora (R.) on behalf of the Minority and Rep. Tugna on behalf of the Majority, there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budgets of the Comelec, CSC, and CESB. SUSPENSION OF SESSION At 1:43 p.m., the Chair suspended the session motu proprio.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 1:58 p.m., with Deputy Speaker Puno presiding. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE DOST AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES On motion of Rep. Tugna, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budgets of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and its attached agencies and the Chair recognized Rep. Harlin C. Abayon to sponsor the same. SPONSORSHIP REMARKS OF REP. ABAYON Rep. Abayon said that the proposed DOST budget of P12.215 billion is only 0.74% of the total national budget. He then stated that he was ready to answer interpellations. INTERPELLATION OF REP. ZARATE Upon recognition by the Chair, Rep. Carlos Isagani T. Zarate discussed with Rep. Abayon the restructuring and integration of the Telecommunications Office (Telof), together with the National Computer Center (NCC), under the supervision of the DOST-Information and Communications Technology Office (ICTO); the mandate of the ICTO; the rationalization plan of the DOST concerning the Telof and NCC personnel; and the status of the facilities owned by Telof. Rep. Zarate expressed concern that the rationalization program has adversely affected civil servants but the Sponsor clarified that they were given significant increase in benefits under Executive Order (E.O.) No. 47 issued in 2011 which created the ICTO and integrated therein the NCC and Telof. On motion of Rep. Alvarez (F.), the Chair recognized Rep. Dela Cruz for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ The Members first dwelled on the matter of the DOST taking over or integrating the functions of other government agencies, as in the case of the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC), with regard to research and communications technology. They also touched on the allocation for the Balik Scientist program; the prioritization of scientific areas in biotechnology, engineering and agriculture, among others; the list of projects undertaken by the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Devel-

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 opment (PCAARRD), which would be provided to Rep. Dela Cruz; and how the DOST research activities could be interfaced with those undertaken by the State universities and colleges (SUCs). Reps. Abayon and Dela Cruz also tackled the budget for the Science Education Institute and its plans and projects for the development of science and technology education and training in coordination with the Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and other institutions of learning. The Sponsor assured Rep. Dela Cruz that he will be furnished a listing of all the undertakings that the Institute has done in the past year. The two Members then discussed the following subjects: 1) the budget of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), its lack of qualified personnel, and the status of its joint effort with the National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA) in the hazard mapping of the Philippines; 2) the science high schools under the supervision of the DOST, the DepEd and LGUs; 3) the budget and functions of the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI); 4) the privatization of the Bureau of Telecommunications (BuTel); and 5) the proposed budget and functions of the Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI) and its interface with the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA). INTERPELLATION OF REP. TINIO On motion of Rep. Gomez, the Chair recognized Rep. Tinio who focused his interpellation on the implementation of RA No. 8439 or the Magna Carta for Scientists, Engineers, Researchers and other Science and Technology Personnel. He informed the Body that at the appropriate time, he will propose an amendment to realign the P500-million Miscellaneous Personnel Benefit Fund (MPBF) under the proposed DOST budget to conform with the provision of Section 20 of the Magna Carta. Rep. Abayon stated that the DOST would welcome any additional budgetary allocation especially to cover the funding of its personnels benefits. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE DOST AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES On a joint motion of Rep. Zamora (R.) on behalf of the Minority and Rep. Noel of the Majority, there being no objection, the Body terminated the period

111 of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budgets of the DOST, including its attached agencies. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Noel, the Chair suspended the session at 3:20 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 3:33 p.m., the session resumed. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE JUDICIARY On motion of Rep. Arthur R. Defensor Jr., there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budget of the Judiciary. Thereafter, on motion of Rep. Noel, the Chair recognized Rep. Andaya for his sponsorship and Rep. Luzviminda C. Ilagan for her interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. ILAGAN Rep. Ilagan sought clarification on the implementation of the Survivorship Pension Act especially in relation to the plight of the surviving spouses of Court of Appeals justices. She appealed to the Court of Appeals on behalf of the widows to grant to them the assistance they have long been asking for. Rep. Andaya said that upon recommendation of the women sector, he would endorse to the Committee additional funding for survivorship pension benefits specifically for the widows of Court of Appeals justices so they can receive their benefits next year. Thereafter, on motion of Rep. Defensor, the Chair recognized Rep. Dela Cruz for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ Initially, Rep. Dela Cruz thanked the Supreme Court for furnishing him with the documents that he requested pertaining to the issuance of temporary restraining orders concerning national government projects, as well as documents with regard to the Senate Electoral Tribunal (SET), House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal (HRET) and the Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET). Reps. Dela Cruz and Andaya thereafter discussed the possible reduction in the proposed budget of the SET; the provision of additional budget for the hiring of coterminous researchers for judges; the possibility for additional budget for Capital Outlay for court

112 houses; the deletion of Special Provision No. 1 or the Judiciary Development Fund (JDF) in the proposed budget of the Judiciary because the Supreme Court is updated in submitting the requirements provided for under said provision; the rewording of Special Provision No. 2 so as to retain the wording thereof as contained in the 2013 General Appropriations Act (GAA); and the deletion of Special Provision No. 6 which was already deleted in the Judiciarys budget for 2013, in order to enhance the fiscal autonomy of the Judiciary. Thereafter, on motion of Rep. Defensor, the Chair recognized Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. RODRIGUEZ (R.) Rep. Rodriguez stated that Special Provisions No. 6 and 7 of the 2014 Judiciary budget proposal impinge on the constitutional provision mandating the fiscal autonomy of the Judiciary, and suggested the deletion of said provisions. At this juncture, Deputy Speaker Puno relinquished the Chair to Deputy Speaker Pangalian M. Balindong. The Sponsor agreed to reword the special provisions on Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) and delete those on the Judiciary Development Fund and Special Allowance of the Judiciary. He said he would also support his colleagues proposal to provide a budget for the new item Judge Executive Assistant of lower courts and additional funds for Personal Services and Capital Outlay expenditures of the Court of Appeals and the Sandiganbayan. In terminating his interpellation, Rep. Rodriguez (R.) expressed full support for the proposed budget of the Judiciary. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE JUDICIARY There being no further interpellations, on a joint motion of Rep. Zamora (R.) on behalf of the Minority and Rep. Defensor on behalf of the Majority, there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budget of the Judiciary. MANIFESTATION OF REP. ANDAYA With permission of the Chair, Rep. Andaya took note of the temporary restraining orders (TROs) is-

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 sued for certain national government projects. On behalf of his colleagues, he reminded the Judiciary that the validity of appropriations under the GAA is valid for only one year. MANIFESTATION OF REP. ZAMORA (R.) Upon recognition by the Chair, Rep. Zamora expressed the Minoritys support for Rep. Andayas manifestation. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair suspended the session at 4:18 p.m. upon Rep. Defensors motion. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 4:18 p.m., the session resumed. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE CHR On motion of Rep. Defensor, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budget of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR). TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE CHR In the absence of any questions on the CHR budget proposal, on a joint motion of Rep. Zamora (R.) on behalf of the Minority and Rep. Defensor on behalf of the Majority, there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate thereon. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The session was suspended at 4:20 p.m., upon motion of Rep. Defensor. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 4:23 p.m. SUSPENSION OF CONSIDERATION ON SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILL NO. 2630 Thereupon, on motion of Rep. Banal, there being no objection, the Body suspended consideration on Second Reading of House Bill No. 2630. Thereafter, on further motion of Rep. Banal, the Chair recognized Rep. Emmi A. De Jesus on a question of personal and collective privilege.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 QUESTION OF PRIVILEGE OF REP. DE JESUS Speaking in Filipino, Rep. De Jesus brought to the attention of the Body an incident involving a group of health advocates who were refused entry into the Session Hall to listen to the 2014 GAB debates, particularly on the proposed budget of the Department of Health (DOH). She stated that she, together with Reps. Ilagan and Zarate, had forwarded their concern to the Legislative Security Bureau, per advice of the Secretary General, but were given the run-around. Thereupon, Rep. De Jesus registered her protest to the said incident and called upon the leadership of the House to define the policy and process of accepting guests in the Session Hall as well as to investigate the matter and make sure that those responsible would be held accountable. REFERRAL OF REP. DE JESUS SPEECH On motion of Rep. Banal, there being no objection, the Body referred the speech of Rep. De Jesus to the appropriate Committee. RESUMPTION OF CONSIDERATION ON SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILL NO. 2630 On motion of Rep. Banal, there being no objection, the Body resumed consideration on Second Reading of House Bill No. 2630, as contained in Committee Report No. 1 and reported out by the Committee on Appropriations, entitled: AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES FROM JANUARY ONE TO DECEMBER THIRTY-ONE, TWO THOUSAND AND FOURTEEN, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 4:28 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 4:29 p.m. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE DOH AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES/CORPORATIONS

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On motion of Rep. Joseph Ace H. Durano, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budgets of the Department of Health (DOH) and its attached agencies/corporations Thereafter, on further motion of Rep. Durano, the Chair recognized Rep. Nava (JC), to sponsor said budget. SPONSORSHIP REMARKS OF REP. NAVA (JC) Rep. Nava (JC) stated that the Committee was ready to answer interpellations on the DOH budgets including its attached agencies/corporations. On motion of Rep. Durano, the Chair recognized Rep. Juan Pablo Rimpy P. Bondoc for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. BONDOC After first tracing the political career of his father and sister who both faithfully served as Representative of the Fourth District of Pampanga, Rep. Bondoc remarked that the DOH has come up with a list of projects for his district without consulting him first. He noted that the listing does not even match the requirements of the area and emphasized the need for the Department to sit down and coordinate with him on the needs of his constituents even for a brief period of time. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 4:40 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 4:40 p.m. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF GUESTS At this point, Rep. Defensor acknowledged the presence in the Session Hall of guests of Rep. Leah S. Paquiz. On further motion of Rep. Defensor, the Chair recognized Rep. Ilagan for her interpellation.

114 INTERPELLATION OF REP. ILAGAN Rep. Ilagan first inquired on the Health Facilities Enhancement Program specifically regarding the construction or rehabilitation of additional barangay health stations and the provision of additional health equipment therefor. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Nava (JC), the session was suspended at 4:50 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 4:51 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. ILAGAN (Continuation) Rep. Ilagans subsequent discussion with Rep. Nava (JC) dwelled on the 1) low budget for the MOOE; 2) thrust and effectiveness of the Registered Nurses for Health Enhancement and Local Service or RN Heals Project; 3) issues of contractualization of and regularizing health personnel especially nurses and midwives; 4) lack of funding for the full implementation of the Magna Carta for Public Health Workers; 5) continued increase in the reported number of women and children inflicted with various forms of violence; 6) maternal deaths among Filipino women; 7) alarming increase of HIV/AIDS cases in the Philippines as well as PhilHealth coverage of and the DOH policy on confidentiality involving HIVAIDS patients; 8) position of the Department on Medical Tourism Program (MTP) and hospitals operating under the public-private partnership (PPP) scheme; and 9) budget, coverage, beneficiaries, caserate system and total utilization rate of the PhilHealth program. At this juncture, Deputy Speaker Balindong relinquished the Chair to Deputy Speaker Sergio A.F. Apostol. Saying that she wants to see the DOH with a large budget, Rep. Ilagan averred that she looks forward to the day when the DOH will also look into other basic necessities of the health sector, such as additional and improved hospital equipment and regular work for nurses and doctors. Thereafter, on motion of Rep. Durano, the Chair recognized Rep. Paquiz for her interpellation.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 INTERPELLATION OF REP. PAQUIZ Reps. Paquiz and Nava initially discussed the RN Heals Program which the former criticized for promoting false volunteerism and training, contractualization, absence of accountability, and lack of protection from malpractice or negligence. She also said the Department must address manpower and facility needs under the Health Facilities Enhancement Program (HFEP). Rep. Nava stressed that the training program was supervised by accountable officers and issued certificates of competency to trainees. He also promised the data on enhanced facilities, together with personnel and plantilla positions, for the past three years. Thereafter, the Members discussed several other concerns, such as the limited budget, manpower and activities of the National Center for Health Promotion; subsidies given to the different DOH health programs; funding source for the Red Orchid Award; awareness campaign on hazardous drinking and alcohol control; allocation for the promotion and implementation of the breastfeeding program and reproductive health activities; issue of maternal mortality; and absence of funds for the Comprehensive Nursing Specialty Program that should be provided by PAGCOR and PCSO. Rep. Paquiz stressed the need to realign health programs to more reliable and efficient primary health care system and human health resource, and suggested that the DOH present an itemized budget to allow the Legislature to understand the need for more funds for the purpose. Deputy Speaker Apostol relinquished the Chair to Deputy Speaker Balindong. Rep. Paquiz also underscored the need to reallocate the Departments funds for health human resource development, enhanced facilities, funds for activities that would promote health, and defining revenue allocation from sin tax collection. She then moved for the deferment of the consideration of the proposed DOH budget. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Durano, the session was suspended at 7:04 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 7:15 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 WITHDRAWAL OF REP. PAQUIZ MOTION Rep. Paquiz said that upon information that there are other Members who would like to interpellate on the DOH proposed budget, she was withdrawing her motion to defer consideration of the same, without prejudice to presenting it again at a later time. Rep. Durano adopted the motion of Rep. Paquiz, and there being no objection, the Body approved the same. On further motion of Rep. Durano, the Chair recognized Rep. Amado S. Bagatsing for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. BAGATSING At the outset, Rep. Bagatsing shared the concern of his constituents as to who would help them defray the cost of medical treatments, and which situation he said is also being experienced by most of his colleagues because of the deletion of the PDAF from the 2014 national budget, and thanked the DOH for assuring that it would attend to the medical needs of the people. He then inquired if the DOH is ready to deliver services to those who were used to getting immediate assistance from the different House Members with the help of their PDAF. He further questioned if the Departments presence is felt in every province and if it could satisfactorily attend to the needs of the indigents. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair suspended the session at 7:23 p.m. upon Rep. Navas (JC) motion. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 7:30 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. BAGATSING (Continuation) In response to the previous query of Rep. Bagatsing, Rep. Nava (JC) explained that there is no final protocol yet but the Department guarantees that the indigent patients in every public hospital will be properly attended to.

115 Now that the House Members no longer have their PDAF allocations, Rep. Bagatsing expressed hope that the DOH will be as efficient as the House Members in taking care of the marginalized people in their districts. In ending his interpellation, he reiterated his request for the DOH to give the Members its plan on how it would address the medical needs of their constituents. Thereafter, the Chair recognized Rep. Zarate for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. ZARATE Reps. Zarate and Nava (JC) dwelled on the rationale for the measly increase in the MOOE allocation of public hospitals as compared to a huge increase in the budget allocation for the PhilHealth program; the number of PhilHealth accredited hospitals, both public and private, and the benefit package they provide; the budgetary allotment for the hiring of regular DOH personnel; and the DOH thrust to prioritize universal health insurance coverage. At this point, Deputy Speaker Balindong relinquished the Chair to Deputy Speaker Carlos M. Padilla. They also tackled the substantial increase in budget subsidy for PhilHealth and the utilization rates or equivalent benefit payments for both sponsored or nonpaying members and nonsponsored or paying members; the DOH No Balance Billing policy which the Department intends to expand through the Point of Care Program to increase the number of Philhealth beneficiaries; fees and other charges imposed by public hospitals for maintenance of health facilities; and the advantages which the poor may derive from a socialized health insurance program. After advocating more barangay health stations nationwide, Rep. Zarate reiterated that the government must not privatize public hospitals but to increase instead their budgets through direct allotments. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair suspended the session at 8:52 p.m. upon Rep. Defensors motion. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 8:53 p.m.

116 SUSPENSION OF CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE DOH AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES/CORPORATIONS On motion of Rep. Defensor, there being no objection, the Body suspended consideration of the proposed budgets of the DOH and its attached agencies/corporations. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE COA On motion of Rep. Defensor, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budget of the Commission on Audit (COA) and the Chair recognized Rep. Andaya to sponsor it. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Defensor, the session was suspended at 8:55 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 8:57 p.m. MANIFESTATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ Regarding the reported misuse of the PDAF and special purpose funds as alleged in a COA Special Audit Office Report, Rep. Dela Cruz manifested his desire to protect the integrity of the Chamber and to express his displeasure over the agencys lack of accountability and responsibility. He said that contrary to law and the Constitution, the COA did not submit a copy of the report to Congress. He also said that in reply to a letter-request for pertinent documents such as guidelines, circulars and orders, the COA merely told him that they could be downloaded from its website. He further said that the COA essentially blamed legislators for the anomaly and in this regard, issued half-truths in piece-meal fashion. Rep. Dela Cruz subsequently read into the records certain portions of laws, rules and regulations on the procedures and responsibilities of auditors and implementing agencies in the disbursement of public funds. As he related his request for copies of regular annual audit reports from 2007 to 2012 of certain government agencies, he noted that contrary to the statement of COA Chairperson Grace Pulido-Tan as

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 based on Special Report No. 2012-03, there was no misuse by certain legislators in their PDAF allocations for National Agribusiness Corporation (NABCOR) and the National Livelihood Development Corporation (NLDC) in 2007 and 2009, respectively. He then read before the Body the constitutional violations committed by the COA chairperson as well as Commissioner Heidi Mendoza, and opined that they engaged in a premature and bias release of said special report and preempted the COA commission proper in exercising its function. He pointed to Commissioner Mendozas designation as audit head of the PDAF as contrary to the constitutional provision on the nature of the Commission as a collegial body. He thereafter referred to the statement of the COA head in an interview that NGO activities could not be audited because they are not allowed to be recipients of public funds, only to state during the Senate hearing that after the issuance of the special audit report, then COA would issue Notices of Disallowances for the audit of NGOs. He opined that said clarification mangled and short-circuited the auditing process and indicted the lawmakers and the institutions, this as he noted that the Commission merely relied on the incomplete and invalidated documents released by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). Finally, he lamented that the special audit report was subjective and selective, but that despite the damage done, expressed hope that Congress could come out with measures that would regain its integrity and public respect, and allow the use of public funds in a transparent and responsible manner. MANIFESTATION OF REP. ANDAYA Rep. Andaya manifested to respond to Rep. Dela Cruz statements. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 9:39 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 9:44 p.m. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 9:44 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 9:44 p.m. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE COA There being no interpellations, on a joint motion of Minority Leader Zamora (R.) and Majority Leader Neptali M. Gonzales II, on the part of the Minority and Majority, respectively, there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed COA budget. REMARKS FROM THE CHAIR At 9:58 p.m., the session was suspended. The Chair asked for order in the Chamber. RESUMPTION OF SESSION MANIFESTATION OF REP. ANDAYA The session resumed at 9:59 p.m. Upon recognition by the Chair, Rep. Andaya said that there were certain documents submitted to his subcommittee that he wished to formally turn over to the Chairperson of the sponsoring Committee, which include the COA Reports, the Annual Audit Reports of both the House of Representatives and the Senate as well as of some government agencies, engineering districts and cities within Metro Manila, and all other documents in compliance with the various requests of some House Members. SUSPENSION OF SESSION At 9:49 p.m., the Chair declared a recess in order to give time to Rep. Ungab to receive and accept in behalf of the House all the documents turned over and submitted by Rep. Andaya. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 9:51 p.m., the session resumed. RESUMPTION OF CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE NAPC On motion of Rep. Durano, there being no objection, the Body resumed consideration of the proposed budget of the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) and thereafter recognized Reps. Nava (JC) and De Jesus for sponsorship and interpellation thereon, respectively. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DE JESUS Rep. De Jesus interpellation focused on the NAPCs mandate as a coordinating and advisory body for the implementation of the social reform INTERPELLATION OF REP. DE JESUS (Continuation)

117 agenda of the government. She inquired on the agencys monitoring outputs on the following: 1) upliftment of the poor and landless rural workers; 2) agricultural development of fisherfolks and conservation of fishery and aquatic resources; 3) management and development of the indigenous peoples and communities and respect, protection and management of their ancestral domains; 4) protection of workers welfare in the informal sector; 5) socialized housing for the urban poor; and 6) protection of other disadvantaged groups such as women, children, youth, the disabled and the elderly, as well as the victims of natural and man-made calamities. SUSPENSION OF SESSION

Reps. De Jesus and Nava further delved into the similarities and differences in mandate of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the NAPC in pursuing programs for social protection; the coordination and delineation on the implementation of the conditional cash transfer (CCT) program between the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the NAPC; the rationale on the increase in the NAPCs proposed budget for Personnel Services; the difference between the NAPC and the Presidential Commission on Urban Poor (PCUP) in monitoring and coordinating programs for the urban poor sector; the findings or data on the study on urban poor in danger zones; and the NAPC activities or programs for the basic sectors. Rep. De Jesus requested for a copy of the 2013 NAPC output and data on basic sector enabling services. Considering the duplication of tasks of the NAPC with the different government agencies also tasked to monitor or implement the social reform agenda of the Office of the President, she opined that the allocation for the budget of the NAPC should be zero. On motion of Rep. Durano, the Chair recognized Rep. Fernando Ka Pando L. Hicap for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. HICAP Rep. Hicaps initial debate with Rep. Nava (JC) dealt with the specific uses by the NAPC of the coconut levy funds.

118 SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Nava (JC), the Chair suspended the session at 10:22 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 10:24 p.m., the session resumed. INTERPELLATION OF REP. HICAP (Continuation) After being informed by the Sponsor of the specific NAPC programs utilizing the coco levy funds to implement the integration and convergence of various industries in the attainment of the policy roadmap towards poverty reduction, Rep. Hicap emphasized that the coco levy funds should only be used to benefit the sector of small coconut farmers from where the levy and tax impositions had been collected. He also maintained that in the enumerated programs, the NAPC will be replicating the functions of other government agencies tasked with the same functions. He added that the NAPC does not have the mandate to use the coco levy funds. Thereupon, the Chair recognized Rep. Ilagan for her interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. ILAGAN To Rep. Ilagans query on the representation budget of the NAPC, Rep. Nava explained that the amount will be used to benefit the 25 members of each of the 350 sectoral councils and promised to give Rep. Ilagan with a report on the members of the sectoral councils and the nature of expenses subject to the representation budget. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Nava (JC), the Chair suspended the session at 10:36 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 10:37 p.m., the session resumed. INTERPELLATION OF REP. ILAGAN (Continuation) The Members next discussed the budgetary allocation for Professional Services which Rep. Ilagan underscored is a misleading label considering the specific nature of some of the budgetary items to be funded.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 SUSPENSION OF SESSION Thereupon, the Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 10:38 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. ILAGAN (Continuation) Having been clarified by the Sponsor of the makeup of Professional Services, Rep. Ilagan reiterated her request for a pertinent listing and data thereon as she opined that the bloated allocation is unjustifiable and illogical for a commission such as NAPC. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Defensor, the Chair suspended the session at 10:54 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 10:56 p.m., the session resumed. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ On motion of Rep. Defensor, the Chair recognized Rep. Dela Cruz who discussed with Rep. Nava (JC) the activities of the NAPC in support of the antipoverty program of the government, particularly the undertaking of an anti-poverty road map and the identification of other government programs that are incorporated in the anti-poverty plan as outlined by the NAPC such as the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) Program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Health Facilities Enhancement Program of the DOH, among others. To Rep. Dela Cruz concerns, Rep. Nava committed to provide the former with copies of the research studies and policy brief that the NAPC have accomplished and the list of sectors that are organized to promote the anti-poverty program of the government. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE NAPC There being no further interpellations, on a joint motion of Reps. Tinio and Defensor, on behalf of the Minority and Majority, respectively, there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budget of the NAPC.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 SUSPENSION OF SESSION The session was suspended at 11:10 p.m., upon motion of Rep. Defensor. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 11:10 p.m. SUSPENSION OF CONSIDERATION ON SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILL NO. 2630 On motion of Rep. Defensor, there being no objection, the Body suspended consideration on Second Reading of House Bill No. 2630. ELECTION OF ADDITIONAL MAJORITY MEMBERS TO VARIOUS COMMITTEES/SPECIAL COMMITTEES On an omnibus motion of Rep. Defensor, there being no objection, the Body elected the following Members from the Majority as additional members to the various Committees/Special Committees hereunder indicated: Committee on Agrarian Reform Rep. Czarina D. Umali Rep. Maximo B. Dalog Rep. Vicente J. Alcala Committee on Aquaculture and Fisheries Resources Rep. Rommel C. Amatong Rep. Gabriel Luis R. Quisumbing Rep. Maryam Napii Arbison Rep. Benjamin C. Agarao Jr. Rep. Eric D. Singson Rep. Gwendolyn F. Garcia Rep. Neil Benedict A. Montejo Rep. Vicente J. Alcala Committee on Constitutional Amendments Rep. Rommel C. Amatong Rep. Roman T. Romulo Rep. Marcelino R. Teodoro Rep. Isidro T. Ungab Rep. Jorge T. Almonte Rep. Ronald M. Cosalan Rep. Roy M. Loyola Rep. Manuel M. Iway Rep. Emmeline Y. Aglipay Committee on Dangerous Drugs Rep. Manuel M. Iway Rep. Christopher S. Co Committee on Economic Affairs Rep. Roman T. Romulo Rep. Isidro T. Ungab Rep. Arnel M. Cerafica Rep. Mylene J. Garcia-Albano Rep. Vicente J. Alcala Rep. Abraham Bambol N. Tolentino Rep. Benjamin C. Agarao Jr. Rep. Eric D. Singson Rep. Nicanor M. Briones Rep. Michael Angelo C. Rivera Committee on Foreign Affairs Rep. Linabelle Ruth R. Villarica Rep. Manuel M. Iway Rep. Gwendolyn F. Garcia Rep. Eulogio "Amang" R. Magsaysay Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability Rep. Marcelino R. Teodoro Rep. Alex L. Advincula Rep. Abraham Bambol N. Tolentino Committee on Government Reorganization Rep. Rommel C. Amatong Rep. Benjamin D. Asilo Rep. Czarina D. Umali Rep. Gina P. De Venecia Rep. Catalina Baby G. Leonen-Pizarro Rep. Pablo R. Nava III Committee on Health Rep. Linabelle Ruth R. Villarica

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Committee on Housing and Urban Development Rep. Vicente J. Alcala Committee on Human Rights Rep. Rommel C. Amatong Rep. Linabelle Ruth R. Villarica Rep. Hernan G. Biron Jr. Rep. Michael Angelo C. Rivera Rep. Lorna Q. Velasco

120 Committee on Information and Communications Technology Rep. Romeo M. Acop Rep. Alfredo "Albee" B. Benitez Rep. Anthony G. Del Rosario Rep. Monique Yazmin Q. Lagdameo Rep. Hernan G. Biron Jr. Rep. Eulogio "Amang" R. Magsaysay Committee on Metro Manila Development Rep. Benjamin D. Asilo Rep. Monique Yazmin Q. Lagdameo Special Committee on Milennium Development Goals Rep. JC Rahman A. Nava, M.D. Committee on Mindanao Affairs Rep. Rommel C. Amatong Rep. Isidro T. Ungab Rep. Nancy A. Catamco Rep. Mylene J. Garcia-Albano Committee on National Defense and Security Rep. Salvio B. Fortuno Rep. Bai Sandra A. Sema Rep. Manuel M. Iway Rep. Marie Anne S. Pernes Rep. Benjamin C. Agarao Jr. Rep. Eric D. Singson Rep. Hernan G. Biron Jr. Special Committee on the North Luzon Growth Quadrangle Rep. Nicasio M. Aliping Jr. vice Rep. Patricio T. Antonio Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs Rep. Peter Sr. Pedro M. Unabia Rep. Maryam Napii Arbison Rep. Abraham Bambol N. Tolentino Rep. Lorna Q. Velasco Committee on Population and Family Relations Rep. Manuel S. Agyao Rep. Teddy Brawner Baguilat Jr. Rep. Nancy A. Catamco Rep. Anthony G. Del Rosario Rep. Marie Anne S. Pernes Rep. Lorna Q. Velasco

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 Committee on Public Works and Highways Rep. Manuel M. Iway Rep. Vicente J. Alcala Committee on Revision of Laws Rep. Roman T. Romulo Rep. Marie Anne S. Pernes Rep. Monique Yazmin Q. Lagdameo Rep. Gwendolyn F. Garcia Rep. Emmeline Y. Aglipay Rep. Pablo R. Nava III Committee on Science and Technology Rep. Benjamin D. Asilo Rep. Roman T. Romulo Rep. Carlo V. Lopez Rep. Maryam Napii Arbison Rep. Benjamin C. Agarao Jr. Rep. Neil Benedict A. Montejo Committee on Higher and Technical Education Rep. Karlo Alexei B. Nograles Rep. Patricio T. Antonio Committee on Muslim Affairs Rep. Raymond Democrito C. Mendoza Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms Rep. Emmeline Y. Aglipay Committee on Veterans Affairs and Welfare Rep. Roman T. Romulo Rep. Winston "Winnie" Castelo Rep. Salvio B. Fortuno Rep. Peter Sr. Pedro M. Unabia Rep. Oscar Richard S. Garin Jr. Committee on Women and Gender Equality Rep. Emi G. Calixto-Rubiano Rep. Bai Sandra A. Sema Rep. Monique Yazmin Q. Lagdameo Rep. Catalina Baby G. Leonen-Pizarro Rep. Delph Gan Lee Rep. Victoria G. Noel

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 SUSPENSION OF SESSION Thereupon, on motion of Rep. Defensor, there being no objection, the Chair suspended the session until ten oclock in the morning of Thursday, September 26, 2013. It was 11:15 p.m., Wednesday, September 25, 2013.

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122 RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 26, 2013, the session resumed with Deputy Speaker Sergio A. F. Apostol presiding. NATIONAL ANTHEM Whereupon, the Members sang the National Anthem. ADDITIONAL REFERENCE OF BUSINESS Subsequently, on motion of Representative Francisco Emmanuel R. Ortega III, there being no objection, the Body proceeded to the Additional Reference of Business. Upon direction of the Chair, the Secretary General read on First Reading the titles of the following Bills and Resolutions which were referred to the appropriate Committees hereunder indicated: BILLS ON FIRST READING

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, TO ALLOW SENIOR CITIZENS TO CLAIM ADDITIONAL EXEMPTION IN DETERMINING INCOME TAX By Representative Aliping TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS House Bill No. 2954, entitled: AN ACT RATIONALIZING THE INCOME REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER REQUISITES FOR THE DECLARATION OF HIGHLY URBANIZED STATUS IN THE CASE OF COMPONENT CITIES AND FOR THE CREATION OF A PROVINCE, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTIONS 452, 453 AND 461 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representatives Cojuangco (E.) and Yap (S.)

House Bill No. 2951, entitled: AN ACT INSTITUTING A PROCEDURE TO MAKE ALL DECISIONS AND RESOLUTIONS RENDERED BY THE HOUSING AND LAND USE REGULATORY BOARD (HLURB), WHETHER UNDER ITS ORIGINAL OR APPELLATE JURISDICTION, DIRECTLY APPEALABLE TO THE COURT OF APPEALS By Representative Fuentebella TO THE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT House Bill No. 2952, entitled: AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 150 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 'LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991' By Representative Aliping TO THE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT House Bill No. 2953, entitled: By Representative Castelo AN ACT FURTHER AMENDING SECTION 35 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8424, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION TO THE COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT House Bill No. 2956, entitled: AN ACT PRESCRIBING PROPER CONDUCT IN GOVERNMENT OFFICES THEREBY PROHIBITING DRINKING OF LIQUOR OR SIMILAR INTOXICATING BEVERAGE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES TO THE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT House Bill No. 2955, entitled: AN ACT ADDRESSING THE ISSUE OF LABOR CONTRACTUALIZATION BY PROVIDING STANDARDS FOR TERM OR FIXED-PERIOD EMPLOYMENT, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 442, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 'THE LABOR CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES' By Representative Villarica

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 House Bill No. 2957, entitled: AN ACT ENHANCING THE GSIS ACCOUNTS SYSTEM THROUGH A LEGISLATIVE-EXECUTIVE AUDIT BODY AND POOL OF FORENSIC ACCOUNTANTS AND AUDITORS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representative Castelo House Resolution No. 317, entitled: TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION House Bill No. 2958, entitled: AN ACT GRANTING SOCIAL PENSION TO POOR OR INDIGENT SENIOR CITIZENS IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND PESOS (P1,000.00) MONTHLY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representative Castelo TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES TO THE COMMITTEE ON POPULATION AND FAMILY RELATIONS House Bill No. 2959, entitled: AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10149 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 'GOCC GOVERNANCE AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2011' By Representatives Gutierrez and Bello (W.) TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION RESOLUTIONS House Resolution No. 315, entitled: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION, ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND CONGRATULATIONS TO MS. MIKEE COJUANGCO FOR HER APPOINTMENT TO THE INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE (IOC) By Representative Olivarez ADDITIONAL COAUTHORS House Resolution No. 318, entitled:

123 CHEF NORA V. DAZA TO FILIPINO CUISINE AND EXTENDING OUR DEEP CONDOLENCES AND EMPATHY TO THE FAMILY AND LOVED THAT SHE HAS LEFT OF By Representative Olivarez TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES

A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THE GREAT CONTRIBUTION OF THE LATE ATTY. FRANK CHAVEZ TO PUBLIC SERVICE AND THE LEGAL PROFESSION AND EXTENDING OUR DEEP CONDOLENCES AND SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY AND LOVED THAT HE HAS LEFT OF By Representative Olivarez

RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE FIRST YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE CANONIZATION OF SAN PEDRO CALUNGSOD OF CEBU, THE FIRST SAINT FROM THE VISAYAS By Representative Uy (J.)

With the permission of the Body, the following Members were made coauthors of the Bills hereunder indicated: Rep. Gerald Anthony V. Gullas Jr. for House Bills No. 39, 41 and 2407; Reps. Christopher S. Co and Rodel M. Batocabe for House Bills No. 96 and 1267; Rep. Ronaldo B. Zamora for House Bill No. 149;

TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 316, entitled: A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THE GREAT CONTRIBUTION OF THE LATE Rep. Ferdinand Hernandez for House Bills No. 150, 1878, 2282 and 2494; Reps. Imelda R. Marcos and Elisa "Olga" T. Kho for House Bills No. 151, 152 and 153;

124 Reps. Seth Frederick P. Jalosjos, Francisco Ashley L. Acedillo and Gina P. De Venecia for House Bills No. 152 and 153; Rep. Anthony G. Del Rosario for House Bills No. 672 and 673; Rep. Victor J. Yu for House Bill No. 676; Rep. Alfredo D. Vargas III for House Bill No. 1509; Rep. Lorna Q. Velasco for House Bills No. 1838, 2282, 2283 and 2494; Rep. Benhur L. Salimbangon for House Bills No. 1838 and 2283; Reps. Edgardo R. Masongsong, Jesus N. Sacdalan and Ruby M. Sahali for House Bill No. 1878; Rep. Jose Pingping I. Tejada for House Bill No. 2282; Rep. Joseller "Yeng" M. Guiao for House Bills No. 2282, 2283 and 2494; Reps. Rogelio Neil Pepito Roque, Frederick Erick F. Abueg and Isagani S. Amatong for House Bills No. 2282 and 2494; Rep. Barry Gutierrez for House Bill No. 2283; Rep. Lilia Macrohon-Nuo for House Bills No. 2283 and 2494; Reps. Emil L. Ong, Doy C. Leachon and Jose Christopher Y. Belmonte for House Bill No. 2284; Reps. Teodorico T. Haresco Jr., Gwendolyn F. Garcia and Rodrigo A. Abellanosa for House Bill No. 2422; Rep. Nicasio M. Aliping Jr. for House Bill No. 2464; Rep. Ansaruddin A.M. A. Adiong for House Bills No. 2464 and 2906; Rep. Regina Ongsiako Reyes for House Bill No. 2494; and Rep. Leopoldo N. Bataoil for House Bill No. 2568.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 SUSPENSION OF SESSION The session was suspended at 10:04 a.m., upon motion of Rep. Ortega (F.). RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 10:15 a.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 1 ON HOUSE BILL NO. 2630 On motion of Rep. Ortega (F.), there being no objection, the Body resumed consideration on Second Reading of House Bill No. 2630, as embodied in Committee Report No. 1 and reported out by the Committee on Appropriations, entitled: AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES FROM JANUARY ONE TO DECEMBER THIRTY-ONE, TWO THOUSAND AND FOURTEEN, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE OVP On motion of Rep. Ortega (F.), there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budget of the Office of the Vice President (OVP). On further motion of Rep. Ortega (F.), the Chair recognized Rep. Isidro T. Ungab for his sponsorship remarks. SPONSORSHIP REMARKS OF REP. UNGAB Rep. Ungab informed the Body that the proposed 2014 budget of the OVP is P417.3 million and that he is ready to sponsor said budget. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE OVP In the absence of interpellations, on a joint motion of Reps. Neri J. Colmenares and Francis Gerald A. Abaya, on behalf of the Minority and Majority, respectively, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budget of the OVP.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES On motion of Rep. Abaya, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budget of the Congress of the Philippines, and the Chair recognized Rep. Ungab to sponsor the same. SPONSORSHIP REMARKS OF REP. UNGAB Rep. Ungab stated that he was honored to sponsor the P10.021 billion proposed budget of the Congress of the Philippines, which include the Senate, Senate Electoral Tribunal, Commission on Appointments, House of Representatives and House Electoral Tribunal. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES There being no questions, on a joint motion of Reps. Lino S. Cayetano and Abaya, on the part of the Minority and the Majority, respectively, and there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budget of the Congress of the Philippines. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The session resumed at 10:42 a.m. On motion of Rep. Abaya, the session was suspended at 10:22 a.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 10:23 a.m. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE MMDA On motion of Rep. Abaya, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budget of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), and the Chair recognized Rep. Ben P. Evardone for his sponsorship of the measure. SPONSORSHIP REMARKS OF REP. EVARDONE Rep. Evardone said he was ready to answer interpellations on the proposed P4.581 billion budget of the MMDA. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE PCDSPO

125 INTERPELLATION OF REP. COLMENARES Upon recognition by the Chair, Rep.Colmenares questions dealt with the status of the bus terminals constructed near the Uniwide and South Malls along the coastal road going to Cavite. He asked on the amount of income generated from the operation of the terminals, and for a copy of the MMDAs lease agreement and contract with Uniwide and Manila Bay Development Corporation. The Sponsor promised to comply with the request. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE MMDA There being no other Members who wished to interpellate, on a joint motion of Reps. Cayetano and Abaya, on behalf of the Minority and the Majority, respectively, there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budget of the MMDA. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Abaya, the session was suspended at 10:36 a.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION

On motion of Rep. Abaya, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budget of the Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office (PCDSPO); and the Chair recognized Rep. Evardone for his sponsorship of the same. REMARKS OF REP. EVARDONE Rep. Evardone waived his right to deliver a sponsorship speech and stated that he was ready to answer interpellations. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE PCDSPO There being no interpellations, on a joint motion of Rep. Cayetano on the part of the Minority and Rep. Abaya on the part of the Majority, there being

126 no objection, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budget of the PCDSPO. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Abaya, the session was suspended at 10:44 a.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 10:48 a.m. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE DILG AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES On motion of Rep. Abaya, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budgets of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and its attached agencies. QUERY FROM THE CHAIR Having received a letter from the DILG Secretary and the Defense Secretary, the Chair requested a comment from the Minority Leader. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair declared a recess at 10:49 a.m. upon Rep. Abayas motion. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 10:51 a.m., the session resumed. REMARKS OF REP. ALBANO Upon resumption of session, Rep. Rodolfo T. Albano III excused the absence of the DILG Secretary from the plenary deliberation on his Departments budget proposal in view of the ongoing crisis in Zamboanga. Thereafter, on motion of Rep. Abaya, there being no objection, the Chair recognized Reps. Evardone and Albano to sponsor the proposed budget of the DILG and interpellate thereon, respectively. INTERPELLATION OF REP. ALBANO Reps. Albano and Evardone dwelled on the following concerns: nature of the DILG Secretarys supervisory power over the Philippine National Police (PNP); grant of plenipotentiary powers to the DILG Secretary; transfer of control of resources from the PNP to the DILG; increase in the budgetary

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 allocation of the Highway Patrol Group (HPG) for purchase of motorcycle vehicles and deployment of more HPGs in Metro Manila; limiting one disciplinary court for erring policemen; strengthening the PNP modernization program; transfer of internal security operations to the PNP; and increased budget for the creation of a self-reliant program for the PNP. Rep. Evardone clarified that they are guided by the provisions of the law but would gladly consider the proposed amendments of Rep. Albano, if any. He also said that the Committee will furnish him with his requested data. On motion of Rep. Abaya, the Chair recognized Rep. Mercedes C. Cagas for her interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. CAGAS After being informed about the DILG budget for the purchase of Glock pistols and the number of units it had bought, Rep. Cagas raised the following concerns for the proper action of the DILG: 1) the presence of a partisan armed group of the Sarangani town vice-mayor in Davao del Sur; 2) the recall of her security detail without prior notice; 3) the peace and order situation in the conduct of plebiscite in Davao del Sur on the proposed creation of Davao Occidental; 4) the past partisan political actions of PNP personnel with regard to terrorizing her constituents; and 5) the basis for the transfer of functions to the DILG regarding the fund allocation for the relocation of informal settlers, the National Greening Program (NGP), and the Salin Tubig program. Rep. Evardone replied that a report on the security concerns of Rep. Cagas was already submitted to the PNP Regional Director for investigation; the DILG and the PNP in coordination with the Comelec will fulfill its mandate for a peaceful and orderly conduct of the Davao Occidental plebiscite; and that the DILG was only tasked to monitor the implementation of the NGP. On motion of Rep. Abaya, the Chair thereafter recognized Rep. Fernando Ka Pando L. Hicap for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. HICAP Speaking in Filipino, Rep. Hicap relayed to the Sponsor the details of the violent apprehension and arrest of farmers, farmworkers and members of the fact-finding mission which included himself that looked into the conditions of Hacienda Luisita farmers and farm workers and their land reform concerns.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 Rep. Evardone maintained that based on the information relayed to the Committee, Rep. Hicap was not arrested because he only accompanied those who were brought to the police station. In reaction, the former inquired why the police manhandled him and even read to him his rights under the Miranda doctrine if it were true that he was not being arrested. He condemned the treatment that he and the farmers received in the hands of the Tarlac PNP personnel, demanded justice for the violation of their human rights, and called for the free distribution of Hacienda Luisita to the farmer-beneficiaries therein. On motion of Rep. Abaya, the Chair recognized Rep. Carlos Isagani T. Zarate for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. ZARATE At the outset, Rep. Zarate, speaking in Filipino, joined Rep. Hicap in condemning the actions of the Tarlac PNP against him and other Hacienda Luisita farm workers. He thereafter mentioned the arrest of a security guard who was identified as a top-ranking Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) official for which a multi-million peso bounty was released to the informant pursuant to a DND-DILG joint memorandum circular. He aired his concern on the use of the term neutralization in said circular which he opined meant an order to kill. Likewise, he requested the PNP to expedite the arrest of a member of a paramilitary group involved in the killing of a barangay captain in San Fernando, Bukidnon because the people in the area were living in fear. Rep. Evardone underscored that he would confer with the DILG and DND to review the use of the word neutralization in their joint circular and gave assurance that the PNP will exert more efforts to effect the arrest of the murder suspect. On motion of Rep. Abaya, the Chair recognized Rep. Colmenares for his interpellation. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Colmenares, the Chair declared a recess at 12:00 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 12:01 p.m., the session resumed, with Rep. Jorge Bolet Banal presiding. INTERPELLATION OF REP. COLMENARES SUSPENSION OF SESSION Reps. Colmenares and Evardone discussed the capacity-building role of nongovernment organizations (NGOs) in DILG training projects.

127 The Sponsor pledged to give a list of officers of NGOs involved and honoraria received. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Evardone, the Chair suspended the session at 12:14 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at12:15 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. COLMENARES (Continuation) Reps. Evardone and Colmenares also discussed the issuance by the Joint Reward Valuation Committee (JRVC) of the PNP and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) of a DND-DILG joint memorandum circular on rewards for information leading to the arrest of certain CPP-NPA-NDF personalities, including its mechanics and the basis for inclusion in the arrest list. Rep. Colmenares argued that the circular, which was not highly publicized, serves as a milking cow to some police and military personnel who are the only ones privy to the arrest list and rewards. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The session was suspended at 12:33 p.m., on motion of Rep. Evardone. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 12:39 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. COLMENARES (Continuation) Upon resumption of session, Rep. Evardone stated that the PNP and the DILG have committed to review the arrest list in order to prevent further injustice. Rep. Colmenares next inquired on the charges filed against former Reps. Satur C. Ocampo, Teddy A. Casio, Liza L. Maza and Rafael P. Mariano, and on the role of the PNP under Section 7 of Batas Pambansa (BP) No. 880 or the Public Assembly Act of 1985.

On motion of Rep. Evardone, the session was suspended at 12:57 p.m.

128 RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 12:58 p.m. with Deputy Speaker Apostol presiding. INTERPELLATION OF REP. COLMENARES (Continuation) Having discussed with Rep. Evardone the need to review the case filed against the four ex-Members of the House for violation of BP No. 880, Rep. Colmenares expressed disappointment over the PNPs actions regarding the denial of permits to rally and protest organizers, the filing of malicious complaints against the former Party-List Representatives without their knowledge, and the alleged illegal arrest and detention of Rep. Hicap by the PNP Tarlac. He denounced the PNPs show of disrespect towards the House of Representatives and its Members. The Chair next recognized Rep. Emmi A. De Jesus for her interpellation, upon motion of Rep. Abaya. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DE JESUS Rep. De Jesus at first conveyed her deep regret for the absence of DILG Secretary Mar Roxas in the budget deliberation of his Department. She then proceeded to discuss with the Sponsor the following issues: 1) the housing and relocation of informal settlers living in danger zones; 2) the disciplinary actions undertaken on police scalawags; 3) the policy on promotions concerning policemen with criminal or administrative cases; 4) the PNPs stand on crime of violence against women, the reported number of cases filed thereon, and a case reported to Party-List Gabriela of a police official who committed such a crime; and 5) the proposal to create a separate court dealing only with such crime. Rep. Evardone assured Rep. De Jesus that the PNP does not tolerate the commission of crime of violence against women and asked the latter to provide the Committee with the details of the case so the PNP could provide the necessary and immediate action. Rep. De Jesus reiterated her request to the PNP and sought its commitment to likewise take appropriate action on the rape case committed by a vice-mayor of Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija. She explained that the advocacy of Party-List Gabriela includes hailing to courts offenders in political office committing violence against women.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 Rep. Evardone replied that the PNP will take the appropriate action on the case. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF GUESTS With the permission of the Chair, Rep. Ortega (F.) acknowledged the presence in the Session Hall of guests of Rep. Arnel U. Ty. On motion of Rep. Ortega (F.), the Chair recognized Rep. Antonio L. Tinio for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. TINIO Rep. Tinio criticized Special Provision No. 5 of the proposed DILG budget specifically the budgetary allocations for the housing program of informal settlers families residing in danger areas within Metro Manila, construction of micro-medium rise buildings and provision of an interim shelter fund for target families. He argued that the provision is not in accordance with the DILGs mandate to promote peace and order, ensure public safety, and further strengthen capacity building for local government, as well as contradicts the regular budgetary processes. Rep. Evardone clarified the legal bases of the budgetary item and informed his colleague of the Committees objection to any proposed amendment transferring the said P1.244-billion allocation in the DILG to the National Housing Authority (NHA). Reps. Tinio and Evardones subsequent discussion dealt with the budget for bottom-up budgeting (BUB) and the key role of the DILG in its implementation. Then arguing that the BUB would eventually promote patronage politics because it involved the mayors, Rep. Tinio proposed to reduce its appropriations by one-half. Disagreeing therewith, Rep. Evardone stressed that the BUB is an empowerment tool for the grassroots who best know what projects they needed. The Members next discussed the role of the DILG in the Barangay Forest Program (BFP) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), with Rep. Tinio explaining how the program appears to be prone to corruption and partisan politics. To Rep. Tinios proposal to abolish the BFP and revert its mandate to the DENR, the Sponsor stated that it is important to mobilize other stakeholders in the BFP and not limit the implementation of the same to the DENR and selected NGOs. He maintained that the role of the DILG is to campaign and support the National Greening Program of the DENR.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 SUSPENSION OF SESSION Thereupon, the Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 2:48 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 2:53 p.m. SUSPENSION OF SESSION SUSPENSION OF SESSION The session was suspended anew at 2:54 p.m., upon motion of Rep. Abaya. RESUMPTION OF SESSION RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 2:54 p.m. At 3:29 p.m., the session resumed. INTERPELLATION OF REP. TINIO (Continuation) Continuing with the interpellations, Reps. Tinio and Evardone next discussed the provisions of the DND-DILG Joint Memorandum Circular on providing monetary reward to any person who furnishes information leading to the arrest or neutralization of high ranking CPP-NPA-NDF leaders, and on the definition of the word neutralization in the said Circular. Rep. Tinio next focused on prominent families wanted for heinous crimes who were not given order for arrest or neutralization. He opined that the aforestated joint memorandum is in effect a death warrant, and asked the DILG to have it withdrawn as this is tantamount to asking Congress to provide funds for suspects who were not given due process of law. The Sponsor stressed that the DILG and DND committed to have it reviewed. The two Members further debated on the issue of Rep. Hicaps alleged unlawful arrest in Hacienda Luisita, with the Sponsor clarifying that Rep. Hicap was not arrested by the Tarlac PNP as he was merely invited for questioning relative to the Hacienda Luisita issue. Meanwhile, Rep. Tinio raised his concern regarding the violation of Rep. Hicaps constitutional protection and requested the arresting Tarlac PNP officers to apologize to Rep. Hicap both for his alleged unlawful arrest and for calling him a liar, as well as the dropping of charges against the people who were with Rep. Hicap in Hacienda Luisita. In reply, Rep. Evardone clarified that Rep. Hicap was never called a liar and that the people who were with Rep. Hicap in Hacienda Luisita should not be worried if they believe that there is no basis for the SUSPENSION OF CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE DILG AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES

129 charges filed against them. He added that dropping the charges would be beyond the plenary powers of the Congress. MOTION OF REP. TINIO Ending his interpellation, Rep. Tinio then moved for the deferral of consideration of the proposed budget of the DILG.

The Chair suspended the session at 3:27 p.m., upon motion of Rep. Banal.

On motion of Rep. Banal, there being no objection, the Chair suspended the consideration of the proposed budgets of the DILG, including its attached agencies. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE PSC On motion of Rep. Banal, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budget of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC). The Chair then recognized Rep. Maria Zenaida B. Angping to sponsor the proposed budget. SPONSORSHIP REMARKS OF REP. ANGPING Rep. Angping stated that she was ready to answer interpellations on the proposed budget of the PSC. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Banal, the session was suspended at 3:30 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 3:31 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ Upon recognition of the Chair, on motion of Rep. Banal, Rep. Jonathan A. Dela Cruz questions primarily dealt with the current and proposed budgets

130 of the PSC and the funding contributions of different agencies mandated to allocate additional funds for the PSC. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 3:34 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 3:35 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ (Continuation) Rep. Angping replied to the queries by giving facts and figures regarding the additional allocations to the PSC by different agencies which are all included in its P214.633-million budget. The two Members then discussed how the funds are used and the procedure on how an athlete can get an endorsement from the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) and avail of the PSC funds. Rep. Angping proposed the amendment of the PSC mandate while Rep. Dela Cruz suggested that a one peso budget be allocated to the PSC. REMINDER FROM THE CHAIR At this juncture, the Chair reminded Reps. Dela Cruz and Angping to address the Chair and not each other when asking questions. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ (Continuation) At this point, Rep. Dela Cruz suggested that they temporarily suspend consideration of the proposed PSC budget to reduce Rep. Angpings agitation. SUSPENSION OF CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE PSC Thereafter, the Chair motu proprio suspended the consideration of the proposed PSC budget. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Abaya, the Chair suspended the session at 3:44 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 3:46 p.m.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN On motion of Rep. Banal, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budget of the Office of the Ombudsman. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN There being no interpellations, on a joint motion of Reps. Carol Jayne B. Lopez and Banal, on the part of the Minority and the Majority, respectively, there being no objection, the Body closed the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budget of the Office of the Ombudsman. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Banal, the Chair suspended the session at 3:47 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 4:40 p.m., the session resumed, with Deputy Speaker Carlos M. Padilla presiding. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF GUESTS Rep. Abaya acknowledged the presence in the Session Hall of guests of Reps. Leah S. Paquiz and Ronald V. Singson. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE DND AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES Upon Rep. Abayas motion, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budgets of the Department of National Defense (DND) and its attached agencies, and the Chair recognized Rep. Angping to sponsor it. SPONSORSHIP REMARKS OF REP. ANGPING Rep. Angping said that although the DND does not condone any form of conflict, its policy is to ensure preparedness to threats at all times. She urged the Body to support the proposed DND budget. On motion of Rep. Abaya, the Chair then recognized Rep. Albano for his interpellation.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 INTERPELLATION OF REP. ALBANO Rep Albano proposed to upgrade the engineering brigades, transfer internal security functions to police forces and LGUs, and increase storage facilities for military supplies. The Sponsor relayed the Departments support for the same. Thereupon, Reps. Albano and Angping tackled several issues concerning military firearms and ammunitions, such as the guidelines in disposing unserviceable ammunitions and the number of military attachs stationed in other countries. Thereafter, on motion of Rep. Gerald Anthony V. Gullas Jr., the Chair recognized Rep. Silvestre H. Bello III for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. BELLO (S.) To the initial queries of Rep. Bello, Rep. Angping, in affirming that civilian authority is at all times supreme over the military, stated that Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin and DILG Secretary Roxas are overseeing the Zamboanga crisis on behalf of the President and that the soldiers who looted a house while conducting clearing operations in Zamboanga City were all put in jail. Rep. Bello then inquired whether the Secretary of the DND is involved in court marshal proceedings. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The session was suspended at 5:11 p.m., upon motion of Rep. Angping. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 5:12 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. BELLO (S.) (Continuation) Rep. Angping discussed with Rep. Bello the authority of the DND Secretary in approving the termination of service of military personnel. Both Members also delved on the issue of AFP comptrollership. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 5:17 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 5:17 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. BELLO (S.) (Continuation)

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Upon resumption of session, Rep. Angping stated that the AFP budget is still under review by the DND as the comptrollership position in the AFP has been abolished. In closing, Rep. Bello stressed that the proposed budget of the AFP should really be allocated for its modernization considering that soldiers put their lives on the line. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF GUESTS Thereupon, Rep. Gullas acknowledged the presence in the Session Hall of guests of Rep. Singson (R.). Thereafter, on motion of Rep. Gullas, the Chair recognized Rep. Celso L. Lobregat on a manifestation. MANIFESTATION OF REP. LOBREGAT As he apprised the Members of the situation in Zamboanga City because of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) attacks, Rep. Lobregat commended the President as Commander-in-Chief who took time to stay in the area for eight days as well as the soldiers and policemen, especially those who died or were wounded in action, and asked for the smooth approval of both the DND and DILG budget proposals. The Chair noted Rep. Lobregats manifestation. On motion of Rep. Gullas, the Chair recognized Rep. Dela Cruz for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ For the record, Rep. Dela Cruz said that he appreciates DND Secretary Gazmins presence in the Zamboanga City siege; but expressed hope that his absence in the Session Hall would not be a precedent because the department head is usually present when his agencys budget is being deliberated on the floor. He and the Sponsor then talked about the Zamboanga crisis, including its roots and implications, DNDs initiatives to address the problem, and the Departments plan of action concerning displaced civilians affected by the crisis.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 SUSPENSION OF SESSION At 5:58 p.m., the Chair motu proprio suspended the session. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 6:00 p.m.

At 5:43 p.m., the session resumed. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ (Continuation) In reply to Rep. Dela Cruz query, Rep. Angping said that the displaced civilians will be sent back to their houses or resettled in houses to be built by the AFP using the Calamity and Contingency Fund of the President. Rep. Dela Cruz then inquired as to the total amount of Intelligence Fund of the AFP. SUSPENSION OF SESSION At 5:45 p.m, the Chair motu proprio suspended the session. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 5:43 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ (Continuation) After Rep. Angping gave a breakdown of the DND Intelligence Fund, Rep. Dela Cruz next inquired into the status of AFPs personnel benefits and retirement rationalization program. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 5:49 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 5:51 p.m., the session resumed. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ (Continuation) Expressing concern for the men in uniform to enjoy after-service life, Rep. Dela Cruz discussed with Rep. Angping the DND rationalization plan as far as pension and retirement benefits and assistance of all uniformed, civilian and active DND personnel are concerned.

INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ (Continuation) Answering questions on the budgetary allocation for Personnel Services of the DND, Rep. Angping exchanged views with Rep. Dela Cruz regarding the amount allocated for combat expenses; the ideal combat expense fund per company of soldiers; expenses for the maintenance of the troops on mission, how they are liquidated based on Commission on Audit (COA) requirements; the budget, compensation and separation benefits of members of the citizens armed forces geographical units (CAFGUs); the number of personnel complement; the amount of separation benefits per member; and the number of army, navy and air force hospitals, and other health facilities, their conditions, bed-capacity and budget allocations. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 6:18 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 6:20 p.m., the session resumed. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ (Continuation) In reply to a previous query, Rep. Angping cited the budgetary allocations under the proposed DND budget of certain military hospitals while Rep. Dela Cruz noted that the amount allotted to the Army General Hospital is not substantial. SUSPENSION OF SESSION Thereupon, the Chair suspended the session at 6:22 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 6:26 p.m., the session resumed.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ (Continuation) In her reply, Rep. Angping informed Rep. Dela Cruz that the Committee will provide the latter with a report regarding the operations, personnel, and budgetary funding of these military hospitals. Rep. Dela Cruz stated that he would have to oblige the request of the Sponsor. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Gullas, the Chair suspended the session at 6:27 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 6:29 p.m., the session resumed. REMARKS OF REP. BANAL Upon resumption of session, Rep. Banal informed the Body that Rep. Dela Cruz would have to attend to an immediate concern and is relinquishing the task of interpellation to Rep. Zarate. On motion of Rep. Banal, the Chair recognized Rep. Zarate for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. ZARATE Before proceeding with the interpellation, Rep. Zarate expressed his gratitude to the DND for providing him with the necessary documents and explanations that he requested during the September 3, 2013 DND budget briefing. He and Rep. Angping then dwelled on the formers concerns regarding the killing of a tribal leader by members of the 39th Infantry Battalion in Tampakan, South Cotabato; the scrapping of the DND-DILG Joint Memorandum Circular No. 14-2012 containing the list of alleged leaders of the CPP-NPA-NDF and the monetary rewards for their arrest and neutralization; the definition of doctrine development under the AFP Modernization Act; and the transition of AFP into an external security-oriented force. Deputy Speaker Padilla relinquished the Chair to Rep. Banal. The Members also debated about the budgetary appropriations for and fund disbursements under the Revised AFP Modernization Program; the countrys land-based defense system; and the transfer of some decommissioned military equipment from the United States to the Philippines. SUSPENSION OF SESSION

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On motion of Rep. Angping, the Chair suspended the session at 6:48 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 6:50 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. ZARATE (Continuation) Reps. Zarate and Angping next discussed the continuing consultation of the Philippine government with the United States Defense Department on how the Philippines can enhance its capabilities especially the requirements for maritime domain awareness and maritime security. They also delved on the Two Plus Two ministerial meeting held in Washington in 2012 between the two countries for the purpose of achieving mutual beneficial security defense cooperation. Rep. Banal relinquished the Chair to Deputy Speaker Padilla. Clarifying what was and what was not discussed in the meeting, Rep. Angping promised to submit a report thereon and a copy of the wish list of the AFP under its modernization program. Her colleague expressed worry about what establishing a minimum credible defense posture would mean for Philippine sovereignty; but she said that the Constitution will be followed and the Philippines will control joint military exercises. Reps. Angping and Zarate then focused their discussion on the procurement process of two Hamilton-class cutter vessels from the US Coast Guard, with Rep. Zarate pointing out that the government had procured dilapidated and junk vessels to boost the governments defense in case of an armed conflict in the West Philippine Sea. He added that the government should have instead procured frigate vessels which are cheaper and appropriate to an archipelagic country like the Philippines. He then inquired on the government official responsible for the acquisition of the two Hamilton-class cutter vessels. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 7:31 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 7:32 p.m.

134 INTERPELLATION OF REP. ZARATE (Continuation) Continuing with the interpellations, Rep. Angping stated that the procurement process involved both the AFP and the DND and they would furnish Rep. Zarate with the documents regarding the purchase of the cutter vessels. With the subsequent clarification from the Sponsor that the Department considers other sources of frigates outside the US, the Members next focused on the AFP modernization plan that would be extended for 15 years and would therefore need additional funding, and how the existing allocation was partly sourced from the Malampaya Fund as the Department is also tasked with securing its premises. They also dwelled on US military financing that benefitted the Philippines. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Angping, the session was suspended at 7:44 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 7:53 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. ZARATE (Continuation) Upon resumption of session, Rep. Angping committed to give Rep. Zarate a copy of the list of military assets worth $15 million given by the US government to the Philippines in 2012, with the former clarifying that another $30 million is expected for 2013. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The session was suspended at 7:57 p.m., on motion of Rep. Angping. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 7:58 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. ZARATE (Continuation) Reps. Zarate and Angping then dealt with the decreasing trend of US foreign military financing to the Philippines, and the awareness of DND officials about the bilateral strategic talks between the US and China with the Sponsor stating that the framework

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 agreement of the bilateral meetings aims to increase defense cooperation with the US for general peace and stability in the region. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 8:07 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 8:08 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. ZARATE (Continuation) The Sponsor also explained that they are trying to increase their maritime facilities not only because of the aggressive posturing of China in Spratlys and the West Philippine Sea but also for other issues such as piracy, trafficking, intrusion of other countries, poaching, smuggling and terrorism, just to name a few. Rep. Zarate then proceeded to certain parochial concerns specifically on the AFP policy on investigating victims caught in military-rebel cross fires. The Sponsor promised to give Rep. Zarate the information he requested about a case of an elementary student from Davao who was killed during an encounter between the military and the NPA sometime in 2007. Thereafter, on motion of Rep. Monique Yazmin Q. Lagdameo, the Chair recognized Rep. Rodolfo G. Biazon for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. BIAZON Rep. Biazon raised some questions about the following concerns, among others: 1) the number of MNLF members who were captured, surrendered and wounded during the Zamboanga City crisis and their detention facility under the custody of the PNP; 2) the PNP legal task force in charge of preparing the charges to be filed against the MNLF rebels; 3) the timeframe for ending the military standoff; and 4) the governments rehabilitation efforts and reexamination of the ongoing peace process. INTERPELLATION OF REP. TINIO On motion of Rep. Lagdameo (M.), the Chair recognized Rep. Tinio who initially noted the absence of the Defense Secretary and the AFP Chief of Staff during the budget deliberation of their agencies. He then asked the total allocation for

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 medical, hospitalization and other such services for AFP personnel for the current year and the 2014 proposed budget. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Angping, the Chair suspended the session at 8:31 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 9:23 p.m., the session resumed. The session resumed at 8:34 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. TINIO (Continuation) Rep. Angping replied that P1.3 billion budget was allotted for the health services and extraordinary medical services of the AFP for 2014 or roughly four to five percent increase on the 2013 budget. Thereafter, they discussed the deficient budget for AFPs medical needs vis--vis the Presidents Social Fund (PSF). Rep. Tinio then adverted to the ongoing political and military crisis in Zamboanga City to emphasize the flawed approach and strategy of government in its dealings with the MNLF and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), and the massive failure in intelligence by the AFP, PNP, and the DND and other intelligence agencies that caused a heavy toll in terms of lives lost, number of wounded, and economic damage in Zamboanga. He said that Congress must address and investigate the matter to determine those accountable. Rep. Angping however clarified that intelligence information had already been received by the military three days before the MNLF attack in Zamboanga City allowing the military to monitor the movements of the MNLF forces. Rep. Tinio next sought clarification on the DNDDILG Joint Memorandum Circular No. 14-2012 which provides for monetary awards for the arrest and neutralization of 234 alleged members and leaders of the CPP-NPA-NDF, and debated with the Sponsor on the definition of the word neutralization contained in the memo circular. Rep. Tinio then discussed with the Sponsor the question of whether personalities accused of offenses, like Gen. Jovito Palparan, former Palawan Governor Joel Reyes and his brother Mario, and former Dinagat Islands Rep. Ruben Ecleo, have standing arrest or neutralization orders. He also mentioned a case of extrajudicial killing involving a colleague from his Party-List Alliance of Concerned INTERPELLATION OF REP. TINIO (Continuation)

135 Teachers before urging the Defense Department to repeal the DND-DILG joint memorandum circular. SUSPENSION OF SESSION At 9:20 p.m., the Chair motu proprio suspended the session. RESUMPTION OF SESSION

To Rep. Angpings reply that the Department will study the directive, Rep. Tinio said that he could not accept the same and moved for the deferral of the consideration of its proposed budget. SUSPENSION OF SESSION At 9:24 p.m., the Chair motu proprio suspended the session. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 9: 34 p.m., the session resumed. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session anew at 9:34 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 9: 34 p.m., the session resumed. DEFERMENT OF CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE DND With Majority Leader Neptali M. Gonzales II seconding Rep. Tinios motion, there being no objection, the Body deferred the consideration of the proposed budget of the DND. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE OPAPP On motion of Rep. Mar-Len Abigail S. Binay, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budget of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP). SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session anew at 9:36 p.m.

136 RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 9:39 p.m. Thereafter, the Chair recognized Reps. Evardone and Lobregat to sponsor said budget and to interpellate thereon, respectively. SPONSORSHIP REMARKS OF REP. EVARDONE Rep. Evardone signified his intent to respond to questions on the proposed OPAPP budget. INTERPELLATION OF REP. LOBREGAT At the outset, Rep. Lobregat reiterated his gratitude to the President and his Cabinet Secretaries for giving much attention to the Zamboanga conflict. He stated that he delivered a privilege speech in July, 2001 calling for a just and lasting peace in Mindanao but not at the expense of the Republic of the Philippines. He added that he again delivered a privilege speech in July, 2013 requesting the OPAPP and the government negotiating panel to address the issues raised by the MNLF concerning the tripartite review process and the Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro with the MILF and that the government cannot have another peace agreement with the MILF without the inclusion and conformity of other stakeholders in Mindanao including the MNLF. As the Zamboanga crisis enters its 18th day that day, Rep. Lobregat described the damage in lives and properties caused by the standoff between the military and the MNLF and discussed with the Sponsor who acts as the official representative of the Bangsamoro people, the status of the draft amendatory bill to Republic Act (RA) No. 9054, and why as Mayor of Zamboanga for nine years, he was not consulted thereon. Deputy Speaker Padilla relinquished the Chair to Rep. Banal. Rep. Lobregat also raised the following points, among others: 1) Zamboanga Citys exclusion from the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM; 2) the basis for the constitutional provision on the ARMM; 3) the Supreme Court ruling on the constitutionality of the Memorandum of Agreement on Ancestral Domain (MOA-AD); 4) certain pertinent provisions in the Bangsamoro Framework Agreement; 5) the PNoy Administrations continuing directive in the conduct of peace talks and negotiations with the MILF; 6) the issue of inclusivity in terms of peace and development

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 privileges to Bangsamoro and non-Bangsamoro people in Muslim Mindanao; 7) the composition and membership of the Transitory Commission in the Bangsamoro Framework Agreement; and 8) the revision of the ARMM Organic Act to incorporate all and any agreement entered therewith. In closing, Rep. Evardone stated that the OPAPPs stand is that it recognizes the inherent power of Congress to enact laws including amendments on any bill that will be submitted by the Executive. INTERPELLATION OF REP. ILAGAN On motion of Rep. Binay, the Chair recognized Rep. Luzviminda C. Ilagan who discussed with Rep. Evardone her concerns on how comprehensive is the governments approach towards the attainment of peace in Mindanao; the budget allocations for the GRP-MILF, GRP-CPP-NPA-NDF, and the GRPMNLF peace processes; whether the OPAPP terminated the GRP-MNLF peace talks; the option of ceasefire in the Zamboanga standoff; the Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan (Pamana) Project consultation, implementation and status report thereon; the achievements gained from the visit of President Aquino in Zamboanga City; the action by the government on reports of human rights abuses; and on the reported burning by state forces of houses of informal settlers in Rio Hondo with the intent of demolishing the settlement therein. Rep. Evardone also further clarified the functions of the OPAPP pertinent with the core shelter project being implemented by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the ARMM, as well as the issue of ancestral domain projects, the identification of development projects by communities, and the fulfillment of the governments commitments to its peace agreements with armed rebel groups. He informed Rep. Ilagan that the Committee will provide her with the requested report on the Pamana Project. Rep. Ilagan then manifested that the OPAPP should be visible and constantly working for a long lasting peace especially in Mindanao and that it should pursue its mandate and focus on projects, not solely on Pamana, that seek to really establish peaceful and negotiated political settlement with all armed rebel groups in the country. Rep. Evardone assured Rep. Ilagan that the OPAPP has made some headway in trying to attain just and lasting peace in the country.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 INTERPELLATION OF REP. BIAZON Upon recognition by the Chair, Rep. Biazon submitted the following areas of concern on the proposed Organic Law for the Bangsamoro: 1) the form or structure of government that Congress may be asked to prescribe for the new Bangsamoro entity; 2) the power sharing between the national government and the ARMM government; 3) the sharing of wealth not only between the national government and the ARMM government but also in the whole of Mindanao; 4) the creation of a security element therein whether armed forces or police elements; and 5) the disposition of forces. He asked on the timeline for the submission of the proposed law creating a new Bangsamoro entity. To subsequent concerns of his colleague, Rep. Evardone said the House could ask the Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC) to stop recognizing Mr. Nur Misuaris faction as representative of the Bangsamoro people. He promised to submit a list of Pamana projects in the ARMM; and affirmed that the Philippine Government wanted to resume talks with the CPP-NPA-NDF. SUSPENSION OF SESSION Upon Rep. Binays motion, the Chair declared a recess at 11:52 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 11:55 p.m. and on motion of Rep. Binay, the Chair recognized Rep. Dela Cruz for his questions. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ On closure agreements with breakaway groups of the CPP-NPA-NDF, the Sponsor cited figures on demobilized rebels and surrendered firearms, and the governments commitment to provide livelihood and other community development and integration programs to benefit the rebel returnees. The Members discussion next dwelled on the remnants of the rebel groups and the OPAPPs lack of available data about them, as well as the possibility of the peace panels going back to the negotiating table that would include the Norwegian government. They also discussed the MNLF issue in Zamboanga City, including the governments commitment to further pursue peace talks with the group; Mr. Misuaris demand for the conduct of a plebiscite in 13 provinces and the establishment of a provisional government for the ARMM; the

137 provisions of the 1996 Jakarta Peace Accord which the government had already implemented; and the OPAPPs request for help from the Indonesian government to declare a ceasefire in Zamboanga City. On further questioning, the Sponsor explained that the provision of the 2012 Framework Agreement that a Bangsamoro entity will replace the ARMM aims to address certain weaknesses of the ARMM, such as the issue of corruption, wealth sharing and failure to promote full development in the area. He related that the Members representing the ARMM, who are supportive of the steps being undertaken by the national government on the matter, are also involved in the constant briefings made by the OPAPP, in coordination with the House Special Committee on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity and the Committee on Muslim Affairs. Reps. Dela Cruz and Evardone then debated on the lessons that could be learned from the autonomous arrangements in Spain and England. The former said that he would move to defer the consideration of the proposed budget of the OPAPP unless the agency could adequately explain the form of autonomy that is best for the country. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 12:48 a.m.

The session resumed at 12:50 a.m. with Rep. Banal presiding. SUSPENSION OF CONSIDERATION ON SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILL NO. 2630 On motion of Rep. Binay, there being no objection, the Body suspended the consideration on Second Reading of House Bill No. 2630. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Binay, there being no objection, the Chair suspended the session until ten o clock in the morning of Friday, September 27, 2013. It was 12:51 a.m., Friday, September 27, 2013.

138 RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 27, 2013, the session resumed with Deputy Speaker Pangalian M. Balindong presiding. ADDITIONAL REFERENCE OF BUSINESS On motion of Rep. Edcel Grex B. Lagman, there being no objection, the Body proceeded to the Additional Reference of Business. Upon direction of the Chair, the Secretary General read on First Reading the titles of the following Bills and Resolutions, which were referred to the appropriate Committees hereunder indicated: BILLS ON FIRST READING House Bill No. 2960, entitled: AN ACT AMENDING THE SECOND PARAGRAPH OF SECTION EIGHTH OF PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NUMBERED NINE HUNDRED AND TEN (P.D. NO. 910) By Representative Evardone TO THE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY House Bill No. 2961, entitled: AN ACT TO PRESCRIBE THE PRINTING OF TEXTUAL HEALTH WARNINGS ON TOBACCO PRODUCTS By Representative Bravo (A.) TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH House Bill No. 2962, entitled: AN ACT MODIFYING THE ROLE OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION IN THE APPOINTMENT OF UNIFORMED PERSONNEL IN THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE AMENDING SECTIONS 31 AND 91 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6975 ENTITLED 'AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE UNDER A REORGANIZED DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES'

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 By Representative Bataoil TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION House Bill No. 2963, entitled: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A BARANGAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN BARANGAY LAPASAN, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR By Representatives Rodriguez (M.) and Rodriguez (R.) TO THE COMMITTEE ON HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION House Bill No. 2964, entitled: AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9492, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 'AN ACT RATIONALIZING THE CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL HOLIDAYS AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 26, CHAPTER 7, BOOK I OF EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 292, AS AMENDED OR THE 'ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF 1987' By Representatives Rodriguez (R.) and Rodriguez (M.) TO THE COMMITTEE ON REVISION OF LAWS House Bill No. 2965, entitled: AN ACT PROVIDING FOR COUNSELING AND TESTING OF PREGNANT WOMEN AND NEWBORN INFANTS FOR INFECTION WITH HUMAN IMMUNO DEFICIENCY VIRUS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representatives Rodriguez (R.) and Rodriguez (M.) TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH House Bill No. 2966, entitled: AN ACT INTRODUCING EDUCATIONAL REFORMS AND SUPPORTING THE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF EDUCATIONAL REFORMS IN SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 By Representatives Rodriguez (R.) and Rodriguez (M.) TO THE COMMITTEE ON BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE House Bill No. 2967, entitled: AN ACT CREATING THE OIL SPILL LIABILITY FUND By Representatives Rodriguez (R.) and Rodriguez (M.) TO THE COMMITTEE ON ECOLOGY House Bill No. 2968, entitled: AN ACT PROFESSIONALIZING THE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTING SERVICE TO SERVE AS A TOOL FOR EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL OF GOVERNMENT RESOURCES, CREATING FOR THE PURPOSE THE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTANCY OFFICE UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representatives Rodriguez (R.) and Rodriguez (M.) TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS House Bill No. 2969, entitled: AN ACT SETTING LIMITS ON THE POWER OF THE PRESIDENT TO REAPPOINT BYPASSED NOMINEES By Representatives Rodriguez (R.) and Rodriguez (M.) TO THE COMMITTEE ON REVISION OF LAWS House Bill No. 2970, entitled: AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR A HOUSING PROGRAM FOR TEACHERS By Representatives Rodriguez (R.) and Rodriguez (M.) TO THE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT House Bill No. 2971, entitled:

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AN ACT PENALIZING MEMBERS OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY, OTHER GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS OR EMPLOYEES WHO FAIL OR REFUSE TO TESTIFY AS PROSECUTION WITNESSES IN ANY CRIMINAL PROCEEDING AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representative Rodriguez (R.) TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE House Bill No. 2972, entitled: AN ACT PROVIDING FOR UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS AND/OR PROCEDURES FOR MAKING ARRESTS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representatives Rodriguez (R.) and Rodriguez (M.) TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY House Bill No. 2973, entitled: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION DATABASE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representatives Rodriguez (R.) and Rodriguez (M.) TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE House Bill No. 2974, entitled: AN ACT TO AMEND CERTAIN SECTIONS OF R.A. 7431, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 'RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY ACT OF 1992, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES' By Representatives Rodriguez (R.) and Rodriguez (M.) TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

140 House Bill No. 2975, entitled: AN ACT PROVIDING EARLY RETIREMENT AND VOLUNTARY SEPARATION FROM THE GOVERNMENT SERVICE, PROVIDING A SYSTEM OF FUNDING THEREFORE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representatives Rodriguez (R.) and Rodriguez (M.) TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION House Bill No. 2976, entitled: AN ACT DIRECTING THE PHILIPPINE SPORTS COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM TO SUPPORT RESEARCH AND TRAINING IN METHODS OF DETECTING THE USE OF PERFORMANCEENHANCING DRUGS BY ATHLETES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representatives Rodriguez (R.) and Rodriguez (M.) TO THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT House Bill No. 2977, entitled:

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 By Representatives Rodriguez (M.) and Rodriguez (R.) TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS House Bill No. 2979, entitled: AN ACT FURTHER AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 544, AS AMENDED, OR THE CIVIL ENGINEERING LAW By Representatives Salvacion and Yu TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION House Bill No. 2980, entitled: AN ACT MANDATING THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF ONSITE REGULATION POND ON ALL RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS, CONDOMINIUM PROJECTS, AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENTS IN URBAN AREAS By Representative Teodoro TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS House Bill No. 2981, entitled: AN ACT PROVIDING FOR AN AUTOMATIC PAY INCREASE TO ANY MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO IS DEPLOYED AWAY FROM THE MEMBER'S PERMANENT STATION OR, IN THE CASE OF A MEMBER OF A RESERVE COMPONENT OF THE ARMED FORCES, THE MEMBER'S HOME OF RECORD, ONCE THE DEPLOYMENT PERIOD EXCEEDS 180 DAYS OF CONTINUOUS DUTY By Representatives Rodriguez (R.) and Rodriguez (M.) TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS AN ACT MANDATING THE PHILIPPINE OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT ADMINISTRATION (POEA) TO PUBLISH, DISSEMINATE AND UPDATE A HANDBOOK ON THE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF MIGRANT WORKERS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8042, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 'MIGRANT WORKERS AND OVERSEAS FILIPINOS ACT OF 1995,' AS AMENDED By Representative Pacquiao TO THE COMMITTEE ON OVERSEAS WORKERS AFFAIRS House Bill No. 2982, entitled: AN ACT MANDATING HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS TO PROMOTE THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF ALL STUDENTS FROM INTERNAL AND EX-

House Bill No. 2978, entitled: AN ACT PROVIDING A SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET FOR THE DEVELOPMENT PLANS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES MINDANAO

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 TERNAL THREATS, THEREBY CREATING A CRIME PREVENTION COMMITTEE By Representative Romulo TO THE COMMITTEE ON HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION House Bill No. 2983, entitled: AN ACT BANNING THE HOSTAGING OR DETAINING OF CADAVERS IN FUNERAL PARLORS, MORGUES, MORTUARIES OR ANY ENTITY UNDERTAKING SIMILAR SERVICES ON GROUNDS OF NON-PAYMENT OF EMBALMMENT, CREMATION OR ANY OTHER FUNERAL SERVICES By Representative Vargas TO THE COMMITTEE ON REVISION OF LAWS House Bill No. 2984, entitled: AN ACT CONVERTING THE MUNICIPALITY OF VALENCIA IN THE PROVINCE OF NEGROS ORIENTAL INTO A COMPONENT CITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE CITY OF VALENCIA By Representatives Teves, Arnaiz and Iway TO THE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT House Bill No. 2985, entitled: AN ACT TO REGULATE PUBLIC SOLICITATION PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representative Aggabao TO THE COMMITTEE ON SOCIAL SERVICES House Bill No. 2986, entitled: AN ACT DECLARING JUNE 15 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF OPOL, PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL IN COMMEMORATION OF ITS FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY TO KNOWN AS 'ARAW NG OPOL' By Representative Uy (J.)

141 BE

TO THE COMMITTEE ON REVISION OF LAWS House Bill No. 2987, entitled: AN ACT DECLARING JULY 22 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLAVERIA, PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL IN COMMEMORATION OF ITS FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY TO BE KNOWN AS 'ARAW NG CLAVERIA' By Representative Uy (J.) TO THE COMMITTEE ON REVISION OF LAWS House Bill No. 2988, entitled: AN ACT DECLARING SEPTEMBER 1 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF JASAAN, PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL IN COMMEMORATION OF ITS FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY TO BE KNOWN AS 'ARAW NG JASAAN' By Representative Uy (J.) TO THE COMMITTEE ON REVISION OF LAWS House Bill No. 2989, entitled: AN ACT ADJUSTING THE COLLATERAL ENTITLEMENT OF UNIFORMED MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES WHO DIRECTLY ENGAGE IN ACTUAL COMBAT AGAINST MEMBERS OF THE DIFFERENT NATIONAL SECURITY THREAT GROUPS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representative Macapagal-Arroyo TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

142 House Bill No. 2990, entitled: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL IN BARANGAY BATUBATU, MUNICIPALITY OF PANGLIMA SUGALA, PROVINCE OF TAWI-TAWI, TO BE KNOWN AS THE PANGLIMA SUGALA MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE By Representative Sahali TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH House Bill No. 2991, entitled: AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7941, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 'PARTY-LIST SYSTEM ACT' By Representatives Gutierrez, Bello (W.), Bravo (A.) and Revilla TO THE COMMITTEE ON SUFFRAGE AND ELECTORAL REFORMS House Bill No. 2992, entitled:

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 PHILIPPINES TO CONTAIN THE ARMED CONFLICT, AND FOR INITIATING A FULL SCALE REHABILITATION PROGRAM TO ENABLE THE PEOPLE OF ZAMBOANGA CITY TO RISE FROM THE ASHES OF DESTRUCTION AND HOMELESSNESS By Representatives Evardone, Pagdilao and Relampagos TO THE COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY House Resolution No. 321, entitled: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND FOOD TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION ON THE SPATE OF INCREASE IN RICE PRICES AND ITS IMPACT ON CONSUMERS By Representative Hicap TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 322, entitled: AN ACT AMENDING ARTICLES 363 AND 364 OF ACT NO. 3815, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE REVISED PENAL CODE By Representative Yap (S.) TO THE COMMITTEE ON REVISION OF LAWS RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR AND PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE UNITED NATIONS LIBRAN CABACTULAN ON THE PHILIPPINES' ASSUMPTION OF THE CHAIRPERSONSHIP OF THE UNITED NATIONS COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN (CSW) By Representative Uy (J.) TO THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS House Resolution No. 323, entitled: RESOLUTION FOR THE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT AN ONSITE INVESTIGATION, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE VIABILITY AND DISASTER VULNERABILITIES OF THE JALAUR RIVER MULTIPURPOSE PROJECT STAGE II (JRMP), TO BE SITUATED ON TOP OF THE WEST PANAY FAULT WHICH IS AN ACTIVE FAULT AND THUS THREATENS THE LIVES AND LIVELIHOOD OF THE PEOPLE AND OTHER AFFECTED COMMU-

House Resolution No. 320, entitled: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE FULL SUPPORT AND APPRECIATION OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO HIS EXCELLENCY PRESIDENT BENIGNO C. AQUINO III FOR TAKING A DIRECT HAND IN THE HANDLING OF THE ZAMBOANGA CITY CRISIS THAT AROSE FROM THE REBELLION OF THE REBEL FORCES IDENTIFIED WITH THE MORO NATIONAL LIBERATION FRONT - NUR MISUARI FACTION, FOR HIS FORCEFUL AND DECISIVE BUT JUDICIOUS USE OF HIS POWERS AS THE PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER-INCHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 NITIES IN THE EVENT OF A MAJOR DISASTER By Representatives Colmenares and Zarate TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 324, entitled: A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE GRATITUDE OF CONGRESS TO JAPAN INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AGENCY IN ITS OFFER TO CONDUCT FOR FREE A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR A SUBWAY SYSTEM FROM TAGUIG CITY TO QUEZON CITY IN ORDER TO SOLVE THE CONGESTION PROBLEM ALONG EDSA AND MAJOR THOROUGHFARES

143 TRIC POWER INDUSTRY REFORM ACT (EPIRA) By Representative Belmonte (V.) TO THE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY House Resolution No. 327, entitled: A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON BASIC EDUCATION TO IMMEDIATELY CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION IN AID OF LEGISLATION TO LOOK INTO THE INCIDENCE OF STUDENTS DROPPING OUT OF PUBLIC SCHOOL IN THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY LEVELS IN MEYCAUAYAN CITY AS WELL AS IN THE MUNICIPALITIES OF MARILAO, OBANDO AND STA. MARIA IN THE PROVINCE OF BULACAN, WITH THE END IN VIEW OF REDUCING IF NOT ELIMINATING THE DROP-OUT RATE OF STUDENTS BY INSTITUTING REFORMS IN THE PUBLIC PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS By Representative Villarica TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 328, entitled: A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING TO THE CULTURAL CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES AND THE NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR THE CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO RECOGNIZE MR. RODOLFO 'DOLPHY' V. QUIZON AS A NATIONAL ARTIST By Representative Olivarez

By Representative Castelo TO THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION House Resolution No. 325, entitled: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE KILLING OF WILHELMUS JOHANNES JOSEPH LUTZ GEERTMAN, A DUTCH MISSIONARY IN THE PHILIPPINES AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ALAY BAYAN LUSON, INC. (ABI), A SERVICE-ORIENTED AND DISASTER PREPAREDNESS NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION BASED IN THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, PAMPANGA By Representative Hicap TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 326, entitled: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO DEFER THE SALE AND PRIVATIZATION OF THE AGUS AND PULANGI HYDROELECTRIC PLANT COMPLEXES IN MINDANAO IN ORDER TO GIVE THE NEW ADMINISTRATION AMPLE TIME TO REVIEW, MODIFY AND IMPLEMENT ITS ENERGY POLICIES IN ACCORD WITH REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9136, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE ELEC-

TO THE COMMITTEE ON BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE ADDITIONAL COAUTHORS With the permission of the Body, the following Members were made coauthors of the Bills hereunder indicated: Rep. Anthony G. Del Rosario for House Bills No. 11, 12, 13, 14 and 84; Rep. Ferdinand Hernandez for House Bills No. 11 and 13;

144 Rep. Gerald Anthony V. Gullas Jr. for House Bills No. 13 and 1876; Reps. Ronald M. Cosalan, Leopoldo N. Bataoil and Jose F. Zubiri III for House Bill No. 108; Rep. Oscar S. Rodriguez for House Bill No. 303; Rep. Gavini C. Pancho for House Bills No. 596, 1878 and 2567; Rep. Xavier Jesus "XJ" D. Romualdo for House Bills No. 613 and 645; Reps. Arthur R. Defensor Jr., Luis "Jon-jon" A. Ferrer IV and Joseller "Yeng" M. Guiao for House Bill No. 719; Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez for House Bills No. 719, 2643 and 2780; Rep. Emmeline Y. Aglipay for House Bill No. 1039; Rep. Angelina "Helen" D.L. Tan, M.D. for House Bills No. 1058, 1064, 1067, 1088 and 1090; Rep. Celso L. Lobregat for House Bills No. 1065, 1344, 1408, 1507 and 2055; Rep. Eric L. Olivarez for House Bill No. 2630; and Rep. Ma. Victoria R. Sy-Alvarado for House Bill No. 3001. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 1 ON HOUSE BILL NO. 2630 On motion of Rep. Gina P. De Venecia, there being no objection, the Body resumed consideration on Second Reading of House Bill No. 2630, as embodied in Committee Report No. 1 and reported out by the Committee on Appropriations, entitled: AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES FROM JANUARY ONE TO DECEMBER THIRTY-ONE, TWO THOUSAND AND FOURTEEN, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF ARMM AND NCMF On motion of Rep. De Venecia, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budgets of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) and the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF). On motion of Rep. De Venecia, the Chair recognized Rep. Bai Sandra A. Sema to sponsor the budgets of said agencies. SPONSORSHIP REMARKS OF REP. SEMA Rep. Sema presented for the Bodys approval the P19.6-billion budget of the ARMM as well as the P415.45-million budget of the NCMF which replaced the Office of Muslim Affairs. She said that the amounts may not reflect what the two agencies truly deserve. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF ARMM AND NCMF There being no interpellations, on a joint motion of Minority Leader Ronaldo B. Zamora and Rep. De Venecia, on the part of the Minority and the Majority, respectively, there being no objection, the Body closed the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budgets of the ARMM and the NCMF. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE PCUP On motion of Rep. Magtanggol T. Gunigundo I, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budget of the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP). SPONSORSHIP REMARKS OF REP. ZAMORA (M.) Recognized by the Chair, Rep. Maria Carmen S. Zamora informed the Body of the legal basis and basic mandate of the PCUP which has a proposed budget of P111.32 million for 2014. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DE JESUS On motion of Rep. De Venecia, the Chair recognized Rep. Emmi A. De Jesus who initially asked for the specific projects or programs lined up under the budgetary item on coordination and monitoring of programs and projects for the urban poor.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Zamora (M.), the Chair suspended the session at 10:13 a.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 10:13 a.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DE JESUS (Continuation) Having been informed of the thrust of the aforesaid budgetary item, Rep. De Jesus noted that the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) has the same item under its proposed budget and asked whether it duplicates the coordination and monitoring program of the PCUP. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 10:15 a.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 10:16 a.m., the session resumed. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DE JESUS (Continuation) Upon resumption of session, Reps. De Jesus and Zamora (M.) discussed the specific activities under the PCUP mandate as well as its budget allocation and role in human development, delivery of basic social services, and generation of employment and livelihood opportunities. For the record, Rep. De Jesus raised her objection on the items in the PCUP budget proposal pertaining to programs that are already being implemented by the NAPC and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Rep. Zamora (M.) assured Rep. De Jesus that the Chairperson of the PCUP will submit to her a copy of its accomplished programs for 2013 and specific intended programs for 2014. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE PCUP Rep. Zamora (R.) thereafter manifested that the Minority had no further questions on the proposed budget of the PCUP and moved to terminate the pe-

145 riod of sponsorship and debate thereon. On behalf of the Majority, Rep. De Venecia adopted the motion and there being no objection, the motion was carried. RESUMPTION OF CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE DND AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES On motion of Rep. De Venecia, there being no objection, the Body resumed consideration of the proposed budgets of the Department of National Defense (DND) and its attached agencies. Thereupon, on motion of Rep. De Venecia, the Chair recognized Rep. Maria Zenaida B. Angping to continue with the sponsorship of the proposed budgets of the DND and its attached agencies. QUERY FROM THE CHAIR The Chair, at this juncture, inquired whether there were any interpellators. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Gunigundo, the Chair suspended the session at 10:23 a.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 10:25 a.m., the session resumed. On motion of Rep. De Venecia, the Chair recognized Rep. Zamora (R.) for his interpellation. MANIFESTATION OF REP. ZAMORA (R.) Rep. Zamora provided an initial commentary regarding the countrys laggard economic development which he attributed to failed policies and mistakes of the government in the implementation of the national budget and the lack of political will of political leaders to undertake hard decisions that will create a country that the Filipino people truly deserve. He explained that in the course of their interpellations, the Minority has already pointed out particular conditions of budgetary policies that could have otherwise provided solutions to the present problems in national defense. He cited as an example the disparity between the P39-billion budget for military pension benefits and the P5-billion budgetary appropriations for military equipment and hardware that is essential to create a credible army in the region and necessary to save the lives of soldiers.

146 Rep. Zamora (R.) stressed the need for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to be more assertive and confident in its dealings with China with regard to the Panatag Shoal and for the Philippine Navy to be better equipped. He thereafter expressed hope that the DND budget would not go to waste. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 10:54 a.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 10:56 a.m. MANIFESTATON OF REP. DELA CRUZ Recognized by the Chair, on motion of Majority Leader Neptali M. Gonzales II, Rep. Jonathan A. Dela Cruz said that if the Sponsor did not take her seat, he would have wanted to ask for additional funding for retirees, veterans, and soldiers as well as their families; the AFP modernization program; military shrines and installations; and field hospitals and hospital ships. He would have asked the National Defense College to give policy inputs on internal conflict, he added, and the military establishment to promise to adhere to democratic ideals and respect human rights. REMARKS OF REP. ANGPING Upon recognition by the Chair, Rep. Angping stated her agreement with and appreciation for the concerns and suggestions of Reps. Zamora (R.) and Dela Cruz; and relayed the Departments commitments for reform. SUSPENSION OF SESSION At 11:16 a.m., the Chair motu proprio suspended the session. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 11:17 a.m. and the Chair recognized Rep. Antonio L. Tinio upon Rep. De Venecias motion. MANIFESTATION OF REP. TINIO Initially, Rep. Tinio pointed out the absence of the Defense Secretary in the first and second day of his agencys budget deliberation. The Sponsor said

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 that the DND Secretary was in Zamboanga but that all his undersecretaries, a deputy chief of staff, and the heads of the three major service commands were in the Session Hall. INTERPELLATION OF REP. TINIO With regard to the withdrawal of DNDDepartment of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Joint Order No. 14-2012, Rep. Angping stated that the DND, together with the DILG, would study the matter for possible amendment to the word neutralization. Rep. Tinio pointed out that his request the previous day for the deferment of the proposed budget of the DND demonstrates the seriousness of the issue as the DND could not commit itself to the deletion of the word neutralization even if the Department claims that the term has nothing to do with extrajudicial killings. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 11:23 a.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 11:24 a.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. TINIO (Continuation) Continuing with his statement, Rep. Tinio stressed that the refusal of the DND exposes the continuing tolerance of the PNoy Administration on the issue of extrajudicial killings. He stated that the DND-DILG Joint Order is nothing less than a kill order and death warrant and if the Body approved the proposed budget of the DND, it will be complicit in the continuing institutionalization of the policy of extrajudicial killings. He said that at the proper time, he would vote against the proposed budget of the DND and the 2014 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) as a whole. Thereafter, on motion of Rep. De Venecia, the Chair recognized Rep. Francisco Ashley L. Acedillo on a manifestation. MANIFESTATION OF REP. ACEDILLO Having been informed of the number of government soldiers killed in the Zamboanga crisis and being a former soldier himself, Rep. Acedillo expressed disgust as to the way the soldiers were killed which

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 to him is the worst kind of human rights violation. He pointed out that the AFP, along with other government units, have been addressing a grave contingency that besets the country and that impairing the proposed budget of the DND would dishonor the memory of soldiers who were killed in the line of duty. He then expressed hope that Congress would give the AFP and the DND the means not only to fight but to defend the people and ensure the sovereignty of the country. The Chair noted the manifestation of Rep. Acedillo. Thereafter, on motion of Rep. De Venecia, the Chair recognized Rep. Romeo M. Acop on a manifestation. MANIFESTATION OF REP. ACOP Rep. Acop stated that in the performance of their duties, House Members do not die with their constituents, neither the lawyers and doctors with their clients and patients but that soldiers who perform their duties for the people and for the country, die with the people they serve. Thereafter, on motion of Rep. De Venecia, the Chair recognized Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez on a manifestation. MANIFESTATION OF REP. RODRIGUEZ (R.) Expressing his support for the entire proposed budgets of the DND and its attached agencies, Rep. Rodriguez proposed to augment the allocation for the following agencies: 1) the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) to be able to honor all the veterans who have fought for the country; 2) the National Defense College of the Philippines, for the continued education of military personnel; and 3) the Office of Civil Defense and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, because of the calamities that befell Cagayan de Oro and Davao Oriental, as well as the man-made disaster in Zamboanga City. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE DND AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES There being no other interpellators on the proposed budgets of the DND and its attached agencies, Rep. Gonzales, on behalf of the Majority joined the motion of Rep. Zamora (R.), on behalf of the Minor-

147 ity, in terminating the period of sponsorship and debate thereon. There being no objection, the Body approved the same. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The session was suspended at 11:42 a.m., on motion of Rep. Gonzales. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 11:46 a.m. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE DSWD AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES On motion of Rep. De Venecia, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budgets of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and its attached agencies, and the Chair recognized Rep. Zamora (M.) to sponsor the measure. SPONSORSHIP REMARKS OF REP. ZAMORA (M.) After stressing the DSWDs mandate of providing assistance to various government agencies, organizations and other members of civil society in addressing poverty and improving the peoples quality of life, Rep. Zamora said that she was ready to respond to questions on the proposed P78.876 billion budget of the DSWD as well as those of its attached agencies. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DE JESUS Recognized by the Chair, on motion of Rep. De Venecia, Rep. De Jesus discussed with the Sponsor the statutory programs of the DSWD; the allocations for and activities under the Persons with Disability and Older Persons Program, Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), Recovery and Reintegration Program for Trafficked Persons, program under the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act, and the Magna Carta for Women particularly on the need to increase the fund for the 10 residential care facilities for women nationwide. The Members then examined the status and gargantuan budget of the DSWDs Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) program or most commonly known as 4Ps, as well as its continuation and expansion; the agencys poverty alleviation evaluation in relation to

148 the 4Ps; the convergent strategy of the government to solve the persistent poverty problem in close coordination with the various government agencies; the number of target beneficiaries in full compliance with the programs conditionalities; and the total amount of savings which are deducted from the funds for noncompliance and are returned to the National Treasury. Rep. De Jesus then sought enlightenment from the Sponsor about the DSWDs stand on the increasing number of underemployed and unemployed and the proper time to determine whether the human capital investment embodied in the program has succeeded or not. They also discussed how the Departments Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) could sustain the livelihood provided to the 4Ps beneficiaries; the role of the 17 civil society organizations (CSOs) in the Self-Employment Assistance-Kaunlaran (SEAK) Program; and the mechanics on how a mother could avail of cash incentive worth P1,400 under the CCT Program. In continuing with her interpellation, Rep. De Jesus expressed reservations on the following concerns: certain DSWD cash dole-out programs; the proposed P13-billion budgetary allocation to be implemented by the Department of Health (DOH) as a convergence-partner department for the establishment of health centers and facilities; using the CCT program on education as a means to achieve the education objective of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs); and the provisions of the Expanded 4Ps under the 2014 GAB. Rep. De Jesus subsequently adverted to the 2012 Commission on Audit (COA) Report on the implementation of the 4Ps and sought clarification on the issue of absorptive capacity and overpayments to beneficiaries. She also opined that instead of putting a big chunk of the DSWD budget to the 4Ps program, it should instead be allotted to the Departments various statutory programs so it would directly benefit women in general, the senior citizens, the differently abled and the youth. On motion of Rep. De Venecia, the Chair recognized Rep. Dela Cruz for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ Reps. Dela Cruz and Zamora (M.) tackled the 4Ps or CCT Program, including its proposed expansion in 2014, its effectiveness in combating poverty,

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 the number of beneficiaries under the present and the proposed 4Ps, and the number of those who have availed of the program with regard to its health component. After Rep. Zamora affirmed the need for more barangays health facilities, she and Rep. Dela Cruz discussed maternal services, child immunization, and NGO-assisted family development sessions, all under the 4Ps. Their deliberation also covered the national census of poor households and feeding program in daycare centers. A list of partner-NGOs and their counterpart funds from the DSWD and the criteria for povertyline households, was what the Sponsor subsequently pledged. She however clarified that salaries and allowances of daycare personnel were under the mandate of local government units (LGUs) and not the DSWD. Deputy Speaker Balindong relinquished the Chair to Rep. Juan Pablo Rimpy P. Bondoc. Thereupon, Rep. Dela Cruz discussed with the Sponsor the implementation as well as the identification of beneficiaries of the following DSWD programs: 1) supplementary feeding program which is complementary to the feeding program of the Department of Education (DepEd); and 2) Social Pension for Indigent Filipino Senior Citizens. Both Members further discussed the comprehensive programs and projects of the DSWD for street children, street families and indigenous peoples (IPs). SUSPENSION OF SESSION The session was suspended at 2:05 p.m., on motion of Rep. Dela Cruz. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 2:08 p.m., with Deputy Speaker Balindong presiding. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ (Continuation) Upon resumption of session, Rep. Dela Cruz expressed hope that street families could qualify as beneficiaries of the National Housing Authority (NHA) housing packages. He also sought clarification on the housing facilities maintained by the Department, like the Nayon ng Kabataan, National

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 Training Center for Boys, and Welfareville, the possibility of duplicating these projects throughout the country, their respective budgetary allotments and concomitant LGU support therefor, and the status of the beneficiaries who live in the facilities. The two Members then talked about the implementation of the transfer of part of the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) to DSWD, how the Department will be able to implement said funds, and the guidelines for the expanded program for assistance to individuals in crisis situations. Thereafter, on motion of Rep. Jose Christopher Y. Belmonte, the Chair recognized Rep. Jose L. Atienza Jr. for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. ATIENZA Rep. Atienzas interpellation of Rep. Zamora (M.) dealt with the P62-billion budget of the DSWD for 4Ps or the CCT Program especially in relation to its proposed expansion in 2014; program accomplishments based on World Bank and Social Weather Station (SWS) impact evaluation studies; and the World Bank loan that was used to finance the implementation of 4Ps since it began under the Arroyo Administration, and the loan conditionalities. Rep. Atienza stated that if the objective of the program is to improve education, health and wellbeing of the poor and not to reduce poverty, then Congress should allocate all 4Ps funds to the DepEd and the DOH. He also criticized the CCT Program for lessening the value of hard work by relying more on dole outs. Moreover, he and Rep. Zamora (M.) discussed the criteria and qualification set by the DSWD on the 4Ps beneficiaries. Rep. Atienza further interpellated on the DSWDs Modified Conditional Cash Transfer (MCCT) Program. When informed by the Sponsor that the Department is not the sole agency providing assistance to street children as the function of providing social welfare was already devolved to the LGUs under the Local Government Code, Rep. Atienza argued that the budgets for all social welfare programs of DSWD should then be transferred to the budgetary discretion of the LGUs. He expressed reservation regarding the DSWDs implementation of social welfare benefits to the marginalized and the poor citing that in the last elections it was the mayor of Manila, an administration candidate, who had distributed checks worth P600 mil-

149 lion under the Pantawid Sa Pamilya program. He informed the Sponsoring Committee that per his verification from the barangay chairperson in his district, most of those who were able to avail of the program were not poor but were mostly from the middle class. The Sponsor however refuted Rep. Atienzas allegation that the Administration mayoralty candidate in Manila had distributed checks worth P600 million under the CCT Program in the last local election, adding that all cash releases to the beneficiaries in Metro Manila were done through automated teller machines (ATMs). She however stated that the Office of the DSWD Secretary will conduct its investigation of the incident. Rep. Atienza lauded the DSWD for all their efforts regarding child adoption but signified his intent to propose an amendment to the law to make it more realistic and practical so that those from other countries would be given the opportunity to adopt babies coming from the poorest Filipino families. Rep. Zamora at this point said that the DSWD will furnish Rep. Atienza a compact disc (CD) copy of the listing of the 4Ps beneficiaries for each district. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Zamora (M.), the Chair suspended the session at 3:27 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 3:31 p.m. On motion of Rep. De Venecia, the Chair recognized Rep. Arnel U. Ty for a manifestation. MANIFESTATION OF REP. TY Rep. Ty first said that he does not totally agree with the P63-billion budget to be used for the CCT Program. He then shared what a P5 billion fund can do to a sector that can contribute to the economy, such as the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) industry, in terms of employment generation, higher government revenues and lower cost of LPG in particular and economic development in general. The 4Ps, he said, is being funded to give dole-outs to families whose primary obligation is to send their children to school and bring themselves to health centers when they are ill. He opined that the 4Ps funds would just be a waste of money because there seems to be no exit plan for the program. Rep. Ty underscored that the LPG industry is not the only one that needs to be funded because there

150 are other Members who also have plans and projects in need of funds which can be sourced from program funds being used as dole-outs. He added that the worst that the 4Ps program can do to a person is to take away his self-respect. Rep. Zamora (M.) took note of the manifestation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. TINIO On motion of Rep. De Venecia, the Chair next recognized Rep. Tinio who asked for the details of microenterprise development and employment facilitation under the DSWD Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP). Deputy Speaker Balindong relinquished the Chair to Deputy Speaker Giorgidi B. Aggabao. At this point, Rep. Tinio observed that the contractual employees of the program numbered more than the personnel in the actual staffing pattern. He then sought clarification on the hiring of contractual and job order personnel in the implementation of the SLP, particularly the funding allocation for their salaries and wages, and noted the inequality in their treatment considering that contractual personnel are considered as government employees and are entitled to more benefits while job order personnel are not. On whether a review of the SLP has been made, the Sponsor disclosed that the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has made a study and the Committee would furnish Rep. Tinio with a copy thereof. With respect to the CCT Program which comprises the main bulk of the DSWD budget, Rep. Tinio shared his concerns on the following: 1) the amount of allocation and the number of beneficiaries, including the expansion of age coverage; 2) the total cost of the program since it was started in 2008 up to its targeted completion date in 2018; 3) the reason for the inclusion in the program of children aged 15 to 18; and 4) the agencys failure to abide by and comply with the transparency requirements provided for under the 2013 General Appropriations Act (GAA) Special Provision on the CCT program. Raising anew his request for the DSWDs 20142018 projections, Rep. Tinio also asked for copies of the Departments quarterly reports to be submitted to the Committee on Appropriations and to include therein the names of the 4Ps beneficiaries per LGU.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 Rep. Zamora in reply, said that the DSWD will submit a CD copy of the list of all 4Ps beneficiaries to the chairperson of the Committee on Appropriations. She also clarified that the list is not published in the DSWD website in the interest of confidentiality but the quarterly status reports are uploaded to comply with the transparency provision of the GAA. After discussing with the Sponsor the projected budget requirements of the Department from 2015 to 2018, Rep. Tinio then enumerated the critical points of a study on the 4Ps conducted by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS). He said that at the proper time, he would file a motion rechanneling the funding of the CCT Program to other more important and sustainable programs of the government, particularly on job generation, education and health. MANIFESTATION OF REP. RODRIGUEZ (R.) On motion of Rep. Bondoc, the Chair recognized Rep. Rodriguez (R.) who manifested, on behalf of the people of Cagayan de Oro City, especially the victims of Sendong and Pablo calamities, his appreciation to the Department headed by Secretary Dinky Soliman and all of its officialdom. He thanked the DSWD for its immediate response during said calamities; providing the 30,000 families and victims with food and temporary shelter; 6,000 permanent houses with the help of the NHA; and the CCT or the 4Ps benefits to the 15,473 beneficiaries. He stated that the proposed budget of the DSWD for the 4Ps program would be able to serve and assist 4.3 million Filipinos who would be prevented from falling into extreme poverty. In further explaining his manifestation for the approval of the P63 billion budgetary allocation of the DSWD under the CCT Program, Rep. Rodriguez cited the findings and recommendations in a PIDS study for the expansion of the said program in view of concrete benefits to the education of marginalized students and the high compliance rates of beneficiaries. PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY OF REP. ATIENZA Upon recognition by the Chair, Rep. Atienza inquired whether a manifestation is allowed during the period of sponsorship and debate. The Chair explained that making a manifestation in lieu of an interpellation of a Member is allowed.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 Thereupon, on motion of Rep. Bondoc, the Chair recognized Rep. Celso L. Lobregat for his manifestation. MANIFESTATION OF REP. LOBREGAT On behalf of the people of Zamboanga, Rep. Lobregat expressed his gratitude to the DSWD, for extending budgetary support amounting to P92.2 million in assistance to the 101,018 evacuees in 34 evacuation centers; to President Aquino for visiting and staying in Zamboanga City for about eight days; to Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas, Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin, General Emmanuel T. Bautista, Education Secretary Armin Luistro, and Health Secretary Enrique Ona. Rep. Lobregat claimed that Zamboanga City is gradually returning to normalcy even as the people are trying to regain themselves from the trauma of pain and fear. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE DSWD AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES There being no further interpellations, on motion of Rep. Zamora, on behalf of the Minority, as adopted by Rep. Bondoc, on behalf of the Majority, there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budgets of the DSWD and its attached agencies. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE OP On motion of Rep. Bondoc, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budget of the Office of the President (OP). SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Bondoc, the Chair suspended the session at 5:32 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 5:34 p.m., the session resumed. Upon resumption of session, on motion of Rep. Bondoc, the Chair recognized Rep. Isidro T. Ungab to sponsor the proposed OP budget.

151 SPONSORSHIP REMARKS OF REP. UNGAB Rep. Ungab informed the Body of the breakdown of the P2.79-billion proposed budget of the Office of the President and stated that he was ready to answer questions. Thereupon, on motion of Rep. Bondoc, the Chair recognized Rep. Luzviminda C. Ilagan for her interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. ILAGAN Rep. Ilagans interpellation focused on the nature, purpose and basis of the P1-billion contingent fund under the Special Purpose Fund of the OP for 2014 totalling P980.7 billion. She and Rep. Ungab also discussed the definition of the item Contingent Fund which the former surmised can be subject to abuse and corruption. Rep. Ungab read the list of allocations from the 2012 and 2013 contingent funds and promised to provide Rep. Ilagan with a copy of said list. He also signified the willingness of the Committee to study the proposal of Rep. Ilagan to put all allocations in the form of financial assistance to other countries, under the item on Calamity Fund. INTERPELLATION OF REP. RIDON Recognized by the Chair, Rep. Terry L. Ridon asked whether the OP would be amenable to scrap the Higher Education Development Fund (HEDF) and instead place it under the General Fund to be subject to congressional and public scrutiny and for allocation to state universities and colleges (SUCs). When Rep. Ungab said that the OP could support the reallocation and reconfiguration of the HEDF, Rep. Ridon asked whether it could also do so for the Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) and the Motor Vehicle Users Charge (MVUC) Fund. The Sponsor affirmed that they are lump sum funds at the Presidents sole discretion whose release is subject to Department of Budget and Management (DBM) guidelines. He however said that the LGSF could not be considered pork barrel as in the case of the legislators funds; and Congress could amend the law on the MVUC if it wanted to. Thereupon, Reps. Ungab and Ridon delved into the three conditions that have to be complied with for the release of Unprogrammed Funds. Rep. Ridon

152 also inquired into the nature of the General Fund Adjustment under the Unprogrammed Funds. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 6:27 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 6:32 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. RIDON (Continuation) Upon resumption of session, the Members dwelled on the different items under the Allocations to Local Government Units (ALGU) which the Sponsor differentiated from the internal revenue allotment (IRA) shares of the LGUs. On the topic of automatic debt servicing, the Sponsor affirmed that the budgets for principal loan and interest payments are still not subject to congressional and public scrutiny because of the automatic appropriations provision of the existing Budget Law. When asked for a commitment from the OP that it will recommend to Congress the repeal of said provision, Rep. Ungab answered that he cannot speak for the President but surmised that the President, as a former Representative, would respect whatever task the House undertakes. On motion of Rep. Bondoc, the Chair recognized Rep. Neri J. Colmenares for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. COLMENARES Rep. Colmenares first inquired on the total savings of the government from 2010 to 2013. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 6:48 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 6:50 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. COLMENARES (Continuation) With the information from the Sponsor on the amount of savings during the aforestated period, Rep. Colmenares asked whether allowing the President to realign the savings to the different departments is not

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 a violation of Congress constitutional mandate of allocating funds, and is also in effect a disregard for the debates in the crafting of the budget measure. He criticized the presence of many lump sum funds in the GAB for negating the very essence of the governments zero-based budgeting approach, to which Rep. Ungab responded by stating that there are broad-based expenditures that cannot be itemized and listed in the budget of a particular department. Rep. Colmenares then moved on to discuss the issue about the Metro Rail Transit (MRT)-3 fare hike and signified his intent to present a slideshow from the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC). The Sponsor however advised him to raise this concern before the DOTC once the Body considers its proposed budget later. Reps. Ungab and Colmenares next talked about a new item in the 2014 GAB called the Risk Management Program which has a budget of P30 billion. The former justified that the Program is just part of the Unprogrammed Funds allocation which cannot be released unless revenue collection exceeds revenue targets or when new loans are underway. The latter however opined that this is another violation of congressional power over the budget given that it was approved on the basis that it depends on a standby fund but is actually being funded every year. Given the congressional power of the purse, Rep. Colmenares said that it is unconstitutional for the OP to realign allotments to existing programs and offbudget priority programs and projects; and approve the use of special purpose funds, automatic appropriations, and special accounts consisting of revenue measures even for purposes they were not earmarked for. He cited as an example the use of the Malampaya Fund for nonenergy related purposes, such as the purchase of old US cutter warships and the augmentation of the Department of Agrarian Reform budget. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 7:43 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 7:44 p.m., the session resumed. INTERPELLATION OF REP. COLMENARES (Continuation) Reps. Colmenares and Ungab next debated on the issue of the Presidents power to impound, re-

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 scind or defer the release of budgetary allocations, with the former citing the contrary position of the President on the matter while he was still a Senator when he filed a bill providing that the President cannot impound and reduce the budget that had been approved by Congress or withhold the release of budgetary allocations without congressional approval. The Sponsor said that the Committee will provide its answer to Rep. Colmenares proposed amendments on the matter at the appropriate time. Rep. Colmenares thereafter called on Congress not to allow the OP to enjoy sole discretion over big lump sum budgets and off-budget items and expressed hope that Congress would take back its power of the purse. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Ungab, the Chair suspended the session at 8:01 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 8:13 p.m. MOTION OF REP. BONDOC Rep. Bondoc moved to recognize Rep. Tinio. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair suspended the session at 8:13 p.m. on motion of Rep. Bondoc. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 8:19 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. TINIO Upon recognition by the Chair and after the Sponsor had said that the Executive Secretary was present, Rep. Tinio advocated the following: salary increases for public employees; the Cojuangco familys return of overpriced payments and unnecessary interest payments for the sale of Hacienda Luisita; and the re-chanelling of lump sum, special, and discretionary funds to regular agency funds and the abolition of all pork barrel funds. Rep. Ungab said that salary adjustment was under review; the Hacienda Luisita issue should be decided by the courts; and the aforecited funds are not pork barrel funds and the PDAF will be scrapped from lump sum appropriations. MOTION OF REP. TINIO

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Joining the peoples clamor for a new kind of politics, Rep. Tinio then moved to defer the consideration of the proposed OP budget. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 8:35 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 8:35 p.m. SUSPENSION OF CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE OP Without necessarily agreeing to the basis for Rep. Tinios pending motion, Rep. Gonzales moved for the Body to temporarily defer consideration of the proposed OP budget. There being no objection, the motion was approved. SUSPENSION OF CONSIDERATION ON SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILL NO. 2630 Likewise, on motion of Rep. Gonzales, there being no objection, the Body temporarily suspended consideration on Second Reading of House Bill No. 2630. QUESTION OF PRIVILEGE OF REP. ACEDILLO Recognized by the Chair, on motion of Rep. Gonzales, Rep. Acedillo rose on a question of personal privilege to conduct an inquiry regarding his problem that needs to be addressed. He then sought the leave of the House to allow his fiancee, Ms. Maria Paz Ignacio Ocampo, the subject of his query, access to the floor. At this juncture, Deputy Speaker Aggabao relinquished the Chair to Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. SUSPENSION OF SESSION Rep. Gonzales moved that the Body allow Rep. Acedillo to formalize his intentions to his fiancee and that the session be suspended for the meantime. There being no objection, the motion was approved and the Chair suspended the session at 8:39 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 8:47 p.m., with Deputy Speaker Aggabao presiding.

154 RESUMPTION OF CONSIDERATION ON SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILL NO. 2630 On motion of Rep. Gonzales, there being no objection, the Body resumed consideration on Second Reading of House Bill No. 2630, as contained in Committee Report No. 1 and reported out by the Committee on Appropriations, entitled: AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES FROM JANUARY ONE TO DECEMBER THIRTY-ONE, TWO THOUSAND AND FOURTEEN, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE DEPED AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES On motion of Rep. Gonzales, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budgets of the Department of Education (DepEd) and its attached agencies Thereafter, on further motion of Rep. Gonzales, the Chair recognized Rep. Thelma Z. Almario for her sponsorship speech. SPONSORSHIP SPEECH OF REP. ALMARIO As she discussed the DepEds mandates, objectives and structural components, Rep. Almario stated that the Constitution guarantees that the State shall assign the highest budgetary priority to education. As such, she stressed that the proposed budgets of the DepEd and its attached agencies amounting to P336 billion ranks first among the Departments to ensure that every Filipino shall have access to complete and quality basic education and reflects the plan of DepEd to wipe out shortages in classrooms and teachers by 2016, front-load classrooms for senior high school in 2016, and retool public elementary and secondary schools in support of the K+12 educational reform program. Considering the many consultative and budgetary hearings and preplenary deliberations that day, she appealed for the termination of the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budgets of the DepEd and its attached agencies. At this juncture, Deputy Speaker Aggabao relinquished the Chair to Deputy Speaker Sergio A.F. Apostol.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 Thereafter, on motion of Rep. Bondoc, the Chair recognized Rep. Lino S. Cayetano for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. CAYETANO Reps. Cayetano and Almario tackled the allocation and mandate of the DepEd in addressing the problem of classroom shortages; the commitment of the Department to a zero-classroom backlog by 2014; and the issue of land acquisition for school sites, to which Rep. Cayetano suggested that the DepEd should be allowed to help the LGUs acquire the land for the purpose. On a parochial concern that he raised two years ago as a barangay captain, Rep. Cayetano sought the Departments intervention in using as a school site the land owned by the DepEd in Taguig City because one-half of it is vacant while the other half is being used by private businessmen. QUERY FROM THE CHAIR The Chair thereafter asked the Sponsor if she could accompany Rep. Cayetano in meeting the Education Secretary. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 9:19 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 9:24 p.m., the session resumed. Thereafter, the Chair recognized Rep. Ridon for his interpellation, upon motion of Rep. Bondoc. INTERPELLATION OF REP. RIDON Rep. Ridon initially asked about the inclusion of the unappropriated or unitemized portion of the School Building Fund in the 2014 GAB. At this juncture, Deputy Speaker Apostol relinquished the Chair to Deputy Speaker Aggabao. Referring to the information about an attempt to transfer the location of the Bayambang Central School in Pangasinan from its original site, Rep. Ridon was delighted that the DepEd has committed not to transfer the Gabaldon buildings in consideration of their sentimental value to the people of Bayambang and opined that the ownership of the land in question can be dealt with at the proper forum.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Bondoc, the session was suspended at 9:31 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 9:34 p.m. SUSPENSION OF CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE DEPED On motion of Rep. Bondoc, there being no objection, the Body suspended consideration of the proposed budget of the DepEd. RESUMPTION OF CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE PSC On further motion of Rep. Bondoc, there being no objection, the Body resumed consideration of the proposed budget of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and the Chair then recognized Rep. Angping to sponsor the said budget. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE PSC On behalf of the Minority, Rep. Carol Jayne B. Lopez manifested that the Minority had no further interpellations on the proposed budget of the PSC. She then moved to terminate the period of sponsorship and debate thereon, with the understanding that the specific document requested by Rep. Dela Cruz would be given to him. Concurred in by Rep. Bondoc, on the part of the Majority, there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate of the proposed budget of the PSC. SUSPENSION OF SESSION At 9:36 p.m., the session was suspended, upon motion of Rep. Bondoc. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 9:48 p.m. RESUMPTION OF CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE OP

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On motion of Rep. Gonzales, there being no objection, the Body resumed consideration of the proposed budget of the Office of the President (OP). TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE OP There being no further interpellations, on a joint motion of Reps. Zamora (R.) and Gonzales, on behalf of the Minority and the Majority, respectively, there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budget of the Office of the President. RESUMPTION OF CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF BFAR On motion of Rep. Gonzales, there being no objection, the Body resumed consideration of the proposed budget of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), and Rep. Eric D. Singson was recognized to sponsor the same. MANIFESTATION OF REP. ATIENZA On motion of Rep. Gonzales, the Chair recognized Rep. Atienza who reiterated his position regarding the BFARs nonperformance of its mandated tasks to protect, conserve and redevelop the countrys aquaculture resources and bodies of water. He appealed to the Bureau to comply with the Supreme Court decision requiring certain agencies to clean up Laguna de Bay, Manila Bay and all the lakes, rivers and different bodies of water, of all illegal structures such as fish pens, fishponds and fish cages which pollute, kill and deprive the lowly fisherfolk of their livelihood and likewise the ordinary folks, of enjoying the pristine beauty of such bodies of water. He then called the attention of the BFAR Director who was present in the Session Hall to take action on the concerns/sentiments which he raised and said that he would not stop reminding the BFAR until it has fully implemented its mandated tasks so that the water bodies could once again be enjoyed by all and not only by a few.

156 TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF BFAR In the absence of further interpellations, on behalf of the Majority, Rep. Gonzales adopted Rep. Zamoras (R.) motion on behalf of the Minority, and there being no objection, the Body closed the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budget of BFAR. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE PCA Subsequently, on motion of Rep. Gonzales, there being no objection, the Body resumed consideration of the proposed budget of the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA). On motion Rep. Gonzales (N.), the Chair recognized Rep. Dela Cruz for his manifestation. MANIFESTATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ Rep. Dela Cruz informed the Body of the results of a meeting with the leadership of the PCA and Rep. Singson (E.) pertinent to the revitalization and rehabilitation of the coconut industry and the distribution of equipment and resources for livelihood programs of the PCA. He explained that the Members were able to obtain the assurance and commitment from the PCA leadership and the Agriculture Secretary that they will pursue a separate Committee undertaking to address the issues confronting the industry, to include the uses of resources and funds available to the PCA. In view of the foregoing clarification, Rep. Dela Cruz withdrew his previous motion to defer consideration of the proposed budget of the PCA. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE PCA There being no other interpellations, on behalf of the Majority, Rep. Gonzales adopted Rep. Zamoras (R.) motion on behalf of the Minority, to terminate the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budget of the PCA. There being no objection, the Body approved the motion.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE DBM On motion of Rep. Gonzales, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budget of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). Thereupon, on motion of Rep. Gonzales, the Chair recognized Rep. Ungab to sponsor the measure. SPONSORSHIP REMARKS OF REP. UNGAB Rep. Ungab stated that the Committee was prepared to answer any interpellations on the proposed budget of the DBM. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE DBM There being no interpellations, on a joint motion of Reps. Zamora (R.) and Gonzales, on behalf of the Minority and the Majority, respectively, there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budget of the DBM. RESUMPTION OF THE DEBATE ON GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND PROVISIONS Likewise, on motion of Rep. Gonzales, there being no objection, the Body resumed the debate on General Principles and Provisions of the 2014 GAB. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND PROVISIONS There being no other interpellations, on a joint motion of Reps. Zamora (R.) and Gonzales, on behalf of the Minority and the Majority, respectively, there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on the General Principles and Provisions of the 2014 GAB. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Gonzales, the Chair suspended the session at 10:08 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 10:09 p.m., the session resumed.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 RESUMPTION OF CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE OPAPP On motion of Rep. Gonzales, there being no objection, the Body resumed consideration of the proposed budget of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP); and the Chair recognized Rep. Ben P. Evardone to resume sponsorship of the budget and Rep. Dela Cruz for his manifestation. MANIFESTATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ Adverting to the debate on the proposed OPAPP budget that early morning, Rep. Dela Cruz enumerated the reasons for deferring consideration of the measure particularly the failure of the agency and the Sponsors: 1) to determine who represents the Bangsamoro; 2) to provide clarifications on the provisions of several peace agreements, namely the 1976 Tripoli Agreement and the 1996 Jakarta Accord that the GRP had undertaken with the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) and which noncompliance and disagreements thereon had been the underlying cause for the MNLF attack in Zamboanga City; and 3) to clarify the patently unconstitutional new autonomous political entity provided under the 2012 Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro. He maintained that the Minority had sought clarification on these issues to prevent any misunderstanding of the peace process between the government and the MNLF, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and other armed groups; to prevent Congress from enacting laws that will bring false hopes to the Filipinos in Mindanao; and to prevent a repeat of another Zamboanga City conflict situation that will affect the whole country. Inasmuch as the Committee had exerted efforts towards the participation of all stakeholders in the debate and discussion on the resolution of the conflict in Mindanao, to include Members of Congress concerned who will be involved in the deliberations on the Framework Agreement for the Bangsamoro, Rep. Dela Cruz stated that he will no longer ask to defer the consideration of the proposed OPAPP budget. He sought the commitment of the House and the OPAPP that an all-Member conference with the agency will soon be held pertinent to the formulation of the roadmap for peace in Mindanao, as well as other agreements insofar as the other armed groups in the country is concerned. REMARKS OF REP. EVARDONE Rep. Evardone committed stakeholders in the peace process. to

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TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED OPAPP BUDGET There being no more interpellations, on a joint motion of Reps. Zamora (R.) and Gonzales, on behalf of the Minority and the Majority, respectively, there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed OPAPP budget. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE DAP On motion of Rep. Gonzales, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed budget of the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP). TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE DAP There being no interpellations, on a joint motion of Reps. Zamora (R.) and Gonzales, on the part of the Minority and the Majority, respectively, there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budget of the DAP. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair suspended the session at 10:23 p.m., on Rep. Gonzales motion. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 10:25 p.m. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE DILG AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES On motion of Rep. Gonzales, there being no objection, the Body resumed consideration of the proposed budgets of the DILG and its attached agencies. Thereafter, the Chair recognized Rep. Evardone for the sponsorship and Rep. Dela Cruz for his interpellation.

158 INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ Within the context of the constitutional guarantee on local autonomy and the provisions of the 1991 Local Government Code, Reps. Dela Cruz and Evardone discussed the relationship between the DILG and the LGUs as far as authority is concerned; the relationship between the DILG Secretary, the Chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and Chairperson of the National Police Commission (Napolcom); the commitment of the DILG Secretary and the PNP leadership to provide air support to the PNP; the funding for the immediate creation or establishment of a task force that will undertake unsolved cases; and the implementation on a regional basis of a mobile crime laboratory system. In closing, Rep. Dela Cruz asked for a listing of all NGOs and CSOs involved in the bottom-up budgeting scheme being implemented by the Department, to which Rep. Evardone acceded. INTERPELLATION OF REP. JALOSJOS Upon recognition by the Chair, Rep. Seth Frederick P. Jalosjos inquired about the BUB program and its recipients. After the Sponsor informed him of the programs accomplishments and targets, Rep. Jalosjos turned to the topic of abusive police personnel which his colleagues in the Minority would file a resolution on. He cited the case of Police Superintendent Reynaldo Maclang who was promoted despite allegations of abuse and human rights violations in Zamboanga del Norte. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Evardone, the Chair declared a recess at 10:45 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 10:47 p.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. JALOSJOS (Continuation) Rep. Evardone said that Mr. Maclang was on floating status and was promoted legally and that he had been cleared of all administrative cases except one pending in summary hearing. He added that Rep. Jalosjos could file pertinent complaints before the Napolcom.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 MANIFESTATION OF REP. TY On motion of Rep. Gonzales, the Chair then recognized Rep. Ty who initially questioned the National Housing Authority (NHA) and DILGs duplication of functions and budgets for housing projects for informal settlers. Rep. Evardone stated that the President has directed the DILG Secretary to immediately spearhead the transfer of informal settlers living in high-risk areas to decent housing sites to pave the way for the clearing of clogged waterways as provided for by existing laws. Rep. Ty pointed out however that instead of tapping the private sector, the DILG should have given the housing project to the NHA considering that its cost per unit would be cheaper as compared to the ones that would be built by the private sector. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE DILG AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES There being no further interpellations, on a joint motion of Rep. Zamora (R.), on the part of the Minority and Rep. Gonzales, on the part of the Majority, and there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budgets of the DILG and its attached agencies. RESUMPTION OF CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE DEPED AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES On motion of Rep. Gonzales, there being no objection, the Body resumed consideration of the proposed budgets of the DepEd and its attached agencies. Thereafter, on further motion of Rep. Gonzales, the Chair recognized Reps. Almario and Tinio to sponsor said budget and to interpellate thereon, respectively. INTERPELLATION OF REP. TINIO Rep. Tinio raised to the Sponsor the following concerns: 1) the designation of a number of statutory benefits to be known as the Magna Carta Benefits for Teachers in the GAA; 2) providing for a free annual medical checkup for public school teachers in accordance with the provisions of the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers; and 3) regularization of contractual teachers.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2013 Finally, Rep. Tinio sought the commitment of the Sponsor in reinstating Special Provision No. 9 of Republic Act (RA) No. 10352 or the 2013 GAA in the 2014 GAB so as to give priority to qualified contractual and volunteer teachers in the hiring of new teachers. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ Recognized by the Chair on motion of Rep. Gonzales, Rep. Dela Cruz aired his concern over school buildings that were constructed from the PDAF of some lawmakers through the Federation of FilipinoChinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. He asked for a copy of the inventory and location thereof to avoid a surfeit of buildings as a number of them had already been donated by the private sector, or constructed through the efforts of legislators, and also to allow construction in areas where such facilities are still lacking. He also asked for information on how the Department could accommodate the funds for the implementation of the Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education (GASTPE) in the last three years; the fund for basic education institutions that are being administered under different agencies; and the budget for the Early Childhood Care and Development Council. Lastly, he asked for information on its curriculum development programs as well as its training in teaching, appointment, and the creation and allocation of teaching positions. The Sponsor committed to furnish Rep. Dela Cruz with the requested listings and information. On motion of Rep. Bondoc, the Chair recognized Rep. Atienza for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. ATIENZA After their debate on the issue of untitled real properties occupied by public schools where Rep. Atienza offered to help the Department in settling the said issue, Reps. Atienza and Almario talked about the alleged overpricing of public school textbooks and learning materials. The Sponsor responded to the pending queries by giving facts and figures on the adjusted prices of the books and pledged to give a list of the books that were bought by the DepEd. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Atienza, the session was suspended at 11:47 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 11:49 p.m., the session resumed. INTERPELLATION OF REP. ATIENZA (Continuation)

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Having been assured that the current prices of books bought by DepEd are lower than its previous purchases, Rep. Atienza ended his interpellation by commending the Department for their efforts. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE DEPED AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES On a joint motion of Reps. Zamora (R.) and Gonzales, on behalf of the Minority and Majority, respectively, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budgets of the DepEd and its attached agencies. SUSPENSION OF SESSION To allow access of the floor by the personnel from the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) and attached agencies/corporations, on motion of Rep. Gonzales, the session was suspended at 11:52 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 11:53 p.m. RESUMPTION OF CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF DOTC AND ATTACHED AGENCIES/CORPORATIONS On motion of Rep. Gonzales, there being no objection, the Body continued the consideration of the proposed budgets of the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) including attached agencies/corporations, and the Chair recognized Reps. Joseph Gilbert F. Violago and Atienza to sponsor the proposed budget and to interpellate thereon, respectively. INTERPELLATION OF REP. ATIENZA Initially, Reps. Atienza and Violago focused their discussion on the coordination of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) with the LGUs in issuing franchises for the operation of public utility vehicles (PUVs); and its coordinated efforts with the Land Transportation Office (LTO), Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and other LGUs in conducting anticolorum PUV operations.

160 Rep. Atienza next discussed with Rep. Violago the issue of transit advertising through posters and prints on the buses, the removal of which caused massive traffic along the main highways. He pointed out that transit advertising is being used in other countries and has generated employment that it should not be disallowed. He also dwelled on the need to require operators of buses to provide parking lots for their vehicles as well as the necessity of regulating the construction of huge billboards along the principal roads. On motion of Rep. Binay, the Chair recognized Rep. Dela Cruz for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ After explaining that his interpellation was a continuation of the issues he raised earlier, Rep. Dela Cruz sought clarification whether the rationalization program of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) involves only certain ports as the construction project is a separate endeavor left to the private sector and the LGUs. He also asked for the identification of port projects that would be taken from the DOTC budget and not from the PPA fund, as well as the rationalization plan for the ports throughout the country. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The session was suspended at 12:15 a.m., on motion of Rep. Violago. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 12:17 a.m. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ (Continuation) Given the clarification made by the Sponsor on the DOTCs plan of establishing ports in every island to allow the free flow of transportation from one place to another, Rep. Dela Cruz expressed hope that bigger islands that could therefore provide a bigger market and income would be given bigger funds, and that like the allocation set aside for the Batanes port and airport, other provinces could also be given funds for the same purpose. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The session was suspended at 12:19 a.m., on motion of Rep. Violago.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2013 RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 12:20 a.m., the session resumed. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ (Continuation) Rep. Dela Cruz expressed hope that he would be able to discuss with the DOTC and the PPA the issue of rationalizing public funds for the development of ports in the country. Thereafter, he inquired on the coordination of the Philippine Coast Guard with the PNP Maritime Command with regard to the optimization of assets and resources in carrying out their respective duties and responsibilities. The Sponsor explained that the two agencies always coordinate their operations. Rep. Dela Cruz subsequently sought clarification with regard to the proposed budget of the LTO, specifically the implementation of the Pollution Control Fund and the Seatbelt Fund and the use of funds derived from these laws. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Dela Cruz, the Chair suspended the session at 12:27 a.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 12:28 a.m., the session resumed. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ (Continuation) In reply to the previous query, Rep. Violago informed Rep. Dela Cruz that the Committee will provide him with a copy of the report on the use of the MVUC Fund and the Seatbelt Fund in the 2013 National Budget. With regard to the establishment of a single maritime authority, Rep. Dela Cruz sought the commitment of the Sponsoring Committee that the DOTC will pursue this particular policy in compliance with the requirements of the countrys obligations to international governance. SUSPENSION OF SESSION Thereupon, the Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 12:30 a.m.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2013 RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 12:31 a.m., the session resumed. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ (Continuation) Rep. Violago assured Rep. Dela Cruz that the DOTC will pursue the policy of a single maritime administration to comply with the audit requirements of the European Maritime Safety Agency. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE DOTC AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES AND CORPORATIONS There being no other interpellations, on a joint motion of Reps. Zamora (R.) and Gonzales, on behalf of the Minority and the Majority, respectively, there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budgets of the DOTC and its attached agencies and corporations. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED LUMP SUM FUNDS On motion of Rep. Gonzales, there being no objection, the Body considered the proposed Lump Sum Funds. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED LUMP SUM FUNDS In the absence of interpellations, on a joint motion of Reps. Zamora (R.) and Gonzales, on behalf of the Minority and the Majority, respectively, there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed Lump Sum Funds. RESUMPTION OF CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE DOH AND ATTACHED AGENCIES AND CORPORATIONS On motion of Rep. Gonzales, there being no objection, the Body resumed consideration of the proposed budgets of the DOH and its attached agencies and corporations.

161 Thereafter, on motion of Rep. Gonzales, the Chair recognized Rep. JC Rahman A. Nava to continue with the sponsorship of the proposed budgets of the DOH and its attached agencies and corporations, and Rep. Leah S. Paquiz for her interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. PAQUIZ Rep. Paquiz informed the Committee of the case filed by the nurses of the East Avenue Medical Center (EAMC) for harassment, abuse and insult against its medical director, Dr. Roland Cortez, who was later charged for discourtesy in the course of his official duties by the Office of the Ombudsman. She inquired whether the penalty of one-month suspension imposed by the Ombudsman had been implemented by the DOH against the hospital director. SUSPENSION OF SESSION Thereupon, the Chair motu proprio suspended the session at 12:36 a.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 12:37 a.m., the session resumed. INTERPELLATION OF REP. PAQUIZ (Continuation) Rep. Nava (JC), in reply, said that the order for suspension of Dr. Lopez had been implemented and thereafter enumerated the doctors present designation, duties and responsibilities as a DOH official to which Rep. Paquiz however argued that they were an obvious display of conflict of interest under our laws. She then asked the DOH to submit and/or act on the following matters before the House approves its 2014 budget proposal: 1) the health human resource development plan and the DOH program in regularizing Registered Nurses for Health Enhancement and Local Service (RN Heals); 2) a list of procured health equipment and health facilities that were built, enhanced, repaired and constructed from 2011 to 2013; 3) the increased budget allocation of the National Center for Health Promotion with itemized programs for 2014 and its corresponding line budget; 4) that DOH declare and submit a list of the benefits of the Magna Carta for Public Health Workers which should be fully implemented in 2014, as well as its corresponding budget allocation and the manner of allocation; 5) submission of the program defining the revenue allocation from the Sin Tax collection; and 6) that Dr. Cortez be relieved from his multiple posi-

162 tions in government service to avoid conflict of interest. On motion of Rep. Binay, the Chair recognized Rep. Doy C. Leachon for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. LEACHON Rep. Leachon dwelled on the following: additional funds for the improvement of and/or additional infrastructure for the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) considering that it is the leading government hospital in the country; proper implementation of DOH infrastructure projects to avoid wastage of commitment fees; and stopping the DOH from issuing guidelines on the accreditation of stem cell centers in the country unless their practices are accredited and approved by the Food and Drug Administration. After the Sponsor read the guidelines on stem cell preparation and therapy, he assuaged Rep. Leachons apprehension about the infrastructure needs of the PGH. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ On motion of Rep. Bondoc, the Chair recognized Rep. Dela Cruz who expressed concern about the proper use of the DOHs huge lump sum allocations and the inadequacy of free and quality health services to the public. Rep. Nava said that the Department will seriously look into these. Thereupon, the Chair recognized Rep. Zamora (R.) upon Rep. Bondocs motion. INTERPELLATION OF REP. ZAMORA (R.) Rep. Zamora deplored the proposed voucher system for health care services to be funded from the abolished PDAF, saying it would bypass House Members. Rep. Nava (JC) told him it was still under study, and the DOH Secretary would issue a public apology to the Members the following day. MOTION OF REP. ZAMORA (R.) Nevertheless, Rep. Zamora moved for the inclusion of the office of the DOH Secretary in a new, improved, reformative voucher system to be included in the national budget.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2013 SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair motu proprio declared a recess at 1:16 a.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION At 1:19 a.m., the session resumed. WITHDRAWAL OF MOTION OF REP. ZAMORA (R.) Upon recognition by the Chair, Rep. Zamora withdrew his previous motion. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON THE PROPOSED BUDGETS OF THE DOH AND ATTACHED AGENCIES AND CORPORATIONS On a joint motion of Rep. Zamora (R.) on the part of the Minority and Rep. Bondoc on the part of the Majority, there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on the proposed budgets of the DOH and its attached agencies and corporations. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair suspended the session at 1:21 a.m. upon Rep. Bondocs motion. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 1:23 a.m. TURNO EN CONTRA On motion of Rep. Bondoc, there being no objection, the Body proceeded to the turno en contra and the Chair first recognized Rep. Colmenares. TURNO EN CONTRA SPEECH OF REP. COLMENARES Rep. Colmenares stressed on behalf of the Makabayan bloc that the like the past proposals of the PNoy Administration, the 2014 budget was antipeople because it provided bloated funds in favor of privatization, military spending, and debt servicing but deprived the much-deserved funds for basic social services, such as health and education. He added that it still contained pork barrel in the form of huge lump sum funds, and allowed the President to

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2013 override Congress power to appropriate public funds. At this juncture, Deputy Speaker Aggabao relinquished the Chair to Speaker Belmonte. On motion of Rep. Bondoc, the Chair next recognized Rep. Zamora (R.). TURNO EN CONTRA SPEECH OF REP. ZAMORA (R.) Rep. Zamora opined that the countrys economic success hinged on funding agricultural development because it would lead to jobs, access to education, and industrialization. What the proposed budget instead focuses on, he stressed, is excessively funding programs that do not really address poverty but nurture a culture of dependence and entitlement. This, as he cited the World Banks observation that the Philippines is the only nation in the region that has experienced increased economic growth but with minimal reduction in poverty. In closing, he underscored that the Minority is aware that it would lose the battle in the 2014 GAB, but that what is important, he said, is not winning but being given the opportunity to speak in behalf of the next generations. He stressed that in the end, the Minority had to vote against the measure because it had to vote for the rights of the Members and their constituents, and asked his colleagues to vote with them as they bring the nation to its feet. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF SPONSORSHIP AND DEBATE ON HOUSE BILL NO. 2630 There being no other interpellations and speeches against House Bill No. 2630, on motion of Rep. Gonzales, there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of sponsorship and debate on House Bill No. 2630. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Gonzales, the session was suspended at 1:50 a.m. to allow the Body to proceed to the period of amendments. COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS On an omnibus motion of Rep. Ungab, there being no objection, the Body approved through viva voce voting the Committee amendments contained on

163 pages 2 to 10 of Committee Report No. 1, as submitted by the Committee on Appropriations on House Bill No. 2630. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Gonzales, the session was suspended at 1:52 a.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 1:53 a.m. INDIVIDUAL AMENDMENTS The Body then considered individual amendments to the 2014 GAB. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS OF REP. ILAGAN Recognized by the Chair on motion of Rep. Gonzales, Rep. Ilagan made an omnibus motion to propose the following individual amendments to House Bill No. 2630: 1. To abolish and rechannel the congressional PDAF to basic social services and salaries of government employees; 2. To amend relevant laws governing the Office of the President, Executive Offices and other pork barrel accounts in the amount of P147 billion and P87 million; 3. To transfer the Malampaya Fund of P132 billion to the General Fund and subject the same to congressional appropriation to fund renewable energy, basic social services and salaries of government employees; 4. To transfer the Presidents Social Fund of P2.4 billion to the General Fund to be rechanneled to basic social services and salaries of government employees; 5. To transfer the Motor Vehicle Users Charge of P12 billion to the General Fund to be rechanneled to social services and farmers subsidy; 6. To transfer CHEDs Higher Education Development Fund of P1.47 billion to the SUCs as an itemized budget; Under the Special Purpose Fund of P173.05 billion:

164 7. To itemize the Budgetary Support to GOCCs amounting to P46.69 billion; 8. To transfer the Allocation to LGUs of P19.7 billion to the regular budget and rechannel the same for basic social services; 9. To transfer the fund of P14 billion for Support to Infrastructure to the regular budget and rechannel for basic social services; 10. To transfer the Feasibility Studies Fund of P40 million to the regular budget and rechannel to social services; 11. To transfer the School Building Program of P1 billion to the DepEd as an itemized fund; 12. To transfer the E-Government Fund of P2.5 billion as an itemized and regular budget of the DOST; 13. To transfer the Miscellaneous Personnel Benefits Fund of P80.71 billion to the regular budget; 14. To transfer the Calamity Fund of P7.5 billion as a regular budget of the NDRRMC and to review said amount; 15. To transfer the Contingent Fund of P1 billion to the regular budget and rechannel to basic social services; For the regular budgets or lump sum funds of certain agencies: 16. To rechannel the DSWDCCT fund of P62.6 billion for basic social services and salaries of government employees; 17. To rechannel PAMANA and Intelligence Funds of various agencies to basic social services; 18. To rechannel the DOH-Additional PhilHealth budget to the DOH hospitals and their MOOEs; 19. To itemize the DPWH Right-of-Way Fund of P2.51 billion and rechannel it for basic social services; and 20. To rechannel the OVP-Implementation of Priority Programs and Projects Fund of P20 million to basic social services and salaries of government employees. The Sponsor said that he could not yet accept the proposed amendments, but assured that the Commit-

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2013 tee would study them upon its organization into a small group. MOTION OF REP. ILAGAN Rep. Ilagan moved that the matter be put to a vote. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Gonzales, the session was suspended at 1:58 a.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 1:58 a.m. MOTION OF REP. GONZALES Rep. Gonzales stated that the parliamentary status was that the Body was in the period of individual amendments on the 2014 GAB, and that the chairperson of the Committee on Appropriations just rejected the proposed individual amendments of Rep. Ilagan. He said that Rep. Ilagan made an appeal and the Body was to vote thereon. VIVA VOCE VOTING ON REP. ILAGANS APPEAL Thereafter, the Chair called for a viva voce voting on Rep. Ilagans appeal, and with the majority voting against it, the appeal was lost. MANIFESTATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ Recognized by the Chair, Rep. Dela Cruz manifested his intent to submit his proposed amendments in writing. Rep. Gonzales however requested his colleague to let the Body do some administrative work first. SUSPENSION OF CONSIDERATION ON SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILL NO. 2630 Upon motion of Rep. Gonzales, there being no objection, the Body suspended consideration on Second Reading of House Bill No. 2630, ELECTION OF ADDITIONAL MEMBERS TO VARIOUS COMMITTEES/SPECIAL COMMITTEE On motion of Rep. Gonzales, there being no objection, the Body elected the following additional

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2013 Members on the part the Majority to the various Committees/Special Committee indicated hereunder: Committee on Banks and Financial Intermediaries Rep. Ronald M. Cosalan Committee on Basic Education and Culture Rep. Winston Winnie Castelo Committee on Energy Rep. Raul V. Del Mar Committee on Housing and Urban Development Rep. Nelson L. Dayanghirang Committee on Muslim Affairs Rep. Ann K. Hofer Special Committee on the North Luzon Growth Quadrangle Rep. Eufranio Franny C. Eriguel, M.D. as member no. 4 Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Development Rep. JC Rahman A. Nava, M.D. Committee on Veterans Affairs and Welfare Rep. Cheryl P. Deloso-Montalla Rep. Regina Ongsiako Reyes AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT COMMITTEE MEETINGS Pursuant to Section 35, Rule IX of the Provisional Rules of the House, on motion of Rep. Gonzales, there being no objection, the Body authorized all Committees to conduct meetings or public hearings, if deemed necessary, during the House recess from September 28 to October 13, 2013. AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES OF PROCEDURE GOVERNING INQUIRIES IN AID OF LEGISLATION On motion of Rep. Gonzales, there being no objection, the Body amended Section 2, paragraph B, subparagraphs B2 and B3, as well as Sections 3 and

165 15 of the Rules of Procedure Governing Inquiries in Aid of Legislation, to read as follows: Section 2. Modes of Initiation. x-x-x b. upon order of the House of Representatives through: B1. x-x-x B2. THE REFERRAL OF A RESOLUTION TO THE APPROPRIATE COMMITTEE: PROVIDED, THAT ALL RESOLUTIONS DIRECTING ANY COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY SHALL BE INITIALLY REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE NECESSITY AND PROPRIETY OF THE CONDUCT OF SUCH INQUIRY; OR B3. THE REFERRAL OF A PETITION FILED OR INFORMATION GIVEN BY ANY PERSON NOT A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE REQUESTING SUCH INQUIRY TO THE APPROPRIATE COMMITTEE: PROVIDED, THAT SUCH PETITION OR INFORMATION SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE SPEAKER UNDER OATH, STATING THE FACTS UPON WHICH IT IS BASED, AND ACCOMPANIED BY SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS, AND THEREAFTER INCLUDED IN THE ORDER OF BUSINESS FOR REFERRAL TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES WHICH SHALL DETERMINE THE NECESSITY AND PROPRIETY OF THE CONDUCT OF SUCH INQUIRY. x-x-x SECTION 3. CHANGE OF REFERRAL. THE REFERRAL OF THE PRIVILEGE SPEECH, RESOLUTION, PETITION OR INFORMATION MAY BE CHANGED ON MOTION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER UPON RECEIPT AND APPROVAL BY THE COMMITTEE ON RULES OF A WRITTEN REQUEST FROM THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE COMMITTEE TO WHICH SAID PRIVILEGE SPEECH, RESOLUTION, PETITION OR INFORMATION WAS ORIGINALLY REFERRED. THE COMMITTEE ON RULES SHALL DECIDE ON THE SAID REQUEST WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FROM RECEIPT THEREOF. x-x-x SECTION 15. TERMINATION OF INQUIRY. THE COMMITTEE SHALL TERMINATE AN INQUIRY, AND SUBMIT A REPORT THEREON

166 WITHIN SIXTY (60) CALENDAR DAYS FROM THE DATE OF COMMENCEMENT. THE INQUIRY COMMENCES ON THE DATE OF REFERRAL OF THE PRIVILEGE SPEECH, RESOLUTION OR PETITION OR INFORMATION TO THE CONCERNED COMMITTEE. RESUMPTION OF CONSIDERATION ON SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILL NO. 2630 On motion of Rep. Gonzales, there being no objection, the Body resumed consideration on Second Reading of House Bill No. 2630, as embodied in Committee Report No. 1 and reported out by the Committee on Appropriations, entitled: AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES FROM JANUARY ONE TO DECEMBER THIRTY-ONE, TWO THOUSAND AND FOURTEEN, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. CREATION OF A SMALL COMMITTEE TO ACCEPT INDIVIDUAL AMENDMENTS On motion of Rep. Gonzales, there being no objection, the Body created a small committee composed of the following Members to receive and resolve individual amendments to House Bill No. 2630 or the 2014 GAB, until Tuesday, October 1, 2013: Rep. Isidro T. Ungab, chairperson of the Committee on Appropriations; Reps. JC Rahman A. Nava, M.D. and Rolando G. Andaya, Committee vice chairpersons; and for the Committee on Rules, Rep. Neptali M. Gonzales II for the Majority, and Rep. Ronaldo B. Zamora for the Minority. TERMINATION OF THE PERIOD OF AMENDMENTS On motion of Rep. Gonzales, there being no objection, the Body terminated the period of amendments. REMARKS OF SPEAKER BELMONTE At the outset, Speaker Belmonte thanked everyone for giving their zeal, dedication and assistance in ensuring that the 16th Congress hits the ground running and moving forward vigorously in the task of

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2013 laying the foundation of good policies and laws that would redound to national development. He said that an enrolled copy of the Bill postponing the SK elections which is expected to be the very first law to be passed in the present Congress, has already been submitted to the President for his action. Proud to affirm that a reenacted budget is now a thing of the past, the Speaker commended all the Members both from the Majority and the Minority, led by Reps. Gonzales and Zamora (R.), respectively, the chairperson and vice chairpersons of the Committee on Appropriations as well as the heads of the six different cluster Committees, for their due diligence, attention and painstaking work and efforts in the deliberation of the national budget. He was elated that for the first time, there is a budget that would truly respond to the needs and demands of the people, identifying the various items and objects of expenditures, and present the results and major final outputs based on each agencys mandate. Moreover, Speaker Belmonte said he was truly inspired that despite the PDAF controversy currently hounding Congress, everyone went beyond the realm of self-interest and thought collectively for the sake of maintaining the integrity of the House. He then expressed hope that the 16th Congress would rise above the prevailing challenge, stronger than ever and would enjoy even greater trust and confidence from the Filipino people. MOTION OF REP. GONZALES Rep. Gonzales then moved for the approval on Second Reading of House Bill No. 2630. POINT OF INQUIRY OF REP. ATIENZA Before the Body could act on the motion, the Chair recognized Rep. Atienza who rose for confirmation if indeed the PDAF was removed from the 2014 proposed national budget. REMARKS YOF REP. GONZALES Whereupon, Rep. Gonzales responded that during the period of Committee amendments, the chairperson of the Committee on Appropriations made an omnibus motion for the approval of Committee amendments as contained in Committee Report No. 1 on House Bill No. 2630, which included the removal and deletion of the entire PDAF portion and its realignment to other departments such as the DepEd, DOH, DOLE, DPWH, DSWD and CHED.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2013 REMARKS OF REP. ATIENZA Rep. Atienza accepted the assurance of Majority Leader Gonzales - that until the Bill is approved on Third Reading, all the provisions on the PDAF have been removed - as now part of the budget the Body was approving. APPROVAL ON SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILL NO. 2630 Subsequently, Rep. Gonzales reiterated his motion and there being no objection, the Body approved on Second Reading House Bill No. 2630 through viva voce voting. ing. ADJOURNMENT OF SESSION

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On further motion of Rep. Gonzales, there being no objection, the Chair declared the session adjourned until four oclock in the afternoon of Monday, October 14, 2013. It was 2:19 a.m., Saturday, September 28, 2013. _____________________________ I hereby certify to the correctness of the forego-

(Sgd.) ATTY. MARILYN B. BARUA-YAP Secretary General

Approved on October 14, 2013

(Appendix I) Congress of the Philippines House of Representatives Quezon City, Philippines RECORD OF ATTENDANCE Dates: September 17 to 20, 2013 and September 23 to 28, 2013

ABAD ABAYA ABAYON ABELLANOSA ABU ABUEG ACEDILLO ACHARON ACOP ACOSTA-ALBA ADIONG ADVINCULA AGARAO AGGABAO AGLIPAY AGYAO ALBANO ALCALA ALEJANO ALIPING ALMARIO ALMONTE ALVAREZ (F.) ALVAREZ (M.) AMANTE AMATONG (I.) AMATONG (R.) ANDAYA ANGARA-CASTILLO ANGPING ANTONINO-NADRES ANTONIO APOSTOL ARAGONES ARBISON ARENAS ARNAIZ ARROYO ASILO ATIENZA AUMENTADO BAG-AO BAGATSING BAGUILAT BALINDONG

BANAL BARCELONA-REYES BARZAGA BATAOIL BATOCABE BAUTISTA BELLO (S.) BELLO (W.) BELMONTE (F.) BELMONTE (J.) BELMONTE (V.) BENITEZ BERNOS BIAZON BICHARA BINAY BIRON BONDOC BONOAN BRAVO (A.) BRAVO (M.) BRIONES BULUT-BEGTANG CABILAO CAGAS CALALAY CALIXTO-RUBIANO CAMINERO CARI CASTELO CASTRO CATAMCO CAYETANO CELESTE CERAFICA CERILLES CHIPECO CO COJUANGCO (E.) COJUANGCO (K.) COLLANTES COLMENARES CORTUNA COSALAN CRUZ-GONZALES

CUA CUEVA DALOG DAYANGHIRANG DE JESUS DE VENECIA DEFENSOR DEL MAR DEL ROSARIO (A.G.) DEL ROSARIO (A.A.) DELA CRUZ DELOSO-MONTALLA DIMAPORO (I.) DUAVIT DURANO DY ECHIVERRI ENVERGA ERICE ERIGUEL ERMITA-BUHAIN ESCUDERO ESPINA ESTRELLA EVARDONE FARIAS FERNANDEZ FERRER (J.) FERRER (L.) FERRIOL FLORES FORTUN FORTUNO FUENTEBELLA GARAY GARCIA (E.) GARCIA (G.) GARCIA-ALBANO GARIN (O.) GARIN (S.) GATCHALIAN (S.) GATCHALIAN (W.) GERON GERONA-ROBREDO GO (A.C.)

GO (A.F.) GOMEZ GONZALES GONZALEZ GORRICETA GUANLAO GUIAO GULLAS GUNIGUNDO GUTIERREZ HAGEDORN HARESCO HATAMAN-SALLIMAN HERNANDEZ HICAP HOFER ILAGAN IWAY JALOSJOS JAVIER KHO KHONGHUN LABADLABAD LACSON-NOEL LAGDAMEO (A.) LAGDAMEO (M.) LAGMAN LANETE LEACHON LEE LEONARDIA LEONEN-PIZARRO LOBREGAT LOONG LOPEZ (C.) LOPEZ (C.J.) LOYOLA MACROHON-NUO MADRONA MANALO MANGUDADATU MARCOS MASONGSONG MATUGAS MELLANA MENDOZA (J.) MENDOZA (M.) MENDOZA (R.) MERCADO MERCADO-REVILLA

MIRASOL MONTEJO NAVA (J.) NAVA (P.) NOEL NOGRALES OAMINAL OCAMPO OLIVAREZ ONG ORTEGA (F.) ORTEGA (V.) PADILLA PAEZ PAGDILAO PANCHO PANGANIBAN PANOTES PAQUIZ PERNES PIAMONTE PICHAY PLAZA PONCE ENRILE PRIMICIAS-AGABAS PUNO QUIMBO QUISUMBING RADAZA RAMOS RELAMPAGOS REVILLA REYES RIDON RIVERA ROBES RODRIGUEZ (I.) RODRIGUEZ (M.) RODRIGUEZ (O.) RODRIGUEZ (R.) ROMAN ROMARATE ROMUALDEZ ROMUALDO ROMULO ROQUE SACDALAN SAHALI SAKALURAN SALIMBANGON

SALVACION SANTIAGO SARMIENTO (C.) SARMIENTO (M.) SATO SEMA SEERES SINGSON (E.) SINGSON (R.) SUANSING SUAREZ SY-ALVARADO TAMBUNTING TAN (A.) TAN (M.) TEJADA TEODORO TEVES TIANGCO TING TINIO TOLENTINO TREAS TUGNA TUPAS TURABIN-HATAMAN TY UMALI (C.) UMALI (R.) UNABIA UNGAB UY (J.) UY (R.) VARGAS VARGAS-ALFONSO VELARDE VELASCO VILLANUEVA VILLAR VILLARICA VIOLAGO YAP (A.) YAP (S.) YU ZAMORA (M.) ZAMORA (R.) ZARATE ZUBIRI