17th Congress

LEGISLATION



LAWS


NATIONAL

RA#SHORT TITLESYNOPSIS/OBJECTIVE
110925GMA Network, Inc. FranchiseRenews the franchise of GMA Network Inc. for another 25 years.
210931Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education ActProvides full-tuition subsidy to all Filipino citizens in pursuance of a bachelor’s degree, certificate degree, or any comparable undergraduate degree in any state university or college.
310963Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) ActImprove the collection of revenue for the government by shifting the burden of taxation from income into consumption in the form of VAT and excise tax.
411037Masustansyang Pagkain para sa Batang Pilipino ActEnsure that at least one meal on each school day of the academic year is made available free of charge to all children enrolled in daycare, kindergarten, and Grades 1-6 in all public educational institutions.
511055Philippine Identification System ActImprove public safety, the access of the public to government services, and eliminate the need to present other forms of identification when transacting with the government and private sector.
611202Mobile Number Portability ActAllow citizens to retain their cellular numbers even if they transfer to a different network provider.
711215National Integrated Cancer Control ActImprove the management of cancer treatment across the country and: (1) establish a National Cancer Registry to improve research; 92) promote a multidisciplinary team approach; (3) streamline government resources, and (4) penalize false claims about treatment.
811219Iglesia ni Cristo FranchiseRenews the franchise for another 25 years.
911213Tax Amnesty ActProvide reprieve for businesses that have already closed down by providing amnesty for their outstanding surcharge liabilities.
1011302Penafrancia Broadcasting Corporation FranchiseRenews the franchise of Penafrancia Broadcasting Corporation for another 25 years.
1111319Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines, Inc. FranchiseRenews the franchise of Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines, Inc. for another 25 years.
1211320ABC Development Corporation FranchiseRenews the franchise of ABC Development Corporation for another 25 years.
1311342Tirad Pass Radio TV Broadcasting Network, Inc. FranchiseRenews the franchise of Tirad Pass Radio TV Broadcasting Network, Inc. for another 25 years.
1411353Mountain Province Broadcasting Corporation FranchiseRenews the franchise of Mountain Province Broadcasting Corporation for another 25 years.
1511354Southern Broadcasting Network, Inc. FranchiseRenews the franchise of Southern Broadcasting Network, Inc. for another 25 years.
1611355Radioworld Broadcasting Corporation FranchiseRenews the franchise of Radioworld Broadcasting Corporation for another 25 years.
1711357Solar Para sa Bayan Corporation FranchiseGrants Solar Para sa Bayan Corporation a franchise to construct, install, establish, operate, and maintain distributed energy resources to improve access to sustainable energy.
1811414Rajah Broadcasting Network, Inc. FranchiseRenews the franchise of Rajah Broadcasting Network, Inc. for another 25 years.
1911350National Commission of Senior Citizens ActCreates and institutionalizes the National Commission of Senior Citizens, which shall be the primary government agency responsible for the formulation and implementation of policies, plans, and programs to recognize, protect, and promote the rights of senior citizens under RA 7432.
2011218Recognizing British School Manila as an Educational Institution of International CharacterRecognizes the British School Manila as an educational institution of international character, following the requirements provided under the Rules and Regulations Governing Private Schools in Basic Education of DepEd Department Order Number 88, series of 2010.

LOCAL

RA#SHORT TITLESYNOPSIS/OBJECTIVE
2110958DIVIDING BARANGAY CANUMAY INTO CANUMAY WEST AND EAST, CITY OF VALENZUELACREATION OF 2 INDEPENDENT BARANGAYS WHICH WAS DIVIDED DUE TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH LUZON EXPRESSWAY.
2210991ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL (NHS) IN BARANGAY BAGBAGUIN, VALENZUELA CITY, TO BE KNOWN AS BAGUIN NHSTHE NEW SCHOOL WILL RECEIVE FUNDING FROM THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT TO IMPROVE AND DEVELOP THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION IT PROVIDES. THE ADMINISTRATION AND TEACHERS OF THE SCHOOL WILL ALSO HAVE A MORE PERMANENT POSITION TOGETHER WITH ALL THE EMOLUMENTS AND BENEFITS.
2311017CREATING A NHS IN BARANGAY LINGUNAN, VALENZUELA CITY, TO BE KNOWN AS LINGUNAN NHSTHE NEW SCHOOL WILL RECEIVE FUNDING FROM THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT TO IMPROVE AND DEVELOP THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION IT PROVIDES. THE ADMINISTRATION AND TEACHERS OF THE SCHOOL WILL ALSO HAVE A MORE PERMANENT POSITION TOGETHER WITH ALL THE EMOLUMENTS AND BENEFITS.
2411074CREATING AN NHS IN BARANGAY BIGNAY, VALENZUELA CITY, TO BE KNOWN AS DISIPLINA VILLAGE – BIGNAY NHSTHE NEW SCHOOL WILL RECEIVE FUNDING FROM THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT TO IMPROVE AND DEVELOP THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION IT PROVIDES. THE ADMINISTRATION AND TEACHERS OF THE SCHOOL WILL ALSO HAVE A MORE PERMANENT POSITION TOGETHER WITH ALL THE EMOLUMENTS AND BENEFITS.
2511092SEPARATING THE POLO NHS MALANDAY ANNEX, THE CITY OF VALENZUELA FROM POLO NHS, CONVERTING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT NHS TO BE KNOWN AS MALANDAY NHSTHE NEW SCHOOL WILL RECEIVE FUNDING FROM THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT TO IMPROVE AND DEVELOP THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION IT PROVIDES. THE ADMINISTRATION AND TEACHERS OF THE SCHOOL WILL ALSO HAVE A MORE PERMANENT POSITION TOGETHER WITH ALL THE EMOLUMENTS AND BENEFITS.
2611094CREATING A NHS IN BARANGAY VEINTE REALES, VALENZUELA CITY, TO BE KNOWN AS VEINTE REALES NHSTHE NEW SCHOOL WILL RECEIVE FUNDING FROM THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT TO IMPROVE AND DEVELOP THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION IT PROVIDES. THE ADMINISTRATION AND TEACHERS OF THE SCHOOL WILL ALSO HAVE A MORE PERMANENT POSITION TOGETHER WITH ALL THE EMOLUMENTS AND BENEFITS.


RESOLUTIONS


  1. House Resolution No. 180 – A Resolution congratulating Ms. Hidilyn Diaz for winning the country’s 1st Silver Medal in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games
  2. House Resolution No. 1057 – A Resolution calling for an investigation, in aid of legislation, on the illegal entry, through the Bureau of Customs (“BOC”) Express Lane, or more than 5 Billion Pesos worth of Methamphetamine Hydrochloride (“Shabu”)


BILLS PASSED ON THIRD READING


  1. House Bill No. 1330 – Strengthening the Pre-Departure Orientation Program of the Overseas Filipino Workers
  2. House Bill No. 2989 – Protection for the Elderly Act
  3. House Bill No. 5701 – The Philippine Innovation Act
  4. House Bill No. 8764 – Amending Sections 4 and 8 of RA 7042 (Foreign Investments Act)
  5. House Bill No. 8862 – Innovative Startup Act of the Philippines
  6. House Bill No. 7005 – Recognizing The Everest Academy as an Educational Institution of Character
  7. House Bill No. 2648 – Prepaid and Postpaid SIM Card Registration Act
  8. House Bill No. 2638 – The Philippine Disaster Rehabilitation Act of 2013
  9. House Bill No. 8165 – Department of Disaster Resilience Act
  10. House Bill No. 7436 – Abolishing the Road Board and Providing for the disposition of the Motor Vehicle User’s Charge Collections
  11. House Bill No. 5707 – Rightsizing the National Government to Improve Public Service Delivery
  12. House Bill No. 5899 – Prohibiting the Subcontracting of Positions which are Regular, as defined by Article 295 of PD 422 (Labor Code)


COMMISSION ON APPOINTMENTS


During the 17th Congress, Cong. Wes Gatchalian sat as a member of the Commission on Appointments. Here, he became the Chairman for the following committees: Committee on Trade and Industry, Committee on Accounts, and Committee on Science and Technology. Click each image to enlarge.

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Below is the summary of appointments made by Cong. Wes:

DEPARTMENTCONFIRMED OFFICIALS
Department of Science and TechnologySEC. FORTUNATO DELA PENA
Department of Information and Communication TechnologySEC. RODOLFO SALALIMA
Department of TourismSEC. WANDA TULFO-TEO
SEC. BERNADETTE ROMULO-PUYAT
National Economic Development AuthoritySEC. ERNESTO PERNIA
Department of the Interior and Local GovernmentSEC. ISMAEL SUENO
SEC. EDUARDO ANO
Department of TransportationSEC. ARTHUR TUGADE
Department of Public Works and HighwaysSEC. MARK VILLAR
Department of Trade and IndustrySEC. RAMON LOPEZ
Department of AgricultureSEC. EMMANUEL PINOL
Department of JusticeSEC. VITALIANO AGUIRRE
SEC. MENARDO ILASCO GUEVARRA
Department of EducationSEC. LEONOR MAGTOLIS-BRIONES
Department of Foreign AffairsSEC. ALAN PETER CAYETANO
SEC. TEODORO LOCSIN, JR.
Department of National DefenseSEC. DELFIN LORENSANA
Department of HealthSEC. FRANCISCO DUQUE
Department of Agrarian ReformSEC. JOHN CASTRICIONES
Department of Social Welfare and DevelopmentSEC. JOSELITO BAUTISTA
Department of Budget and ManagementSEC. BENJAMIN DIOKNO
Department of EnergySEC. ALFONSO CUSI
Department of FinanceSEC. CARLOS DOMINGUEZ
Department of Natural ResourcesSEC. ROY CIMATU
Department of Labor and EmploymentSEC. SILVESTRE BELLO III
Commission on ElectionsCHAIR. SHERIFF ABAS
COMM. MARION CASQUEJO
COMM. SOCORRO INTING
COMM. ANTONIO KHO
Commission on AuditCOMM. ROLAND CAFE PONDOC
Civil Service CommissionCOMM. ROBERTO VALDEROSA, JR.
COMM. AILEEN LIZADA
AFP Chief of StaffGEN. ROCARDO VISAYA
GEN. EDUARDO ANO
GEN. REY GUERRERO
GEN. CARLITO GALVEZ
GEN. BENJAMIN MADRIGAL
Judicial and Bar CouncilJUSTICE JOSE CATRAL MENDOZA
IN FIGURES
Cabinet Secretaries 19
Constitutional Commissions 7
Judicial and Bar Council 1
AFP Chief of Staff 5
Chief of Mission 18
Career Minister 18
Lt. General 15
Major General 58
Brigadier General 157
Brigadier General (Reserve) 14
Vice Admiral 3
Real Admiral 9
Commodore 22
Commodore (Reserve) 3
Colonel 203
Colonel (Reserve) 55
Captain 27
Captain (Reserve) 3