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Congressional Record

PLENARY PROCEEDINGS OF THE 14th CONGRESS, THIRD REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Vol. 1

Tuesday, September 8, 2009


CALL TO ORDER

At 4:00 p.m., Deputy Speaker Raul V. Del Mar called


the session to order.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). The
session is now called to order.
NATIONAL ANTHEM
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). May I
request everyone to please rise for the singing of the
Philippine National Anthem.

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Our job is great, but You, the Almighty, give grace and
direction as we ask for help.
O Lord, make us watchful for Your movements in
personal reflection and in honest discussion so Your glory
may be evident in our deeds.
God bless the Philippines. We pray in our Saviors name.
Amen.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Deputy
Majority Leader Velarde is recognized.

Everybody rose to sing the Philippine National Anthem.

REP. VELARDE. Mr. Speaker, with the kind indulgence


of the Chair and the Members present, we would like to
acknowledge the presence of our guests in the gallery: the
students from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Please


remain standing for the Invocation to be delivered by the
Hon. Daryl Grace Abayon of the Party-List AANGAT TAYO.

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Please rise.


We acknowledge and thank the students from the Polytechnic
University of the Philippines. (Applause)

Everybody remained standing for the Invocation.

REP. VELARDE. Likewise, Mr. Speaker, we would like


to acknowledge the presence of the students of the City
College of Lucena taking Bachelor of Science in Public
Administration and Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship
headed by their professors, Mr. Ramon Atienza and Mr.
Ronald Macinas, guests of the Hon. Enverga, Hon. Taada,
Hon. Alcala and Hon. Suarez. (Applause)

INVOCATION
REP. ABAYON. Let us all bow our heads in prayer.
Almighty and eternal Father, we humbly come before
You in this hallowed place that we might seek Your wisdom
for the work that You have set before us, a chosen group of
leaders. Thank You for the opportunity to lead the people of
this Republic.
Father, many in our country are hurting this afternoon
for the loss experienced in tragedies by the seas and the winds,
many others are confused and fearful of what the future holds;
they need the help of this Congress. Help us to help and
comfort them.
O God, accept this prayer as our confession of total
dependence on You. Forgive us where we have fallen short
of Your best. You know the solution this body of men and
women seek. Now, may we receive Your wisdom, Your
knowledge and Your solution.
Be present, O God of Wisdom, and direct the councils
of this honorable Philippine House of Representatives.
Give insight, understanding and discernment to each of
us so we can exercise our duties for the betterment of our
districts and this whole nation.
May we all be reminded that righteousness exalts a
nation. As we meet in this Chamber or elsewhere, may our
every decision, our every judgment, and our every action be
said and done in righteousness.

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). We


acknowledge the presence of the students of the City College
of Lucena taking Bachelor of Science in Public
Administration and Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship
headed by their professors, Mr. Ramon Atienza and Mr.
Ronald Macinas, guests of the Hon. Enverga, Hon. Taada,
Hon. Alcala and Hon. Suarez. We thank them for their visit.
REP. VELARDE. Likewise, Mr. Speaker, we would like
to acknowledge the presence of the 25 participants in the
Congressional Internship Program for Young Muslim
Leaders, ...
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Please rise.
REP. VELARDE. ...which is a joint project of the
USAID, Growth with Equity in Mindanao, the Mindanao
State University and the House of Representatives.
The CIPYML Batch 9 is under the supervision of
Director Dina De Jesus-Pasagui of the Congressional
Planning and Budget Department.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). We


acknowledge the presence of the 25 participants of the
Congressional Internship Program for Young Muslim
Leaders under the supervision of Director Dina De JesusPasagui of the Congressional Planning and Budget
Department and we thank them for their visit.
REP. VELARDE. Likewise, Mr. Speaker, we would like
to acknowledge the presence of the guests of the
distinguished Gentleman from the Second District of North
Cotabato, the Hon. Bernardo F. Piol Jr., the Political Science
class of Ateneo de Davao University.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Please rise.
REP. VELARDE. Headed by Professor Neil Pancho,
they are Arig, Chris Ian Dave; Balicaco, Therese Dale;
Bagaipo, Phoebe; Bautista, Maria Marlou; Carpentero,
William; Dicdican, Nikko; Duterte, Sebastian; Espino,
Mariyah Sapiyah; Herrero, Ma. Kriska Angela; Impig,
Sychar; Ines, Julybee; Jala,Christine; Juanitas, Ralph
Ressureccion Jr.; Lepornio, Sanimar; Lozada,
Maybelene; Lucas, Leslie; Lumapas, Ria Danielle;
Omega, Alfie; Orencia, Katrina Joy; Piol, Efren Jr. L.;
Sto. Domingo, Janina Marie; Tan, Jay; and Ugmad,
Katherine.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). We
acknowledge the presence of the Political Science class of
Ateneo de Davao University headed by Professor Neil
Pancho, guests of the Hon. Bernardo Piol Jr. of the Second
District of North Cotabato and we thank them likewise for
their visit. (Applause)
SUSPENSION OF SESSION
REP. VELARDE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to request
for a few minutes suspension of the session.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). The session
is suspended for a few minutes.

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). We


acknowledge the presence of the Student Council Officers
of the University of Northern Philippines, Candon City
Branch headed by Professor Severino Alviento, guests of
the honorable Deputy Speaker Eric Singson of the Second
District of Ilocos Sur and we thank them for their visit.
(Applause)
REP. VELARDE. Likewise, Mr. Speaker, we would like
to acknowledge the presence of students from the Ateneo de
Manila University under Dr. Stephen Henry S. Totanes,
Associate Professor, History Department. They are the guests
of the distinguished Gentleman from the First District of
Antipolo City, the Hon. Roberto Puno.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). We
acknowledge the presence of the students from the Ateneo
de Manila University, guests of the Hon. Puno and we thank
them for their visit as well. (Applause)
REP. VELARDE. Likewise, Mr. Speaker, we would like
to acknowledge the presence of the guests of the
distinguished Gentleman from the Fourth District of Cebu,
the Hon. Benhur Salimbangon from Tabuelan, Cebu: the
honorable Vice-Mayor Rey Casiano Gerona; SB members:
Jane Oca, Virgie Montecalvo, Ramon Arellano and Moises
Trazo; ABC President, Deolito Almonacin; Mr. Allan
Arellano, TWD Chairman of the Board; Mr. Pablo Tuling;
and Mr. Agustin Panonce.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). We
acknowledge the presence of the honorable Vice-Mayor
Gerona of Tabuelan of Cebu; SB members Oca, Montecalvo,
Arellano and Trazo; ABC President Almonacin; the
Chairman of the Board of Tabuelan Water District (TWD),
Mr. Arellano; District Supervisor of the Department of
Education - Tabuelan, Mr. Pablo Tuling; District TWD
General Manager, Mr. Agustin Panonce; and all other guests
of the Hon. Salimbangon of the Fourth District of the
Province of Cebu. We thank them for their visit. (Applause)
APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL

It was 4:06 p.m.


RESUMPTION OF SESSION
At 4:44 p.m., the session was resumed.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). The
session is resumed.
Deputy Majority Leader Velarde is recognized
REP. VELARDE. Mr. Speaker, with the kind indulgence
of the Chair and the Members present, we would like to
acknowledge the presence of our guests in the gallery: the
Student Council Officers of the University of Northern
Philippines, Candon City Branch, ...

REP. VELARDE. Mr. Speaker, I move for the approval


of Journal No. 12, dated August 26, 2009.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; Journal No. 12
is hereby approved.
REP. VELARDE. Mr. Speaker, I move that we take up
the Reference of Business.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is
approved.
The Secretary General is directed to read the Reference
of Business.

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Please rise.


REFERENCE OF BUSINESS
REP. VELARDE. ...headed by Professor Severino
Alviento.

The Secretary General read the following House Bills

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009


and Resolutions on First Reading, Messages from the Senate
and Committee Report, and the Deputy Speaker made the
corresponding references:
BILLS ON FIRST READING
House Bill No. 6769, entitled:
AN ACT GRANTING PETRON CORPORATION A
FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, INSTALL,
OWN, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN GAS
SYSTEMS FOR THE FURNISHING OF
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM OR ARTIFICIAL
GAS FOR COOKING, HEATING OR COOLING,
LIGHTING, POWER OR ANY OTHER
COMMERCIAL
OR
INDUSTRIAL
APPLICATION
THROUGHOUT
THE
PHILIPPINES
By Representative Nicolas
TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE
FRANCHISES
House Bill No. 6770, entitled:
AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7743,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
CONGRESSIONAL, CITY AND MUNICIPAL
LIBRARIES AND BARANGAY READING
CENTERS THROUGHOUT THE PHILIPPINES,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
By Representative Palatino
TO THE COMMITTEE ON BASIC EDUCATION
AND CULTURE
House Bill No. 6771, entitled:
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR FREE AND
APPROPRIATE PUBLIC EDUCATION FOR
FILIPINO CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH
SPECIAL NEEDS
By Representative Palatino
TO THE COMMITTEE ON WELFARE OF
CHILDREN
House Bill No. 6772, entitled:
AN ACT DECLARING THE LATE PRESIDENT
CORAZON C. AQUINOS RESIDENCE AT 25
TIMES STREET, WEST TRIANGLE, QUEZON
CITY A HISTORICAL SITE AND CULTURAL
WEALTH OF THE NATION
By Representative Lazatin
TO THE COMMITTEE ON BASIC EDUCATION
AND CULTURE
House Bill No. 6773, entitled:
AN
ACT
RATIONALIZING
AND
STRENGTHENING THE PROBATION
SYSTEM, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE
THE PERTINENT PROVISIONS OF
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 968,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE PROBATION
LAW OF 1976, AS AMENDED
By Representative Aggabao
TO THE COMMITTEE ON REVISION OF LAWS

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RESOLUTIONS
House Resolution No. 1375, entitled:
RESOLUTION URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF
FOREIGN AFFAIRS TO EXTEND ASSISTANCE
AND MAKE REPRESENTATIONS WITH THE
SAUDI GOVERNMENT TO RELAX ITS MIXED
GATHERING LAW
By Representative Rodriguez
TO THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS
House Resolution No. 1376, entitled:
A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE HOUSE
COMMITTEES ON GOOD GOVERNMENT AND
NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT AN
INVESTIGATION, IN AID OF LEGISLATION,
ON THE REPORTED DISAPPEARANCE OF
APPROXIMATELY P100 MILLION WORTH OF
SEIZED ILLEGAL LOGS/LUMBER AND THE
ALLEGED COMPLICITY OF CERTAIN
GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS THEREIN
By Representative Pichay
TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES
House Resolution No. 1377, entitled:
RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE HOUSE
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES TO
CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION, IN AID OF
LEGISLATION, ON THE APPARENT ILLEGAL
MINING,
LOGGING
AND
ROAD
CONSTRUCTION/REHABILITATION WITHIN
THE TAGUIBO RIVER WATERSHED FOREST
RESERVE LOCATED IN BARANGAY
ANTICALA, BUTUAN CITY AND TO CALL
FOR THE IMMEDIATE STOPPAGE OF THESE
ALLEGED DESTRUCTIVE ACTIVITIES
WITHIN THE AREA
By Representatives Maza and Ilagan
TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES
ADDITIONAL COAUTHORS
Rep. Leonardo Q. Montemayor for House Bill No. 1488;
Rep. Magtanggol T. Gunigundo for House Bills No.
3194 and 6663;
Rep. Catalina G. Leonen-Pizarro for House Bills No.
2796, 6407, 6427 and 6440;
Rep. Ma. Victoria R. Sy-Alvarado for House Bills No.
4242, 6429 and 6653;
Reps. Edcel C. Lagman, Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Liwayway P. Vinzons-Chato for House Bill No. 6052;
Rep. Francisco Emmanuel R. Ortega III for House Bill
No. 6443;
Rep. Mar-Len Abigail S. Binay for House Bill No. 6598;
Rep. Marcelino Marcy R. Teodoro for House Bill No.
6679;
Rep. Ma. Amelita C. Villarosa for House Bills No. 332,
701, 3756, 5043, 6383, 6407 and 6440, and House
Resolution No. 6680;
Rep. Neri J. Colmenares for House Bills No. 6274 and
6599, and House Resolutions No. 1135, 1150, 1151, 1176,
1177, 1275, 1276 and 1277;

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Reps. Rafael V. Mariano, Teodoro A. Casio, Joel B.


Maglunsod, Raymond V. Palatino and Liza Largoza-Maza
for House Bill No. 6599 and House Resolutions No. 1275,
1276 and 1277;
Rep. Satur C. Ocampo for House Bill No. 6599 and
House Resolutions No. 1276 and 1277; and
Reps. Monica Nikki Prieto-Teodoro and Liwayway
P. Vinzons-Chato for House Resolution No. 1135.
MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE
Message dated August 18, 2009 informing the House of
Representatives that the Senate on August 17, 2009
passed without amendment the following House Bills,
to wit:
House Bill No. 5131, entitled:
AN ACT SEPARATING THE MOUNTAIN
PROVINCE GENERAL COMPREHENSIVE
HIGH SCHOOL TUCUCAN ANNEX IN
BARANGAY TUCUCAN, MUNICIPALITY OF
BONTOC, MOUNTAIN PROVINCE FROM THE
MOUNTAIN
PROVINCE
GENERAL
COMPREHENSIVE
HIGH
SCHOOL,
CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS
TUCUCAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
House Bill No. 4556, entitled:
AN ACT SEPARATING THE MOUNT DATA
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL - TIPUNAN
ANNEX IN SITIO TIPUNAN, BARANGAY
MONAMON NORTE, MUNICIPALITY OF
BAUKO, MOUNTAIN PROVINCE FROM THE
MOUNT DATA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL,
CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS
TIPUNAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
House Bill No. 5270, entitled:
AN ACT SEPARATING THE ALFONSO CASTAEDA
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL PELAWAY ANNEX
IN BARANGAY PELAWAY, MUNICIPALITY OF
ALFONSO CASTAEDA, PROVINCE OF NUEVA
VIZCAYA FROM THE ALFONSO CASTAEDA
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT
INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS CASECNAN
NATIONAL
HIGH
SCHOOL
AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
House Bill No. 1235, entitled:
AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF LAMO
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
LAMO, MUNICIPALITY OF DUPAX DEL NORTE,
PROVINCE OF NUEVA VIZCAYA TO DUPAX
DELNORTE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
House Bill No. 4468, entitled:
AN ACT SEPARATING THE TOLOSA NATIONAL

HIGH SCHOOL TOLOSA SCHOOL OF


FISHERIES IN BARANGAY TANGHAS,
MUNICIPALITY OF TOLOSA, PROVINCE OF
LEYTE FROM THE TOLOSA NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO AN
INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO
BE KNOWN AS DANIEL Z. ROMUALDEZ
STATE COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL OF
FISHERIES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR
House Bill No. 3985, entitled:
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL IN BARANGAY GIBACUNGAN,
MUNICIPALITY OF TABANGO, PROVINCE OF
LEYTE TO BE KNOWN AS GIBACUNGAN
NATIONAL
HIGH
SCHOOL
AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
House Bill No. 5173, entitled:
AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ANNEX OF THE
HIMPIPILA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE
LOCATED IN BARANGAY LIBERTAD,
MUNICIPALITY OF ABUYOG, PROVINCE OF
LEYTE TO BE KNOWN AS HIMPIPILA
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ANNEX AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
House Bill No. 5174, entitled:
AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ANNEX OF THE
MAKINHAS NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE
LOCATED IN BARANGAY CIABU, CITY OF
BAYBAY, PROVINCE OF LEYTE TO BE
KNOWN AS MAKINHAS NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL ANNEX AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR
House Bill No. 5175, entitled:
AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ANNEX OF THE SAN
ISIDRO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE
LOCATED IN BARANGAY POLAHONGON,
MUNICIPALITY OF MAHAPLAG, PROVINCE
OF LEYTE TO BE KNOWN AS SAN ISIDRO
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ANNEX AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
House Bill No. 5240, entitled:
AN ACT SEPARATING THE NUEVA VIZCAYA
GENERAL COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL
BONFAL ANNEX IN BARANGAY BONFAL,
MUNICIPALITY
OF
BAYOMBONG,
PROVINCE OF NUEVA VIZCAYA FROM THE
NUEVA
VIZCAYA
GENERAL
COMPREHENSIVE
HIGH
SCHOOL,
CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS
BONFAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
House Bill No. 5400, entitled:
AN ACT SEPARATING THE KAYAPA NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL BOLO ANNEX IN

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BARANGAY BOLO, ALANG SALACSAC,
MUNICIPALITY OF KAYAPA, PROVINCE OF
NUEVA VIZCAYA FROM THE KAYAPA
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT
INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS MARTINEZ
CUYANGAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
House Bill No. 4558, entitled:
AN ACT SEPARATING THE SOCORRO
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL PAMOSAINGAN
ANNEX IN BARANGAY PAMOSAINGAN,
MUNICIPALITY OF SOCORRO, PROVINCE OF
SURIGAO DEL NORTE FROM THE SOCORRO
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT
INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS PAMOSAINGAN
NATIONAL
HIGH
SCHOOL
AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
House Bill No. 5130, entitled:
AN ACT SEPARATING THE GUINZADAN
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TAPAPAN
ANNEX IN BARANGAY TAPAPAN,
MUNICIPALITY OF BAUKO, MOUNTAIN
PROVINCE FROM THE GUINZADAN
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT
INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS TAPAPAN
NATIONAL
HIGH
SCHOOL
AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
House Bill No. 5308, entitled:
AN ACT CONVERTING THE SILAY LANTAWAN
ROAD IN THE CITY OF SILAY, PROVINCE OF
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL INTO A NATIONAL
ROAD
House Bill No. 4649, entitled:
AN ACT CONVERTING THE BONGABONG
SAGANA ROXAS SAN AQUILINO
PROVINCIAL ROAD, PROVINCE OF ORIENTAL
MINDORO INTO A NATIONAL ROAD
House Bill No. 4639, entitled:
AN ACT CONVERTING THE TUNGKONG
MANGGA MUZON PROVINCIAL ROAD IN
THE CITY OF SAN JOSE DEL MONTE,
PROVINCE OF BULACAN INTO A NATIONAL
ROAD
House Bill No. 4680, entitled:
AN ACT CONVERTING THE ILOILO CITY
LEGANES DUMANGA COASTAL ROAD,
PROVINCE OF ILOILO INTO A NATIONAL
ROAD
House Bill No. 4663, entitled:
AN ACT CONVERTING THE MAUBAN
TIGNOAN PROVINCIAL ROAD, PROVINCE
OF QUEZON INTO A NATIONAL ROAD

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House Bill No. 4675, entitled:
AN ACT CONVERTING THE BENGUET
PROVINCIAL ROAD WHICH STARTS AT
KILOMETER 12 IN BARANGAY TAWANG
AND TRAVERSES BARANGAY LAMUT IN
THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD,
PROVINCE OF BENGUET AND ENDS AT
BARANGAY PACDAL, BAGUIO CITY INTO A
NATIONAL ROAD
House Bill No. 4706, entitled:
AN ACT CONVERTING A PORTION OF THE
KAWIT NOVELETA DIVERSION ROAD,
PROVINCE OF CAVITE INTO A NATIONAL
ROAD
House Bill No. 5239, entitled:
AN ACT SEPARATING THE NUEVA VIZCAYA
GENERAL COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL
PAIMA ANNEX IN BARANGAY PAITAN,
MUNICIPALITY
OF
BAYOMBONG,
PROVINCE OF NUEVA VIZCAYA FROM THE
NUEVA
VIZCAYA
GENERAL
COMPREHENSIVE
HIGH
SCHOOL,
CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS
PAIMA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
House Bill No. 5103, entitled:
AN ACT SEPARATING THE QUEZON NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL RUNRUNO ANNEX IN
BARANGAY RUNRUNO, MUNICIPALITY OF
QUEZON, PROVINCE OF NUEVA VIZCAYA
FROM THE QUEZON NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO AN
INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO
BE KNOWN AS RUNRUNO NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR
TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES
Message dated August 19, 2009 informing the House of
Representatives that onAugust 18, 2009 the Senate
passed without amendment House Bill No. 4945,
entitled:
AN ACT RENAMING THE PANGASINAN
COLLEGE OF FISHERIES (PCF) AS THE
PANGASINAN TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE
(PTI)
and House Bill No. 5866, entitled:
AN ACT GRANTING THE PHILIPPINE
COLLECTIVEMEDIA CORPORATION A
FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, INSTALL,
ESTABLISH, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN
RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTING
STATIONS INREGION VIII (EASTERN
VISAYAS)
TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES
Message dated August 19, 2009 informing the House of
Representatives that the Senate on August 17, 2009

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designated Senators Francis Chiz G. Escudero,
Richard Dick J. Gordon and Compaera Pia S.
Cayetano as conferees should the House of
Representatives ask for a conference upon approval of
its counterpart version of Senate Bill No. 2669, entitled:
AN ACT DEFINING AND PENALIZING CRIMES
AGAINST INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN
LAW AND OTHER SERIOUS INTERNATIONAL
CRIMES, OPERATIONALIZING UNIVERSAL
JURISDICTION, DESIGNATING SPECIAL
COURTS, AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES
TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES

Message dated August 19, 2009 informing the House of


Representatives that on August 10, 2009 the Senate
acceded to the request of the House of Representatives
for a conference and designated Senators Francis Chiz
G. Escudero, Benigno S. Aquino III and Aquilino Q.
Pimentel Jr. as conferees on the part of the Senate on
the disagreeing provisions of Senate Bill No. 1978,
entitled:
AN ACT PENALIZING TORTURE AND OTHER
CRUEL, INHUMAN AND DEGRADING
TREATMENT OR PUNISHMENT AND
PRESCRIBING PENALTIES THEREFOR
and House Bill No. 5709, entitled:
AN ACT PENALIZING THE COMMISSION OF
ACTS OF TORTURE AND OTHER CRUEL,
INHUMAN AND DEGRADING TREATMENT
OR PUNISHMENT, PRESCRIBING PENALTIES
THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES
Message dated September 1, 2009 informing the House of
Representatives that the Senate on August 26, 2009
passed Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 13, entitled:
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION AMENDING S. CT.
RES. NO. 12 PROVIDING FOR THE
LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR FOR THE THIRD
REGULAR SESSION OF THE FOURTEENTH
CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES
in which it requests the concurrence of the House of
Representatives
TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES
Message dated September 2, 2009 informing the House of
Representatives that on even date the Senate approved
the Conference Committee Report on the disagreeing
provisions of Senate No. 1978, entitled:
AN ACT PENALIZING TORTURE AND OTHER
CRUEL, INHUMAN AND DEGRADING
TREATMENT OR PUNISHMENT AND
PRESCRIBING PENALTIES THEREFOR
and House Bill No. 5709, entitled:
AN ACT PENALIZING THE COMMISSION OF
ACTS OF TORTURE AND OTHER CRUEL,
INHUMAN AND DEGRADING TREATMENT
OR PUNISHMENT, PRESCRIBING PENALTIES
THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES
Message dated September 2, 2009 informing the House of

Representatives that on even date the Senate passed


Senate Bill No. 3086, entitled:
AN ACT STRENGTHENING PHILIPPINE
DISASTER
RISK
REDUCTION,
MANAGEMENT
AND
RECOVERY
CAPABILITY BY INSTITUTIONALIZING THE
NATIONAL DISASTER RISK REDUCTION,
MANAGEMENT
AND
RECOVERY
FRAMEWORK, APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
in which it requests the concurrence of the House of
Representatives
TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES
COMMITTEE REPORT
Report by the Committee on Public Order and Safety
(Committee Report No. 2335), re H. No. 6776, entitled:
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR STIFFER PENALTIES
FOR CRIMES RELATING TO FIREARMS AND
LIGHT WEAPONS, FURTHER AMENDING
FOR THE PURPOSE PRESIDENTIAL DECREE
NO. 1866, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED
CODIFYING THE LAWS ON ILLEGAL/
UNLAWFUL POSSESSION, MANUFACTURE,
DEALING IN, ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION
OF FIREARMS, AMMUNITION OR
EXPLOSIVES AND IMPOSING STIFFER
PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS
THEREOF, AND FOR RELEVANT PURPOSES
recommending its approval in substitution of House
Bill No. 6658
Sponsors: Representatives Antonino and Romualdo
TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). The Dep.
Majority Leader is recognized.
REP. VELARDE. Mr. Speaker, once again with the kind
indulgence of the Chair, we would like to acknowledge the
presence of the guests of the Hon. Carmencita Reyes from
the Municipality of Sta. Cruz in Marinduque: the honorable
Mayor Ruben Revilla of Sta. Cruz, Marinduque; Councilor
Jose Peaverde, President of the Liga ng...
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Please rise.
REP. VELARDE. ...mga Barangay, Sta. Cruz Chapter;
Councilor Ben Dy; Councilor Harold Red; Barangay Captain
Virgilio De Luna of Lipa, Sta. Cruz; Barangay Captain Teody
Real of Pantayin, Sta. Cruz; Ms. Amelia Fernandez, Secretary
to the Mayor; and Mr. Domingo Boy Prieto and Mr. Mar
Perilla, both staff of the Mayors Office.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Please rise.
May we acknowledge the presence of the guests of the Hon.
Carmencita Reyes from the Municipality of Sta. Cruz,
Marinduque, as already announced by the Dep. Majority
Leader and we welcome them to the House of
Representatives.
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to acknowledge the presence of the guests of the Hon.
Darlene Antonino-Custodio, the Hon. Risa Hontiveros and
the Hon. Edcel Lagman. They are the Reproductive Health
Advocacy Network (RHAN); the Democratic Socialist
Women of the Philippines (DSWP)...
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Please rise.
REP. VELARDE. ...Damayan ng Maralitang Pilipinong
Api (DAMPA); Kapisanan ng mga Kamag-anak ng
Migranteng Manggagawang Pilipino Inc. (KAKAMMPI);
(Applause) Linangan ng Kababaihan Inc. (LIKHAAN);
Pinagsamang Lakas ng Kababaihan at Kabataan (PILAKK);
Sentro ng Alternatibong Lingap Panligal (SALIGAN);
Woman Health Philippines; Zone One Tondo Organization
(ZOTO); Mothers Letre; Apelo Womens Health Association;
Samahan ng Malayang Kababaihan sa Towerville; Samahan
ng Maralitang Kababaihan ng Camarin; (Applause) Bagong
Silang Womens Organization; Palmera Womens
Organization; Pamilyang Ugnayan ng Responsableng Ina;
Broadway Neighborhood Association; Women Workers in
the Informal Sectors; Kababaihang Pinagbuklod ng Informal
Sector ng Banaba; Samahan ng Malayang Kabataan ng
Bayan; Pinag-isang Galaw at Lakas ng Sambayanan Inc.
(Piglas Kababaihan); Aksyon Kababaihan; and Young
Womens CHOICE.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). We
acknowledge the presence of all our guests in the House, all
guests of the Hon. Antonino-Custodio, the Hon. Hontiveros
and the Hon. Edcel Lagman and we thank them for their
visit.
REP. VELARDE. Mr. Speaker, we move to recognize
the Hon. Jovito Palparan of Bantay Party-List who wishes
to rise on a personal and collective privilege.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Will the
Hon. Palparan of the Party-List Bantay state the nature of
the question of personal and/or collective privilege on which
he rises?
REP. PALPARAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise on a matter of
personal and collective privilege and this is with regard to
the failure of security in Calbayog City.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). The
Gentleman has 10 minutes.
QUESTION OF PRIVILEGE OF
REP. PALPARAN
REP. PALPARAN. Mr. Speaker, I stand here to take
advantage of this privilege time to be heard by this august
Body on an urgent matter involving lives of people. In this
first privilege speech of mine, I would have wanted to speak
on the advocacies of Party-List Bantay. However, I have to
speak in behalf of the people who are right now under so
much fear for their lives. There is a reign of terror brought
about by the series of unabated killings and some incidents
of bombing in a city in Eastern Visayas and in its immediate
surroundings. The people have lost confidence in the local

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governments, the police and the military elements stationed
in the City of Calbayog and in the Municipality of Gandara,
and even in the whole First District of Samar Province for
their failure to protect the precious lives of the people and
prevent the destruction of properties. There is also the danger
that the social life and economic gains of Calbayog City will
be severely affected. It is sad that while the whole Filipino
nation mourned and many are still mourning up to this day
for the death of the beloved former President Corazon
Aquino, the people of Calbayog City and most people in the
First District of Samar are unable to mourn sincerely for the
ex-President as they are already mourning for so many deaths
of their relatives, friends and townmates. And even of greater
concern is the security and safety of their own persons and
those of their loved ones. The situation is so serious that no
less than the Diocese of Calbayog has issued a statement
condemning these series of killings and calling on proper
authorities to conduct a speedy investigation in order to bring
to justice those who were responsible for these abominable
crimes.
Also, the residents of Calbayog City have initiated a
mass rally, expressing their anguish, desperation and anger
while demanding for effective security and the immediate
restoration of peace and order as well as justice to the victims.
I and the Party-List Bantay are so concerned that we call for
an immediate stop to and prevention of more killings and
destruction. Justice for the victims is also paramount and as
much as possible, laws and measures must be adopted to
address this recurring problem which, as gathered by this
Representation, is largely connected to politics, especially
that election is forthcoming. Of course, we know that not all
crimes occurring in Calbayog City are caused by politics.
Party-List Bantay is, however, emphasizing political violence
because this is the greater threat. Situation in this regard is
very alarming, and considering that election is just a few
months away.
To give this Chamber an idea of the gravity of this
phenomenon, let me narrate the list of fatalities due to
gunshots from assorted weapons. All these incidents
happened in Calbayog City and nearby areas in a span of
just one month:
1. On June 9, 2009 killed by three gunshots was Felix
Lucio, a businessman.
2. Three days later on June 12, 2009, three men were
killed, namely: former City Councilor Arturo Pasacas, Mario
Dealagdon and Rod Aylon, while seven others were wounded
allegedly by five armed men with assorted firearms.
3. Five days later on June 17, 2009, Renato Cruda, a
motor cab driver, was shot and stabbed to death.
4. The next day on June 18, 2009, Ursos Luna, a
student, was killed with gunshots from a .45 caliber firearm.
5. One week later on June 25, 2009, Jonathan Isanan,
a former councilor of Gandara, Samar, died of multiple
gunshots.
6. Four days later on June 29, 2009, Mark Ganter died
of three gunshots from an unidentified suspect riding on a
motorcycle.
7. Two days later on July 1, 2009, Eduardo Coquilla
died of gunshots on different parts of his body.
8. Three days later on July 4, 2009, Jeffrey Palomares
was murdered with gunshots on the head.
9. Four days later on July 8, 2009, Jodel Cabubdoc, a

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motorcycle driver, died of multiple gunshots while driving.
Two of his backriders were also wounded.
10. Three days later on July 12, 2009, Gregorio
Villanueva, a farmer, was shot two times causing his death.
For one month, there were 12 victims killed by gunshots
and nine were wounded. The killings are almost every other
day. In the month of August, it was noted that the killings
which were mostly classified as murder have slowed down,
perhaps due to some strong reactions from the groups of
people including that of the Diocese of Calbayog, so that
accordingly, the Regional PNP Office sent additional
elements to help the Calbayog Police.
Nevertheless, on 20 August 2009, another shooting
incident took place in Barangay Dagum, Calbayog City. A
certain Willy Bangga was shot four times by four unidentified
armed men in front of his sari-sari store. The suspects fled
towards different directions. The victim sustained six gunshot
wounds on his body. Another victim in the month of August,
this time of salvaging, was found in a river in Calbayog.
Only the other day, a soldier of the 8th Infantry Division of
the Philippine Army identified as PFC Robert Mahina was
shot to death in front of Mercury Drug Store in Calbayog
City at about six oclock in the evening.
While the killings seem to have slowed down in most
likelihood, since the crimes were mostly unsolved, the
perpetrators may just be on respite waiting for timing to strike
hard on their targets anytime.
Counting from January this year up to August, the total
incidents of killing is 38, of which, only seven were
considered solved and 31 killing incidents are unsolved.
Mr. Speaker, it pains me to see people, whom I once
served, so helpless now. Having been a former military
commander assigned to the security and preservation of peace
in that part of our country, and being once knowledgeable of
its political and security landscape, I have no doubt that these
killings were mostly politically motivated, and that one group
stands out as the suspect in most of these killings. This group
belongs to a political warlord. It is a private army supported
by elements and individuals identified with the Communist
Party of the Philippines and the New Peoples Army. This
group has been reported also to be engaged in illegal drug
activities. This information is not new and not only known
to a few but actually of public knowledge for some years
already in the City of Calbayog and Samar, but people cannot
seem to do anything for fear of reprisal, and also, the
authorities thereat have become so inutile, sad to say. The
police have turned blind, while the prosecutors/fiscals and
judges have become mute and deaf. But worse, the Mayor
and other elective officials seemed to be enjoying the
occurrences of these incidents for their political convenience,
the reason they are doing nothing to stop and arrest these
criminals who are seen roaming around in display of their
power and influence. There is, therefore, a breakdown of
the justice system relative to the activities of this private
army.
I am, therefore, calling on the DILG for the suspension
of the mayor of Calbayog City, of course, after investigation.
I have just received information that there was a peace rally
Tuesday last week sponsored by the local government of
Calbayog, but the exact words were that it was sponsored by
those who know the perpetrators. It is a way of whitewashing
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relief of the Chief of Police and the replacement of the whole
police force also of Calbayog City. I am also calling on the
judges and prosecutors of said city and in the whole First
District of Samar to inhibit themselves in all investigations
and court proceedings of the politically motivated killings.
But that would not suffice considering the gravity of the
situation. It is reported that the police and judges in Calbayog
City are in the payroll of this political warlord and for those
who refuse, they are threatened. One judge, Judge Navidad,
had been killed last year for refusing to give in to pakiusap.
I am, therefore, proposing for the PNP and the AFP to jointly
send stronger contingents and, if possible, install a military
mayor. I do not know if it is possible because a local leader
who will be acting as a mayor will most likely be weak as he
would succumb to the threats; otherwise, he may become a
victim himself. But talking of the military, I was informed
that the military commanders stationed in the First District
of Samar are also fed or bought so they would turn their
heads to the opposite direction in case this group would
conduct illegal activities within their vicinity.
I understand that the road going to three hundred meters
inside the headquarters of the 20th Infantry Battalion have
been cemented by this politician, understandably to soften
the military. Cementing the road may not be wrong, but if it
is a form of bribery, then it is not good. This road project
should have been for the barangays. Some residents have
expressed their opinion. There was also an intelligence report
that an officer, who once served honorably under me, is now
receiving money from the said politician. Anyway, if the
request for a change of local government officials is granted,
the remaining question is what to do with the political
warlord. He will most likely get off the hook as he had in the
past.
As I said, this is not the first time that Calbayog City
has experienced unabated killings. This is a repetition of the
killings before and after elections in 2004 and 2007, which
were also attributed to the same group. Although there were
also killings perpetrated by their political enemies as a form
of revenge, said killings were pale in comparison to the
killings by this group which I am referring to. They also do
not have a visible private army, especially since they are not
in power. It is extremely terrorizing because normally after
election, violence stops. But in the case of Calbayog City,
political violence does not end after election. I am also calling
on Chairman Leila De Lima of the Human Rights
Commission to investigate if she can find a little time aside
from concentrating their resources on the militants
allegations of human rights violations of the military and
police, which the Commission seems to be very busy with.
That is if this is not too much of a job for her to look into the
plight of mostly poor victims.
Modesty aside, the people of Calbayog City had
experienced some relief when yours truly, as commander of
the Armys 8th Infantry Division, deployed army elements
in the said area that responded to the call for security, peace
and order demanded by the people. That was in 2005 and
2006. The people in general seemed to have found relief
from fear, terror and injustice. However, I was surprised that
the Congressman then and now Congressman of the First
District of Samar, which includes Calbayog City, together
with then Congressman Figueroa of the Second District of
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abduction alledgedly perpetrated by the military. When my
men and I denied that we participated in any abductions and
killings, said two Congressmen along with the militants in
Region 8 launched a vilification campaign against Major
General Jovito Palparan Jr. and his men of killings and
abductions of militants and innocent civilians. It was noted
that in Calbayog City ...
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). The time
of the Gentleman has expired. What does the Dep. Majority
Leader say?
REP. VELARDE. Mr. Speaker, I move to extend the
time of the Gentleman.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). For how
many more minutes?
REP. VELARDE. Five-minutes.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). The time
of the Gentleman has been extended for another ten minutes.
Please proceed.
REP. PALPARAN. ...it was noted that in Calbayog City,
those who were reported to be victims of alleged military
killings and abductions were actually NPAs and people with
criminal records. But at the same time, they were also goons
of the Congressman of the First District. I know there are
still Members of this Congress who were also congressmen
or congresswomen in 2005-2006, when the two Congressmen
then demanded my relief from my command in the 8th
Infantry Division. Indeed, they were successful in taking
advantage of the impending impeachment then of the
President. They bargained their no-votes for my relief, and
so, I was relieved. Mr. Speaker, distinguished colleagues, I
am not doing this privilege speech to get even with the said
Congressman of the 1st District of Samar. In fact, when he
sought a dialogue and we agreed to bury our differences, I
thought he would disband or at least discipline his private
army. I am taking advantage of this privilege speech,
however, because it is a matter of life and death for so many
people only to satisfy ones political hold in an area and
because I have no other means to protect the people of
Calbayog City, as I did before with the use of soldiers.
Mr. Speaker, allow me to present some incidents in the
recent past that will give us an idea of the present situation.
I have here an affidavit signed by one Nestor Tamidles, a
former Councilor of Calbayog City. In this affidavit, he
narrated how they were ambushed on May 2, 2001, together
with his wife and son and eleven others who were mostly
barangay officials. His wife who was pregnant and five
others, including two women barangay officials were killed
on the spot. Councilor Tamidles suspected their mayor then
who later became a Congressman to have masterminded the
ambush. Being a staunch critic of the mayor who could not
win in his district while he was elected as number one
councilor, his suspicion was confirmed when a certain Joel
Canete signed an affidavit on February 2007, revealing the
mayors participation in the said ambush while he was a
bodyguard then of the mayor. With this revelation, Councilor
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affidavit dated February 19, 2007. The irony of it, however,
was that Councilor Tamidles was attacked by heavily armed
men in his home sometime in 2008 and died in that attack.
Caete, in his affidavit used by Councilor Tamidles, named
seven others who participated in the first attack or ambush
against Councilor Tamidles. He named one Jona Montealto,
alias Onkik, the chief security of then Mayor Uy. In the
said affidavit, Caete also revealed in detail the other 13
killings he participated in since joining the Mayor now
Congressman from 2001-2006. These included the killing
of one municipal mayor, three barangay captains, one
policeman, one businessman, a hitman of their political
enemies and a drug pusher. In one killing incident he revealed,
that they attacked and killed their victim while confined in a
hospital. This is how daring and how much disregard they
have of human rights even in the presence of people. Also in
the affidavit is the participation of Mayor Mel Senen
Sarmiento in the killing of a drug pusher where he allegedly
paid P50,000 as a reward to the killer.
It is obvious that the recent incidents were mostly a
handiwork of dirty politicians. It is a political strategy to
silence opposition and legitimate dissent, especially now that
election is fast approaching. While we must act swiftly to
address the fear and secure the lives of people, we should
also guarantee the freedom of our people to choose the
leaders they want, without fear or intimidation, which is the
characteristic of a true democracy. It is also imperative for
Congress to conduct an in-depth investigation to find an
effective and lasting solution to this kind of problems,
occurring not only in Samar, as there are other areas having
the same or similar situation.
I therefore move that copies of this speech be furnished
to the Committee on Public Order and Safety, Committee on
Human Rights, Committee on Justice, Committee on Local
Government and other concerned committees for their speedy
action.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). The Dep.
Majority Leader is recognized.
REP. VELARDE. Mr. Speaker, I move that we refer the
speech of the Hon. Palparan to the appropriate committee.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). The speech
on the question of personal and collective privilege of the
Hon. Palparan is referred to the appropriate committee.
REP. PALPARAN. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
REP. VELARDE. Mr. Speaker, I move that we recognize
the Hon. Teddy Boy Locsin from the First District of Makati,
who wishes to rise on a question of personal and collective
privilege.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). The Hon.
Teddy Boy Locsin from the First District of Makati City is
rising on a question of personal and collective privilege.
Please state the nature of such.
REP. LOCSIN. I just wish to convey the sentiments of

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one of my constituents whose son, nephew and mother-inlaw were killed in a boating accident, and have not gotten
justice to this day.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). The Hon.
Locsin has ten minutes.
QUESTION OF PRIVILEGE OF REP. LOCSIN
REP. LOCSIN. Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker.
This letter was sent to me.
Dear Mr. Congressman, I, together with my
mother, Daisy; one-year-old nephew, Anton; and
his yaya, Tess, write to you as your constituent who
lost his three-year-old son, Franco.
My youngest son, Franco, was born premature.
As a child, Franco showed extraordinary promise.
He could talk when he was one, and memorize
songs and poems before his age. He once solved,
believe it or not, a Rubiks cube when he was twoand-a-half years old. His sense of humor and
impeccable timing endeared him to us even more.
Our family planned an overnight outing, and
after consulting the Department of Tourism website,
we drove to Batangas Port and found ourselves en
route to Puerto Galera, Mindoro. However, our
wooden-hulled M/V Commando 6 boat capsized
after an hour of travel in the water. Unknown to us,
our 42-passenger boat was fatally overloaded.
There were 12 casualties, including three children
and a Japanese national.
My wife and I are grieving and we do not
understand why such an accident happened. My son,
Paolo, is suffering from depression and at one time,
he angrily told me, You said the boat was safe, but
it sank. Why did that happen to Franco? I had no
answers. Like Paolo, I had the same question. The
Department of Tourism suggested to me Puerto
Galera, and I was perplexed how in the world we
were directed to this place when the infrastructure
has not been set up and made safe for tourists.
Our boat was fatally overcrowded. We were
told by barkers at the port that the boat was good
for 130, but later, we learned that its Certificate of
Public Convenience mandates only 42 passengers.
My wife counted around 80 persons on the boat.
The Coast Guard retrieved an initial manifest of
eight passengers, and a supplemental manifest of
42 more passengers. It appears that we were not on
either manifest, and there were 13 people in our
party. Some survivors interviewed in media were
also not on those manifests. In addition, two boats
passed us, but their captains refused to help as
attested to by some passengers on those boats.
I learned later that this type of boat does not
conform to the Safety of Life at Sea standards as
agreed upon with the International Maritime
Organization. The banca is a primitive design whose
only innovations are the addition of bamboo
outriggers for stability. The bamboo is a grass, and
definitely not seaworthy material. The banca, I
understand, has been scheduled for phasing out for

human travel, but a moratorium on a five-year phase


out has been continually extended.
Seasoned divers have told me that the seas
between Batangas and Puerto Galera become so
rough between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
that they do not dare travel at this time. We had
small children traveling with us and an advisory
would have been appreciated, even vital. These
rough seas should have provided a hint to what kind
of boat can cross that channel.
Where have MARINA and the Coast Guard
been through all of this?
Confusion and demoralization of the Philippine
Coast Guard have resulted since the enactment of
Republic Act No. 9295. This law conferred 17 vast
powers to the MARINA, including the power to
inspect vessels in the guise of ensuring and
enforcing compliance with safety standards.
It did not help but promote sea accidents, and
it appears MARINA seems to have been delegated
more than it can chew.
Perhaps the intent of the law is noble, but the
sad reality is that they have not been ready and able
in the five years they were tasked by RA 9295. In
the meantime, people will die because we have been
set up for failure.
Stories abound of improper registration and
irregular maintenance checks between MARINA
officials and boat owners openly arranged in
restaurants. Allegations of neglect on local shipping
concerns in favor of foreign vessels are traced to a
larger revenue collected through a per-ton charging
system. We are told that about an P850 million
worth of sea vessels is in the possession of the Coast
Guard, but only half an hour of fuel is available for
its use daily. Barkers dart in and out of the port and
roam freely, rendering useless a mandatory x-ray
inspection of passengers baggages. No official of
the Coast Guard inspecting boats was visibly seen
by us or the other passengers.
In the meantime, private shipping operators
such as Ilagan Shipping Lines have brazenly
disregarded their local maritime ordinances. I am
referring to the one-port policy of Puerto Galera
that enables maritime authorities to concentrate
their efforts and effectively perform their jobs.
It is a pity because on Thursday, July 23, 2009,
the 60-day suspension on Ilagan Shipping Lines will
have lapsed, and they will probably be allowed to
continue operations. Since the accident, no officer
from MARINA, the Coast Guard or any other
government agency has come up and approached
us in an official capacity, saved for members of the
Board of Marine Inquiry whose composition must
include both agencies.
As a case in point, the captain of M/V
Commando 6, Meliton Anilao, has voluntarily
surrendered to the mayor of Puerto Galera.
However, I am perplexed that MARINA and the
Coast Guard have not taken advantage of his
surrender by getting his statement as of the first
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We are unable to file our legal cases since the
Bureau of Marine Inquiry has not yet submitted its final
report, which is material to our legal case. By the way,
without us filing a case, the captain goes scot-free.
In my 9th day remarks, I said, It would be a
tragedy if we all went home tonight content with
nine-day prayers we have finished.
It would be unacceptable to me if their deaths
were in vain, so it behooves us to do something about
what government and private enterprise cannot
prevent by themselves. I read the newspapers all the
time and thought that this could never happen to
me. And because it happened to me, let me tell you,
it could happen to you. God forbid.
My friend Roby Alampay created a cause on
Facebook called Francos Friends for Safe Travel.
Lawyers, boat builders, sympathetic government
officials, concerned civil society, moms and dads
are already getting together to tackle the problems
we face. As of today, Francos Friends number a
little more than 8,400, and that is only on Facebook.
This is a good first sign that people are outraged,
that people care, that people want to make a
difference in the communities where they are.
So perhaps this is Francos legacy, the great
purpose he was meant to do. To make this world
where we live a little safer, but we cannot do it alone.
As you might imagine, together we can do great
things, but of him, I am already proud.
We need a champion. Mr. Congressman, will
your House help us?
Sincerely,
Ramon and Monica Eugenio
In the last few days, Mr. Speaker, the SuperFerry 9 and
another boat sank. What is happening? Starting this week,
we will consider the budget. Should we effect saving by
giving Marina a P1-budget? I think, this is an idea whose
time has come.
Thank you very much.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). The Dep.
Majority Leader is recognized.
REP. VELARDE. Mr. Speaker, we move to refer the
speech of the Hon. Locsin to the appropriate committee.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is approved.
The speech on a question of personal and collective privilege
of the Hon. Locsin is referred to the appropriate committee.
REP. GONZALES (N.). Mr. Speaker.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Senior
Deputy Majority Leader Gonzales is recognized.
REP. CERILLES. Mr. Speaker.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Yes, the
Hon. Cerilles is recognized.

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REP. CERILLES. May I rise on a personal and collective
privilege?
SUSPENSION OF SESSION
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). The session
is suspended.
It was 5:22 p.m.
RESUMPTION OF SESSION
At 5:22 p.m., the session was resumed.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). The Sr. Dep.
Majority Leader is recognized.
REP. GONZALES (N.). Mr. Speaker, we are in receipt
of a message dated August 26, informing the House of
Representatives that the Senate on August 24, 2009 passed
with amendments House Bills No. 4360, 4415 and 5641.
With the authority from the Chairman of the sponsoring
committee of the said bills, I move that we accept the
amendments of the Senate.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is
approved. The amendments of the Senate to the House Bills
enumerated are hereby accepted.
REP. GONZALES (N.). Mr. Speaker, I move that we
take up local bills.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is
approved.
The Secretary General may proceed.
OMNIBUS APPROVAL OF BILLS
ON SECOND READING
REP. GONZALES (N.). Mr. Speaker, in accordance
with our rules, I move for an omnibus consideration of
the following House Bills on Second Reading: House Bills
No. 6717, 6718, 2592, 6720 and 6732, and to consider
the respective Explanatory Notes as the sponsorship
speech on the same; to close the period of sponsorship
and debate, there being no Member who wishes to speak
against the measure; to approve committee amendments,
if any; to close the period of amendments, there being no
individual amendments; and to approve the same on
Second Reading.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the House will
vote on the enumerated bills which are now ready for vote
on Second Reading.
VIVA VOCE VOTING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). As many as
are in favor, please say aye.

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SEVERAL MEMBERS. Aye.

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). As many as


are against, please say nay.
FEW MEMBERS. Nay.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). The ayes
have it; House Bills enumerated are approved on Second
Reading.*
REP. GONZALES (N.). Mr. Speaker, I move that we
take up the bills on Third Reading.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is
approved.
NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 6531
ON THIRD READING
REP. GONZALES (N.). Mr. Speaker, I move that we
vote on Third Reading on House Bill No. 6531 and direct
the Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and
call the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is
approved.
Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House
Bill No. 6531, printed copies of which were distributed to
the Members on August 26, 2009 pursuant to Section 57,
Rule X of the House Rules.
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 6531,
entitled: AN ACT CONVERTING THE GOV. BADO
DANGWA AGRO-INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF KAPANGAN, PROVINCE OF
BENGUET INTO A TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE TO
BE KNOWN AS THE GOV. BADO DANGWA
INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY,
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the
roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of
the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the
voting on Third Reading on the aforesaid House bill is as
follows, per Journal No. 14:
Affirmative:
Abayon
Ablan
Aggabao
Agyao
Albano
Alcala

Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping

* See MEASURES CONSIDERED (printed separately)

Antonino-Custodio
Apostol
Aquino
Arenas
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo
Balindong
Barzaga
Bello
Binay
Briones
Bulut
Cabilao
Canonigo
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste
Cerilles
Chavez
Chipeco
Chong
Clarete
Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco
Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (M.)
Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan
Dumarpa
Durano
Ecleo
Emano
Enverga
Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian
Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)
Gonzalez
Guanlao

Gullas
Hataman
Hontiveros
Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)
Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)
Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra
Montejo
Montemayor
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Olao
Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho
Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay
Ping-ay
Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Remulla
Reyes (C.)
Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga
Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon
Salvacion
San Luis

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009


Sandoval
Santos
Seares-Luna
Silverio
Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz
Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza
Taada
Teodoro
Teves
Tieng

Tomawis
Uy (E.)
Uy (R.A.)
Uy (R.S.)
Valencia
Velarde
Villafuerte
Villanueva
Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago
Yu
Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

Negative:
None
Abstention:
None
APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 6531
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 161
affirmative votes, no negative vote and no abstention, the
Chair declares House Bill No. 6531 as having been approved
on Third and final Reading.
NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 6545
ON THIRD READING
REP. GONZALES (N.). Mr. Speaker, I move that we
vote on Third Reading on House Bill No. 6545 and direct
the Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and
call the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is
approved.
Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House
Bill No. 6545, printed copies of which were distributed to
the Members on August 26, 2009 pursuant to Section 57,
Rule X of the House Rules.
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 6545,
entitled: AN ACT SEPARATING THE BUENAVISTA
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL LIPATA-TUNGIB ANNEX
IN SITIO TUNGIB, BARANGAY LIPATA,
MUNICIPALITY OF BUENAVISTA, PROVINCE OF
MARINDUQUE FROM THE BUENAVISTA NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO AN
INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE
KNOWN AS LIPATA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.
The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the

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roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of
the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the
voting on Third Reading on the aforesaid House bill is as
follows, per Journal No. 14:
Affirmative:
Abayon
Ablan
Aggabao
Agyao
Albano
Alcala
Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping
Antonino-Custodio
Apostol
Aquino
Arenas
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo
Balindong
Barzaga
Bello
Binay
Briones
Bulut
Cabilao
Canonigo
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste
Cerilles
Chavez
Chipeco
Chong
Clarete
Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco
Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (M.)
Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan
Dumarpa
Durano

Ecleo
Emano
Enverga
Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian
Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)
Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman
Hontiveros
Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)
Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)
Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra
Montejo
Montemayor
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Olao
Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Padilla
Paez

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Palatino
Palparan
Pancho
Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay
Ping-ay
Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Remulla
Reyes (C.)
Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga
Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon
Salvacion
San Luis
Sandoval
Santos
Seares-Luna
Silverio

Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz
Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza
Taada
Teodoro
Teves
Tieng
Tomawis
Uy (E.)
Uy (R.A.)
Uy (R.S.)
Valencia
Velarde
Villafuerte
Villanueva
Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago
Yu
Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

Negative:
None
Abstention:
None
APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 6545
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 161
affirmative votes, no negative vote and no abstention, the
Chair declares House Bill No. 6545 as having been approved
on Third and final Reading.
NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 6546
ON THIRD READING
REP. GONZALES (N.). Mr. Speaker, I move that we
vote on Third Reading on House Bill No. 6546 and direct
the Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and
call the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is
approved.
Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House
Bill No. 6546, printed copies of which were distributed to
the Members on August 26, 2009 pursuant to Section 57,
Rule X of the House Rules.
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 6546,

entitled: AN ACT SEPARATING THE BUENAVISTA


NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DAYKITIN ANNEX IN
BARANGAY DAYKITIN, MUNICIPALITY OF
BUENAVISTA, PROVINCE OF MARINDUQUE FROM
THE BUENAVISTA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL,
CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS DAYKITIN
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR.
The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the
roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of
the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the
voting on Third Reading on the aforesaid House bill is as
follows, per Journal No. 14:
Affirmative:
Abayon
Ablan
Aggabao
Agyao
Albano
Alcala
Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping
Antonino-Custodio
Apostol
Aquino
Arenas
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo
Balindong
Barzaga
Bello
Binay
Briones
Bulut
Cabilao
Canonigo
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste
Cerilles
Chavez
Chipeco
Chong
Clarete
Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco

Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (M.)
Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan
Dumarpa
Durano
Ecleo
Emano
Enverga
Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian
Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)
Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman
Hontiveros
Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)
Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)
Madrona

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009


Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra
Montejo
Montemayor
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Olao
Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho
Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay
Ping-ay
Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Remulla
Reyes (C.)
Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez

Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga
Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon
Salvacion
San Luis
Sandoval
Santos
Seares-Luna
Silverio
Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz
Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza
Taada
Teodoro
Teves
Tieng
Tomawis
Uy (E.)
Uy (R.A.)
Uy (R.S.)
Valencia
Velarde
Villafuerte
Villanueva
Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago
Yu
Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

Negative:
None
Abstention:
None
APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 6546
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 161
affirmative votes, no negative vote and no abstention, the
Chair declares House Bill No. 6546 as having been approved
on Third and final Reading.
NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 6547
ON THIRD READING
REP. GONZALES (N.). Mr. Speaker, I move that we
vote on Third Reading on House Bill No. 6547 and direct
the Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and
call the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.

15
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is approved.
Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House
Bill No. 6547, printed copies of which were distributed to
the Members on August 26, 2009 pursuant to Section 57,
Rule X of the House Rules.
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 6547,
entitled: AN ACT SEPARATING THE BUENAVISTA
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BAGTINGON ANNEX IN
BARANGAY BAGTINGON, MUNICIPALITY OF
BUENAVISTA, PROVINCE OF MARINDUQUE FROM
THE BUENAVISTA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL,
CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS BAGTINGON
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR.
The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the
roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of
the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the
voting on Third Reading on the aforesaid House bill is as
follows, per Journal No. 14:
Affirmative:
Abayon
Ablan
Aggabao
Agyao
Albano
Alcala
Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping
Antonino-Custodio
Apostol
Aquino
Arenas
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo
Balindong
Barzaga
Bello
Binay
Briones
Bulut
Cabilao
Canonigo
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste
Cerilles
Chavez

Chipeco
Chong
Clarete
Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco
Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (M.)
Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan
Dumarpa
Durano
Ecleo
Emano
Enverga
Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian
Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)

16

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman
Hontiveros
Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)
Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)
Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra
Montejo
Montemayor
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Olao
Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho
Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay

Ping-ay
Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Remulla
Reyes (C.)
Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga
Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon
Salvacion
San Luis
Sandoval
Santos
Seares-Luna
Silverio
Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz
Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza
Taada
Teodoro
Teves
Tieng
Tomawis
Uy (E.)
Uy (R.A.)
Uy (R.S.)
Valencia
Velarde
Villafuerte
Villanueva
Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago
Yu
Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

Negative:
None
Abstention:
None
APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 6547
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 161
affirmative votes, no negative vote and no abstention, the
Chair declares House Bill No. 6547 as having been approved
on Third and final Reading.

NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 6548


ON THIRD READING
REP. GONZALES (N.). Mr. Speaker, I move that we
vote on Third Reading on House Bill No. 6548 and direct
the Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and
call the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is approved.
Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House
Bill No. 6548, printed copies of which were distributed to
the Members on August 26, 2009 pursuant to Section 57,
Rule X of the House Rules.
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 6548,
entitled: AN ACT SEPARATING THE BUENAVISTA
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BAGACAY ANNEX IN
BARANGAY BAGACAY, MUNICIPALITY OF
BUENAVISTA, PROVINCE OF MARINDUQUE FROM THE
BUENAVISTA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING
IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
TO BE KNOWN AS BAGACAY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.
The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the
roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of
the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the
voting on Third Reading on the aforesaid House bill is as
follows, per Journal No. 14:
Affirmative:
Abayon
Ablan
Aggabao
Agyao
Albano
Alcala
Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping
Antonino-Custodio
Apostol
Aquino
Arenas
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo
Balindong
Barzaga
Bello
Binay
Briones
Bulut

Cabilao
Canonigo
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste
Cerilles
Chavez
Chipeco
Chong
Clarete
Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco
Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (M.)
Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan
Dumarpa

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009


Durano
Ecleo
Emano
Enverga
Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian
Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)
Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman
Hontiveros
Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)
Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)
Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra
Montejo
Montemayor
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Olao
Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Negative:
None
Abstention:
None

Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho
Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay
Ping-ay
Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Remulla
Reyes (C.)
Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga
Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon
Salvacion
San Luis
Sandoval
Santos
Seares-Luna
Silverio
Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz
Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza
Taada
Teodoro
Teves
Tieng
Tomawis
Uy (E.)
Uy (R.A.)
Uy (R.S.)
Valencia
Velarde
Villafuerte
Villanueva
Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago
Yu
Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

17
APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 6548
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 161
affirmative votes, no negative vote and no abstention, the
Chair declares House Bill No. 6548 as having been approved
on Third and final Reading.
NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 6549
ON THIRD READING
REP. GONZALES (N.). Mr. Speaker, I move that we
vote on Third Reading on House Bill No. 6549 and direct
the Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and
call the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is approved.
Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House
Bill No. 6549, printed copies of which were distributed to
the Members on August 26, 2009 pursuant to Section 57,
Rule X of the House Rules.
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 6549,
entitled: AN ACT SEPARATING THE IPONAN
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL SAN SIMON ANNEX IN
BARANGAY SAN SIMON, CITY OF CAGAYAN DE ORO
FROM THE IPONAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL,
CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS SAN SIMON
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR.
The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the
roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of
the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the
voting on Third Reading on the aforesaid House bill is as
follows, per Journal No. 14:
Affirmative:
Abayon
Ablan
Aggabao
Agyao
Albano
Alcala
Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping
Antonino-Custodio
Apostol
Aquino
Arenas
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)

Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo
Balindong
Barzaga
Bello
Binay
Briones
Bulut
Cabilao
Canonigo
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste
Cerilles
Chavez
Chipeco
Chong
Clarete

18
Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco
Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (M.)
Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan
Dumarpa
Durano
Ecleo
Emano
Enverga
Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian
Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)
Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman
Hontiveros
Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)
Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)
Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra
Montejo

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009


Montemayor
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Olao
Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho
Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay
Ping-ay
Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Remulla
Reyes (C.)
Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga
Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon
Salvacion
San Luis
Sandoval
Santos
Seares-Luna
Silverio
Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz
Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza
Taada
Teodoro
Teves
Tieng
Tomawis
Uy (E.)
Uy (R.A.)
Uy (R.S.)
Valencia
Velarde
Villafuerte
Villanueva
Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago
Yu
Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

Negative:
None
Abstention:
None
APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 6549
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 161
affirmative votes, no negative vote and no abstention, the
Chair declares House Bill No. 6549 as having been approved
on Third and final Reading.
NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 6550
ON THIRD READING
REP. GONZALES (N.). Mr. Speaker, I move that we
vote on Third Reading on House Bill No. 6550 and direct
the Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and
call the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is
approved.
Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House
Bill No. 6550, printed copies of which were distributed to
the Members on August 26, 2009 pursuant to Section 57,
Rule X of the House Rules.
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 6550,
entitled: AN ACT SEPARATING THE MAMBUAYA
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DANSOLIHON ANNEX
IN BARANGAY DANSOLIHON, CITY OF CAGAYAN DE
ORO FROM THE MAMBUAYA NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS
DANSOLIHON NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.
The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the
roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of
the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the
voting on Third Reading on the aforesaid House bill is as
follows, per Journal No. 14:
Affirmative:
Abayon
Ablan
Aggabao
Agyao
Albano
Alcala
Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara

Angping
Antonino-Custodio
Apostol
Aquino
Arenas
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo
Balindong

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009


Barzaga
Bello
Binay
Briones
Bulut
Cabilao
Canonigo
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste
Cerilles
Chavez
Chipeco
Chong
Clarete
Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco
Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (M.)
Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan
Dumarpa
Durano
Ecleo
Emano
Enverga
Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian
Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)
Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman
Hontiveros
Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)

Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)
Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra
Montejo
Montemayor
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Olao
Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho
Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay
Ping-ay
Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Remulla
Reyes (C.)
Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga
Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon
Salvacion
San Luis
Sandoval
Santos
Seares-Luna
Silverio
Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz
Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza
Taada
Teodoro
Teves

19
Tieng
Tomawis
Uy (E.)
Uy (R.A.)
Uy (R.S.)
Valencia
Velarde
Villafuerte

Villanueva
Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago
Yu
Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

Negative:
None
Abstention:
None
APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 6550
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 161
affirmative votes, no negative vote and no abstention, the
Chair declares House Bill No. 6550 as having been approved
on Third and final Reading.
NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 6553
ON THIRD READING
REP. GONZALES (N.). Mr. Speaker, I move that we
vote on Third Reading on House Bill No. 6553 and direct
the Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and
call the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is
approved.
Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House
Bill No. 6553, printed copies of which were distributed to
the Members on August 26, 2009 pursuant to Section 57,
Rule X of the House Rules.
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 6553,
entitled: AN ACT CONVERTING THE LABO SCIENCE
AND TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY
DALAS, MUNICIPALITY OF LABO, PROVINCE OF
CAMARINES NORTE INTO A NATIONAL SCIENCE
AND TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN
AS LABO NATIONAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR.
The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the
roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of
the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the
voting on Third Reading on the aforesaid House bill is as
follows, per Journal No. 14:
Affirmative:
Abayon

Ablan

20
Aggabao
Agyao
Albano
Alcala
Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping
Antonino-Custodio
Apostol
Aquino
Arenas
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo
Balindong
Barzaga
Bello
Binay
Briones
Bulut
Cabilao
Canonigo
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste
Cerilles
Chavez
Chipeco
Chong
Clarete
Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco
Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (M.)
Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan
Dumarpa
Durano
Ecleo
Emano
Enverga
Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay
Garcia (P.)

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009


Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian
Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)
Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman
Hontiveros
Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)
Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)
Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra
Montejo
Montemayor
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Olao
Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho
Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay
Ping-ay
Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Remulla
Reyes (C.)
Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga

Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon
Salvacion
San Luis
Sandoval
Santos
Seares-Luna
Silverio
Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz
Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza
Taada

Teodoro
Teves
Tieng
Tomawis
Uy (E.)
Uy (R.A.)
Uy (R.S.)
Valencia
Velarde
Villafuerte
Villanueva
Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago
Yu
Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

Negative:
None
Abstention:
None
APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 6553
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 161
affirmative votes, no negative vote and no abstention, the
Chair declares House Bill No. 6553 as having been approved
on Third and final Reading.
NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 6554
ON THIRD READING
REP. GONZALES (N.). Mr. Speaker, I move that we
vote on Third Reading on House Bill No. 6554 and direct
the Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and
call the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is approved.
Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of
House Bill No. 6554, printed copies of which were
distributed to the Members on August 26, 2009 pursuant to
Section 57, Rule X of the House Rules.
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 6554,
entitled: AN ACT SEPARATING THE LEONARDO
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DAWA ANNEX IN
BARANGAY DAWA, MUNICIPALITY OF JOSEFINA,
PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR FROM THE
LEONARDO
NATIONAL
HIGH
SCHOOL,
CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS DAWA
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009


The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the
roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of
the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the
voting on Third Reading on the aforesaid House bill is as
follows, per Journal No. 14:
Affirmative:
Abayon
Ablan
Aggabao
Agyao
Albano
Alcala
Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping
Antonino-Custodio
Apostol
Aquino
Arenas
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo
Balindong
Barzaga
Bello
Binay
Briones
Bulut
Cabilao
Canonigo
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste
Cerilles
Chavez
Chipeco
Chong
Clarete
Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco
Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (M.)
Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan
Dumarpa

Durano
Ecleo
Emano
Enverga
Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian
Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)
Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman
Hontiveros
Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)
Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)
Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra
Montejo
Montemayor
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Olao
Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)

21
Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho
Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay
Ping-ay
Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Remulla
Reyes (C.)
Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga
Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon
Salvacion
San Luis
Sandoval
Santos
Seares-Luna

Silverio
Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz
Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza
Taada
Teodoro
Teves
Tieng
Tomawis
Uy (E.)
Uy (R.A.)
Uy (R.S.)
Valencia
Velarde
Villafuerte
Villanueva
Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago
Yu
Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

Negative:
None
Abstention:
None
APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 6554
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 161
affirmative votes, no negative vote and no abstention, the
Chair declares House Bill No. 6554 as having been approved
on Third and final Reading.
NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 6555
ON THIRD READING
REP. GONZALES (N.). Mr. Speaker, I move that we
vote on Third Reading on House Bill No. 6555 and direct
the Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and
call the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is
approved.
Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House
Bill No. 6555, printed copies of which were distributed to
the Members on August 26, 2009 pursuant to Section 57,
Rule X of the House Rules.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 6555,


entitled: AN ACT SEPARATING THE MUOZ NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL RIZAL ANNEX IN BARANGAY RIZAL,
SCIENCE CITY OF MUOZ, PROVINCE OF NUEVA
ECIJA FROM THE MUOZ NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL,
CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS SCIENCE CITY OF
MUOZ NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.
The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the
roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of
the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the
voting on Third Reading on the aforesaid House bill is as
follows, per Journal No. 14:
Affirmative:
Abayon
Ablan
Aggabao
Agyao
Albano
Alcala
Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping
Antonino-Custodio
Apostol
Aquino
Arenas
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo
Balindong
Barzaga
Bello
Binay
Briones
Bulut
Cabilao
Canonigo
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste
Cerilles
Chavez
Chipeco
Chong
Clarete
Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco

Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (M.)
Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan
Dumarpa
Durano
Ecleo
Emano
Enverga
Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian
Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)
Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman
Hontiveros
Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)
Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)
Madrona

Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra
Montejo
Montemayor
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Olao
Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho
Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay
Ping-ay
Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Remulla
Reyes (C.)
Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez

Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga
Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon
Salvacion
San Luis
Sandoval
Santos
Seares-Luna
Silverio
Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz
Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza
Taada
Teodoro
Teves
Tieng
Tomawis
Uy (E.)
Uy (R.A.)
Uy (R.S.)
Valencia
Velarde
Villafuerte
Villanueva
Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago
Yu
Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

Negative:
None
Abstention:
None
APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 6555
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 161
affirmative votes, no negative vote and no abstention, the
Chair declares House Bill No. 6555 as having been approved
on Third and final Reading.
NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 6556
ON THIRD READING
REP. GONZALES (N.). Mr. Speaker, I move that we
vote on Third Reading on House Bill No. 6556 and direct
the Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and
call the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009


THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is
approved.
Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House
Bill No. 6556, printed copies of which were distributed to
the Members on August 26, 2009 pursuant to Section 57,
Rule X of the House Rules.
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 6556,
entitled: AN ACT SEPARATING THE TAGLIMAO
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BESIGAN ANNEX IN
BARANGAY BESIGAN, CITY OF CAGAYAN DE ORO
FROM THE TAGLIMAO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL,
CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS BESIGAN
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR.
The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the
roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of
the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the
voting on Third Reading on the aforesaid House bill is as
follows, per Journal No. 14:
Affirmative:
Abayon
Ablan
Aggabao
Agyao
Albano
Alcala
Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping
Antonino-Custodio
Apostol
Aquino
Arenas
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo
Balindong
Barzaga
Bello
Binay
Briones
Bulut
Cabilao
Canonigo
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste
Cerilles
Chavez

Chipeco
Chong
Clarete
Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco
Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (M.)
Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan
Dumarpa
Durano
Ecleo
Emano
Enverga
Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian
Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)

23
Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman
Hontiveros
Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)
Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)
Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra
Montejo
Montemayor
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Olao
Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho
Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay

Ping-ay
Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Remulla
Reyes (C.)
Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga
Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon
Salvacion
San Luis
Sandoval
Santos
Seares-Luna
Silverio
Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz
Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza
Taada
Teodoro
Teves
Tieng
Tomawis
Uy (E.)
Uy (R.A.)
Uy (R.S.)
Valencia
Velarde
Villafuerte
Villanueva
Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago
Yu
Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

Negative:
None
Abstention:
None
APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 6556
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 161
affirmative votes, no negative vote and no abstention, the
Chair declares House Bill No. 6556 as having been approved
on Third and final Reading.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009


NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 6557
ON THIRD READING

REP. GONZALES (N.). Mr. Speaker, I move that we


vote on Third Reading on House Bill No. 6557 and direct
the Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and
call the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is approved.
Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House
Bill No. 6557, printed copies of which were distributed to
the Members on August 26, 2009 pursuant to Section 57,
Rule X of the House Rules.
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 6557,
entitled: AN ACT SEPARATING THE BACUNGAN
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TALINGA ANNEX IN
BARANGAY TALINGA, MUNICIPALITY OF LEON
POSTIGO, PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE
FROM THE BACUNGAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL,
CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS TALINGA NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOLAND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.
The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the
roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of
the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the
voting on Third Reading on the aforesaid House bill is as
follows, per Journal No. 14:
Affirmative:
Abayon
Ablan
Aggabao
Agyao
Albano
Alcala
Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping
Antonino-Custodio
Apostol
Aquino
Arenas
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo
Balindong
Barzaga
Bello
Binay
Briones
Bulut

Cabilao
Canonigo
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste
Cerilles
Chavez
Chipeco
Chong
Clarete
Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco
Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (M.)
Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan
Dumarpa

Durano
Ecleo
Emano
Enverga
Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian
Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)
Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman
Hontiveros
Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)
Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)
Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra
Montejo
Montemayor
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Olao
Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Negative:
None
Abstention:
None

Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho
Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay
Ping-ay
Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Remulla
Reyes (C.)
Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga
Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon
Salvacion
San Luis
Sandoval
Santos
Seares-Luna
Silverio
Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz
Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza
Taada
Teodoro
Teves
Tieng
Tomawis
Uy (E.)
Uy (R.A.)
Uy (R.S.)
Valencia
Velarde
Villafuerte
Villanueva
Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago
Yu
Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009


APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 6557
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 161
affirmative votes, no negative vote and no abstention, the
Chair declares House Bill No. 6557 as having been approved
on Third and final Reading.
NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 6558
ON THIRD READING
REP. GONZALES (N.). Mr. Speaker, I move that we
vote on Third Reading on House Bill No. 6558 and direct
the Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and
call the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is
approved.
Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House
Bill No. 6558, printed copies of which were distributed to
the Members on August 26, 2009 pursuant to Section 57,
Rule X of the House Rules.
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 6558,
entitled: AN ACT SEPARATING THE BUENAVISTA
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL SIHI ANNEX IN
BARANGAY SIHI, MUNICIPALITY OF BUENAVISTA,
PROVINCE OF MARINDUQUE FROM THE
BUENAVISTA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL,
CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS SIHI NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR.
The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the
roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of
the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the
voting on Third Reading on the aforesaid House bill is as
follows, per Journal No. 14:
Affirmative:
Abayon
Ablan
Aggabao
Agyao
Albano
Alcala
Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping
Antonino-Custodio
Apostol
Aquino
Arenas
Arnaiz

Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo
Balindong
Barzaga
Bello
Binay
Briones
Bulut
Cabilao
Canonigo
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste
Cerilles

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Chavez
Chipeco
Chong
Clarete
Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco
Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (M.)
Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan
Dumarpa
Durano
Ecleo
Emano
Enverga
Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian
Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)
Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman
Hontiveros
Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)
Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)
Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Maza
Mendoza (R.)

Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra
Montejo
Montemayor
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Olao
Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho
Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay
Ping-ay
Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Remulla
Reyes (C.)
Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga
Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon
Salvacion
San Luis
Sandoval
Santos
Seares-Luna
Silverio
Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz
Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza
Taada
Teodoro
Teves
Tieng
Tomawis
Uy (E.)
Uy (R.A.)
Uy (R.S.)
Valencia
Velarde
Villafuerte
Villanueva
Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Yu
Zamora (R.)

Zubiri

Negative:
None
Abstention:
None
APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 6558
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 161
affirmative votes, no negative vote and no abstention, the
Chair declares House Bill No. 6558 as having been approved
on Third and final Reading.
NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 6559
ON THIRD READING
REP. GONZALES (N.). Mr. Speaker, I move that we
vote on Third Reading on House Bill No. 6559 and direct
the Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and
call the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is
approved.
Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House
Bill No. 6559, printed copies of which were distributed to
the Members on August 26, 2009 pursuant to Section 57,
Rule X of the House Rules.
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 6559,
entitled: AN ACT SEPARATING THE DALAGUETE
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL MANTALONGON ANNEX
IN BARANGAY MANTALONGON, MUNICIPALITY OF
DALAGUETE, PROVINCE OF CEBU FROM THE
DALAGUETE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL,
CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS MANTALONGON
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR.
The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the
roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of
the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the
voting on Third Reading on the aforesaid House bill is as
follows, per Journal No. 14:
Affirmative:
Abayon
Ablan
Aggabao
Agyao
Albano
Alcala

Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping

Antonino-Custodio
Apostol
Aquino
Arenas
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo
Balindong
Barzaga
Bello
Binay
Briones
Bulut
Cabilao
Canonigo
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste
Cerilles
Chavez
Chipeco
Chong
Clarete
Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco
Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (M.)
Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan
Dumarpa
Durano
Ecleo
Emano
Enverga
Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian
Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)
Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman

Hontiveros
Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)
Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)
Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra
Montejo
Montemayor
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Olao
Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho
Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay
Ping-ay
Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Remulla
Reyes (C.)
Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga
Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon
Salvacion
San Luis
Sandoval
Santos
Seares-Luna
Silverio

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009


Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz
Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza
Taada
Teodoro
Teves
Tieng
Tomawis
Uy (E.)

Uy (R.A.)
Uy (R.S.)
Valencia
Velarde
Villafuerte
Villanueva
Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago
Yu
Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

Negative:
None
Abstention:
None
APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 6559
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 161
affirmative votes, no negative vote and no abstention, the
Chair declares House Bill No. 6559 as having been approved
on Third and final Reading.
NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 6560
ON THIRD READING
REP. DE GUZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I move that we vote
on Third Reading on House Bill No. 6560 and direct the
Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and call
the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is approved.
Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House
Bill No. 6560, printed copies of which were distributed to
the Members on August 26, 2009 pursuant to Section 57,
Rule X of the House Rules.
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 6560,
entitled: AN ACT SEPARATING THE DR. ARCADIO
SANTOS NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL SUN VALLEY
ANNEX IN BARANGAY SUN VALLEY, CITY OF
PARAAQUE FROM THE DR. ARCADIO SANTOS
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO AN
INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE
KNOWN AS SUN VALLEY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.
The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the
roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of
the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the
voting on Third Reading on the aforesaid House bill is as
follows, per Journal No. 14:

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Affirmative:
Abayon
Ablan
Aggabao
Agyao
Albano
Alcala
Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping
Antonino-Custodio
Apostol
Aquino
Arenas
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo
Balindong
Barzaga
Bello
Biazon
Binay
Briones
Bulut
Cabilao
Canonigo
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste
Cerilles
Chavez
Chipeco
Chong
Clarete
Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco
Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (A.)
Defensor (M.)
Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan
Dumarpa
Durano
Ecleo
Emano
Enverga

Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian
Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)
Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman
Hofer
Hontiveros
Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)
Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)
Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra
Montejo
Montemayor
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Olao
Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Osabel
Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho
Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Ping-ay
Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Remulla
Reyes (C.)
Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga
Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon
Salvacion
San Luis
Sandoval
Santos
Seares-Luna
Silverio
Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz

Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza
Taada
Teodoro
Teves
Tieng
Tomawis
Uy (E.)
Uy (R.A.)
Uy (R.S.)
Valencia
Velarde
Villafuerte
Villanueva
Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago
Yu
Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

Negative:
None
Abstention:
None
APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 6560
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 165
affirmative votes, no negative vote and no abstention, the
Chair declares House Bill No. 6560 as having been approved
on Third and final Reading.
NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 6561
ON THIRD READING
REP. DE GUZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I move that we vote
on Third Reading on House Bill No. 6561 and direct the
Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and call
the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is
approved.
Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House
Bill No. 6561, printed copies of which were distributed to
the Members on August 26, 2009 pursuant to Section 57,
Rule X of the House Rules.
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 6561,
entitled: AN ACT SEPARATING THE DR. ARCADIO
SANTOS NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL MOONWALK
ANNEX IN BARANGAY MOONWALK, CITY OF

PARAAQUE FROM THE DR. ARCADIO SANTOS


NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO AN
INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE
KNOWN AS MOONWALK NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.
The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the
roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of
the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the
voting on Third Reading on the aforesaid House bill is as
follows, per Journal No. 14:
Affirmative:
Abayon
Ablan
Aggabao
Agyao
Albano
Alcala
Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping
Antonino-Custodio
Apostol
Aquino
Arenas
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo
Balindong
Barzaga
Bello
Binay
Briones
Bulut
Cabilao
Canonigo
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste
Cerilles
Chavez
Chipeco
Chong
Clarete
Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco
Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (A.)

Defensor (M.)
Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan
Dumarpa
Durano
Ecleo
Emano
Enverga
Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian
Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)
Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman
Hofer
Hontiveros
Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)
Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)
Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009


Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra
Montejo
Montemayor
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Olao
Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho
Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay
Ping-ay
Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Remulla
Reyes (C.)
Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga
Romualdez
Romulo

Roxas
Salimbangon
Salvacion
San Luis
Sandoval
Santos
Seares-Luna
Silverio
Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz
Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza
Taada
Teodoro
Teves
Tieng
Tomawis
Uy (E.)
Uy (R.A.)
Uy (R.S.)
Valencia
Velarde
Villafuerte
Villanueva
Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago
Yu
Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

Negative:
None
Abstention:
None
APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 6561
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 163
Members voting in the affirmative, no negative vote and no
abstention, the Chair declares House Bill No. 6561 approved
on Third and final Reading.
The Floor Leader is recognized.
NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 6562
ON THIRD READING
REP. DE GUZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I move that we vote
on Third Reading on House Bill No. 6562 and direct the
Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and call
the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any

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objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is
approved.
Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House
Bill No. 6562, printed copies of which were distributed to
the Members on August 26, 2009 pursuant to Section 57,
Rule X of the House Rules.
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 6562,
entitled: AN ACT SEPARATING THE CONSTANCIO
PADILLA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CAANAWAN
ANNEX IN BARANGAY CAANAWAN, CITY OF SAN
JOSE, PROVINCE OF NUEVA ECIJA FROM THE
CONSTANCIO PADILLA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL,
CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS CAANAWAN
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR.
The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the
roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of
the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the
voting on Third Reading on the aforesaid House bill is as
follows, per Journal No. 14:
Affirmative:
Abayon
Ablan
Aggabao
Agyao
Albano
Alcala
Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping
Antonino-Custodio
Apostol
Aquino
Arenas
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo
Balindong
Barzaga
Bello
Binay
Briones
Bulut
Cabilao
Canonigo
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste
Cerilles
Chavez

Chipeco
Chong
Clarete
Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco
Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (A.)
Defensor (M.)
Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan
Dumarpa
Durano
Ecleo
Emano
Enverga
Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian
Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Gonzales (N.)
Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman
Hofer
Hontiveros
Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)
Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)
Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra
Montejo
Montemayor
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Olao
Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho
Pancrudo
Piamonte

Pichay
Ping-ay
Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Remulla
Reyes (C.)
Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga
Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon
Salvacion
San Luis
Sandoval
Santos
Seares-Luna
Silverio
Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz
Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza
Taada
Teodoro
Teves
Tieng
Tomawis
Uy (E.)
Uy (R.A.)
Uy (R.S.)
Valencia
Velarde
Villafuerte
Villanueva
Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago
Yu
Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

Negative:
None
Abstention:
None
APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 6562
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 163
Members voting in the affirmative, no negative vote and no
abstention, the Chair declares House Bill No. 6562 approved

on Third and final Reading.


The Floor Leader is recognized.
NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 6563
ON THIRD READING
REP. DE GUZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I move that we vote
on Third Reading on House Bill No. 6563 and direct the
Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and call
the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is
approved.
Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House
Bill No. 6563, printed copies of which were distributed to
the Members on August 26, 2009 pursuant to Section 57,
Rule X of the House Rules.
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 6563,
entitled: AN ACT SEPARATING THE GUSA NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL CUGMAN ANNEX IN BARANGAY
CUGMAN, CITY OF CAGAYAN DE ORO FROM THE
GUSA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT
INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
TO BE KNOWN AS CUGMAN NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.
The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the
roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of
the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the
voting on Third Reading on the aforesaid House bill is as
follows, per Journal No. 14:
Affirmative:
Abayon
Ablan
Aggabao
Agyao
Albano
Alcala
Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping
Antonino-Custodio
Apostol
Aquino
Arenas
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo
Balindong
Barzaga
Bello

Binay
Briones
Bulut
Cabilao
Canonigo
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste
Cerilles
Chavez
Chipeco
Chong
Clarete
Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco
Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (A.)

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009


Defensor (M.)
Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan
Dumarpa
Durano
Ecleo
Emano
Enverga
Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian
Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)
Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman
Hofer
Hontiveros
Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)
Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)
Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra
Montejo
Montemayor
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Negative:
None

Olao
Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho
Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay
Ping-ay
Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Remulla
Reyes (C.)
Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga
Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon
Salvacion
San Luis
Sandoval
Santos
Seares-Luna
Silverio
Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz
Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza
Taada
Teodoro
Teves
Tieng
Tomawis
Uy (E.)
Uy (R.A.)
Uy (R.S.)
Valencia
Velarde
Villafuerte
Villanueva
Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago
Yu
Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

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Abstention:
None
APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 6563
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 163
Members voting in the affirmative, no negative vote and no
abstention, the Chair declares House Bill No. 6563 approved
on Third and final Reading.
The Floor Leader is recognized.
NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 6564
ON THIRD READING
REP. DE GUZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I move that we vote
on Third Reading on House Bill No. 6564 and direct the
Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and call
the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is
approved.
Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House
Bill No. 6564, printed copies of which were distributed to
the Members on August 26, 2009 pursuant to Section 57,
Rule X of the House Rules.
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 6564,
entitled: AN ACT SEPARATING THE BULALACAO
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL MAUJAO EXTENSION IN
BARANGAY MAUJAO, MUNICIPALITY OF
BULALACAO, PROVINCE OF ORIENTAL MINDORO
FROM THE BULALACAO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL,
CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS MAUJAO
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR.
The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the
roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of
the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the
voting on Third Reading on the aforesaid House bill is as
follows, per Journal No. 14:
Affirmative:
Abayon
Ablan
Aggabao
Agyao
Albano
Alcala
Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping

Antonino-Custodio
Apostol
Aquino
Arenas
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo
Balindong
Barzaga
Bello

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Binay
Briones
Bulut
Cabilao
Canonigo
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste
Cerilles
Chavez
Chipeco
Chong
Clarete
Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco
Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (A.)
Defensor (M.)
Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan
Dumarpa
Durano
Ecleo
Emano
Enverga
Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian
Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)
Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman
Hofer
Hontiveros
Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009


Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)
Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra
Montejo
Montemayor
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Olao
Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho
Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay
Ping-ay
Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Remulla
Reyes (C.)
Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga
Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon
Salvacion
San Luis
Sandoval
Santos
Seares-Luna
Silverio
Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz
Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza
Taada
Teodoro
Teves

Tieng
Tomawis
Uy (E.)
Uy (R.A.)
Uy (R.S.)
Valencia
Velarde
Villafuerte

Villanueva
Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago
Yu
Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

Negative:
None
Abstention:
None
APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 6564
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 163
Members voting in the affirmative, no negative vote and no
abstention, the Chair declares House Bill No. 6564 approved
on Third and final Reading.
The Floor Leader is recognized.
NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 6566
ON THIRD READING
REP. DE GUZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I move that we vote
on Third Reading on House Bill No. 6566 and direct the
Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and call
the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is approved.
Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House
Bill No. 6566, printed copies of which were distributed to
the Members on August 26, 2009 pursuant to Section 57,
Rule X of the House Rules.
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 6566,
entitled: AN ACT SEPARATING THE MIDSALIP
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL GOLICTOP ANNEX IN
BARANGAY GOLICTOP, MUNICIPALITY OF MIDSALIP,
PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR FROM THE
MIDSALIP NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT
INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO
BE KNOWN AS GOLICTOP NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.
The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the
roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of
the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the
voting on Third Reading on the aforesaid House bill is as
follows, per Journal No. 14:
Affirmative:
Abayon

Ablan

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009


Aggabao
Agyao
Albano
Alcala
Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping
Antonino-Custodio
Apostol
Aquino
Arenas
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo
Balindong
Barzaga
Bello
Binay
Briones
Bulut
Cabilao
Canonigo
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste
Cerilles
Chavez
Chipeco
Chong
Clarete
Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco
Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (A.)
Defensor (M.)
Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan
Dumarpa
Durano
Ecleo
Emano
Enverga
Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay

Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian
Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)
Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman
Hofer
Hontiveros
Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)
Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)
Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra
Montejo
Montemayor
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Olao
Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho
Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay
Ping-ay
Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Remulla
Reyes (C.)
Reyes (V.)
Robes

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Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga
Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon
Salvacion
San Luis
Sandoval
Santos
Seares-Luna
Silverio
Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz
Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza

Taada
Teodoro
Teves
Tieng
Tomawis
Uy (E.)
Uy (R.A.)
Uy (R.S.)
Valencia
Velarde
Villafuerte
Villanueva
Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago
Yu
Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

Negative:
None
Abstention:
None
APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 6566
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 163
Members voting in the affirmative, no negative vote and no
abstention, the Chair declares House Bill No. 6566 approved
on Third and final Reading.
The Floor Leader is recognized.
NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 6567
ON THIRD READING
REP. DE GUZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I move that we vote
on Third Reading on House Bill No. 6567 and direct the
Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and call
the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is
approved.
Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House
Bill No. 6567, printed copies of which were distributed to
the Members on August 26, 2009 pursuant to Section 57,
Rule X of the House Rules.
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 6567,
entitled: AN ACT SEPARATING THE SAN JUAN
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL PAETE ANNEX IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF PAETE, PROVINCE OF LAGUNA
FROM THE SAN JUAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL,
CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS POTEN AND

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

ELISEO QUESADA MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH


SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.
The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the
roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of
the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the
voting on Third Reading on the aforesaid House bill is as
follows, per Journal No. 14:
Affirmative:
Abayon
Ablan
Aggabao
Agyao
Albano
Alcala
Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping
Antonino-Custodio
Apostol
Aquino
Arenas
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo
Balindong
Barzaga
Bello
Binay
Briones
Bulut
Cabilao
Canonigo
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste
Cerilles
Chavez
Chipeco
Chong
Clarete
Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco
Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (A.)
Defensor (M.)
Dela Cruz
Del Mar

Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan
Dumarpa
Durano
Ecleo
Emano
Enverga
Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian
Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)
Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman
Hofer
Hontiveros
Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)
Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)
Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra
Montejo

Montemayor
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Olao
Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho
Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay
Ping-ay
Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Remulla
Reyes (C.)
Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga
Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon
Salvacion

San Luis
Sandoval
Santos
Seares-Luna
Silverio
Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz
Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza
Taada
Teodoro
Teves
Tieng
Tomawis
Uy (E.)
Uy (R.A.)
Uy (R.S.)
Valencia
Velarde
Villafuerte
Villanueva
Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago
Yu
Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

Negative:
None
Abstention:
None
APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 6567
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 163
Members voting in the affirmative, no negative vote and no
abstention, the Chair declares House Bill No. 6567 approved
on Third and final Reading.
The Floor Leader is recognized.
NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 6593
ON THIRD READING
REP. DE GUZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I move that we vote
on Third Reading on House Bill No. 6593 and direct the
Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and call
the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is
approved.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009


Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House
Bill No. 6593, printed copies of which were distributed to
the Members on August 26, 2009 pursuant to Section 57,
Rule X of the House Rules.
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 6593,
entitled: AN ACT SEPARATING THE KATIPUNAN
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL MATAM ANNEX IN
BARANGAY MATAM, MUNICIPALITY OF
KATIPUNAN, PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL
NORTE FROM THE KATIPUNAN NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS MATAM
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR.
The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the
roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of
the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the
voting on Third Reading on the aforesaid House bill is as
follows, per Journal No. 14:
Affirmative:
Abayon
Ablan
Aggabao
Agyao
Albano
Alcala
Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping
Antonino-Custodio
Apostol
Aquino
Arenas
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo
Balindong
Barzaga
Bello
Binay
Briones
Bulut
Cabilao
Canonigo
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste
Cerilles
Chavez
Chipeco
Chong
Clarete

Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco
Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (A.)
Defensor (M.)
Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan
Dumarpa
Durano
Ecleo
Emano
Enverga
Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian
Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)
Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman
Hofer

35
Hontiveros
Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)
Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)
Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra
Montejo
Montemayor
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Olao
Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho
Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay
Ping-ay
Pingoy

Piol
Puno
Remulla
Reyes (C.)
Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga
Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon
Salvacion
San Luis
Sandoval
Santos
Seares-Luna
Silverio
Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz
Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza
Taada
Teodoro
Teves
Tieng
Tomawis
Uy (E.)
Uy (R.A.)
Uy (R.S.)
Valencia
Velarde
Villafuerte
Villanueva
Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago
Yu
Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

Negative:
None
Abstention:
None
APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 6593
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 163
Members voting in the affirmative, no negative vote and no
abstention, the Chair declares House Bill No. 6593 approved
on Third and final Reading.
The Floor Leader is recognized.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009


NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 6594
ON THIRD READING

REP. DE GUZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I move that we vote


on Third Reading on House Bill No. 6594 and direct the
Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and call
the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is approved.
Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House
Bill No. 6594, printed copies of which were distributed to
the Members on August 26, 2009 pursuant to Section 57,
Rule X of the House Rules.
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 6594, entitled:
AN ACT SEPARATING THE PANGANTUCAN NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL LANGCATAON ANNEX IN BARANGAY
LANGCATAON, MUNICIPALITY OF PANGANTUCAN,
PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON FROM THE PANGANTUCAN
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO AN
INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN
AS LANGCATAON NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.
The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the roll for
nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of the House, a
second roll call was made. The result of the voting on Third Reading
on the aforesaid House bill is as follows, per Journal No. 14:
Affirmative:
Abayon
Ablan
Aggabao
Agyao
Albano
Alcala
Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping
Antonino-Custodio
Apostol
Aquino
Arenas
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo
Balindong
Barzaga
Bello
Binay
Briones
Bulut
Cabilao

Canonigo
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste
Cerilles
Chavez
Chipeco
Chong
Clarete
Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco
Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (A.)
Defensor (M.)
Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan
Dumarpa
Durano

Ecleo
Emano
Enverga
Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian
Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)
Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman
Hofer
Hontiveros
Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)
Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)
Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra
Montejo
Montemayor
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Olao
Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Negative:
None
Abstention:
None

Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho
Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay
Ping-ay
Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Remulla
Reyes (C.)
Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga
Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon
Salvacion
San Luis
Sandoval
Santos
Seares-Luna
Silverio
Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz
Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza
Taada
Teodoro
Teves
Tieng
Tomawis
Uy (E.)
Uy (R.A.)
Uy (R.S.)
Valencia
Velarde
Villafuerte
Villanueva
Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago
Yu
Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009


APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 6594
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 163
Members voting in the affirmative, no negative vote and no
abstention, the Chair declares House Bill No. 6594 approved
on Third and final Reading.
The Floor Leader is recognized.
NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 6603
ON THIRD READING
REP. DE GUZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I move that we vote
on Third Reading on House Bill No. 6603 and direct the
Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and call
the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is
approved.
Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House
Bill No. 6603, printed copies of which were distributed to
the Members on August 26, 2009 pursuant to Section 57,
Rule X of the House Rules.
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 6603,
entitled: AN ACT SEPARATING THE GEN. EMILIO
AGUINALDO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITIO
KASTILA ANNEX IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
SABLAYAN, PROVINCE OF OCCIDENTAL MINDORO
FROM THE GEN. EMILIO AGUINALDO ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT
PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS
SITIO KASTILA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.
The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the
roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of
the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the
voting on Third Reading on the aforesaid House bill is as
follows, per Journal No. 14:
Affirmative:
Abayon
Ablan
Aggabao
Agyao
Albano
Alcala
Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping
Antonino-Custodio
Apostol
Aquino

Arenas
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo
Balindong
Barzaga
Bello
Binay
Briones
Bulut
Cabilao
Canonigo
Cari

37
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste
Cerilles
Chavez
Chipeco
Chong
Clarete
Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco
Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (A.)
Defensor (M.)
Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan
Dumarpa
Durano
Ecleo
Emano
Enverga
Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian
Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)
Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman
Hofer
Hontiveros
Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)
Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)
Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay

Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra
Montejo
Montemayor
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Olao
Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho
Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay
Ping-ay
Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Remulla
Reyes (C.)
Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga
Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon
Salvacion
San Luis
Sandoval
Santos
Seares-Luna
Silverio
Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz
Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza
Taada
Teodoro
Teves
Tieng
Tomawis
Uy (E.)
Uy (R.A.)
Uy (R.S.)
Valencia

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Velarde
Villafuerte
Villanueva
Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato

Violago
Yu
Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

Negative:
None
Abstention:
None
APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 6603
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 163
Members voting in the affirmative, no negative vote and no
abstention, the Chair declares House Bill No. 6603 approved
on Third and final Reading.
The Floor Leader is recognized.
NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 6604
ON THIRD READING
REP. DE GUZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I move that we vote
on Third Reading on House Bill No. 6604 and direct the
Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and call
the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is
approved.
Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House
Bill No. 6604, printed copies of which were distributed to
the Members on August 26, 2009 pursuant to Section 57,
Rule X of the House Rules.
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 6604,
entitled: AN ACT SEPARATING THE HALAPITAN
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL LITTLE BAGUIO ANNEX
IN BARANGAY LITTLE BAGUIO, MUNICIPALITY OF
SAN FERNANDO, PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON FROM
THE HALAPITAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL,
CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS LITTLE BAGUIO
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR.
The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the
roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of
the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the
voting on Third Reading on the aforesaid House bill is as
follows, per Journal No. 14:
Affirmative:
Abayon
Ablan

Aggabao
Agyao

Albano
Alcala
Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping
Antonino-Custodio
Apostol
Aquino
Arenas
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo
Balindong
Barzaga
Bello
Binay
Briones
Bulut
Cabilao
Canonigo
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste
Cerilles
Chavez
Chipeco
Chong
Clarete
Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco
Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (A.)
Defensor (M.)
Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan
Dumarpa
Durano
Ecleo
Emano
Enverga
Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)

Gatchalian
Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)
Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman
Hofer
Hontiveros
Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)
Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)
Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra
Montejo
Montemayor
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Olao
Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho
Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay
Ping-ay
Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Remulla
Reyes (C.)
Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009


Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon
Salvacion
San Luis
Sandoval
Santos
Seares-Luna
Silverio
Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz
Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza
Taada

Teodoro
Teves
Tieng
Tomawis
Uy (E.)
Uy (R.A.)
Uy (R.S.)
Valencia
Velarde
Villafuerte
Villanueva
Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago
Yu
Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

Negative:
None
Abstention:
None
APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 6604
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 163
Members voting in the affirmative, no negative vote and no
abstention, the Chair declares House Bill No. 6604 approved
on Third and final Reading.
The Floor Leader is recognized.
NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 6605
ON THIRD READING
REP. DE GUZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I move that we vote
on Third Reading on House Bill No. 6605 and direct the
Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and call
the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is approved.
Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House
Bill No. 6605, printed copies of which were distributed to
the Members on August 26, 2009 pursuant to Section 57,
Rule X of the House Rules.
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 6605,
entitled: AN ACT SEPARATING THE BUKIDNON
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CASISANG ANNEX IN
BARANGAY CASISANG, CITY OF MALAYBALAY,
PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON FROM THE BUKIDNON
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO AN
INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE
KNOWN AS MALAYBALAY CITY NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

39
The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the
roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of
the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the
voting on Third Reading on the aforesaid House bill is as
follows, per Journal No. 14:
Affirmative:
Abayon
Ablan
Aggabao
Agyao
Albano
Alcala
Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping
Antonino-Custodio
Apostol
Aquino
Arenas
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo
Balindong
Barzaga
Bello
Binay
Briones
Bulut
Cabilao
Canonigo
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste
Cerilles
Chavez
Chipeco
Chong
Clarete
Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco
Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (A.)
Defensor (M.)
Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan

Dumarpa
Durano
Ecleo
Emano
Enverga
Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian
Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)
Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman
Hofer
Hontiveros
Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)
Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)
Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra
Montejo
Montemayor
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Olao
Ong

40

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho
Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay
Ping-ay
Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Remulla
Reyes (C.)
Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga
Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon
Salvacion
San Luis
Sandoval
Santos

Seares-Luna
Silverio
Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz
Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza
Taada
Teodoro
Teves
Tieng
Tomawis
Uy (E.)
Uy (R.A.)
Uy (R.S.)
Valencia
Velarde
Villafuerte
Villanueva
Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago
Yu
Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

Negative:
None
Abstention:
None
APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 6605
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 163
Members voting in the affirmative, no negative vote and no
abstention, the Chair declares House Bill No. 6605 approved
on Third and final Reading.
The Floor Leader is recognized.
NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 6606
ON THIRD READING
REP. DE GUZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I move that we vote
on Third Reading on House Bill No. 6606 and direct the
Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and call
the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is approved.
Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House
Bill No. 6606, printed copies of which were distributed to
the Members on August 26, 2009 pursuant to Section 57,
Rule X of the House Rules.

THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 6606,


entitled: AN ACT SEPARATING THE BUKIDNON
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL SAN JOSE ANNEX IN
BARANGAY SAN JOSE, CITY OF MALAYBALAY,
PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON FROM THE BUKIDNON
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO AN
INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE
KNOWN AS SAN JOSE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.
The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the
roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of
the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the
voting on Third Reading on the aforesaid House bill is as
follows, per Journal No. 14:
Affirmative:
Abayon
Ablan
Aggabao
Agyao
Albano
Alcala
Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping
Antonino-Custodio
Apostol
Aquino
Arenas
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo
Balindong
Barzaga
Bello
Binay
Briones
Bulut
Cabilao
Canonigo
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste
Cerilles
Chavez
Chipeco
Chong
Clarete
Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco

Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (A.)
Defensor (M.)
Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan
Dumarpa
Durano
Ecleo
Emano
Enverga
Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian
Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)
Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman
Hofer
Hontiveros
Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)
Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009


Lopez (J.)
Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra
Montejo
Montemayor
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Olao
Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho
Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay
Ping-ay
Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Remulla
Reyes (C.)
Reyes (V.)
Robes

Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga
Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon
Salvacion
San Luis
Sandoval
Santos
Seares-Luna
Silverio
Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz
Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza
Taada
Teodoro
Teves
Tieng
Tomawis
Uy (E.)
Uy (R.A.)
Uy (R.S.)
Valencia
Velarde
Villafuerte
Villanueva
Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago
Yu
Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

Negative:
None
Abstention:
None
APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 6606
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 163
Members voting in the affirmative, no negative vote and no
abstention, the Chair declares House Bill No. 6606 approved
on Third and final Reading.
The Floor Leader is recognized.
NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 6607
ON THIRD READING
REP. DE GUZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I move that we vote
on Third Reading on House Bill No. 6607 and direct the

41
Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and call
the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is approved.
Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House
Bill No. 6607, printed copies of which were distributed to
the Members on August 26, 2009 pursuant to Section 57,
Rule X of the House Rules.
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 6607,
entitled: AN ACT SEPARATING THE BUKIDNON
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AGLAYAN ANNEX IN
BARANGAY AGLAYAN, CITY OF MALAYBALAY,
PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON FROM THE BUKIDNON
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO AN
INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE
KNOWN AS AGLAYAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.
The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the roll for
nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of the House, a
second roll call was made. The result of the voting on Third Reading
on the aforesaid House bill is as follows, per Journal No. 14:
Affirmative:
Abayon
Ablan
Aggabao
Agyao
Albano
Alcala
Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping
Antonino-Custodio
Apostol
Aquino
Arenas
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo
Balindong
Barzaga
Bello
Binay
Briones
Bulut
Cabilao
Canonigo
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste

Cerilles
Chavez
Chipeco
Chong
Clarete
Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco
Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (A.)
Defensor (M.)
Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan
Dumarpa
Durano
Ecleo
Emano
Enverga
Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)

42

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Gatchalian
Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)
Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman
Hofer
Hontiveros
Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)
Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)
Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra
Montejo
Montemayor
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Olao
Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho

Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay
Ping-ay
Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Remulla
Reyes (C.)
Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga
Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon
Salvacion
San Luis
Sandoval
Santos
Seares-Luna
Silverio
Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz
Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza
Taada
Teodoro
Teves
Tieng
Tomawis
Uy (E.)
Uy (R.A.)
Uy (R.S.)
Valencia
Velarde
Villafuerte
Villanueva
Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago
Yu
Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

Negative:
None
Abstention:
None
APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 6607
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 163

Members voting in the affirmative, no negative vote and no


abstention, the Chair declares House Bill No. 6607 approved
on Third and final Reading.
The Floor Leader is recognized.
NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 6608
ON THIRD READING
REP. DE GUZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I move that we vote
on Third Reading on House Bill No. 6608 and direct the
Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and call
the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is
approved.
Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House
Bill No. 6608, printed copies of which were distributed to
the Members on August 26, 2009 pursuant to Section 57,
Rule X of the House Rules.
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No.
6608, entitled: AN ACT SEPARATING THE SILAE
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ST. PETER ANNEX IN
BARANGAY ST. PETER, CITY OF MALAYBALAY,
PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON FROM THE SILAE
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO
AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO
BE KNOWN AS ST. PETER NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR.
The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the
roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of
the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the
voting on Third Reading on the aforesaid House bill is as
follows, per Journal No. 14:
Affirmative:
Abayon
Ablan
Aggabao
Agyao
Albano
Alcala
Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping
Antonino-Custodio
Apostol
Aquino
Arenas
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)

Asilo
Balindong
Barzaga
Bello
Binay
Briones
Bulut
Cabilao
Canonigo
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste
Cerilles
Chavez
Chipeco
Chong
Clarete
Cojuangco
Colmenares

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009


Coquilla
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco
Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (A.)
Defensor (M.)
Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan
Dumarpa
Durano
Ecleo
Emano
Enverga
Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian
Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)
Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman
Hofer
Hontiveros
Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)
Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)
Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra
Montejo

Montemayor
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Olao
Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho
Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay
Ping-ay
Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Remulla
Reyes (C.)
Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga
Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon
Salvacion
San Luis
Sandoval
Santos
Seares-Luna
Silverio
Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz
Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza
Taada
Teodoro
Teves
Tieng
Tomawis
Uy (E.)
Uy (R.A.)
Uy (R.S.)
Valencia
Velarde
Villafuerte
Villanueva
Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago
Yu
Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

43
Negative:
None
Abstention:
None
APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 6608
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 163
Members voting in the affirmative, no negative vote and no
abstention, the Chair declares House Bill No. 6608 approved
on Third and final Reading.
The Floor Leader is recognized.
NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 6609
ON THIRD READING
REP. DE GUZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I move that we vote
on Third Reading on House Bill No. 6609 and direct the
Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and call
the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is
approved.
Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House
Bill No. 6609, printed copies of which were distributed to
the Members on August 26, 2009 pursuant to Section 57,
Rule X of the House Rules.
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 6609,
entitled: AN ACT SEPARATING THE TALAKAG
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TIKALAAN ANNEX IN
BARANGAY TIKALAAN, MUNICIPALITY OF
TALAKAG, PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON FROM THE
TALAKAG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING
IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS TIKALAAN NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR.
The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the
roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of
the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the
voting on Third Reading on the aforesaid House bill is as
follows, per Journal No. 14:
Affirmative:
Abayon
Ablan
Aggabao
Agyao
Albano
Alcala
Alcover
Almario

Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping
Antonino-Custodio
Apostol
Aquino
Arenas

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Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo
Balindong
Barzaga
Bello
Biazon
Binay
Briones
Bulut
Cabilao
Canonigo
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste
Cerilles
Chavez
Chipeco
Chong
Clarete
Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco
Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (A.)
Defensor (M.)
Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan
Dumarpa
Durano
Ecleo
Emano
Enverga
Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian
Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)
Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman
Hofer
Hontiveros

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009


Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)
Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)
Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra
Montejo
Montemayor
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Olao
Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Osabel
Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho
Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay
Ping-ay
Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Remulla
Reyes (C.)
Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga
Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon
Salvacion
San Luis
Sandoval
Santos
Seares-Luna
Silverio

Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz
Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza
Taada
Teodoro
Teves
Tieng
Tomawis
Uy (E.)

Uy (R.A.)
Uy (R.S.)
Valencia
Velarde
Villafuerte
Villanueva
Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago
Yu
Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

Negative:
None
Abstention:
None
APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 6609
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 165
Members voting in the affirmative, no negative vote and no
abstention, the Chair declares House Bill No. 6609 approved
on Third and final Reading.
The Floor Leader is recognized.
NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 333
ON THIRD READING
REP. DE GUZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I move that we vote
on Third Reading on House Bill No. 333 and direct the
Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and call
the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is approved.
Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House
Bill No. 333, printed copies of which were distributed to the
Members on September 1, 2009 pursuant to Section 57, Rule
X of the House Rules.
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 333,
entitled: AN ACT PROHIBITING CITY MAYORS,
MUNICIPAL MAYORS AND PROVINCIAL
GOVERNORS FROM MAKING APPOINTMENTS TWO
(2) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY BEFORE THE NEXT
LOCAL ELECTIONS AND PENDING ASSUMPTION TO
OFFICE OF THEIR SUCCESSORS, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the
roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of
the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the
voting on Third Reading on the aforesaid House bill is as
follows, per Journal No. 14:

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009


Affirmative:
Abayon
Ablan
Aggabao
Agyao
Albano
Alcala
Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping
Antonino-Custodio
Apostol
Aquino
Arenas
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo
Balindong
Barzaga
Bello
Biazon
Binay
Briones
Bulut
Cabilao
Canonigo
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste
Cerilles
Chavez
Chipeco
Chong
Clarete
Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco
Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (A.)
Defensor (M.)
Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan
Dumarpa
Durano
Ecleo
Emano
Enverga

Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian
Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)
Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman
Hofer
Hontiveros
Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)
Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)
Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra
Montejo
Montemayor
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Olao
Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Osabel
Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho
Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay

45
Ping-ay
Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Remulla
Reyes (C.)
Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga
Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon
Salvacion
San Luis
Sandoval
Santos
Seares-Luna
Silverio
Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz

Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza
Taada
Teodoro
Teves
Tieng
Tomawis
Uy (E.)
Uy (R.A.)
Uy (R.S.)
Valencia
Velarde
Villafuerte
Villanueva
Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago
Yu
Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

Negative:
None
Abstention:
None
APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 333
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 165
Members voting in the affirmative, no negative vote and no
abstention, the Chair declares House Bill No. 333 approved
on Third and final Reading.
The Floor Leader is recognized.
NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 1641
ON THIRD READING
REP. DE GUZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I move that we vote
on Third Reading on House Bill No. 1641 and direct the
Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and call
the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is approved.
Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House
Bill No. 1641, printed copies of which were distributed to
the Members on September 1, 2009 pursuant to Section 57,
Rule X of the House Rules.
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 1641,
entitled: AN ACT TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR
THEFT OR ROBBERY COMMITTED WITHIN THE
PREMISES OF CHURCHES, TEMPLES AND MUSEUMS.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the


roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of
the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the
voting on Third Reading on the aforesaid House bill is as
follows, per Journal No. 14:
Affirmative:
Abayon
Ablan
Aggabao
Agyao
Albano
Alcala
Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping
Antonino-Custodio
Apostol
Aquino
Arenas
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo
Balindong
Barzaga
Bello
Biazon
Binay
Briones
Bulut
Cabilao
Canonigo
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste
Cerilles
Chavez
Chipeco
Chong
Clarete
Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco
Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (A.)
Defensor (M.)
Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz

Domogan
Dumarpa
Durano
Ecleo
Emano
Enverga
Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian
Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)
Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman
Hofer
Hontiveros
Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)
Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)
Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra
Montejo
Montemayor
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Olao

Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Osabel
Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho
Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay
Ping-ay
Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Remulla
Reyes (C.)
Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga
Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon
Salvacion
San Luis
Sandoval

Santos
Seares-Luna
Silverio
Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz
Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza
Taada
Teodoro
Teves
Tieng
Tomawis
Uy (E.)
Uy (R.A.)
Uy (R.S.)
Valencia
Velarde
Villafuerte
Villanueva
Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago
Yu
Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

Negative:
None
Abstention:
None
APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 1641
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 165
Members voting in the affirmative, no negative vote and no
abstention, the Chair declares House Bill No. 1641 approved
on Third and final Reading.
The Floor Leader is recognized.
NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 3839
ON THIRD READING
REP. DE GUZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I move that we vote
on Third Reading on House Bill No. 3839 and direct the
Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and call
the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is
approved.
Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House
Bill No. 3839, printed copies of which were distributed to

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009


the Members on September 1, 2009 pursuant to Section 57,
Rule X of the House Rules.
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 3839,
entitled: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL IN BARANGAY LIONG, MUNICIPALITY OF
DUMANJUG, PROVINCE OF CEBU TO BE KNOWN AS
DUMANJUG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.
The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the
roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of
the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the
voting on Third Reading on the aforesaid House bill is as
follows, per Journal No. 14:
Affirmative:
Abayon
Ablan
Aggabao
Agyao
Albano
Alcala
Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping
Antonino-Custodio
Apostol
Aquino
Arenas
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo
Balindong
Barzaga
Bello
Biazon
Binay
Briones
Bulut
Cabilao
Canonigo
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste
Cerilles
Chavez
Chipeco
Chong
Clarete
Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla
Crisologo

Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco
Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (A.)
Defensor (M.)
Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan
Dumarpa
Durano
Ecleo
Emano
Enverga
Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian
Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)
Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman
Hofer
Hontiveros
Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro

47
Lim (T.)
Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)
Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra
Montejo
Montemayor
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Olao
Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Osabel
Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho
Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay
Ping-ay
Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Remulla
Reyes (C.)

Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga
Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon
Salvacion
San Luis
Sandoval
Santos
Seares-Luna
Silverio
Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz
Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza
Taada
Teodoro
Teves
Tieng
Tomawis
Uy (E.)
Uy (R.A.)
Uy (R.S.)
Valencia
Velarde
Villafuerte
Villanueva
Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago
Yu
Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

Negative:
None
Abstention:
None
APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 3839
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 165
Members voting in the affirmative, no negative vote and no
abstention, the Chair declares House Bill No. 3839 approved
on Third and final Reading.
The Floor Leader is recognized.
NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 3981
ON THIRD READING
REP. DE GUZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I move that we vote

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

on Third Reading on House Bill No. 3981 and direct the


Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and call
the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is approved.
Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House
Bill No. 3981, printed copies of which were distributed to
the Members on September 1, 2009 pursuant to Section 57,
Rule X of the House Rules.
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 3981,
entitled: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL IN BARANGAY CAMANSI, TORIL DISTRICT,
DAVAO CITY TO BE KNOWN AS CAMANSI
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR.
The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the
roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of
the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the
voting on Third Reading on the aforesaid House bill is as
follows, per Journal No. 14:
Affirmative:
Abayon
Ablan
Aggabao
Agyao
Albano
Alcala
Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping
Antonino-Custodio
Apostol
Aquino
Arenas
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo
Balindong
Barzaga
Bello
Biazon
Binay
Briones
Bulut
Cabilao
Canonigo
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste

Cerilles
Chavez
Chipeco
Chong
Clarete
Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco
Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (A.)
Defensor (M.)
Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan
Dumarpa
Durano
Ecleo
Emano
Enverga
Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian

Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)
Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman
Hofer
Hontiveros
Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)
Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)
Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra
Montejo
Montemayor
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Olao
Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Osabel
Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho

Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay
Ping-ay
Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Remulla
Reyes (C.)
Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga
Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon
Salvacion
San Luis
Sandoval
Santos
Seares-Luna
Silverio
Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz
Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza
Taada
Teodoro
Teves
Tieng
Tomawis
Uy (E.)
Uy (R.A.)
Uy (R.S.)
Valencia
Velarde
Villafuerte
Villanueva
Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago
Yu
Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

Negative:
None
Abstention:
None
APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 3981
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 165

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009


Members voting in the affirmative, no negative vote and no
abstention, the Chair declares House Bill No. 3981 approved
on Third and final Reading.
The Floor Leader is recognized.
NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 4907
ON THIRD READING
REP. DE GUZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I move that we vote
on Third Reading on House Bill No. 4907 and direct the
Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and call
the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is
approved.
Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House
Bill No. 4907, printed copies of which were distributed to
the Members on September 1, 2009 pursuant to Section 57,
Rule X of the House Rules.
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 4907,
entitled: AN ACT ABOLISHING THE PHILIPPINE
VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMMISSION AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the
roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of
the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the
voting on Third Reading on the aforesaid House bill is as
follows, per Journal No. 14:
Affirmative:
Abayon
Ablan
Aggabao
Agyao
Albano
Alcala
Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping
Antonino-Custodio
Apostol
Aquino
Arenas
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo
Balindong
Barzaga
Bello
Biazon

Binay
Briones
Bulut
Cabilao
Canonigo
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste
Cerilles
Chavez
Chipeco
Chong
Clarete
Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco
Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (A.)
Defensor (M.)

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Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan
Dumarpa
Durano
Ecleo
Emano
Enverga
Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian
Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)
Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman
Hofer
Hontiveros
Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)
Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)
Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra
Montejo
Montemayor
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Olao
Negative:
None

Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Osabel
Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho
Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay
Ping-ay
Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Remulla
Reyes (C.)
Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga
Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon
Salvacion
San Luis
Sandoval
Santos
Seares-Luna
Silverio
Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz
Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza
Taada
Teodoro
Teves
Tieng
Tomawis
Uy (E.)
Uy (R.A.)
Uy (R.S.)
Valencia
Velarde
Villafuerte
Villanueva
Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago
Yu
Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

50

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Abstention:
None
APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 4907
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 165
Members voting in the affirmative, no negative vote and no
abstention, the Chair declares House Bill No. 4907 approved
on Third and final Reading.
The Floor Leader is recognized.
NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 5532
ON THIRD READING
REP. DE GUZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I move that we vote
on Third Reading on House Bill No. 5532 and direct the
Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and call
the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is
approved.
Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House
Bill No. 5532, printed copies of which were distributed to
the Members on September 1, 2009 pursuant to Section 57,
Rule X of the House Rules.
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 5532,
entitled: AN ACT CONVERTING THE ALAWIHAO HIGH
SCHOOL IN BARANGAY ALAWIHAO, MUNICIPALITY
OF DAET, PROVINCE OF CAMARINES NORTE INTO
A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS
ALAWIHAO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.
The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the
roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of
the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the
voting on Third Reading on the aforesaid House bill is as
follows, per Journal No. 14:
Affirmative:
Abayon
Ablan
Aggabao
Agyao
Albano
Alcala
Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping
Antonino-Custodio
Apostol

Aquino
Arenas
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo
Balindong
Barzaga
Bello
Biazon
Binay
Briones
Bulut

Cabilao
Canonigo
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste
Cerilles
Chavez
Chipeco
Chong
Clarete
Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco
Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (A.)
Defensor (M.)
Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan
Dumarpa
Durano
Ecleo
Emano
Enverga
Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian
Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)
Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman
Hofer
Hontiveros
Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)
Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)

Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra
Montejo
Montemayor
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Olao
Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Osabel
Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho
Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay
Ping-ay
Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Remulla
Reyes (C.)
Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga
Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon
Salvacion
San Luis
Sandoval
Santos
Seares-Luna
Silverio
Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz
Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza
Taada
Teodoro
Teves
Tieng
Tomawis

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009


Uy (E.)
Uy (R.A.)
Uy (R.S.)
Valencia
Velarde
Villafuerte
Villanueva

Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago
Yu
Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

Negative:
None
Abstention:
None
APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 5532
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 165
Members voting in the affirmative, no negative vote and no
abstention, the Chair declares House Bill No. 5532 approved
on Third and final Reading.
The Floor Leader is recognized.
NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 5534
ON THIRD READING
REP. DE GUZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I move that we vote
on Third Reading on House Bill No. 5534 and direct the
Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and call
the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is
approved.
Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House
Bill No. 5534, printed copies of which were distributed to
the Members on September 1, 2009 pursuant to Section 57,
Rule X of the House Rules.
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 5534,
entitled: AN ACT CONVERTING THE EUGENIA MORANO
QUINTELA MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL IN
BARANGAY BANOCBOC, MUNICIPALITY OF
VINZONS, PROVINCE OF CAMARINES NORTE INTO A
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS EUGENIA
MORANO QUINTELA MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.
The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the
roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of
the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the
voting on Third Reading on the aforesaid House bill is as
follows, per Journal No. 14:
Affirmative:
Abayon

Ablan

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Aggabao
Agyao
Albano
Alcala
Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping
Antonino-Custodio
Apostol
Aquino
Arenas
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo
Balindong
Barzaga
Bello
Biazon
Binay
Briones
Bulut
Cabilao
Canonigo
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste
Cerilles
Chavez
Chipeco
Chong
Clarete
Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco
Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (A.)
Defensor (M.)
Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan
Dumarpa
Durano
Ecleo
Emano
Enverga
Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Ferrer
Fuentebella

Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian
Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)
Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman
Hofer
Hontiveros
Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)
Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)
Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra
Montejo
Montemayor
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Olao
Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Osabel
Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho
Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay
Ping-ay
Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Remulla
Reyes (C.)

52

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga
Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon
Salvacion
San Luis
Sandoval
Santos
Seares-Luna
Silverio
Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz
Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado

Talio-Mendoza
Taada
Teodoro
Teves
Tieng
Tomawis
Uy (E.)
Uy (R.A.)
Uy (R.S.)
Valencia
Velarde
Villafuerte
Villanueva
Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago
Yu
Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

Negative:
None
Abstention:
None
APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 5534
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 165
Members voting in the affirmative, no negative vote and no
abstention, the Chair declares House Bill No. 5534 approved
on Third and final Reading.
The Floor Leader is recognized.
NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 5535
ON THIRD READING
REP. DE GUZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I move that we vote
on Third Reading on House Bill No. 5535 and direct the
Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and call
the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is
approved.
Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House
Bill No. 5535, printed copies of which were distributed to
the Members on September 1, 2009 pursuant to Section 57,
Rule X of the House Rules.
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 5535,
entitled: AN ACT CONVERTING THE GONZALES
ASCUTIA HIGH SCHOOL IN BARANGAY STA. CRUZ,
MUNICIPALITY OF TALISAY, PROVINCE OF
CAMARINES NORTE INTO A NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS GONZALES ASCUTIA

NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING


FUNDS THEREFOR.
The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the
roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of
the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the
voting on Third Reading on the aforesaid House bill is as
follows, per Journal No. 14:
Affirmative:
Abayon
Ablan
Aggabao
Agyao
Albano
Alcala
Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping
Antonino-Custodio
Apostol
Aquino
Arenas
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo
Balindong
Barzaga
Bello
Biazon
Binay
Briones
Bulut
Cabilao
Canonigo
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste
Cerilles
Chavez
Chipeco
Chong
Clarete
Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco
Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (A.)
Defensor (M.)
Dela Cruz

Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan
Dumarpa
Durano
Ecleo
Emano
Enverga
Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian
Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)
Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman
Hofer
Hontiveros
Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)
Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)
Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009


Montejo
Montemayor
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Olao
Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Osabel
Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho
Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay
Ping-ay
Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Remulla
Reyes (C.)
Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga
Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon

Salvacion
San Luis
Sandoval
Santos
Seares-Luna
Silverio
Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz
Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza
Taada
Teodoro
Teves
Tieng
Tomawis
Uy (E.)
Uy (R.A.)
Uy (R.S.)
Valencia
Velarde
Villafuerte
Villanueva
Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago
Yu
Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

Negative:
None
Abstention:
None
APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 5535
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 165
Members voting in the affirmative, no negative vote and no
abstention, the Chair declares House Bill No. 5535 approved
on Third and final Reading.
The Floor Leader is recognized.
NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 6431
ON THIRD READING
REP. DE GUZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I move that we vote
on Third Reading on House Bill No. 6431 and direct the
Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and call
the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is
approved.

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Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House
Bill No. 6431, printed copies of which were distributed to
the Members on September 1, 2009 pursuant to Section 57,
Rule X of the House Rules.
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 6431,
entitled: AN ACT RATIONALIZING THE TAX ON
WINNINGS AND DOCUMENTARY STAMP TAX ON
HORSE RACING, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE
SECTIONS 126 AND 190 OF THE NATIONAL
INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1997, AS AMENDED,
SECTIONS 11 AND 13 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8407,
AND SECTIONS 8 AND 10 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO.
7953.
The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the
roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of
the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the
voting on Third Reading on the aforesaid House bill is as
follows, per Journal No. 14:
Affirmative:
Abayon
Ablan
Aggabao
Agyao
Albano
Alcala
Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping
Antonino-Custodio
Apostol
Aquino
Arenas
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo
Balindong
Barzaga
Bello
Biazon
Binay
Briones
Bulut
Cabilao
Canonigo
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste
Cerilles
Chavez
Chipeco
Chong
Clarete

Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco
Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (A.)
Defensor (M.)
Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan
Dumarpa
Durano
Ecleo
Emano
Enverga
Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian
Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)
Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman
Hofer
Hontiveros

54

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)
Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)
Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra
Montejo
Montemayor
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Olao
Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Osabel
Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho
Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay
Ping-ay
Pingoy

Piol
Puno
Remulla
Reyes (C.)
Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga
Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon
Salvacion
San Luis
Sandoval
Santos
Seares-Luna
Silverio
Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz
Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza
Taada
Teodoro
Teves
Tieng
Tomawis
Uy (E.)
Uy (R.A.)
Uy (R.S.)
Valencia
Velarde
Villafuerte
Villanueva
Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago
Yu
Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

Negative:
None
Abstention:
None
APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 6431
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 165
Members voting in the affirmative, no negative vote and no
abstention, the Chair declares House Bill No. 6431 approved
on Third and final Reading.
The Floor Leader is recognized.

NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 6512


ON THIRD READING
REP. DE GUZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I move that we vote
on Third Reading on House Bill No. 6512 and direct the
Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and call
the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is
approved.
Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House
Bill No. 6512, printed copies of which were distributed to
the Members on September 1, 2009 pursuant to Section 57,
Rule X of the House Rules.
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 6512,
entitled: AN ACT TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE OF
PSYCHOLOGY, CREATING FOR THIS PURPOSE A
PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARD OF
PSYCHOLOGY, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the
roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of
the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the
voting on Third Reading on the aforesaid House bill is as
follows, per Journal No. 14:
Affirmative:
Abayon
Ablan
Aggabao
Agyao
Albano
Alcala
Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping
Antonino-Custodio
Apostol
Aquino
Arenas
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo
Balindong
Barzaga
Bello
Biazon
Binay
Briones
Bulut
Cabilao

Canonigo
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste
Cerilles
Chavez
Chipeco
Chong
Clarete
Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco
Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (A.)
Defensor (M.)
Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan
Dumarpa
Durano
Ecleo

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009


Emano
Enverga
Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian
Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)
Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman
Hofer
Hontiveros
Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)
Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)
Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra
Montejo
Montemayor
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Olao
Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Osabel
Negative:
None
Abstention:
None

Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho
Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay
Ping-ay
Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Remulla
Reyes (C.)
Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga
Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon
Salvacion
San Luis
Sandoval
Santos
Seares-Luna
Silverio
Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz
Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza
Taada
Teodoro
Teves
Tieng
Tomawis
Uy (E.)
Uy (R.A.)
Uy (R.S.)
Valencia
Velarde
Villafuerte
Villanueva
Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago
Yu
Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

55
APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 6512
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 165
Members voting in the affirmative, no negative vote and no
abstention, the Chair declares House Bill No. 6512 approved
on Third and final Reading.
The Floor Leader is recognized.
NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 6514
ON THIRD READING
REP. DE GUZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I move that we vote
on Third Reading on House Bill No. 6514 and direct the
Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and call
the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is
approved.
Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House
Bill No. 6514, printed copies of which were distributed to
the Members on September 1, 2009 pursuant to Section 57,
Rule X of the House Rules.
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 6514,
entitled: AN ACT DECLARING MAY 7 OF EVERY YEAR
AS HEALTH WORKERS DAY.
The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the
roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of
the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the
voting on Third Reading on the aforesaid House bill is as
follows, per Journal No. 14:
Affirmative:
Abayon
Ablan
Aggabao
Agyao
Albano
Alcala
Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping
Antonino-Custodio
Apostol
Aquino
Arenas
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo
Balindong

Barzaga
Bello
Biazon
Binay
Briones
Bulut
Cabilao
Canonigo
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste
Cerilles
Chavez
Chipeco
Chong
Clarete
Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales

56
Cuenco
Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (A.)
Defensor (M.)
Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan
Dumarpa
Durano
Ecleo
Emano
Enverga
Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian
Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)
Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman
Hofer
Hontiveros
Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)
Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)
Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra
Montejo
Montemayor
Nicolas

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009


Noel
Ocampo
Olao
Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Osabel
Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho
Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay
Ping-ay
Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Remulla
Reyes (C.)
Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga
Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon
Salvacion
San Luis
Sandoval
Santos
Seares-Luna
Silverio
Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz
Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza
Taada
Teodoro
Teves
Tieng
Tomawis
Uy (E.)
Uy (R.A.)
Uy (R.S.)
Valencia
Velarde
Villafuerte
Villanueva
Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago
Yu
Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

Negative:
None
Abstention:
None
APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 6514
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 165
Members voting in the affirmative, no negative vote and no
abstention, the Chair declares House Bill No. 6514 approved
on Third and final Reading.
The Floor Leader is recognized.
NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 6533
ON THIRD READING
REP. DE GUZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I move that we vote
on Third Reading on House Bill No. 6533 and direct the
Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and call
the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is
approved.
Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House
Bill No. 6533, printed copies of which were distributed to
the Members on September 1, 2009 pursuant to Section 57,
Rule X of the House Rules.
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 6533,
entitled: AN ACT PROVIDING STIFFER PENALTIES
FOR ROBBERY, THEFT AND DESTRUCTION OF
PUBLIC SCHOOL PROPERTY.
The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the
roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of
the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the
voting on Third Reading on the aforesaid House bill is as
follows, per Journal No. 14:
Affirmative:
Abayon
Ablan
Aggabao
Agyao
Albano
Alcala
Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping
Antonino-Custodio
Apostol

Aquino
Arenas
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo
Balindong
Barzaga
Bello
Biazon
Binay
Briones
Bulut

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009


Cabilao
Canonigo
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste
Cerilles
Chavez
Chipeco
Chong
Clarete
Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco
Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (A.)
Defensor (M.)
Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan
Dumarpa
Durano
Ecleo
Emano
Enverga
Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian
Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)
Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman
Hofer
Hontiveros
Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)
Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)

Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra
Montejo
Montemayor
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Olao
Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Osabel
Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho
Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay
Ping-ay
Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Remulla
Reyes (C.)
Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga
Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon
Salvacion
San Luis
Sandoval
Santos
Seares-Luna
Silverio
Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz
Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza
Taada
Teodoro
Teves
Tieng
Tomawis

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Uy (E.)
Uy (R.A.)
Uy (R.S.)
Valencia
Velarde
Villafuerte
Villanueva

Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago
Yu
Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

Negative:
None
Abstention:
None
APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 6533
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 165
Members voting in the affirmative, no negative vote and no
abstention, the Chair declares House Bill No. 6533 approved
on Third and final Reading.
The Floor Leader is recognized.
NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 6589
ON THIRD READING
REP. DE GUZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I move that we vote
on Third Reading on House Bill No. 6589 and direct the
Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and call
the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is
approved.
Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House
Bill No. 6589, printed copies of which were distributed to
the Members on September 1, 2009 pursuant to Section 57,
Rule X of the House Rules.
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 6589,
entitled: AN ACT MAKING MANDATORY THE
APPOINTMENT OF COOPERATIVES OFFICER,
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 487(a) OF
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF
1991.
The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the
roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of
the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the
voting on Third Reading on the aforesaid House bill is as
follows, per Journal No. 14:
Affirmative:
Abayon
Ablan
Aggabao

Agyao
Albano
Alcala

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Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping
Antonino-Custodio
Apostol
Aquino
Arenas
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo
Balindong
Barzaga
Bello
Biazon
Binay
Briones
Bulut
Cabilao
Canonigo
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste
Cerilles
Chavez
Chipeco
Chong
Clarete
Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco
Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (A.)
Defensor (M.)
Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan
Dumarpa
Durano
Ecleo
Emano
Enverga
Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009


Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)
Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman
Hofer
Hontiveros
Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)
Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)
Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra
Montejo
Montemayor
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Olao
Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Osabel
Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho
Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay
Ping-ay
Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Remulla
Reyes (C.)
Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga

Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon
Salvacion
San Luis
Sandoval
Santos
Seares-Luna
Silverio
Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz
Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza
Taada

Teodoro
Teves
Tieng
Tomawis
Uy (E.)
Uy (R.A.)
Uy (R.S.)
Valencia
Velarde
Villafuerte
Villanueva
Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago
Yu
Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

Negative:
None
Abstention:
None
APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 6589
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 165
Members voting in the affirmative, no negative vote and no
abstention, the Chair declares House Bill No. 6589 approved
on Third and final Reading.
The Floor Leader is recognized.
NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 6634
ON THIRD READING
REP. DE GUZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I move that we vote
on Third Reading on House Bill No. 6634 and direct the
Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and call
the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is
approved.
Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House
Bill No. 6634, printed copies of which were distributed to
the Members on September 1, 2009 pursuant to Section 57,
Rule X of the House Rules.
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 6634,
entitled: AN ACT SEPARATING THE LURUGAN
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL LILINGAYON ANNEX IN
BARANGAY LILINGAYON, CITY OF VALENCIA,
PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON FROM THE LURUGAN
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO AN
INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009


KNOWN AS LILINGAYON NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.
The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the
roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of
the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the
voting on Third Reading on the aforesaid House bill is as
follows, per Journal No. 14:
Affirmative:
Abayon
Ablan
Aggabao
Agyao
Albano
Alcala
Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping
Antonino-Custodio
Apostol
Aquino
Arenas
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo
Balindong
Barzaga
Bello
Biazon
Binay
Briones
Bulut
Cabilao
Canonigo
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste
Cerilles
Chavez
Chipeco
Chong
Clarete
Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco
Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (A.)
Defensor (M.)

Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan
Dumarpa
Durano
Ecleo
Emano
Enverga
Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian
Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)
Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman
Hofer
Hontiveros
Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)
Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)
Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)

59
Miraflores
Mitra
Montejo
Montemayor
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Olao
Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Osabel
Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho
Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay
Ping-ay
Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Remulla
Reyes (C.)
Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga
Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas

Salimbangon
Salvacion
San Luis
Sandoval
Santos
Seares-Luna
Silverio
Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz
Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza
Taada
Teodoro
Teves
Tieng
Tomawis
Uy (E.)
Uy (R.A.)
Uy (R.S.)
Valencia
Velarde
Villafuerte
Villanueva
Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago
Yu
Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

Negative:
None
Abstention:
None
APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 6634
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 165
Members voting in the affirmative, no negative vote and no
abstention, the Chair declares House Bill No. 6634 approved
on Third and final Reading.
The Floor Leader is recognized.
NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 6635
ON THIRD READING
REP. DE GUZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I move that we vote
on Third Reading on House Bill No. 6635 and direct the
Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and call
the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is approved.

60

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House


Bill No. 6635, printed copies of which were distributed to
the Members on September 1, 2009 pursuant to Section 57,
Rule X of the House Rules.
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 6635,
entitled: AN ACT SEPARATING THE VALENCIA
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TONGAN-TONGAN
ANNEX IN BARANGAY TONGAN-TONGAN, CITY OF
VALENCIA, PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON FROM THE
VALENCIA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING
IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS TONGAN-TONGAN
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR.
The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the
roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of
the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the
voting on Third Reading on the aforesaid House bill is as
follows, per Journal No. 14:
Affirmative:
Abayon
Ablan
Aggabao
Agyao
Albano
Alcala
Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping
Antonino-Custodio
Apostol
Aquino
Arenas
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo
Balindong
Barzaga
Bello
Biazon
Binay
Briones
Bulut
Cabilao
Canonigo
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste
Cerilles
Chavez
Chipeco
Chong

Clarete
Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco
Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (A.)
Defensor (M.)
Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan
Dumarpa
Durano
Ecleo
Emano
Enverga
Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian
Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)
Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman

Hofer
Hontiveros
Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)
Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)
Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra
Montejo
Montemayor
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Olao
Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Osabel
Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho
Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay
Ping-ay

Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Remulla
Reyes (C.)
Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga
Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon
Salvacion
San Luis
Sandoval
Santos
Seares-Luna
Silverio
Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz
Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza
Taada
Teodoro
Teves
Tieng
Tomawis
Uy (E.)
Uy (R.A.)
Uy (R.S.)
Valencia
Velarde
Villafuerte
Villanueva
Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago
Yu
Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

Negative:
None
Abstention:
None
APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 6635
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 165
Members voting in the affirmative, no negative vote and no
abstention, the Chair declares House Bill No. 6635 approved
on Third and final Reading.
The Floor Leader is recognized.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009


NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 6636
ON THIRD READING
REP. DE GUZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I move that we vote
on Third Reading on House Bill No. 6636 and direct the
Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and call
the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is
approved.
Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House
Bill No. 6636, printed copies of which were distributed to
the Members on September 1, 2009 pursuant to Section 57,
Rule X of the House Rules.
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No.
6636, entitled: AN ACT SEPARATING THE VALENCIA
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL GUINUYORAN
ANNEX IN BARANGAY GUINUYORAN, CITY OF
VALENCIA, PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON FROM THE
VALENCIA
NATIONAL
HIGH
SCHOOL,
CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS
GUINUYORAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.
The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the
roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of
the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the
voting on Third Reading on the aforesaid House bill is as
follows, per Journal No. 14:
Affirmative:
Abayon
Ablan
Aggabao
Agyao
Albano
Alcala
Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping
Antonino-Custodio
Apostol
Aquino
Arenas
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo
Balindong
Barzaga
Bello
Biazon

Binay
Briones
Bulut
Cabilao
Canonigo
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste
Cerilles
Chavez
Chipeco
Chong
Clarete
Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco
Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (A.)
Defensor (M.)

61
Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan
Dumarpa
Durano
Ecleo
Emano
Enverga
Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian
Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)
Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman
Hofer
Hontiveros
Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)
Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)
Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra
Montejo
Montemayor
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Olao
Negative:
None

Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Osabel
Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho
Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay
Ping-ay
Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Remulla
Reyes (C.)
Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga
Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon
Salvacion
San Luis
Sandoval
Santos
Seares-Luna
Silverio
Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz
Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza
Taada
Teodoro
Teves
Tieng
Tomawis
Uy (E.)
Uy (R.A.)
Uy (R.S.)
Valencia
Velarde
Villafuerte
Villanueva
Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago
Yu
Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

62

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Abstention:
None
APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 6636
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 165
Members voting in the affirmative, no negative vote and no
abstention, the Chair declares House Bill No. 6636 approved
on Third and final Reading.
The Floor Leader is recognized.
NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 6637
ON THIRD READING
REP. DE GUZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I move that we vote
on Third Reading on House Bill No. 6637 and direct the
Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and call
the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is
approved.
Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House
Bill No. 6637, printed copies of which were distributed to
the Members on September 1, 2009 pursuant to Section 57,
Rule X of the House Rules.
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 6637,
entitled: AN ACT SEPARATING THE SIAYAN
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DIONGAN ANNEX IN
BARANGAY DIONGAN, MUNICIPALITY OF SIAYAN,
PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE FROM THE
SIAYAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT
INTO AN INDEPENDENT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
TO BE KNOWN AS DIONGAN NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.
The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the
roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of
the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the
voting on Third Reading on the aforesaid House bill is as
follows, per Journal No. 14:
Affirmative:
Abayon
Ablan
Aggabao
Agyao
Albano
Alcala
Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping
Antonino-Custodio

Apostol
Aquino
Arenas
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo
Balindong
Barzaga
Bello
Biazon
Binay

Briones
Bulut
Cabilao
Canonigo
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste
Cerilles
Chavez
Chipeco
Chong
Clarete
Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco
Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (A.)
Defensor (M.)
Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan
Dumarpa
Durano
Ecleo
Emano
Enverga
Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Estrella (C.)
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian
Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)
Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman
Hofer
Hontiveros
Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)

Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)
Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Mariano
Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra
Montejo
Montemayor
Nava
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Olao
Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Osabel
Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho
Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay
Ping-ay
Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Ramiro
Remulla
Reyes (C.)
Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga
Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon
Salvacion
San Luis
Sandoval
Santos
Seares-Luna
Silverio
Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz
Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009


Talio-Mendoza
Taada
Teodoro
Teves
Tieng
Tomawis
Uy (E.)
Uy (R. A.)
Uy (R. S.)
Valencia

Velarde
Villafuerte
Villanueva
Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago
Yap
Yu
Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

Negative:
None
Abstention:
None
APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 6637
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 170
Members voting in the affirmative, no negative vote and no
abstention, the Chair declares House Bill No. 6637 approved
on Third and final Reading.
NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 6639
ON THIRD READING
REP. DE GUZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I move that we vote
on Third Reading on House Bill No. 6639 and direct the
Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and call
the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is
approved.
Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House
Bill No. 6639, printed copies of which were distributed to
the Members on September 1, 2009 pursuant to Section 57,
Rule X of the House Rules.
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No.
6639, entitled: AN ACT SEPARATING THE GENERAL
T. DE LEON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TAADA
ANNEX IN BARANGAY GENERAL T. DE LEON,
CITY OF VALENZUELA FROM THE GENERAL T. DE
LEON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT
INTO
AN
INDEPENDENT
NATIONAL
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN A S
SANTIAGO SAN ANDRES DE GUZMAN
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR.
The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the
roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of
the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the
voting on Third Reading on the aforesaid House bill is as
follows, per Journal No. 14:

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Affirmative:
Abayon
Ablan
Aggabao
Agyao
Albano
Alcala
Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping
Antonino-Custodio
Apostol
Aquino
Arenas
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo
Balindong
Barzaga
Bello
Biazon
Binay
Briones
Bulut
Cabilao
Canonigo
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste
Cerilles
Chavez
Chipeco
Chong
Clarete
Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco
Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (A.)
Defensor (M.)
Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan
Dumarpa
Durano
Ecleo
Emano
Enverga

Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Estrella (C.)
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian
Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)
Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman
Hofer
Hontiveros
Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)
Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)
Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Mariano
Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra
Montejo
Montemayor
Nava
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Olao
Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Osabel
Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay
Ping-ay
Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Ramiro
Remulla
Reyes (C.)
Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga
Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon
Salvacion
San Luis
Sandoval
Santos
Seares-Luna
Silverio
Singson (E.)

Solis
Soon-Ruiz
Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza
Taada
Teodoro
Teves
Tieng
Tomawis
Uy (E.)
Uy (R. A.)
Uy (R. S.)
Valencia
Velarde
Villafuerte
Villanueva
Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago
Yap
Yu
Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

Negative:
None
Abstention:
None
APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 6639
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 170
Members voting in the affirmative, no negative vote and no
abstention, the Chair declares House Bill No. 6639 approved
on Third and final Reading.
NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 6640
ON THIRD READING
REP. DE GUZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I move that we vote
on Third Reading on House Bill No. 6640 and direct the
Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and call
the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is
approved.
Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House
Bill No. 6640, printed copies of which were distributed to
the Members on September 1, 2009 pursuant to Section 57,
Rule X of the House Rules.
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 6640,
entitled: AN ACT SEPARATING THE MANOLO

FORTICH NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DALIRIG


ANNEX IN BARANGAY DALIRIG, MUNICIPALITY OF
MANOLO FORTICH, PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON
FROM THE MANOLO FORTICH NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL, CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS
DALIRIG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.
The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the
roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of
the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the
voting on Third Reading on the aforesaid House bill is as
follows, per Journal No. 14:
Affirmative:
Abayon
Ablan
Aggabao
Agyao
Albano
Alcala
Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping
Antonino-Custodio
Apostol
Aquino
Arenas
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo
Balindong
Barzaga
Bello
Biazon
Binay
Briones
Bulut
Cabilao
Canonigo
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste
Cerilles
Chavez
Chipeco
Chong
Clarete
Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco

Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (A.)
Defensor (M.)
Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan
Dumarpa
Durano
Ecleo
Emano
Enverga
Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Estrella (C.)
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian
Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)
Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman
Hofer
Hontiveros
Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)
Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009


Lopez (J.)
Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Mariano
Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra
Montejo
Montemayor
Nava
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Olao
Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Osabel
Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho
Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay
Ping-ay
Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Ramiro
Remulla
Reyes (C.)

Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga
Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon
Salvacion
San Luis
Sandoval
Santos
Seares-Luna
Silverio
Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz
Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza
Taada
Teodoro
Teves
Tieng
Tomawis
Uy (E.)
Uy (R. A.)
Uy (R. S.)
Valencia
Velarde
Villafuerte
Villanueva
Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago
Yap
Yu
Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

Negative:
None
Abstention:
None
APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 6640
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 170
Members voting in the affirmative, no negative vote and no
abstention, the Chair declares House Bill No. 6640 approved
on Third and final Reading.
NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 6641
ON THIRD READING
REP. DE GUZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I move that we vote
on Third Reading on House Bill No. 6641 and direct the

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Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and call
the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is
approved.
Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House
Bill No. 6641, printed copies of which were distributed to
the Members on September 1, 2009 pursuant to Section 57,
Rule X of the House Rules.
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 6641,
entitled: AN ACT DECLARING AS AGRICULTURAL
LAND OPEN TO DISPOSITION THE LAND
EMBRACED IN PROCLAMATION NO. 602, DATED
APRIL 12, 2004, ENTITLED, DECLARING AS
ECOTOURISM PARK AND CAMPSITE PURPOSES, A
CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND OF THE PUBLIC DOMAIN
SITUATED IN BARANGAYS LUBIGAN AND
MORIONES, SAN JOSE, TARLAC.
The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the
roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of
the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the
voting on Third Reading on the aforesaid House bill is as
follows, per Journal No. 14:
Affirmative:
Abayon
Ablan
Aggabao
Agyao
Albano
Alcala
Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping
Antonino-Custodio
Apostol
Aquino
Arenas
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo
Balindong
Barzaga
Bello
Biazon
Binay
Briones
Bulut
Cabilao
Canonigo
Cari

Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste
Cerilles
Chavez
Chipeco
Chong
Clarete
Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco
Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (A.)
Defensor (M.)
Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan
Dumarpa
Durano
Ecleo
Emano
Enverga
Ermita-Buhain
Escudero

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Estrella (C.)
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian
Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)
Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman
Hofer
Hontiveros
Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)
Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)
Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Mariano
Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra
Montejo
Montemayor
Nava
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Olao
Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Osabel
Padilla
Negative:
None
Abstention:
None

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009


Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho
Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay
Ping-ay
Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Ramiro
Remulla
Reyes (C.)
Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga
Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon
Salvacion
San Luis
Sandoval
Santos
Seares-Luna
Silverio
Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz
Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza
Taada
Teodoro
Teves
Tieng
Tomawis
Uy (E.)
Uy (R. A.)
Uy (R. S.)
Valencia
Velarde
Villafuerte
Villanueva
Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago
Yap
Yu
Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 6641


ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 170
Members voting in the affirmative, no negative vote and no
abstention, the Chair declares House Bill No. 6641 approved
on Third and final Reading.
NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 6643
ON THIRD READING
REP. DE GUZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I move that we vote
on Third Reading on House Bill No. 6643 and direct the
Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and call
the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is
approved.
Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House
Bill No. 6643, printed copies of which were distributed to
the Members on September 1, 2009 pursuant to Section 57,
Rule X of the House Rules.
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 6643,
entitled: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY CAINGIN,
CITY OF MEYCAUAYAN, PROVINCE OF BULACAN
TO BE KNOWN AS CAINGIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.
The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the
roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of
the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the
voting on Third Reading on the aforesaid House bill is as
follows, per Journal No. 14:
Affirmative:
Abayon
Ablan
Aggabao
Agyao
Albano
Alcala
Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping
Antonino-Custodio
Apostol
Aquino
Arenas
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo

Balindong
Barzaga
Bello
Biazon
Binay
Briones
Bulut
Cabilao
Canonigo
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste
Cerilles
Chavez
Chipeco
Chong
Clarete
Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009


Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco
Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (A.)
Defensor (M.)
Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan
Dumarpa
Durano
Ecleo
Emano
Enverga
Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Estrella (C.)
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian
Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)
Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman
Hofer
Hontiveros
Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)
Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)
Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Mariano
Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra

Montejo
Montemayor
Nava
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Olao
Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Osabel
Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho
Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay
Ping-ay
Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Ramiro
Remulla
Reyes (C.)
Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga
Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon
Salvacion
San Luis
Sandoval
Santos
Seares-Luna
Silverio
Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz
Suarez
Susano
Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza
Taada
Teodoro
Teves
Tieng
Tomawis
Uy (E.)
Uy (R. A.)
Uy (R. S.)
Valencia
Velarde
Villafuerte
Villanueva
Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago

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Yap
Yu

Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

Negative:
None
Abstention:
None
APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 6643
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 170
Members voting in the affirmative, no negative vote and no
abstention, the Chair declares House Bill No. 6643 approved
on Third and final Reading.
NOMINAL VOTING ON H.B. NO. 6650
ON THIRD READING
REP. DE GUZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I move that we vote
on Third Reading on House Bill No. 6650 and direct the
Secretary General to read the title of the measure, and call
the roll for nominal voting.
I so move.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is
approved.
Thereupon, the Secretary General read the title of House
Bill No. 6650, printed copies of which were distributed to
the Members on September 1, 2009 pursuant to Section 57,
Rule X of the House Rules.
THE SECRETARY GENERAL. House Bill No. 6650,
entitled: AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF THE
PROVINCE OF SOUTHERN LEYTE TO PROVINCE OF
LEYTE DEL SUR.
The Chair directed the Secretary General to call the
roll for nominal voting. Thereafter, pursuant to the Rules of
the House, a second roll call was made. The result of the
voting on Third Reading on the aforesaid House bill is as
follows, per Journal No. 14:
Affirmative:
Abayon
Ablan
Aggabao
Agyao
Albano
Alcala
Alcover
Almario
Alvarez (G.)
Amatong
Angara
Angping

Antonino-Custodio
Apostol
Aquino
Arenas
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Arroyo (M.L.)
Asilo
Balindong
Barzaga
Bello

68
Biazon
Binay
Briones
Bulut
Cabilao
Canonigo
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Cayetano
Celeste
Cerilles
Chavez
Chipeco
Chong
Clarete
Cojuangco
Colmenares
Coquilla
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cuenco
Dangwa
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (A.)
Defensor (M.)
Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Diaz
Domogan
Dumarpa
Durano
Ecleo
Emano
Enverga
Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Estrella (C.)
Ferrer
Fuentebella
Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian
Gatlabayan
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)
Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Hataman
Hofer
Hontiveros
Ilagan
Javier
Jikiri
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Lapus

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009


Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)
Locsin
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)
Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Mariano
Maza
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Miraflores
Mitra
Montejo
Montemayor
Nava
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Olao
Ong
Ortega (F.)
Ortega (V.)
Osabel
Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancho
Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pichay
Ping-ay
Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Ramiro
Remulla
Reyes (C.)
Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga
Romualdez
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon
Salvacion
San Luis
Sandoval
Santos
Seares-Luna
Silverio
Singson (E.)
Solis
Soon-Ruiz
Suarez

Susano
Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza
Taada
Teodoro
Teves
Tieng
Tomawis
Uy (E.)
Uy (R. A.)
Uy (R. S.)

Valencia
Velarde
Villafuerte
Villanueva
Villarosa
Vinzons-Chato
Violago
Yap
Yu
Zamora (R.)
Zubiri

Negative:
None
Abstention:
None
APPROVAL OF H.B. NO. 6650
ON THIRD READING
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). With 170
Members voting in the affirmative, no negative vote and no
abstention, the Chair declares House Bill No. 6650 approved
on Third and final Reading.
The Dep. Majority Leader is recognized.
REP. VELARDE. Mr. Speaker, with the kind indulgence
of the Chair, we would like to acknowledge the presence of
the guests of Congressman Piol, students from the Ateneo
de Davao.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). We
acknowledge the presence of the students from Ateneo de
Davao, please rise. (Applause) Guests of the Hon. Piol; we
thank you for your visit.
REP. VELARDE. Mr. Speaker, I move that we take up
some administrative matters.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Please proceed.
REP. VELARDE. Mr. Speaker, I move that we elect the
following Members to their respective committees:
Rep. Daryl Grace Abayon Committee on Housing and
Urban Development;
Rep. Pastor Alcover Committee on Housing and Urban
Development and Special Committee on Peace,
Reconciliation and Unity;
Rep. Godofredo Arquiza Committees on Poverty
Alleviation, Aquaculture and Fisheries Resources, Housing
and Urban Development, and Government Reorganization;
Rep. Ma. Lourdes Arroyo Committees on Aquaculture
and Fisheries Resources, Poverty Alleviation, Overseas
Workers Affairs, and Ecology;
Rep. Salvador Britanico Committees on Aquaculture
and Fisheries Resources and Constitutional Amendments;
Rep. Ranulfo Canonigo Committee on Aquaculture
and Fisheries Resources and Special Committee on
Reforestation;

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009


Rep. Jonathan Dela Cruz Committees on Government
Enterprises and Privatization, Housing and Urban
Development, Aquaculture and Fisheries Resources,
Information and Communications Technology, and Special
Committees on Globalization and WTO, Reforestation and
Millennium Development Goals;
Rep. Oscar Francisco Committee on Poverty
Alleviation;
Rep. Agapito Guanlao Committees on Ecology,
Economic Affairs, Government Reorganization, Housing and
Urban Development, Public Information and Special
Committee on Bases Conversion;
Rep. Catalina Leonen-Pizarro Committees on
Information and Communications Technology, Economic
Affairs, and Housing and Urban Development;
Rep. Teodoro Lim Committees on Aquaculture and
Fisheries Resources, and Housing and Urban Development;
Rep. Rodante Marcoleta - Committees on Economic
Affairs, Government Reorganization, Public Order and
Safety, Revision of Laws and Special Committee on
Globalization and WTO;
Rep. Raymond Mendoza - Committees on Housing and
Urban Development, Constitutional Amendments and
Special Committee on Bases Conversion;
Rep. Vigor Mendoza - Committees on Government
Reorganization, Housing and Urban Development,
Information and Communications Technology and Special
Committee on Bases Conversion.
Rep. Diogenes Osabel - Committees on Ecology and
Special Committee on Reforestation;
Rep. Francisco Emmanuel Ortega III - Committee on
Information and Communications Technology;
Rep. Cresente Paez - Committee on Ecology;
Rep. Jovito Palparan - Committees on Veterans Affairs
and Welfare, Public Information and Natural Cultural
Communities; and
Rep. Estrella Santos - Committee on Housing and Urban
Development and Special Committee on Reforestation.
I so move, Mr. Speaker.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Upon
nomination of the Dep. Majority Leader, the Members named
are hereby declared elected to the respective committees
enumerated.
The Dep. Majority Leader is recognized.
REP. VELARDE. Mr. Speaker, I move that we recognize
the Hon. Antonio Diaz from the Second District of Zambales,
who wishes to rise on a question of personal and collective
privilege.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). The Hon.
Antonio Diaz of the Second District of Zambales is
recognized.
The Hon. Diaz is requested to state the nature of the
question of personal and collective privilege in which he
rises.
REP. DIAZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise on a question of personal
and collective privilege on the conduct of behavior, dignity
and integrity of this Representation and of all the Members
of this House.

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THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). The
Honorable Diaz is given 10 minutes.
QUESTION OF PRIVILEGE OF REP. DIAZ
REP. DIAZ. Mr. Speaker, in yesterdays copy of The
Philippine Star in its Business section, there appeared a
headline, US firm to invest $50 billion in RP project and
the story is quite lengthy and I will only mention the important
portions.
The Governor of Zambales announced that he has signed
a contract with two US-based firms. One is Swiss Global
Connect USA, which will invest $50 billion to develop
priority projects in tourism, real estate development,
infrastructure, agricultural research, indigenous power supply
and mineral enhancements in Zambales.
Zambales Governor Deloso has signed, in behalf of the
provinces provincial government, a Memorandum of
Agreement with Swiss Global Connect USA in partnership
with AIPAC Philippines Management Corporation, headed
by their chief and executive officer, Rubina Zahid. In the
speech she delivered, she announced this huge infusion of
capital to their province, saying that this is the secret money
of the Emperor of Japan, and all will be invested in Zambales.
Mr. Speaker, I would like that matter to be investigated
by the House to see to it that the people of Zambales,
especially the contractors, are not given false hopes because
this has to pass through a process involving the NEDA, the
Trade and Industry, Economic Affairs and several other
departments, not only between the governor and some
members of the provincial board. We also have to determine
the other liabilities in announcing this supposed-to-be-huge
investment and giving false hopes to the contractors of
Zambales. And we have heard that some contractors are so
uneasy that they have also applied for participation in the
projects, making advances.
So, Mr. Speaker, may I move that this matter be
investigated by the Committees on Good Government and
Local Government to determine the liability of the provincial
board who signed the contract with this Hindu lady, who
said that this is part of the hidden treasure of the Emperor of
Japan and it has made a lot of people in Zambales so delirious
in happiness and in joy because we are about to receive $50
billion. Also, I would like a psychiatrist of the National
Mental Hospital to examine the sanity of the signatories to
this contract because it puts our province to shame.
So, Mr. Speaker, I so move that this matter be
investigated including the mental health of the signatories
of this alleged contract, as appeared in Business Day. I do
not know why businessno, the business page of the Star,
and the logo of the Star says, The truth shall prevail, and
precisely, Mr. Speaker, this is not the truth. This is false truth.
Also, some consideration must have been given to the
reporter here who made this report because it occupies a
prominent placethe whole page of this Business section
and also Business World which has the headline of US Firm
to Bankroll Tourism Infrastructure Project in Zambales. So,
it puts to embarrassment not only this Representation, but
also our provincemates in Zambales.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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Leader will take note of the motion and the suggested


committees to which this speech will be referred to.

REP. DE GUZMAN. At this point, may we


acknowledge....

REP. DE GUZMAN. We join the motion of the Hon.


Diaz that his speech be referred to the Committee on Good
Government.
I so move.

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). The Hon.


Dela Cruz, what is his pleasure?

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). So, which


committees will it be referred to?

REP. DELA CRUZ. I just want to have a parliamentary


inquiry, Mr. Speaker.

REP. DE GUZMAN. Good Government.


THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any
objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is
approved.
The speech of the Honorable Diaz is hereby referred to
the Committee on Good Government.
REP. HONTIVEROS. Parliamentary inquiry, Mr.
Speaker.

REP. DELA CRUZ. Mr. Speaker.

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Please state


your parliamentary inquiry.
REP. DELA CRUZ. Yes. I just wanted to find out what
is the status of House Bills No. 6682, 6683 and 6684, Mr.
Speaker.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). The Floor
Leader will respond.
SUSPENSION OF SESSION

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). What is the


parliamentary inquiry of the Hon. Hontiveros?
REP. HONTIVEROS. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. May I
just inquire as to the parliamentary status of the Reproductive
Health Bill and when will the House take it up on Second
Reading, as well as hold interpellations and debate on this
matter, Mr. Speaker?

REP. DE GUZMAN. May I move for a one-minute


suspension of the session.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). The session
is suspended for a few minutes to verify the status of the
bills enumerated.
It was 5:52 p.m.

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Well, from


the reading on the suggested floor agenda, it is one of the
bills under Unfinished Business.

RESUMPTION OF SESSION
At 5:53 p.m., the session was resumed.

REP. HONTIVEROS. And could the good Speaker,


perhaps, give an indication when the House will be taking it
up again, also for the information of some of the visitors of
the House who are in the gallery now in support of the RH
Bill, Mr. Speaker.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). The Floor
Leader will reply to that. The Presiding Officer does not
know the priority scheduling of the bills for floor discussions.
REP. DE GUZMAN. As an agreement with the authors
and the Committee on Rules, we agreed that it will be
calendared soon and upon advice of the authors.
REP. HONTIVEROS. Thank you very much to the good
Floor Leader and as well to the good Speaker. We will be
following that up as to the confirmed date of the resumption
of its consideration on Second Reading.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Thank you,
Hon Hontiveros of Akbayan.
REP. DE GUZMAN. Mr. Speaker.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Yes, the
Floor Leader is recognized.

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). The session


is resumed.
The Floor Leader is ready to reply.
REP. DE GUZMAN. Mr. Speaker, as a reply to the Hon.
Dela Cruz, the House Bills being mentioned are already
approved on Second Reading.
REP. DELA CRUZ. Were they approved on Second
Reading? May I know how they were approved, Mr. Speaker.
There was an earlier reconsideration of these particular bills,
all of themHouse Bills No. 6682, 6683, 6684 and 6685,
and I was made to understand that I could interpellate the
Sponsors.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). The Floor
Leader is recognized.
REP. DE GUZMAN. Mr. Speaker, for the information
of the Hon. Dela Cruz, it was....
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). How
about for the information of all the Members here?
What are those bills about? We are just hearing the
numbers. We do not memorize all the titles of all the
bills.

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REP. DE GUZMAN. For the information of this august
Body, House Bill No. 6682 is a bill submitted by the
Committee on Legislative Franchise to amend Section 12 of
Republic Act No. 7082, entitled: AN ACT FURTHER
AMENDING ACT NO. 3436 AS AMENDED, ENTITLED
AN ACT GRANTING TO THE PHILIPPINE LONG
DISTANCE TELEPHONE COMPANY A FRANCHISE TO
INSTALL, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A TELEPHONE
SYSTEM THROUGHOUT THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS,
CONSOLIDATING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF
THE FRANCHISE GRANTED TO THE PHILIPPINE
LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE COMPANY, AND
EXTENDING THE SAID FRANCHISE BY TWENTYFIVE (25) YEARS FROM THE EXPIRATION OF THE
TERM THEREOF AS PROVIDED IN REPUBLIC ACT
NO. 6146.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Yes.
REP. DE GUZMAN. And the same with House Bill No.
6683, another franchise bill, entitled: AN ACT GRANTING
THE MERIDIAN TELEKOMS, INC., A FRANCHISE TO
CONSTRUCT, INSTALL, ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN,
LEASE AND OPERATE WIRE AND/OR WIRELESS
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS THROUGHOUT
THE PHILIPPINES and House Bill No. 6684, also another
franchise bill, entitled: AN ACT AMENDING SECTION
NINE OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7294 ENTITLED, AN ACT
GRANTING SMART INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES,
INC. (SMART) A FRANCHISE TO ESTABLISH,
MAINTAIN, LEASE AND OPERATE INTEGRATED
TELECOMMUNICATIONS/COMPUTER/ ELECTRONIC
SERVICES, AND STATIONS THROUGHOUT THE
PHILIPPINES FOR PUBLIC DOMESTIC AND
INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS, AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES . And these were approved...
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Yes, thank
you, the honorable Floor Leader, for the information.
REP. DE GUZMAN. In relation to the inquiry of the
Hon. Dela Cruz, these were reconsidered on Second Reading
and during the break, believing that there is already a
negotiation, the Hon. Garin, acting as Floor Leader, again
submitted them on Second Reading and they were approved.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). So, they
were approved on Second Reading and there was a motion
for reconsideration. After which, they were again approved
on Second Reading after the motion for reconsideration was
given due course. Yes, Hon. Dela Cruz, is that clear?
REP. DELA CRUZ. There was a certain premise to that
reconsideration request, Mr. Speaker. The premise was that
we will be given a comparative study of the tax regime that
will apply to these telephone companies and the other
TELCOS, and that we will be given an opportunity to at
least ask one or two questions to the Sponsor about this tax
regime that is being imposed. The reason was that we wanted
to find out how this will impact on our revenue generation
workout and also whether this will help and impact as well
on the request for added sin taxes. I mentioned to the Majority

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Leader at that time that we have to have certain parities in
this because we are always imposing additional sin taxes on
tobacco which is affecting, of course, our constituents in
Ilocos, and we understand that the TELCOS have a lot of
taxable income or profits that we can look into for purposes
of adding to our revenues. So, I had wanted to just find out
what is the impact of this and for us to be given a comparative
study, Mr. Speaker, of the tax regime for all TELCOS.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). If the
Presiding Officer may be clarified, was this representation
made on the floor in open session or was this directed
personally off floor discussions to the Majority Leader?
REP. DELA CRUZ. It was made on open session, Mr.
Speaker, and that is precisely the reason it was reconsidered.
Precisely, it was being pushed already and we requested for
reconsideration because we had wanted to ask certain
questions.
SUSPENSION OF SESSION
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). The session
is suspended for a few minutes to give time to be able to
clarify this with the Hon. Dela Cruz and the honorable Floor
Leader.
It was 5:59 p.m.
RESUMPTION OF SESSION
At 6:02 p.m., the session was resumed.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). The session
is resumed.
The Floor Leader is recognized.
REP. DE GUZMAN. Mr. Speaker, during the break,
we talked to the Hon. Dela Cruz and we agreed that we will
hold in abeyance this inquiry until after we have talked to
the Chairman and other authors of the said measure.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). All right.
REP. DE GUZMAN. Mr. Speaker, at this point may we
acknowledge
REP. CERILLES. Point of order, Mr. Speaker.
REP. DE GUZMAN. the presence of the following
municipal officials
and
employees of Mamburao,
Occidental Mindoro: Barangay Captains Mileton Benasas,
Susan Lopez, Celso Custodio, Erby Tumbukon, Rex
Servando, Eddie Boy Yumol, Weng Salvador, Ricky Pantoja,
Ariel Castigador, Francisco Cahilig, Rocky Gupilan and
Percival Limos. They are all guests of the Deputy Speaker
Amelita Villarosa from Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro.
(Applause)
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Please rise.
REP. CERILLES. Mr. Speaker.

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THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). We


acknowledge the presence of the municipal officials and
employees of Rizal, Occidental Mindoro, headed by Mayor
Sonia Pablo and Vice-Mayor Nestor Perez, all guests of
the honorable Deputy Speaker Villarosa, and we thank them
for their visit. (Applause)
What is the pleasure of the Hon. Cerilles of the Second
District of Zamboanga del Sur?

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Yes, the


Floor Leader is recognized.

REP. CERILLES. Mr. Speaker, I heard the Floor Leader


talk about holding in abeyance the parliamentary inquiry of
the Gentleman from Party-List ABAKADA GURO,
Jonathan dela Cruz.
Mr. Speaker, we cannot hold it in abeyance. Precisely,
the Floor Leader has to answer it because it is a
parliamentary inquiry. We cannot put it on hold, Mr. Speaker.

REP. CERILLES. Mr. Speaker, precisely why do we


have all the staff when there is a plenary session? The logic
there is that on issues to be raised by anybody on the floor,
there is a ready answer. We cannot wait for tomorrow because
the record will show that there is something wrong with our
procedure. The proceedings say that it has to be answered.
That is why the Gentleman has raised a parliamentary
inquiry, Mr. Speaker.

REP. DE GUZMAN. We have practically answered the


inquiry of the Hon. Dela Cruz. Only other issues which he
wanted to clarify are to be settled with the Chairman of the
sponsoring committee and the Acting Floor Leader during
that time.

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). The


understanding of the Chair is that they do not have the answer
right now to that particular query and so they need to consult
with the Chairman.

REP. DE GUZMAN. Then, what is the parliamentary


inquiry of the Hon. Cerilles?

REP. DE GUZMAN. And the Acting Chairman.

REP. CERILLES. I am now raising a point of order


because you cannot hold it in abeyance. The Rules say that
you have to answer it now.

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). The Floor


Leader can expound.
REP. DE GUZMAN. Yes. The Chairman of the
sponsoring committee and the Floor Leader at that time,
Mr. Speaker, and the Hon. Dela Cruz have already acceded
to our request.
REP. CERILLES. Mr. Speaker, even if Hon. Dela Cruz
acceded to the Floor Leaders position, I cannot agree with
it because when there is a parliamentary inquiry, it is an
inquiry to find out the real score and we cannot put it on
hold.
REP. DE GUZMAN. Yes, we have
REP. CERILLES. We cannot transact any other
business unless we answer the issue raised squarely, Mr.
Speaker.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). The Hon.
Dela Cruz agreed to deferring the query.
REP. CERILLES. I raise a point of order, Mr. Speaker.
My point of order is that when it is a parliamentary inquiry,
it has to be answered. As it is, it is an inquiry.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). If the Hon.
Dela Cruz would like to insist, then it will be answered by
the Presiding Officer.
REP. CERILLES. That is why I would like to rectify
the position of the Floor Leader. The Floor Leader said, it
has to be held in abeyance. It cannot be done, Mr. Speaker.
The Floor Leader is there in order to answer all queries on
the floor.
REP. DE GUZMAN. But, Mr. Speaker

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Perhaps to


solve the ...
REP. DELA CRUZ. Mr. Speaker.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). ... problem,
the Presiding Officer will reply to the parliamentary inquiry
of the Hon. Dela Cruz then.
REP. DELA CRUZ. Mr. Speaker.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Yes. The
situation is that the Hon. Dela Cruz made a motion for
reconsideration on the approval on Second Reading of those
three franchise bills which were enumerated. And at that
time, the motion for reconsideration was reasonably made.
And so, it was granted. All right. But subsequently, another
motion for approval on Second Reading was made, was it
the same day or
REP. DE GUZMAN. Later in the day.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Later in
the day. And at that time, the Hon. Dela Cruz was no longer
around to object to that. And so, there being no objection to
the second motion for approval on Second Reading, the bills
were approved on Second Reading. That is the situation
and that is the status of the three bills. They were approved
on Second Reading. At this juncture, no motion for
reconsideration can be made anymore because it can no
longer be reasonably made because it must be made on the
session day succeeding the approval of the bills on Second
Reading. And that time has expired, there have been several
session days that have already passed. That is the reply to
the parliamentary inquiry.
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Speaker bangs his gavel, my question is, was it part of the
agenda when they were read on Second Reading?

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REP. DELA CRUZ. Mr. Speaker.
REP. CERILLES. May I just ...

REP. DE GUZMAN. Yes.


REP. CERILLES. I have been looking at mysabi
nilaI do not see them. Until another Floor Leader read
some bills for Second Reading. And I doubt whether they
are part of the agenda.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). No. It is
not todays session that we are talking about when the second
motion for approval on Second Reading was made.
REP. CERILLES. But at that time, when it was read,
Mr. Speaker, the bills were not there. I think that is the reason
the Gentleman is raising the parliamentary inquiry.
REP. DELA CRUZ. Mr. Speaker, may I just point out
certain points regarding ...
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Before that,
may I volunteer the information given by the Secretariat that
the bills were included in the agenda of the August 26 session
as inquired by the Hon. Cerilles.
REP. CERILLES. And it was questioned by the Hon.
Dela Cruz. That is why my query is, are they now in our
agenda today?

REP. DELA CRUZ. May I raise a certain point, Mr.


Speaker. The reconsideration that was given to our earlier
question I think on August 26 is that number one, we will be
given printed copies of these particular bills because we do
not have copies. Number two, we will be given also a matrix
of the tax regime available for all TELCOS because the
understanding was that, these franchises are being amended
for purposes of putting parity on the tax regime for all
TELCOS and that we will be given the opportunity to ask
one or two questions of the Sponsors. That is the
understanding. That is why I was wondering why we are
now being given printed copies that actually refer to a Third
Reading. We have not been given the opportunity even if the
Dep. Majority Leader at that time, the Hon. Garin, read it
for the second time after our reconsideration. I trusted that
we will be given that opportunity, Mr. Speaker. That is why
I am now asking, what is our status? Because we are now
being given printed copies as if we are going to consider
these on Third Reading already.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). All right,
so those observations of the Hon. Dela Cruz are duly noted
and we refer them to the ...
REP. DE GUZMAN. To the Chairman of the committee.

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Today?


They are not.

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). To the


Majority Leader ...

REP. CERILLES. They are not. Then we have no


business approving them on that stage, Mr. Speaker.

REP. DE GUZMAN. And the Chairman of the


committee.

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Yes, it is


not because they were already approved on Second Reading
on August 26.

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). And the


Chairman of the sponsoring committee. Is there anything
else?

REP. CERILLES. But according to you, as you have


said, it was the Gentleman who asked for consideration ...

REP. DE GUZMAN. Mr. Speaker, may the Hon.


Colmenares be recognized, who would like to rise on a
question of personal and collective privilege.

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). On the time.


REP. CERILLES. ... Presumably raised on time, at that
time.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). On the first
motion.
REP. CERILLES. So my next question is, are they in
our agenda today? Because if they are in our agenda today,
then the issue being raised by the Gentleman is out of order.
Precisely, I am raising the point of order because I believe
that the Gentleman was able to raise it on time.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Technically,
yes. The Hon. Cerilles is correct but we were just acting on
the point of information so we treated it as such and not
really on the point of order, so we just gave him the
information that he was seeking.

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). The Hon.


Colmenares is recognized. May the Gentleman please state
the nature of the question of personal and collective privilege
on which he is rising.
REP. COLMENARES. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
I rise on an issue that is an affront to the dignity and
integrity not only of this House but of its Members as well,
due to the flouting by foreigners of the laws passed by this
institution, Mr. Speaker.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). The
Gentleman has 10 minutes.
QUESTION OF PRIVILEGE OF REP. COLMENARES
REP. COLMENARES. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
The Constitution provides that there shall be no foreign

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troops, bases or facilities allowed into the Philippines in the
absence of a treaty recognized as such by the other
contracting party. The constitutional provision is very clear
and that is why it was shocking for many to read in a New
York Times article, this statement of the U.S. Secretary of
Defense, Secretary Robert Gates, that the United States has
decided to stay in the Philippines longer than the seven years.
They were able to stay here and more than 600 troops were
present in the country during those years. What is more
shocking, Mr. Speaker, is the admission of a Col. William
Coultrup who heads the U.S. Forces in the Philippines that
not only are they involved in humanitarian work, but 20
percent of their activities in the Philippines includes the
neutralization of high-value targets. When asked what highvalue targets are, he explained that these are the targets who
can no longer be convinced to change their minds. This
involvement in combat operation was also confirmed in an
affidavit by Lt. Sr. Grade Nancy Gadian who explained that
she also has information that U.S. troops were embedded in
combat operations by the Philippine Army. The presence of
U.S. troops, Mr. Speaker, is not only unconstitutional, but is
also a flouting of our laws. It is illegal because nowhere in
our laws do we allow foreign troops to engage in combat
operations in the Philippines.
Secondly, they cannot even source their legal mandate
from the Visiting Forces Agreement. Why? Because the
Visiting Forces Agreement, Mr. Speaker, does not allow an
overextended stay of U.S. troops in the Philippines, nor does
it allow their involvement in combat operations. But even if
they will stress that the Visiting Forces Agreement is
applicable to their stay in the country, the Visiting Forces
Agreement, we would like to assert, Mr. Speaker, is
unconstitutional. Why is it unconstitutional? Because the
Constitution precisely requires that the treaty should be
recognized as such by the other contracting party. Did the
United States recognize the Visiting Forces Agreement as
the treaty? No, Mr. Speaker. It was not consented to by the
U.S. Senate for ratification, Mr. Speaker. In fact, not only
was it not consented to, but there is a United States Supreme
Court decision in Madeleine vs. Texas, which actually
declares that the Visiting Forces Agreement is not an
executory or is not a binding treaty as far as the United States
is concerned. What did Madeleine vs. Texas say? Madeleine
vs. Texas simply said that no foreign treaty, no international
agreement is valid in the United States in the absence of a
law, Mr. Speaker, unless the treaty is self- executing.
The Visiting Forces Agreement is not self-executing and
there is no law that says or executes or implements the
Visiting Forces Agreement in the United States. Other than
Madeleine vs. Texas, the treaty, Mr. Speaker, is also an unjust
discrimination against Filipino citizens. Why? There are two
Visiting Forces Agreements, Mr. Speaker. One, is the VFA
that regulates the entry of U.S. troops into the country and
the other is the VFA II, which regulates the entry of Filipino
soldiers into the United States.
Under the VFA, U.S. soldiers can come into the
Philippines without the need of applying for a visa. So these
troops can come here without even a regulatory tool for us
to know how long they will stay here and how many of them
are staying here because they are not applying for a visa,
Mr. Speaker.
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United States have to secure a visa from the United States
Embassy. That is unjust discrimination.
Secondly, Mr. Speaker, how can we even find out how
many of the soldiers have entered the Philippines or how
many have stayed longer than six years when we do not have
that regulatory tool of asking them to, at least, apply for a
visa?
Ang mga Filipino po sa United States kapag walang visa,
para po tayong baboy na tinatrato at dine-deport galing sa
United States. Pero tayo, taos- pusong tinatanggap ang mga
foreign troops na ito kahit wala silang visa sa lugar natin.
What is the implication of the entry of U.S. troops in
the Philippines? What is the implication of their involvement
in combat operations? Other than the fact that it is a trampling
of our sovereignty, Mr. Speaker, it is also putting into danger,
not only human rights, but the peace process, as well.
Kapag nandiyan na po sila sa combat area at sa
kasamaang palad nabaril sila sa gitna ng firefight, what will
happen, Mr. Speaker?
The United States commanding officers have specifically
stated that we will fire back if we are fired upon. That means,
Mr. Speaker, that one simple case wherein we shot an
American soldier, a firefight will ensue. If a firefight ensues
and one American soldier is killed, then we expect an
escalation of their involvement in the Philippines, similar to
Iraq or Afghanistan. Kapag may body bags na po ang
American soldiers sa Pilipinas, ano naman po ang impact sa
mga Filipino-Americans sa United States? In the same way
that members or citizens of Arab countries were harassed
and humiliated in the United States, during the war in Iraq,
during the war in Afghanistan, the same could very well
happen to the millions of Filipino-Americans in the United
States the moment that American soldiers die in the
Philippines because of their involvement in combat
operations.
Mr. Speaker, there is a need for us to find outthere is
a need for this Congress to find out why these US troops are
here in the country despite the absence of any legal basis for
their stay. We need to investigate the presence of a
corporation, the DYN Corporation, who was reported to be
securing these bases or military bases owned by the
Philippine government, such as: the Bases in Zamboanga,
the Camp Navarro in Zamboanga del Sur, Camp Bautista in
Jolo, and Camp Siongco in Maguindanao. We need to find
out if this DYN Corporation does not violate any of our
corporate laws, considering that a foreign private entity can
secure certain perimeters, certain areas in Philippine military
camps. We need to investigate also and call on Col. William
Coultrup on what he really meant when he said that we are
involved in the neutralization of high value targets. We need
to even ask President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo if this stay
of the United States troops in the Philippines was part of the
agenda when she visited President Obama a few months ago.
In fact, we would like to believe that the presence of US
troops in the country, 600 at that, Mr. Speaker, for seven
years, could not have happened without the knowledge of
the Philippine government.
This is the situation that is an affront to the dignity of
the Filipino people and we should not tolerate the constant
humiliation that we have been undergoing under the Visiting
Forces Agreement.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, good day.

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REP. ABANTE. Mr. Speaker.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). What is the
pleasure of the Hon. Abante of Manila?
REP. ABANTE. I wonder if the Gentleman would want
to yield to some questions, Mr. Speaker.
REP. COLMENARES. It would be an honor, Mr.
Speaker.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is the
Gentleman willing to yield to the Hon. Abante from the Sixth
District of Manila?
REP. COLMENARES. Yes, Mr. Speaker, it would be
an honor to answer questions from the Hon. Abante.
REP. ABANTE. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Please
proceed.
REP. ABANTE. Mr. Speaker, as I intently listened to
the privilege speech of Congressman Colmenares, I would
like to find out if he is in favor of the total abrogation of the
VFA.
REP. COLMENARES. Personally, Mr. Speaker, I
believe that the presence of U.S. soldiers here under the VFA
is unnecessary, and I also think that it is a humiliation on our
part. So, I am for a total abrogation of the VFA or termination
for that matter.
REP. ABANTE. Mr. Speaker, does it mean he believes
that the presence of the U.S. forces in the Philippines, whether
or not they are engaged in real combat, is an infringement to
our sovereignty as a nation?
REP. COMENARES. Yes, Mr. Speaker. That is one
of the reasons we are against the Visiting Forces
Agreement.
REP. ABANTE. The Gentleman said that the U.S.
Forces have been staying in the country for six years, Mr.
Speaker.
REP. COLMENARES. That is what we gathered from
the New York Times report, Mr. Speaker.
REP. ABANTE. It means that if they are able to come
here without any Philippine visa, Mr. Speaker, they are illegal
aliens of this country now for six years.
REP. COLMENARES. In that sense, Mr. Speaker, they
can claim that actually under the Visiting Forces Agreement,
which we consider an unjust agreement, they were allowed
to enter the Philippines without visa, and the VFA even
allowed them to enter without subjecting them to inspection
by Philippine authorities especially during the AH1N1 fever.
So, they can claim that, but I believe and I would like to
assert that because overstaying is in violation of the VFA,

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they can no longer claim the beneficiary provisions of the
VFA, Mr. Speaker.
REP. ABANTE. Ito po ay violation ng ating immigration
laws, Mr. Speaker. It is not outright violation, it is trying
tothe VFA, Mr. Speaker, is trying to go around the law, if
I would be able to say that.
REP. COLMENARES. That is what I would think so,
Mr. Speaker. They can claim that the VFA allowed them that,
but I think the VFA is unconstitutional in the first place.
REP. ABANTE. Is there anywhat do you call this
any comparison with the said six-year stay of the U.S. soldiers
in the Philippines? You can compare this to U.S. forces right
now in Afghanistan and Iraq, Mr. Speaker?
REP. COLMENARES. I am not familiar with the basis
of the mandate of U.S. presence in Iraq or Afghanistan. I
believe that the presence of U.S. troops in Iraq was based on
the declaration of war, that the U.S. will invade Iraq on the
basis of, as mentioned by President Bush before, the WMD
presence in Iraq and other supposed attacks against the United
States. The difference here is that, Mr. Speaker, in the
Philippines, there is no such thing as the declaration of war on
the part of the U.S. In fact, they are saying that we just want to
visit the country under the visiting forces agreement so much
unlike the situation in Iraq and Afghanistan.
REP. ABANTE. I would like to find out, Mr. Speaker, if
the Gentleman from Bayan Muna would be able to secure
evidence that the U.S. soldiers, indeed, are involved in
combat operations in Mindanao.
REP. COLMENARES. The first thing, Mr. Speaker, was
the admission itself of Secretary Gates and Col. William
Coltrup who head the U.S. Forces in the Philippines. The
second would be the affidavit signed by LTSG Nancy Gadian.
But that is precisely why, while there are pending
investigations before the House right now. We can also ask
the honorable House of Representatives to ask the U.S., like
Col. Coltrup, if he is willing to come and explain the reasons
for his statements on the involvement in neutralizing high
value target and their stay here for more than six years, so
that at least we can find out straight from the U.S. forces
here the reasons, the basis and the actions that they have
undertaken while they are here in the country, Mr. Speaker.
REP. ABANTE. There could be a possibility, Mr.
Speaker, that if there are a good number of real soldiers
present in the country, there would also be perhaps U.S.
mercenaries in this country involved.
REP. COLMENARES. I am not familiar with the U.S.
mercenaries, in the technical sense of the word, that they are
being paid, but we have heard reports on U.S. mercenaries
presence in the other war-torn areas. But, I have to admit
that we only know of official U.S. soldiers in the Philippines
rather than mercenaries, Mr. Speaker.
REP. ABANTE. I was told that the standard operating
procedure of the U.S. is that whenever there is the presence

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of U.S. soldiers in any country, there is also the presence of


some mercenaries who unfortunately, the U.S. uses in any
given time, Mr. Speaker.

approval na ito after 63 years dahil alam nila na kakaunti na


lang beterano na buhay ang maiiwan sa Pilipinas. Ano po
ang magiging comment ng Representative ng Bayan Muna?

REP. COLMENARES. That would be so. I have also


read some articles to the effect that the tactic is always to
have official presence, but at the same time, the unofficial
presence, Mr. Speaker, is in a particular area where I have
no direct evidence.

REP. COLMENARES. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. That


was a very incisive and correct analysis and I fully agree
with that. We have always suspected that we are treated as
vassals by the United States. Ang pagbigay ng pera para sa
veterans ay parang stimulus package. In the end, interes pa
rin nila ang nangibabaw doon. Itong VFA lang, mano ba
namang magpirma sila ng treatykasi hinihingi ng
Konstitusyon natin na dapat may treaty. Mano ba namang
magkaroon sila ng treaty na ipapasa rin nila sa Senado nila,
in the same manner na iyong VFA ipinasa na rin natin sa
ating Senado, pero ayaw ng United States. Bakit po? Kasi
para sa United States, kapag nagti-treaty kayo, parang may
equal footing kayo eh. Dapat hindi equal ang footing ninyo,
kasi kapag treatyganoon eh, equally bound kayo roon. So,
para sa akin, tama po iyongsi Hon. Abante na parang
vassals ang pagtingin sa atin, na kung mayroon mang ibibigay
sa ating kakarampot na mga kung anu-ano, iyan ay may
pakabig pa. May pakabig pa roon sa interes ng Estados
Unidos po, Mr. Speaker.

REP. ABANTE. Narinig ko na iyan, Mr. Speaker. I heard


from one of the our Senators that he is trying to investigate
the presence of U.S. soldiers at iyong mga armas and
equipment na dala-dala ng mga U.S. soldierskapag sila
ay umalis ay hindi rin ibinibigay sa ating mga Filipino
soldiers. Kung meron man, ang kanilang ibinibigay ay iyong
mga antique na, iyong mga matatagal na equipment.
Kumbaga sa kabataan ay matatawag nating jurassic. Is this
true, Mr. Speaker?
REP. COLMENARES. I was present during the LOVFA
hearing more than a week ago, which was presided by Senator
Miriam Defensor-Santiago who declared that she wants the
VFA, at the start of her speech, terminated. According to
General Adan, if I remember right, he said that there are
material benefits from the presence of the United States
troops and that certain war materials are being given to the
Filipino soldiers when the Americans leave. Be that as it
may, Mr. Speaker, as I mentioned, if they had been here for
six or seven years, what modernization has transpired on the
part of the AFP if there were ever any material or war
materials being left behind? I am sure it is not that really
substantial; otherwise, we would not be continuously relying
on the United States to go into combat areas to ferret the
wounded, for example.
Secondly, even if such war materials are being left
behind, should we humiliate ourselves for such crumbs being
given to us? Shall we sacrifice our dignity, Mr. Speaker, for
such a second-hand surplus materials? Even if they are not
second-hand, I do not think that we can sacrifice our dignity
and our integrity as a country in exchange for such weapons,
Mr. Speaker.
REP. ABANTE. Maybe because the United States of
America has always treated the Philippines not as a partner
but as a vassal, Mr. Speaker. Not as an ally but something
that they could always use and therefore abuse, Mr. Speaker.
I meannaalala ko I stood here several months ago, and I
made mention thatkung hindi pa ho nagkaroon ng recession
ang US, hindi pa ia-approve ng Kongreso ang Filipino
Veterans Compensation Package na nandoon sa US Congress
at na-approve lang after 63 years. Iyan ay isang bagay na
aking ni-raise kahit doon sa U.S. in the State visit sapagkat
if indeed the U.S. treats the Philippines as an ally, as a friend
and as a partner, they will be fair with us, Mr. Speaker. Eh
itoitong Filipino Veterans Compensation Package
marami na akong nakausap na mga beteranong buhay pa and
they are not very happy about this. Unang-una, in-approve
nila ito at ibibigay lamang doon sa mga beteranong buhay
pa, pero iyong mga namatay nang mga beterano katulad ng
aking dalawang lolo, wala nang matatanggap ang kanilang
mga kamag-anakan. Palagay ko talagang hinintay ang

REP. ABANTE. Palagay ko, Mr. Speaker, this


Representation has a lot of friends in the United States,
especially because I am one of the evangelical leaders.
Napakarami roong mga kaibigang American pastors sa
Amerika. Pero kahit na, kapag ako ay nagsasalita roon sa
aming mga churchesand most of those churches are white
churches, but I would express these sentiments, Mr. Speaker.
Why? Sapagkat palagay ko, it is high time na porke tayo ay
maliit na bansahindi kasing yaman ng Amerikaay
papayag na lamang tayo na i-bully tayo ng U.S. Ano? At
alam ninyo, sabi nga natin, kung walang nagpapaloko ay
walang lolokohin. At nais ko pong sabihin dito na if we are
not going to allow the U.S. to bully us, I do not think they
can. You see? But we are not even answering back, Mr.
Speaker. We are not even telling them to be fair and to be
impartial when this Filipino Veterans compensation package
has been approved. I think we ought to balance our statement
with thanks and no thanks because the Filipino Veterans did
not fight side by side with the Americans. We fought their
war. It is not our war. It is the American war. Therefore, it
must be the U.S. that ought to thank us for this, more than
we should thank them for this very small beggarly element
Filipino compensation package that they gave to us.
REP. COLMENARES. It takes guts, Mr. Speaker, for a
person who has constituencies and evangelical work in the
U.S. It takes guts for a person to come up and say that the
U.S. is wrong, at least in this case, and I commend Hon.
Abante for that courageous statement.
In fact, iyon nga ang dapat po nating linawin. Hindi
naman tayo against the American people, hindi naman tayo
kalaban ng mamamayang Amerikano. Ang atin lang kinicriticize dito ay ang patakaran at policy ng gobyerno nito.
Kaya dapat malinaw iyon na hindi porke at nagsasalita tayo
dito laban sa U.S. Visiting Forces Agreement, kalaban na
natin ang American people. So, kahit na may kaibigan po
kayo doon o kahit may mga kaibigan akong mga Human
Rights lawyers sa United States, hindi iyan ibig sabihin na

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gusto kong i-humiliate ang bansang Amerika. Gusto lang nating


i-point out ang kanilang mga kasalanan sa loob ng maraming
taong nangingibabaw sila rito sa Pilipinas at tama naman po
iyong komentaryo ni Cong. Abante sa puntong iyon.

objection? (Silence) The Chair hears none; the motion is


approved.
The Secretary General will please call the roll.

REP. ABANTE. Mr. Speaker, sa pagkakaalam ko po sa


mga Amerikano, they are very candid and very frank. They
will accept even negative comments from us if it is true. And
right, sa palagay ko, kung talagang sila ay tunay na kaibigan
ng Pilipinasat alam kong sila ay tunay na kaibiganay
tatanggap din po sila ng rebuke. For example, tatanggap din
ng correction mula sa atin bilang napakatagal na ally ng
Pilipinas. Ang sa akin lamang, is the honorable Congressman
Colmenares in favor of investigating this in this House, Mr.
Speaker?

The Secretary General called the roll, and the result is


as follows, per Journal No. 14.

REP. COLMENARES. Yes, Mr. Speaker. That was


actually one of the prayers in my privilege speech, and I am
aware that there are actually plans to have the Visiting Forces
investigated, Mr. Speaker.
REP. ABANTE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to manifest
my agreement and my support for such investigation. It ought
to be opened up, so that our friend and allythe U.S.A.
will be able to know the real sentiments of the Filipino people.
Mr. Speaker, maraming salamat po.
REP. COLMENARES. Mr. Speaker, I would like to
formally make a motion with regard to the manifestation of
Congressman Abante that the House of Representatives
investigate the presence of U.S. troops and their involvement
in combat operations in the Philippines.
REP. DIAZ. Second...
REP. ABANTE. I second the motion, Mr. Speaker.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). The
Majority Leader will... but before any motion is entertained,
there are more interpellations. The Hon. Palparan of the
Party-List Bantay would like to interpellate the Hon.
Colmenares of Bayan Muna to...
REP. GOLEZ. Mr. Speaker.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). We have
already recognized the Hon. Palparan.
REP. GOLEZ. Mr. Speaker, this is a privileged manifestation.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). What is the
privileged manifestation?
REP. GOLEZ. It is about the roll call.
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). All right.
REP. GOLEZ. I think that is the highest priority.
ROLL CALL
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). Is there any

Abante
Abayon
Ablan
Aggabao
Alcover
Almario
Amatong
Antonino-Custodio
Apostol
Aquino
Arnaiz
Arquiza
Arroyo (D.)
Asilo
Balindong
Barzaga
Bello
Binay
Bondoc
Bonoan-David
Britanico
Cabilao
Cajayon
Cajes
Canonigo
Cayetano
Chipeco
Clarete
Cojuangco
Colmenares
Crisologo
Cruz-Gonzales
Cua
Cuenco
Datumanong
De Guzman
Defensor (A.)
Defensor (M.)
Dela Cruz
Del Mar
Diasnes
Domogan
Dumarpa
Enverga
Ermita-Buhain
Escudero
Estrella (C.)
Ferrer
Francisco
Garay
Garcia (P.)
Garcia (V.)
Gatchalian
Gatlabayan

Gonzalez
Guanlao
Gullas
Gunigundo
Hataman
Ilagan
Jaafar
Javier
Joson
Lagdameo
Lagman
Leonen-Pizarro
Lim (T.)
Lopez (C.J.)
Lopez (J.)
Madrona
Maglunsod
Magsaysay
Malapitan
Mandanas
Mangudadatu
Maraon
Marcoleta
Mariano
Maza
Miraflores
Nava
Nicolas
Noel
Ocampo
Ong
Ortega (F.)
Padilla
Paez
Palatino
Palparan
Pancrudo
Piamonte
Pingoy
Piol
Puno
Ramiro
Remulla
Reyes (V.)
Robes
Rodriguez
Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga
Roman
Romualdez
Salvacion
San Luis
Seares-Luna
Soon-Ruiz
Susano

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Sy-Alvarado
Talio-Mendoza
Taada
Teves
Tomawis
Tupas
Uy (E.)
Uy (R.A.)

Valencia
Villanueva
Villarosa
Yap
Yu
Zamora (M.)
Zubiri

The Chair declared the absence of a quorum with only


123 Members responding to the call.
The following Members registered their attendance
during the session:
Abaya
Agyao
Albano
Alcala
Alvarez (G.)
Angara
Angping
Arenas
Arroyo (M.L.)
Bagatsing
Biazon
Bravo
Briones
Bulut
Cagas
Cari
Castelo-Daza
Castro
Celeste
Cerilles
Chavez
Chong
Chungalao
Coquilla

Coscolluela
Dangwa
Daza
De Venecia
Diaz
Durano
Dy
Ecleo
Emano
Fuentebella
Gar
cia (A.)
Golez
Gonzales (A.)
Gonzales (N.)
Guingona
Hofer
Hontiveros
Jala
Jikiri
Kho
Lapus
Limkaichong
Locsin

Macapagal Arroyo
Mendoza (R.)
Mendoza (V.)
Mitra
Montejo
Montemayor
Nograles
Olao
Ortega (V.)
Osabel
Pablo
Pancho
Pichay
Ping-ay
Prieto-Teodoro
Puentevella
Reyes (C.)
Romulo
Roxas
Salimbangon
Sandoval

Santiago (J.)
Santiago (N.)
Santos
Sarmiento
Seachon-Lanete
Silverio
Singson (E.)
Solis
Teodoro
Tieng
Umali (A.)
Umali (C.)
Uy (R. S.)
Valdez
Vargas
Velarde
Villafuerte
Vinzons-Chato
Violago
Zamora (R.)

The House is in receipt of the official notice of absence


of the following Members: Reps. Arago, Bautista, Climaco,
Garcia, Hernandez, Lazatin, Omar, Pablo (J), Ponce-Enrile,
Santiago (N.) and Zialcita.
Mr. Speaker, the roll call shows that 123 Members
responded to the call.
ADJOURNMENT OF SESSION
THE DEPUTY SPEAKER (Rep. Del Mar). One
hundred twenty-three Members is not sufficient to
constitute a quorum. Consequently, the session is
adjourned for lack of quorum until four oclock tomorrow
afternoon.
It was 6:56 p.m.

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