JOURNAL NO.

23 Monday, October 21, 2013

CALL TO ORDER At 4:00 p.m., Monday, October 21, 2013, Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. called the session to order. NATIONAL ANTHEM AND PRAYER Pursuant to Section 72, Rule XI of the Provisional Rules of the House and in commemoration of the National Childrens Month, the Zone 1 Movers Children from Tondo, Manila led the singing of the National Anthem and the doxology. SUSPENSION OF SESSION On motion of Representative Arthur R. Defensor Jr., the session was suspended at 4:06 p.m. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 4:16 p.m. with Deputy Speaker Giorgidi B. Aggabao presiding. DEFERMENT OF THE ROLL CALL On motion of Rep. Defensor, there being no objection, the Body deferred the calling of the Roll. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL Thereafter, on motion of Rep. Defensor, there being no objection, the Body approved Journal No. 22 dated October 14 and 16, 2013. THE PRIVILEGE HOUR It being a Monday, on motion of Rep. Defensor, there being no objection, the Chair declared a Privilege Hour and thereafter recognized Rep. Aurora Enerio-Cerilles from the Second District of Zamboanga del Sur to deliver her speech. PRIVILEGE SPEECH OF REP. ENERIO-CERILLES In celebration of the National Childrens Month, Rep. Enerio-Cerilles stressed the tradition of the

House Committee on Welfare of Children, together with the Child Rights Network, of celebrating the event by sharing to the Members their views and advocacies on the rights of the child, and stressed the Committees theme of pursuing inclusive governance by protecting the chids right to participation. She averred that the Philippines must act in compliance with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child to recognize the right of children for freedom of expression along with their other rights, and entail their participation and influence in the decision and policy-making processes by heeding their voices and views on legislations concerning them. Rep. Enerio-Cerilles then thanked the Members of the 15th Congress for enacting Republic Act (RA) No. 10165 or the Foster Care Act which envisions to lessen, if not eradicate, the number of street children. She also expressed gratitude and appreciation to the partner agencies in the Child Rights Network for their unending support and advocacy to promote the best interest of the Filipino child. REFERRAL OF REP. ENERIO-CERILLES PRIVILEGE SPEECH On motion of Rep. Defensor, there being no objection, the Body referred the privilege speech of Rep. Enerio-Cerilles to the appropriate Committee. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF GUESTS Thereafter, on motion of Rep. Victoria G. Noel, the Chair acknowledged the presence in the Session Hall of guests of Rep. Josephine R. Sato. Whereupon, on motion of Rep. Defensor, the Chair recognized Rep. Emmi A. De Jesus from Gabriela Party-List for her privilege speech. PRIVILEGE SPEECH OF REP. DE JESUS Speaking in Filipino, also in commemoration of the National Childrens Month, Rep. De Jesus focused on certain issues affecting the Filipino child,

2 including among others: the challenges and problems in the fight for childrens protection, rights and welfare; the lack of specific policies that would safeguard the children against poverty, forced labor, criminal syndicates and natural and man-made calamities; the absence of healthy environment and proper nutrition; the insufficient fund allocation for health services of Filipinos and for the Department of Health (DOH)-retained hospitals; and the possible eviction of the Philippine Childrens Medical Center (PCMC) from its present location by the National Housing Authority (NHA). Stressing that the bulk of the national budget should be directly allocated to address the health needs of the children, she then urged for the immediate review of the devolution of health services. She disclosed that she had filed House Resolution No. 298 seeking to rechannel the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) of the Members to social services, wage increases and other priority needs of the people, as well as House Resolution No. 332, calling for a comprehensive study on the importance of and other alternative programs to CCT.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2013 REFERRAL OF REP. DE JESUS PRIVILEGE SPEECH On motion of Rep. Defensor, there being no objection, the Body referred Rep. De Jesus privilege speech and the interpellation thereon to the appropriate Committee. SUSPENSION OF THE PRIVILEGE HOUR On motion of Rep. Defensor, there being no objection, the Body suspended the Privilege Hour. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF GUEST Rep. Defensor acknowledged the presence in the Session Hall of the guest of Rep. Damian Mian G. Mercado. REFERENCE OF BUSINESS On motion of Rep. Defensor, there being no objection, the Body proceeded to the Reference of Business. Upon direction of the Chair, the Secretary General read on First Reading the titles of the following Bills and Resolutions, including the Communications and the Subpoena Duces Tecum which were referred to the appropriate Committees hereunder indicated: BILLS ON FIRST READING House Bill No. 3122, entitled:

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF GUESTS At this point, Rep. Lucy T. Gomez acknowledged the presence in the Session Hall of guests of Reps. Leah S. Paquiz and Enerio-Cerilles.

INTERPELLATION OF REP. PAQUIZ On motion of Rep. Defensor, the Chair recognized Rep. Paquiz who discussed with Rep. De Jesus her following concerns: the importance of quality healthcare for children especially during their formal education years; the promotion of healthcare and prevention of illnesses; and the implementation of the Department of Education (DepEd) School Health Nursing Program.

AN ACT INSTITUTING A NATIONAL LAND USE POLICY, PROVIDING THE IMPLEMENTING MECHANISMS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representative Quimbo TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON LAND USE House Bill No. 3123, entitled:

Rep. De Jesus committed to call the attention of the Department of Health (DOH) and other agencies to provide more budget for the delivery of health services to public schools and hospitals while Rep. Paquiz asked the Members to help support the nurses through proper legislation on providing the right jobs and salaries to prevent the exploitation of nurses and health workers.

AN ACT GRANTING A FIXED MONTHLY HONORARIA AND ADDITIONAL BENEFITS TO ACCREDITED BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS, AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE SECTION 6 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7883 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS' BENEFITS AND INCENTIVES ACT OF 1995

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2013 By Representative Quimbo TO THE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT House Bill No. 3124, entitled: AN ACT EXPANDING THE SCOPE OF ACTS CONSTITUTING SEXUAL HARASSMENT, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NUMBER 7877, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 'SEXUAL HARASSMENT ACT OF 1995' By Representative Andaya TO THE COMMITTEE ON REVISION OF LAWS House Bill No. 3125, entitled: AN ACT DISENGAGING PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS FROM COMPULSORY ELECTION DUTIES BY MAKING SUCH ELECTION SERVICE VOLUNTARY FOR THEM AND OTHER QUALIFIED CITIZENS, PROVIDING THEM INSURANCE AND OTHER BENEFITS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6646, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE ELECTORAL REFORMS LAW OF 1987 By Representative Reyes TO THE COMMITTEE ON SUFFRAGE AND ELECTORAL REFORMS House Bill No. 3126, entitled: AN ACT CONVERTING THE GASAN CENTRAL SCHOOL IN GASAN, MARINDUQUE INTO AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS THE GASAN INTEGRATED CENTRAL SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR By Representative Reyes TO THE COMMITTEE ON BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE House Bill No. 3127, entitled: AN ACT RECONSTITUTING THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE SORSOGON STATE COLLEGE, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 6 OF R.A. 7666 By Representative Escudero

TO THE COMMITTEE ON HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION House Bill No. 3128, entitled: AN ACT PRESCRIBING REFORMS IN NATIONAL GOVERNMENT BUDGETING TO CONFORM WITH ARTICLE VI, SECTIONS 24, 25 AND 29 OF THE 1987 CONSTITUTION, AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE PERTINENT PROVISIONS OF BOOK VI OF EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 292, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE REVISED ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF 1987, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representatives Gutierrez and Bello (W.) TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS House Bill No. 3129, entitled: AN ACT REQUIRING CERTAIN COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION CAMERAS (CCTVs) WITHIN THEIR PREMISES AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR By Representative Antonino-Nadres TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY House Bill No. 3130, entitled: AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE SUMMARY TITLING OF REAL PROPERTIES USED AS PUBLIC SCHOOL SITES By Representative Escudero TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE House Bill No. 3131, entitled: AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION ON MATTERS OF PUBLIC CONCERN AND THE RIGHT OF ACCESS TO OFFICIAL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS AND IMPLEMENTING THE CONSTITUTIONAL POLICY OF FULL PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF ALL OF

4 THE STATE'S TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING PUBLIC INTEREST AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representative Romualdo

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2013 By Representative Tiangco TO THE COMMITTEE ON BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE House Bill No. 3136, entitled: TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC INFORMATION AN ACT SEPARATING AND GRANTING AUTONOMY TO SAN ANTONIO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ANNEX AND THEREBY CONVERTING IT TO SILVERIO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL By Representative Olivarez TO THE COMMITTEE ON BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE House Bill No. 3137, entitled: AN ACT CONVERTING THE MUNICIPALITY OF GENERAL TRIAS IN THE PROVINCE OF CAVITE INTO A COMPONENT CITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE CITY OF GENERAL TRIAS By Representative Ferrer (L.) TO THE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT House Bill No. 3138, entitled: AN ACT AMENDING TITLE VI OF E.O. 209 AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE FAMILY CODE BY REMOVING AND/OR ERASING CLASSIFICATION BETWEEN LEGITIMATE, ILLEGITIMATE AND LEGITIMATED (FILIATION OF) CHILDREN, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representatives De Jesus, Ilagan, Zarate, Colmenares, Ridon and Tinio TO THE COMMITTEE ON POPULATION AND FAMILY RELATIONS House Bill No. 3139, entitled: AN ACT PROHIBITING AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT AND IN THE WORKPLACE

House Bill No. 3132, entitled: AN ACT BANNING THE PRODUCTION OF INCANDESCENT LIGHT BULBS COMPLETELY WITHIN THREE (3) YEARS TO MITIGATE THE GLOBAL WARMING BY REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF GREENHOUSE GASES By Representative Bagatsing TO THE COMMITTEE ON ECOLOGY House Bill No. 3133, entitled: AN ACT PROVIDING FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR DISTRESSED OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS (OFWs) By Representatives Ilagan and De Jesus TO THE COMMITTEE WORKERS AFFAIRS House Bill No. 3134, entitled: AN ACT HONORING FILIPINO CENTENARIANS THEREBY GRANTING ADDITIONAL BENEFITS AND PRIVILEGES DECLARING THE 25TH OF SEPTEMBER AS NATIONAL RESPECT FOR CENTENARIANS By Representative Espina TO THE COMMITTEE ON POPULATION AND FAMILY RELATIONS House Bill No. 3135, entitled: AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL IN NAVOTAS CITY TO BE KNOWN AS NAVOTAS NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR ON OVERSEAS

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2013 By Representatives De Jesus, Ilagan, Zarate, Colmenares, Ridon and Tinio TO THE COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT RESOLUTIONS House Resolution No. 375, entitled:

A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND FOOD TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, INTO THE READINESS OF THE PHILIPPINE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR TO BE PART OF THE ASEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY (AEC) IN 2015 By Representatives Bello (W.) and Gutierrez TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 376, entitled: A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY ON THE REPORTED DEPLOYMENT OF DRONES AND P3C-ORION BY THE UNITED STATES FOR RECONNAISSANCE MISSIONS IN PHILIPPINE TERRITORY AND FURTHER DIRECTING THE COMMITTEE TO DETERMINE THE GEOGRAPHICAL EXTENT, FREQUENCY, AND SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF THESE RECONNAISSANCE MISSIONS, TO FURTHER DETERMINE WHAT PROTOCOLS THEY OBSERVED IN ENTERING AND EXITING PHILIPPINE TERRITORY AND FINALLY TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE APPROVAL GIVEN BY THE PRESIDENT IS NOT VIOLATIVE OF THE 1987 PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION By Representatives Ilagan and De Jesus TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 377, entitled: RESOLUTION EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND SINCEREST GRATITUDE TO THE SOLDIERS AND POLICE OFFICERS WHO WERE KILLED-INACTION DURING THE MILITARY OPERATIONS AGAINST THE ROGUE ELEMENTS OF THE MORO NATIONAL LIBERATION FRONT-MISUARI FACTION WHO INSTIGATED THE HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN ZAMBOANGA CITY By Representative Erice

House Resolution No. 370, entitled: A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY IN AID OF LEGISLATION ON THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING THE RELIEF OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE ACADEMY (PNPA), THE CONSEQUENTIAL RECALL OF 49 PNP OFFICERS ASSIGNED TO THE PNPA AND THE SERIOUS ALLEGATION OF IRREGULARITIES IN THE PHILIPPINE PUBLIC SAFETY COLLEGE (PPSC) IN ORDER THAT REMEDIAL MEASURES TO PREVENT SIMILAR INCIDENTS FROM RECURRING AND/OR AMENDMENTS TO THE PROVISIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT 6975 ON THE CONTROL AND SUPERVISION OF THE PPSC OVER THE PNPA AND OTHER POLICE TRAINING INSTITUTIONS CAN BE CONSIDERED By Representatives Pagdilao, Acop and Bataoil TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 371, entitled: A RESOLUTION URGING THE COMMITTEE ON GOOD GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY, TO IMMEDIATELY CONDUCT AN INQUIRY IN AID OF LEGISLATION ON THE SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM'S (SSS) REPORTED DELAYS AND ERRONEOUS POSTINGS OF MONTHLY CONTRIBUTIONS AND LOAN AMORTIZATIONS OF MEMBERBENEFICIARIES By Representative Rivera TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES

TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES

6 House Resolution No. 378, entitled: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING PROFOUND CONDOLENCE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEMISE OF RETIRED PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE CHIEF AND FORMER SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATION LEANDRO MENDOZA, FATHER OF HONORABLE MARK LLANDRO L. MENDOZA, REPRESENTATIVE OF FOURTH DISTRICT OF BATANGAS By Representative Olivarez TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2013 Rep. Ansaruddin A.M. A. Adiong for House Bill No. 39; Reps. Winston "Winnie" Castelo, Sharon S. Garin and Sitti Djalia A. Turabin-Hataman for House Bill No. 108; Rep. Raneo E. Abu for House Bills No. 128, 2887, 2888, 3008, 3009, 3010, 3011 and 3012; Reps. Ma. Victoria R. Sy-Alvarado and Lorna Q. Velasco for House Bills No. 149, 150, 151, 152 and 153; Rep. Amado S. Bagatsing for House Bills No. 149, 150, 151, 152, 153 and 2464; Rep. Jose L. Atienza Jr. for House Bill No. 151;

House Resolution No. 379, entitled: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING PROFOUND CONDOLENCE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEMISE OF JUDGE ANTONIO N. GERONA SR., FATHER OF HONORABLE MARIA LEONOR GERONA ROBREDO, REPRESENTATIVE OF THE THIRD DISTRICT OF CAMARINES SUR By Representative Olivarez TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 380, entitled: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS, THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND THE COMMITTEE ON NORTHERN LUZON GROWTH QUADRANGLE TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE COLLAPSE OF THE CONCRETE GUTTER AND THE IMPLEMENTATION DECISIONS ON THE CURRENT CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW IFUGAO GENERAL HOSPITAL (IGH) LOCATED AT THE MUNICIPALITY OF LAGAWE, PROVINCE OF IFUGAO By Representative Baguilat TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES ADDITIONAL COAUTHORS With the permission of the Body, the following Members were made coauthors of the Bills and Resolutions hereunder indicated: Rep. Xavier Jesus "XJ" D. Romualdo for House Bill No. 709; Reps. Leah S. Paquiz, Al Francis C. Bichara and Mel Senen S. Sarmiento for House Bill No. 719; Rep. Angelina "Helen" D.L. Tan, M.D. for House Bill No. 1079; Rep. Maryam Napii Arbison for House Bill No. 1464; Rep. Tupay T. Loong for House Bills No. 1464 and 1878; Reps. Rufus B. Rodriguez and Maria Carmen S. Zamora for House Bill No. 1548; Rep. Isidro S. Rodriguez Jr. for House Bills No. 1838 and 2283; Rep. Gavini C. Pancho for House Bill No. 2095; Rep. Anthony G. Del Rosario for House Bills No. 258 and 259; Rep. Gerald Anthony V. Gullas Jr. for House Bills No. 289, 291, 1383, 1503, 1558 and 2644; Rep. Victoria G. Noel for House Bills No. 359, 2284 and 2900; Rep. Lani Mercado-Revilla for House Bill No. 587; Rep. Jose Christopher Y. Belmonte for House Bill No. 596;

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2013 Reps. Josephine R. Sato and Oscar S. Rodriguez for House Bill No. 2284; Reps. Felix William B. Fuentebella, Diosdado "Dato" M. Arroyo, Maria Valentina G. Plaza, Maximo B. Dalog, Francisco "Lalo" T. Matugas and Jerry P. Treas for House Bill No. 2464; Rep. Gwendolyn F. Garcia for House Bill No. 2568; Rep. Regina Ongsiako Reyes for House Bills No. 2866 and 2901; Rep. Christopher S. Co for House Bills No. 1635, 1636, 1640, 1642, 1781, 1905 and 2464 and House Resolution No. 238; Rep. Rodel M. Batocabe for House Bills No. 1635, 1636, 1640, 1642, 1781 and 1905 and House Resolution No. 238; and Rep. Agapito H. Guanlao for House Resolution No. 254. COMMUNICATIONS Letters dated October 2 and 7, 2013 of Vincent Z. Bolivar, Deputy General Counsel, Office of the General Counsel and Legal Services, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, transmitting to the House of Representatives copies of the following duly certified and authenticated Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas issuances, to wit: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Circular No. 812 dated 23 September 2013; Circular No. 813 dated 27 September 2013; Circular Letter No. CL-2013-048 dated 20 September 2013; Memorandum No. M-2013-042 dated 25 September 2013; Memorandum No. M-2013-043 dated 19 September 2013; Circular No. 814 dated 27 September 2013; Circular Letter No. CL-2013-049 dated 25 September 2013; and Memorandum No. M-2013-044 dated 27 September 2013. SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM

Pursuant to Section 150, Rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives transmitting the Subpoena Duces Tecum dated July 24, 2012, issued by Humphrey T. Monteroso, Deputy Ombudsman for Mindanao, in re: CPL-LSC-12-0009 to Hon. Marilyn B. Yap, Secretary General, House of Representatives, directing her to submit to the Complaints Section of the Office of the Ombudsman for Mindanao within five (5) days from receipt hereof, clear and certified true copies of the Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Networth (SALN) of Hon. Loreto Leo Ocampos for calendar years 2004 to 2011. Pursuant to Section 150, Rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives transmitting the Subpoena Duces Tecum dated September 26, 2013 in re: OMB-C-A-12-0455 issued by Moreno F. Generoso, Director, PIAB-B, Office of the Ombudsman, directing the head or duly authorized representative of the Administratvie Management Bureau, House of Representatives, to submit to the Bureau, through the Central Records Division, within five (5) days from receipt hereof, a certification, stating the effective date of separation from service of Irish C. Calaguas, Chief Political Affairs Officer of the House of Representatives. RESUMPTION OF THE PRIVILEGE HOUR On motion of Rep. Noel, there being no objection, the Body resumed the Privilege Hour. PRIVILEGE SPEECH OF REP. RELAMPAGOS On motion of Rep. Noel, the Chair recognized Rep. Rene L. Relampagos from the First District of Bohol who spoke about the 7.2-magnitude earthquake that hit Bohol and Cebu last October 15, 2013. After stating why Bohol has become a top tourist destination due to its various man-made and natural wonders, famous Boholanos and six heritage churches, four of which stand in his district, Rep. Relampagos thereafter described the extent of damages caused by the earthquake to the province, especially to his district, in terms of infrastructure and human casualties and injuries. He said that initial government data estimated the damage to Bohol infrastructure costing billions of pesos.

TO THE COMMITTEE ON BANKS AND FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES

8 Even as he mentioned the blessings which the Boholanos still have to be thankful for despite the disaster, Rep. Relampagos urged Congress to be the guardian of culture and heritage and to ensure that disaster preparedness and risk reduction is given highest priority in every barangay. Specifically, he requested, among others: 1) the formulation of a Bohol Recovery Program, the creation of a Bohol Rehabilitation Fund to be included in the 2014 General Appropriations Act (GAA), and the passing of a joint resolution to allow the realignment of available or unused funds in the 2013 GAA to be allocated to Bohol and other provinces affected by natural disasters, like Typhoon Santi; 2) the mandatory restoration and retrofitting of all historical and cultural sites left in the country; 3) the modernization of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Philvolcs) for the purpose of updating the current Philippine geohazard map; 4) the mandatory allocation of free freight for medical supplies and relief goods of all aircrafts and shipping vessels; and 5) the review of guidelines on the use of calamity funds as far as disaster preparedness is concerned. In ending, he underscored that the earthquake that rocked Bohol only strengthened the peoples faith in God even more, made them count their blessings, and united their province and the whole nation.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2013 MOTION OF REP. DEFENSOR Rep. Defensor moved to recognize Rep. Raul V. Del Mar for his interpellation. MANIFESTATION OF REP. ATIENZA At this point, Rep. Jose L. Atienza Jr. manifested his desire to also interpellate Rep. Relampagos. REMARKS OF REP. DEFENSOR With the indulgence of Rep. Atienza, Rep. Defensor stated that the first on the list to interpellate Rep. Relampagos was Rep. Del Mar to be followed by Rep. Jonathan A. Dela Cruz. He said that he will have his turn after Rep. Dela Cruz. REMARKS OF REP. ATIENZA Rep. Atienza yielded the floor to Rep. Del Mar but signified his interest to also interpellate Rep. Relampagos. The Chair then recognized Rep. Del Mar for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DEL MAR While Rep. Del Mar detailed how Cebu also suffered from the earthquake, he stressed that Bohol bore the brunt of it. Rep. Relampagos affirmed that the extent of destruction, death, injury and trauma and the cost of repair and rehabilitation in his province were worse that what had been initially estimated and would even worsen with the continuing aftershocks. He stressed the need for more assistance; welcomed the postponement of barangay election in the province so as to focus on the current crisis; and thanked his colleague for suggesting that Bohols needs should take priority over those of Cebus. MOTION OF REP. DEFENSOR Rep. Defensor subsequently moved that the Chair recognize Rep. Karlo Alexei B. Nograles from the First District of Davao City on a question of personal and collective privilege.

EXTENSION OF THE PRIVILEGE HOUR

On motion of Rep. Defensor, there being no objection, the Body extended the Privilege Hour for 30 minutes.

ELECTION OF ADDITIONAL MEMBERS TO CERTAIN COMMITTEES

Subsequently, on an omnibus motion of Rep. Defensor on behalf of the Majority, there being no objection, the Body elected the following as additional members to the Committees hereunder indicated:

1.

Committee on Appropriations Rep. Rodel M. Batocabe vice Rep. Christopher S. Co; and Committee on Cooperatives Development Rep. Christopher S. Co vice Rep. Rodel M. Batocabe.

2.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2013 REMARKS OF REP. ATIENZA The Chair took note of Rep. Atienzas manifestation to give way to Rep. Nograles and to be allowed to interpellate Rep. Relampagos thereafter. QUESTION OF PRIVILEGE OF REP. NOGRALES Recognized by the Chair, Rep. Nograles clarified that he took the floor not to defend the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) but to give a eulogy on the same considering that it would no longer be incorporated in the proposed 2014 General Appropriations Act or GAA and that the Supreme Court would soon issue a ruling on its legality. As he discussed the surveys conducted by Pulse Asia Research showing that majority of the people still found the PDAF useful and beneficial in serving the needs of the citizenry, Rep. Nograles pointed out that the effects of the PDAF are even more pronounced in Mindanao as almost two-thirds of Mindanaoans favor its retention as they view the PDAF as an equalizer considering that Mindanao always gets the last priority in terms of government spending. Furthermore, he stated that the PDAF has augmented and supported the projects and programs that were needed to address the problems in their districts and the concerns of their constituencies. In conclusion, Rep. Nograles requested his colleagues to remember the PDAF not on its highly publicized alleged misuse but for all the benefits it has provided to many poor families, the countless scholars who were able to finish their education, the multitude of patients who were given medicines, the many lives it helped save, the grieving families it comforted, and the hungry mouths it helped fed. MOTION OF REP. DEFENSOR Thereupon, Rep. Defensor moved for the referral of Rep. Nograles speech to the appropriate Committee. MANIFESTATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ Rep. Dela Cruz then sought recognition from the Chair. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The Chair suspended the session at 6:19 p.m., upon motion of Rep. Defensor. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 6:26 p.m. MANIFESTATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ

Recognized by the Chair on motion of Rep. Defensor, Rep. Dela Cruz said that he wanted to ask Rep. Nograles whether he believes that the statistics given by Pulse Asia is accurate or has been merely misused, this as he further asked whether under the 2014 national budget, it would now be left to the Departments concerned to give the funds for scholarship, medical assistance or infrastructure programs and projects as the case may be instead of allowing the Members to participate in said undertakings through their PDAF allocations. He also inquired how the Members could approve the proposed budget measure when they do not know what would happen to the beneficiaries of their PDAFs, or the arrangements that would be available for their districts. He stressed that the foregoing were some of the questions that he would have posed to Rep. Nograles but who opted not to yield to interpellations. The Chair noted Rep. Dela Cruz manifestation. REFERRAL OF REP. NOGRALES SPEECH On motion of Rep. Defensor, there being no objection, the Body referred Rep. Nograles speech to the appropriate Committee. PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY OF REP. ATIENZA After noting that Rep. Relampagos was not in the Session Hall, Rep. Atienza inquired whether in lieu of an interpellation, he could just make a manifestation on the formers privilege speech. The Chair sought the opinion of the Majority Leader. REMARKS OF REP. DEFENSOR Rep. Defensor stated that he would submit to the ruling of the Chair with respect to Rep. Atienzas manifestation, as he clarified that the Body was still under the Privilege Hour. This could only be interrupted by a point of order, a motion to adjourn or a question of privilege which Rep. Nograles had just availed of, he added.

10 RULING OF THE CHAIR The Chair ruled that Rep. Atienza could make his manifestation. At this point however, Rep. Walden F. Bello sought recognition from the Chair. POINT OF ORDER OF REP. BELLO (W.) Rep. Bello pointed out that a number of Members, including himself, had awaited their turn to speak on the floor but had instead given way to Rep. Relampagos. He sought for the strict enforcement of the Rules of the House and suggested that if Rep. Atienza would like to interpellate Rep. Relampagos, then he should wait for the return of the latter. MOTION OF REP. DEFENSOR Rep. Defensor moved to suspend the session. REMARKS OF THE CHAIR The Chair clarified that the parliamentary status was that Rep. Atienza sought to rise on a manifestation in lieu of interpellation, and that he would permit the latter to do so. SUSPENSION OF SESSION At 6:40 p.m., the session was suspended, on motion of Rep. Defensor. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 6:42 p.m. WITHDRAWAL OF REP. BELLOS (W.) POINT OF ORDER Rep. Bello remarked that obedience calls so he would be withdrawing his point of order. REMARKS OF THE CHAIR The Chair then recognized Rep. Atienza to deliver his manifestation in lieu of his interpellation for an extendible 5 minutes. MANIFESTATION OF REP. ATIENZA At the outset, Rep. Atienza enjoined everyone to commiserate with the Boholanos, the families who lost their loved ones and the victims of the recent earthquake that hit Bohol. Being an adopted son of the province, Rep. Atienza expressed grief for the thousands of families who were displaced and there-

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2013 fore urgently need shelter as well as food, clean water and medicines. He disclosed that in support to the challenge made by Rep. Del Mar to collectively help the people of Bohol, every Member of the Minority and Independent blocs would donate P10,000 each out of their own pockets. While urging everyone to not just depend on what the Executive department could do and could not do in terms of calamity fund allocation, Rep. Atienza urged the Members to set aside differences, to know and do their responsibilities as Members of the House, and to make a collective effort in helping the needy and suffering people of Bohol. The Chair took note of Rep. Atienzas manifestation. REMARKS OF REP. DEFENSOR Rep. Defensor remarked that Reps. Dela Cruz and Rodolfo G. Biazon were supposed to interpellate Rep. Relampagos during the Privilege Hour but that it was appropriately interrupted by a question of collective privilege raised by Rep. Nograles. But due to a very urgent meeting wherein Rep. Relampagos was called in the Office of the Speaker, he would not be able to answer questions in the meantime. Rep. Defensor then moved for the deferment of the interpellation of Rep. Relampagos subject to its continuation upon his return. PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY OF REP. DELA CRUZ Before the Chair could act on Rep. Defensors motion, Rep. Dela Cruz inquired whether the resumption of the interpellation on Rep. Relampagos speech would happen within the next three days or upon the next session of Congress after a break. Rep. Defensor replied that subject to the availability of Rep. Relampagos, the future proceedings will always have time for the interpellation of said Member. DEFERMENT OF INTERPELLATION OF REP. RELAMPAGOS On a previous motion of Rep. Defensor, there being no objection, the Chair deferred the interpellation of Rep. Relampagos at another time. EXTENSION OF THE PRIVILEGE HOUR With the expiration of the Privilege Hour, on motion of Rep. Defensor, there being no objection, the Privilege Hour was extended for 30 minutes.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2013 The Chair then recognized Rep. Bello (W.) from Party-List Akbayan to deliver his privilege speech. PRIVILEGE SPEECH OF REP. BELLO (W.) In celebration of the World Food Day and Farmers Week, Rep. Bello spoke about the reasons why genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are controversial as they are relevant; the dangers and risks posed by GMOs which compelled many countries to have them banned; and why the Court of Appeals granted a Writ of Kalikasan that stopped field trials on Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) talong or eggplant. In the interest of consumer welfare, public health, and ecological stability, Rep. Bello proposed a moratorium on granting licenses for the import of GMO foods and crops for sale or for field testing until a viable risk assessment agency under the Department of Agriculture (DA) is created, and a ban is imposed on all field testing of all GMO crops to prevent genetic contamination. REFERRAL OF REP. BELLOS (W.) PRIVILEGE SPEECH On motion of Rep. Defensor, there being no objection, the Body referred Rep. Bellos (W.) privilege speech to the appropriate Committee. At this point, the Chair recognized Rep. Dela Cruz for a brief manifestation. MANIFESTATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ Rep. Dela Cruz lamented that Rep. Bello (W.) would not yield to a few questions considering that he has a number of issues that he would have wanted to discuss with him such as the advantages and disadvantages of genetically engineered products; the kind of frameworks, regiments and arrangements the latter is proposing; the kind of products that are already genetically engineered in the market, still organically produced and foremost being used. He also would like to ask what steps are being undertaken by the countrys universities, research organizations, and government agencies like the DA and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), to inform the public on how to handle this kind of science which is already in place not only abroad but also in the Philippines. He said that it is unfortunate that he was not given the opportunity to ask those questions and that the people were not enlightened on the subject. He however expressed hope that at the proper time, he would be given the chance to ask them.

11 The Chair noted Rep. Dela Cruz manifestation. PRIVILEGE SPEECH OF REP. ILAGAN On motion of Rep. Defensor, the Chair recognized Rep. Luzviminda C. Ilagan from Party-List Gabriela who called the attention of the Body on the plight of indigenous women, more importantly to the continuing militarization and injustice that indigenous women are subjected to, as the country commemorates the Indigenous Peoples Month and the International Rural Womens Day. She then narrated the case of a woman and her children from the Blaan tribe who were killed during military operations as well as the human rights violations perpetuated against the Lumad or the indigenous people (IP) of Southern Mindanao, including the murder of an advocate and missionary for IPs rights. Rep. Ilagan enjoined the Members to uphold the rights and interests of women in indigenous and rural communities, to seek justice for IP victims of extrajudicial killings, to stop militarization in indigenous communities, and to protect ancestral lands from multinational mining companies and large-scale agricultural interests. The Chair thereafter recognized Rep. Atienza for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. ATIENZA Rep. Atienza raised the issue of unresolved human rights violations particularly the extrajudicial killings committed against indigenous communities by mining companies. He underscored that this issue could only mean that there had not been a full enforcement of the law in protecting the rights of indigenous people and communities or that the Mining Act had been rendered ineffective. He inquired whether Rep. Ilagan will propose to amend the Mining Act to provide the indigenous communities with the full benefits of the law. This, as he underscored that he will support a measure that will further clarify the issue of mining and its impact on the national economy and the indigenous communities provided that there is no prejudicial treatment against mining companies and there is evidence of clear violation of the law.

12 Rep. Ilagan, in answer, cited that the Alternative Mining Act measure had already been filed to correct the prevalent and unresolved deficiencies of the law. She stated that she will welcome Rep. Atienzas participation in congressional investigations regarding violations of the Mining Act and the involvement of the military in human rights violations against indigenous communities. She underscored that she is not against mining per se and clarified that her speech aims to highlight the problems besetting IP communities, which include the ill effects of illegal mining. MANIFESTATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ Rep. Dela Cruz inquired from the Chair whether he can interpellate Rep. Ilagan. EXTENSION OF THE PRIVILEGE HOUR To accommodate Rep. Dela Cruz interpellation, on motion of Rep. Defensor, there being no objection, the Chair extended the Privilege Hour for another five minutes. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ Recognized by the Chair, Reps. Dela Cruz and Ilagan debated on the matter of human rights violations in IP communities especially in areas where the government is already implementing the Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan (Pamana) Program for indigenous communities. Rep. Ilagan said that during the recent budget deliberations, the Committee on Appropriations did not give a satisfactory explanation on the issue of budgetary allocation for the Pamana program, particularly on its nature, beneficiaries and specific areas and locations where it is being implemented. For his part, Rep. Dela Cruz expressed hope that special purpose funds such as the Pamana fund would be properly allocated so that it would redound to the benefit of the indigenous peoples. EXTENSION OF THE PRIVILEGE HOUR On motion of Rep. Defensor, there being no objection, the Body extended the Privilege Hour for another three minutes. Thereafter, the Chair recognized Rep. Edgar R. Erice for his interpellation.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2013 INTERPELLATION OF REP. ERICE Rep. Erice initially related his experiences with the New Peoples Army and the indigenous people, as a former director of a large-scale, Filipino-owned mining company. Thereafter, he discussed with Rep. Ilagan why big mining companies avail themselves of the services of the Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) as well as how government agencies such as the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples or NCIP abuse and manipulate the indigenous peoples. TERMINATION OF THE PRIVILEGE HOUR On motion of Rep. Defensor, there being no objection, the Body terminated the Privilege Hour subject to the inclusion in the Unfinished Business of subsequent proceedings of the continuation of the interpellation on the speeches of Reps. Relampagos and Ilagan. ADDITIONAL REFERENCE OF BUSINESS Likewise, on motion of Rep. Defensor, there being no objection, the Body proceeded to the Additional Reference of Business. Upon direction of the Chair, the Secretary General read the titles of the following Resolutions on First Reading which were referred to the appropriate Committees hereunder indicated: RESOLUTIONS House Resolution No. 389, entitled: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND CONDOLENCE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE FAMILY OF THE HONORABLE BICOL REGIONAL TRIAL COURT JUDGE ANTONIO N. GERONA, SR., FATHER OF REPRESENTATIVE MARIA LEONOR 'LENI' GERONA-ROBREDO OF THE THIRD DISTRICT OF CAMARINES SUR By Representative Fortuno TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2013 House Resolution No. 411, entitled: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND CONDOLENCE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE FAMILY OF RETIRED REGIONAL TRIAL COURT JUDGE ANTONIO N. GERONA, JR. THE FATHER OF HONORABLE MARIA LEONOR GERONA-ROBREDO, REPRESENTATIVE OF THE THIRD DISTRICT OF CAMARINES SUR By Representatives Belmonte (F.), Gonzales and Zamora (R.) TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES ing. ADOPTION OF HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 411 On successive motions of Rep. Defensor, there being no objection, the Body considered House Resolution No. 411; dispensed with the reading of the text of the measure without prejudice to its insertion into the Record of the House; and unanimously adopted the same, entitled: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND CONDOLENCE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE FAMILY OF RETIRED REGIONAL TRIAL COURT JUDGE ANTONIO N. GERONA, JR., THE FATHER OF HONORABLE MARIA LEONOR GERONA-ROBREDO, REPRESENTATIVE OF THE THIRD DISTRICT OF CAMARINES SUR in consolidation with House Resolution Nos. 379 and 389. ADJOURNMENT OF SESSION

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On motion of Rep. Defensor, there being no objection, the Chair declared the session adjourned until four oclock in the afternoon of Tuesday, October 22, 2013. It was 7:53 p.m.

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I hereby certify to the correctness of the forego-

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

Approved on October 22, 2013