JOURNAL NO.

28 Monday, November 25, 2013

CALL TO ORDER At 4:00 p.m., Deputy Speaker Pangalian M. Balindong called the session to order. NATIONAL ANTHEM AND PRAYER Pursuant to Section 72, Rule XI of the Provisional Rules of the House, the Members sang the National Anthem and thereafter, Representative Victor J. Yu delivered the invocation. ROLL CALL DISPENSED WITH On motion of Rep. Magtanggol T. Gunigundo I, there being no objection, the Body dispensed with the Roll Call. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL Thereupon, on motion of Rep. Gunigundo, there being no objection, the Body approved Journal No. 27, dated November 20, 2013. REFERENCE OF BUSINESS Thereafter, on further motion of Rep. Gunigundo, there being no objection, the Body proceeded to the Reference of Business. Upon direction of the Chair, the Secretary General read on First Reading the titles of the following Bills and Resolutions which were referred to the appropriate Committees as hereunder indicated: BILLS ON FIRST READING House Bill No. 3362, entitled:

House Bill No. 3363, entitled: AN ACT REGULATING THE GRADING, PACKING, MARKING, INSPECTION AND EXPIRATION OF EGGS FOR INTERNATIONAL AND DOMESTIC TRADE, PROVIDING SAFEGUARDS THERETO AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representative Suansing TO THE COMMITTEE ON TRADE AND INDUSTRY House Bill No. 3364, entitled: AN ACT GOVERNING THE CREATION AND ACCREDITATION OF NON-STOCK NON-PROFIT MICROFINANCE DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS AND/OR CORPORATIONS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representative Nava TO THE COMMITTEE ON BANKS AND FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES House Bill No. 3365, entitled: AN ACT IMPOSING A TEN PERCENT (10%) AD VALOREM TAX ON SOFTDRINKS AND CARBONATED DRINKS BY INSERTING A NEW SECTION IN THE NATIONAL INTERNAL CODE, AS AMENDED By Representative Suansing

AN ACT INCREASING THE INCOME REQUIREMENT FOR THE CREATION OF MUNICIPALITY, AND PROVINCE AND CONVERSION OF A COMPONENT INTO A HIGHLY URBANIZED CITY AMENDING FOR THAT PURPOSE SECTIONS 442(a), 452(a) AND 461(a) OF R.A. 7160 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991 By Representative Rodriguez (O.) TO THE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT

TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS House Bill No. 3366, entitled: AN ACT PENALIZING ANTI-COMPETITIVE AGREEMENTS, ABUSE OF DOMINANT POSITION, AND ANTI-COMPETITIVE MERGERS, ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE FAIR COMPETITION COMMISSION

2 By Representative Haresco TO THE COMMITTEE ON TRADE AND INDUSTRY AND THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AFFAIRS House Bill No. 3367, entitled: AN ACT PUNISHING LOOTING DURING DISASTERS, CALAMITIES, CATASTROPHES, AND/OR CIVIL DISTURBANCES, PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representative Biazon TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY House Bill No. 3368, entitled: AN ACT STANDARDIZING THE ALLOWANCES, PER DIEMS, TRAVEL EXPENSES AND OTHER BENEFITS OF SERVICE ATTACHES FROM THE OTHER DEPARTMENTS, BUREAUS AND AGENCIES OF THE GOVERNMENT ON DETAIL ABROAD WITH THEIR COUNTERPARTS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS By Representative Biazon TO THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS House Bill No. 3369, entitled: AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE MANDATORY APPOINTMENT OF A NUTRITION OFFICER IN ALL PROVINCES, CITIES AND MUNICIPALITIES OF THE COUNTRY, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE ARTICLE XXI, SECTION 491 OF REPUBLIC ACT NUMBERED SEVEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SIXTY, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991 By Representative Tan (A.) TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH House Bill No. 3370, entitled: AN ACT PROVIDING PROVISIONAL RELIEF TO CERTAIN VICTIMS OF TYPHOONS, EARTHQUAKES, VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS OR OTHER SIMILAR DISASTERS BY GRANTING SPECIAL DE-

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2013 DUCTIONS FROM INCOME AND REAL PROPERTY TAXES IN THEIR FAVOR By Representative Tan (A.) TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS House Bill No. 3371, entitled: AN ACT PROVIDING SAFETY FOR TAXI PASSENGERS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representative Tan (A.) TO THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION House Bill No. 3372, entitled: AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PERMANENT EVACUATION CENTERS IN EVERY PROVINCE, CITY, MUNICIPALITY AND OTHER STRATEGIC AREAS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY By Representative Tan (A.) TO THE COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY House Bill No. 3373, entitled: AN ACT CONVERTING KABIHASNAN ROAD TO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR By Representative Olivarez TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS House Bill No. 3374, entitled: AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING OF PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS By Representative Olivarez TO THE COMMITTEE ON BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE House Bill No. 3375, entitled: AN ACT PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS TO PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS TO PURSUE GRADUATE STUDIES

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2013 By Representative Olivarez TO THE COMMITTEE ON BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE House Bill No. 3376, entitled: AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND POWERS OF PEOPLE'S LAW ENFORCEMENT BOARD (PLEB) AND HEREBY FURTHER AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6975, AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8551 By Representative Olivarez TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY House Bill No. 3377, entitled: AN ACT SETTING A SPEED LIMIT FOR FREEWAYS ALL OVER THE COUNTRY, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE THEREOF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 4136 SUBSECTION (b) By Representative Cojuangco (E.) TO THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION House Bill No. 3378, entitled: AN ACT PROVIDING FREE PUBLIC TERTIARY EDUCATION TO INDIGENT STUDENTS WHO ARE CLASSIFIED AS INDIGENT BY THE BARANGAY, CITY, OR MUNICIPALITY OFFICIALS/HEADS OF THEIR RESPECTIVE LOCALITY By Representative Sy-Alvarado TO THE COMMITTEE ON HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION House Bill No. 3379, entitled: AN ACT FACILITATING AND REGULATING INTERNATIONAL DISASTER RELIEF AND INITIAL RECOVERY ASSISTANCE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representatives Rodriguez (R.) and Rodriguez (M.) TO THE COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY RESOLUTIONS House Resolution No. 468, entitled:

RESOLUTION FOR THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION, IN EXERCISE OF CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT FUNCTIONS, ON THE ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCE OF BAYAN MUNASOUTHERN TAGALOG COORDINATOR BENJAMEN VILLENO By Representatives Zarate and Colmenares TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 470, entitled: RESOLUTION REQUESTING GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO SET ASIDE 20% OF THEIR TOTAL LOAN PORTFOLIO FOR BUSINESS REHABILITATION IN AREAS HARDLY AFFECTED BY TYPHOON YOLANDA By Representative Pernes TO THE COMMITTEE ON BANKS AND FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES House Resolution No. 471, entitled: A RESOLUTION URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT TO SET ASIDE TWENTY MILLION PESOS (P20M) FROM 2013 SAVINGS TO AUGMENT THE BUDGET FOR ALLOWANCES TO BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS IN CALAMITY STRICKEN AREAS FOR THE PERIOD COVERING NOVEMBER 2013 TO APRIL 2014 By Representative Pernes TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS House Resolution No. 472, entitled: A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING MS. ARIELLA ARIDA FOR WINNING THIRD RUNNERUP IN THE 2013 MISS UNIVERSE PAGEANT HELD ON NOVEMBER 9, 2013 IN MOSCOW, RUSSIA AND PROVIDING HOPE AND INSPIRATION TO THE FILIPINO PEOPLE

4 By Representative Aragones TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2013 VICTIMS OF THE SUPER TYPHOON YOLANDA (HAIYAN) By Representative Castelo

House Resolution No. 473, entitled: A RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING AND COMMENDING ABS-CBN FOR CREATING AN INSPIRATIONAL TELESERYE, HONESTO By Representative Olivarez TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC INFORMATION House Resolution No. 474, entitled: A RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING, COMMENDING AND AWARDING OF CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF DISTINCTION TO JOSIE GABUCO FOR BEING THE GOLD MEDALIST IN THE 2012 AIBA WOMEN'S WORLD BOXING CHAMPIONSHIP

TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 477, entitled: A RESOLUTION FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO EXPRESS ITS COLLECTIVE SENSE OF CONVEYING ITS HEARTFELT GRATITUDE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR EXTENDING ITS INVALUABLE AND PROMPT ASSISTANCE AND ITS EXPRESSION OF SINCERE HUMANITARIAN CONCERN AND LOVE FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE SUPER TYPHOON YOLANDA (HAIYAN) By Representative Castelo TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 478, entitled: A RESOLUTION FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO EXPRESS ITS COLLECTIVE SENSE OF CONVEYING ITS HEARTFELT GRATITUDE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF SAUDI ARABIA FOR EXTENDING ITS INVALUABLE AND PROMPT ASSISTANCE AND ITS EXPRESSION OF SINCERE HUMANITARIAN CONCERN AND LOVE FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE SUPER TYPHOON YOLANDA (HAIYAN) By Representative Castelo TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 479, entitled: A RESOLUTION FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO EXPRESS ITS COLLECTIVE SENSE OF CONVEYING ITS HEARTFELT GRATITUDE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF SINGAPORE FOR EXTENDING ITS INVALUABLE AND PROMPT ASSISTANCE AND ITS EXPRESSION OF SINCERE HUMANITARIAN CONCERN AND LOVE FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE SUPER TYPHOON YOLANDA (HAIYAN) By Representative Castelo TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES

By Representative Olivarez TO THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT House Resolution No. 475, entitled: A RESOLUTION FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO EXPRESS ITS COLLECTIVE SENSE OF CONVEYING ITS HEARTFELT GRATITUDE TO THE VATICAN FOR EXTENDING ITS INVALUABLE AND PROMPT ASSISTANCE AND ITS EXPRESSION OF SINCERE HUMANITARIAN CONCERN AND LOVE FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE SUPER TYPHOON YOLANDA (HAIYAN) By Representative Castelo TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 476, entitled: A RESOLUTION FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO EXPRESS ITS COLLECTIVE SENSE OF CONVEYING ITS HEARTFELT GRATITUDE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF VIETNAM FOR EXTENDING ITS INVALUABLE AND PROMPT ASSISTANCE AND ITS EXPRESSION OF SINCERE HUMANITARIAN CONCERN AND LOVE FOR THE

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2013 House Resolution No. 480, entitled: A RESOLUTION FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO EXPRESS ITS COLLECTIVE SENSE OF CONVEYING ITS HEARTFELT GRATITUDE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF TAIWAN FOR EXTENDING ITS INVALUABLE AND PROMPT ASSISTANCE AND ITS EXPRESSION OF SINCERE HUMANITARIAN CONCERN AND LOVE FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE SUPER TYPHOON YOLANDA (HAIYAN) By Representative Castelo TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 481, entitled: A RESOLUTION FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO EXPRESS ITS COLLECTIVE SENSE OF CONVEYING ITS HEARTFELT GRATITUDE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THAILAND FOR EXTENDING ITS INVALUABLE AND PROMPT ASSISTANCE AND ITS EXPRESSION OF SINCERE HUMANITARIAN CONCERN AND LOVE FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE SUPER TYPHOON YOLANDA (HAIYAN) By Representative Castelo TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 482, entitled: A RESOLUTION FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO EXPRESS ITS COLLECTIVE SENSE OF CONVEYING ITS HEARTFELT GRATITUDE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF TURKEY FOR EXTENDING ITS INVALUABLE AND PROMPT ASSISTANCE AND ITS EXPRESSION OF SINCERE HUMANITARIAN CONCERN AND LOVE FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE SUPER TYPHOON YOLANDA (HAIYAN) By Representative Castelo TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 483, entitled: A RESOLUTION FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO EXPRESS ITS

5 COLLECTIVE SENSE OF CONVEYING ITS HEARTFELT GRATITUDE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF NEW ZEALAND FOR EXTENDING ITS INVALUABLE AND PROMPT ASSISTANCE AND ITS EXPRESSION OF SINCERE HUMANITARIAN CONCERN AND LOVE FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE SUPER TYPHOON YOLANDA (HAIYAN) By Representative Castelo TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 484, entitled: A RESOLUTION FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO EXPRESS ITS COLLECTIVE SENSE OF CONVEYING ITS HEARTFELT GRATITUDE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF MEXICO FOR EXTENDING ITS INVALUABLE AND PROMPT ASSISTANCE AND ITS EXPRESSION OF SINCERE HUMANITARIAN CONCERN AND LOVE FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE SUPER TYPHOON YOLANDA (HAIYAN) By Representative Castelo TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 485, entitled: A RESOLUTION FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO EXPRESS ITS COLLECTIVE SENSE OF CONVEYING ITS HEARTFELT GRATITUDE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF JAPAN FOR EXTENDING ITS INVALUABLE AND PROMPT ASSISTANCE AND ITS EXPRESSION OF SINCERE HUMANITARIAN CONCERN AND LOVE FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE SUPER TYPHOON YOLANDA (HAIYAN) By Representative Castelo TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 486, entitled: A RESOLUTION FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO EXPRESS ITS COLLECTIVE SENSE OF CONVEYING ITS HEARTFELT GRATITUDE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF MALAYSIA FOR EXTENDING ITS INVALUABLE AND

6 PROMPT ASSISTANCE AND ITS EXPRESSION OF SINCERE HUMANITARIAN CONCERN AND LOVE FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE SUPER TYPHOON YOLANDA (HAIYAN) By Representative Castelo TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 487, entitled: A RESOLUTION FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO EXPRESS ITS COLLECTIVE SENSE OF CONVEYING ITS HEARTFELT GRATITUDE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF NORWAY FOR EXTENDING ITS INVALUABLE AND PROMPT ASSISTANCE AND ITS EXPRESSION OF SINCERE HUMANITARIAN CONCERN AND LOVE FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE SUPER TYPHOON YOLANDA (HAIYAN) By Representative Castelo TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 488, entitled: A RESOLUTION FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO EXPRESS ITS COLLECTIVE SENSE OF CONVEYING ITS HEARTFELT GRATITUDE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF RUSSIA FOR EXTENDING ITS INVALUABLE AND PROMPT ASSISTANCE AND ITS EXPRESSION OF SINCERE HUMANITARIAN CONCERN AND LOVE FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE SUPER TYPHOON YOLANDA (HAIYAN) By Representative Castelo TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 489, entitled: A RESOLUTION FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO EXPRESS ITS COLLECTIVE SENSE OF CONVEYING ITS HEARTFELT GRATITUDE TO THE UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN'S FUND (UNICEF) FOR EXTENDING ITS INVALUABLE AND PROMPT ASSISTANCE AND ITS EXPRESSION OF SINCERE HUMANITARIAN CONCERN AND LOVE FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE SUPER TYPHOON YOLANDA (HAIYAN)

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2013 By Representative Castelo TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 490, entitled: A RESOLUTION FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO EXPRESS ITS COLLECTIVE SENSE OF CONVEYING ITS HEARTFELT GRATITUDE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF AUSTRALIA FOR EXTENDING ITS INVALUABLE AND PROMPT ASSISTANCE AND ITS EXPRESSION OF SINCERE HUMANITARIAN CONCERN AND LOVE FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE SUPER TYPHOON YOLANDA (HAIYAN) By Representative Castelo TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 491, entitled: A RESOLUTION FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO EXPRESS ITS COLLECTIVE SENSE OF CONVEYING ITS HEARTFELT GRATITUDE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF UNITED KINGDOM FOR EXTENDING ITS INVALUABLE AND PROMPT ASSISTANCE AND ITS EXPRESSION OF SINCERE HUMANITARIAN CONCERN AND LOVE FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE SUPER TYPHOON YOLANDA (HAIYAN) By Representative Castelo TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 492, entitled: A RESOLUTION FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO EXPRESS ITS COLLECTIVE SENSE OF CONVEYING ITS HEARTFELT GRATITUDE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF BRUNEI FOR EXTENDING ITS INVALUABLE AND PROMPT ASSISTANCE AND ITS EXPRESSION OF SINCERE HUMANITARIAN CONCERN AND LOVE FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE SUPER TYPHOON YOLANDA (HAIYAN) By Representative Castelo TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2013 House Resolution No. 493, entitled: A RESOLUTION FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO EXPRESS ITS COLLECTIVE SENSE OF CONVEYING ITS HEARTFELT GRATITUDE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF CHILE FOR EXTENDING ITS INVALUABLE AND PROMPT ASSISTANCE AND ITS EXPRESSION OF SINCERE HUMANITARIAN CONCERN AND LOVE FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE SUPER TYPHOON YOLANDA (HAIYAN) By Representative Castelo TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 494, entitled: A RESOLUTION FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO EXPRESS ITS COLLECTIVE SENSE OF CONVEYING ITS HEARTFELT GRATITUDE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA FOR EXTENDING ITS INVALUABLE AND PROMPT ASSISTANCE AND ITS EXPRESSION OF SINCERE HUMANITARIAN CONCERN AND LOVE FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE SUPER TYPHOON YOLANDA (HAIYAN) By Representative Castelo TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 495, entitled: A RESOLUTION FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO EXPRESS ITS COLLECTIVE SENSE OF CONVEYING ITS HEARTFELT GRATITUDE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF COLOMBIA FOR EXTENDING ITS INVALUABLE AND PROMPT ASSISTANCE AND ITS EXPRESSION OF SINCERE HUMANITARIAN CONCERN AND LOVE FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE SUPER TYPHOON YOLANDA (HAIYAN) By Representative Castelo TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 496, entitled: A RESOLUTION FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO EXPRESS ITS

7 COLLECTIVE SENSE OF CONVEYING ITS HEARTFELT GRATITUDE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF CHINA FOR EXTENDING ITS INVALUABLE AND PROMPT ASSISTANCE AND ITS EXPRESSION OF SINCERE HUMANITARIAN CONCERN AND LOVE FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE SUPER TYPHOON YOLANDA (HAIYAN) By Representative Castelo TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 497, entitled: A RESOLUTION FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO EXPRESS ITS COLLECTIVE SENSE OF CONVEYING ITS HEARTFELT GRATITUDE TO THE EUROPEAN UNION FOR EXTENDING ITS INVALUABLE AND PROMPT ASSISTANCE AND ITS EXPRESSION OF SINCERE HUMANITARIAN CONCERN AND LOVE FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE SUPER TYPHOON YOLANDA (HAIYAN) By Representative Castelo TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 498, entitled: A RESOLUTION FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO EXPRESS ITS COLLECTIVE SENSE OF CONVEYING ITS HEARTFELT GRATITUDE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF FIJI FOR EXTENDING ITS INVALUABLE AND PROMPT ASSISTANCE AND ITS EXPRESSION OF SINCERE HUMANITARIAN CONCERN AND LOVE FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE SUPER TYPHOON YOLANDA (HAIYAN) By Representative Castelo TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 499, entitled: A RESOLUTION FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO EXPRESS ITS COLLECTIVE SENSE OF CONVEYING ITS HEARTFELT GRATITUDE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF GERMANY FOR EXTENDING ITS INVALUABLE AND PROMPT ASSISTANCE AND ITS EX-

8 PRESSION OF SINCERE HUMANITARIAN CONCERN AND LOVE FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE SUPER TYPHOON YOLANDA (HAIYAN) By Representative Castelo TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 500, entitled: A RESOLUTION FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO EXPRESS ITS COLLECTIVE SENSE OF CONVEYING ITS HEARTFELT GRATITUDE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA FOR EXTENDING ITS INVALUABLE AND PROMPT ASSISTANCE AND ITS EXPRESSION OF SINCERE HUMANITARIAN CONCERN AND LOVE FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE SUPER TYPHOON YOLANDA (HAIYAN) By Representative Castelo TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 501, entitled: A RESOLUTION FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO EXPRESS ITS COLLECTIVE SENSE OF CONVEYING ITS HEARTFELT GRATITUDE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF INDONESIA FOR EXTENDING ITS INVALUABLE AND PROMPT ASSISTANCE AND ITS EXPRESSION OF SINCERE HUMANITARIAN CONCERN AND LOVE FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE SUPER TYPHOON YOLANDA (HAIYAN) By Representative Castelo TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 502, entitled: A RESOLUTION FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO EXPRESS ITS COLLECTIVE SENSE OF CONVEYING ITS HEARTFELT GRATITUDE TO THE IRISH GOVERNMENT FOR EXTENDING ITS INVALUABLE AND PROMPT ASSISTANCE AND ITS EXPRESSION OF SINCERE HUMANITARIAN CONCERN AND LOVE FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE SUPER TYPHOON YOLANDA (HAIYAN)

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2013 By Representative Castelo TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 503, entitled: A RESOLUTION FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO EXPRESS ITS COLLECTIVE SENSE OF CONVEYING ITS HEARTFELT GRATITUDE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF IRAN FOR EXTENDING ITS INVALUABLE AND PROMPT ASSISTANCE AND ITS EXPRESSION OF SINCERE HUMANITARIAN CONCERN AND LOVE FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE SUPER TYPHOON YOLANDA (HAIYAN) By Representative Castelo TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 504, entitled: A RESOLUTION FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO EXPRESS ITS COLLECTIVE SENSE OF CONVEYING ITS HEARTFELT GRATITUDE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF ISRAEL FOR EXTENDING ITS INVALUABLE AND PROMPT ASSISTANCE AND ITS EXPRESSION OF SINCERE HUMANITARIAN CONCERN AND LOVE FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE SUPER TYPHOON YOLANDA (HAIYAN) By Representative Castelo TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 507, entitled: RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE SAMAHANG BASKETBOL NG PILIPINAS (SBP), LED BY ITS PRESIDENT, MR. MANUEL V. PANGILINAN, AND THE NATIONAL TEAM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING EFFORTS THAT ENABLED THE PHILIPPINES TO QUALIFY AS ONE OF ONLY 24 COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD SET TO COMPETE IN THE 2014 FIBA BASKETBALL WORLD CUP IN SPAIN By Representative Gullas TO THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2013 House Resolution No. 508, entitled: RESOLUTION STRONGLY URGING THE PRESIDENT TO COME UP WITH A COMPREHENSIVE AND PEOPLEORIENTED REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR THE AREAS DEVASTATED BY SUPER TYPHOONS YOLANDA AND SANTI, THE BOHOL EARTHQUAKE, AND OTHER CALAMITIES AND TO SUBMIT AN ITEMIZED SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET TO BE APPROVED BY CONGRESS, THE FUNDING REQUIREMENTS FOR WHICH SHALL BE SOURCED FROM THE DELETION OF THE P25.24 BILLION PRIORITY DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE FUND OR CONGRESSIONAL PORK BARREL AND THE P200 MILLION FUND FOR THE PRIORITY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS OF THE VICE PRESIDENT AND FROM THE PRESIDENTIAL PORK BARREL, SPECIFICALLY THE P132 B MALAMPAYA FUNDS FOR ENERGY RELATED PROJECTS, THE P6.4 B PRESIDENT'S SOCIAL FUND, THE P72 B ROAD USERS' TAX AND THE LUMP SUM APPROPRIATIONS IN THE NATIONAL BUDGET SUCH AT THE PROGRAMMED AND UNPROGRAMMED SPECIAL PURPOSE FUNDS By Representatives Tinio, De Jesus, Hicap, Zarate and Ridon TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS House Resolution No. 509, entitled: A RESOLUTION URGING THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO CREATE A STANDING COMMITTEE ON CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION AND MITIGATION By Representative Hagedorn TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 510, entitled: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE PEOPLE OF EASTERN VISAYAS, PALAWAN AND MINDORO PROVINCES FOR THEIR LOSS DURING THE SUPER TYPHOON YOLANDA By Representative Tambunting TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 511, entitled:

A RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING AND COMMENDING MS. ARIELLA ARIDA FOR PLACING AS THIRD RUNNER-UP IN THE MISS UNIVERSE 2013 PAGEANT By Representative Tambunting TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 512, entitled: A RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING AND COMMENDING NONITO 'THE FILIPINO FLASH' DONAIRE, JR. FOR WINNING VIA TKO AGAINST FORMER FOURTIME CHAMPION VIC DARCHINYAN By Representative Tambunting 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. Juan Johnny R. Revilla for House Bills No. 4, 5, 19, 88, 89, 90, 93, 124, 125, 126, 197, 201, 204, 1403 and 1408; Rep. Magnolia Rosa C. Antonino-Nadres for House Bills No. 39 and 50; Rep. Kimi S. Cojuangco for House Bill No. 40; Rep. Erlinda M. Santiago for House Bill No. 105; Rep. Anthony G. Del Rosario for House Bills No. 106 and 1086; Rep. Francisco "Lalo" T. Matugas for House Bills No. 360 and 2900; Rep. Isidro T. Ungab for House Bills No. 525 and 2624; Rep. Xavier Jesus "XJ" D. Romualdo for House Bills No. 541 and 628;

10 Rep. Gerald Anthony V. Gullas Jr. for House Bill No. 550; Rep. Ronald V. Singson for House Bill No. 595; Rep. Gabriel Luis R. Quisumbing for House Bill No. 596; Rep. Tupay T. Loong for House Bills No. 596, 1299 and 2464; Rep. Josephine R. Sato for House Bill No. 1299; Rep. Aurora Enerio-Cerilles for House Bill No. 1330; Rep. Ruby M. Sahali for House Bill No. 1464; Rep. Lani Mercado-Revilla for House Bill No. 1515; Rep. Oscar S. Rodriguez for House Bills No. 1630, 2461 and 2561; Rep. Pablo Roces Nava III for House Bills No. 2152 and 2576; Reps. Luis "Jon-Jon" A. Ferrer IV and Alfredo D. Vargas III for House Bill No. 2190; Rep. Sonny P. Collantes for House Bills No. 2866 and 2901; Rep. Rommel C. Amatong for House Bill No. 3019; Rep. Nancy A. Catamco for House Bills No. 3101, 3102 and 3103; Reps. Wilfredo S. Caminero, Manuel M. Iway and Joseph "Ace" H. Durano for House Bill No. 3229; Rep. Raul V. Del Mar for House Bill No. 3423 and House Resolution No. 536; Reps. Neri J. Colmenares, Carlos Isagani T. Zarate and Antonio L. Tinio for House Resolution No. 13; Rep. Sitti Djalia A. Turabin-Hataman for House Resolution No. 254; and

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2013 Reps. Magtanggol T. Gunigundo I and Sherwin N. Tugna for House Resolution No. 536. SUSPENSION OF SESSION The session was suspended at 4:10 p.m., upon motion of Rep. Gunigundo. RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 4:12 p.m. ELECTION OF ADDITIONAL MEMBERS TO VARIOUS COMMITTEES On successive motions of Rep. Gunigundo, there being no objection, the Body elected the following as additional members to the various Committees/Special Committees hereunder indicated: 1. Rep. Imelda Quibranza-Dimaporo Committee on Agrarian Reform Committee on Aquaculture and Fisheries Resources as member no. 3 Special Committee on Food Security Committee on Games and Amusements Committee on Muslim Affairs Committee on Public Order and Safety Committee on Social Services Committee on Welfare of Children Committee on Women and Gender Equality Committee on Youth and Sports Development 2. Rep. Abdullah D. Dimaporo Committee on Appropriations Special Committee on Globalization and WTO Committee on Inter-Parliamentary Relations and Diplomacy Committee on Labor and Employment Committee on Mindanao Affairs Committee on Muslim Affairs as member no. 3 Committee on National Defense and Security Committee on Natural Resources Committee on Transportation Committee on Ways and Means SUSPENSION OF SESSION The session was suspended at 4:14 p.m., upon motion of Rep. Gunigundo.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2013 RESUMPTION OF SESSION The session resumed at 4:14 p.m. THE PRIVILEGE HOUR It being a Monday, on motion of Rep. Gunigundo, there being no objection, the Chair declared a Privilege Hour and thereafter recognized Rep. Neri J. Colmenares from Party-List Bayan Muna for his privilege speech. PRIVILEGE SPEECH OF REP. COLMENARES Rep. Colmenares focused on the recent Supreme Court (SC) decision declaring as unconstitutional the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) or other similar lump-sum items, and opined that eliminating the pork barrel of the Congressmen and Senators would not stop graft and corruption and patronage politics as long as the presidential pork exists. He thereafter referred to the SC opinion of Congress invalid delegation of power because of the lump-sum items in the national budget, and pointed out that the Presidents use of his lump-sum fund would mean allowing him to exercise invalid appropriation powers and also giving him the power to legislate. He likewise emphasized that the Presidents approving the General Appropriations Act containing allocations that are not itemized would also mean violating the doctrine of presentment, as Congress has no way of determining whether the President would approve or disapprove a project with wisdom. Finally, he suggested the use of the calamity fund for the victims of Typhoon Yolanda and other similar natural disasters through an itemized supplemental budget, and asked the High Tribunal to also declare the presidential pork as unconstitutional. The Chair thereafter recognized Rep. Elpidio F. Barzaga Jr. for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. BARZAGA After seeking affirmation from Rep. Colmenares that he was already a Member of the House that approved the national budgets for the years 2011 to 2013 which included appropriations for PDAF, Rep. Barzaga discussed with the latter the reasons why he did not object to their approval despite their alleged infirmities and unconstitutionalities, and why he, given this knowledge, still availed of said funds during the aforestated period.

11 The Members also discussed the nature and constitutionality of lump-sum appropriations such as the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP), Malampaya Fund and the Presidents Social Fund (PSF); the authority and power of Congress to approve or disapprove properly identified development projects; and the appropriateness of filing a motion for reconsideration to challenge SC decisions. SUSPENSION OF THE PRIVILEGE HOUR On motion of Rep. Gunigundo, there being no objection, the Body suspended the Privilege Hour. ADDITIONAL REFERENCE OF BUSINESS Thereafter, on motion of Rep. Gunigundo, there being no objection, the Body proceeded to the Additional Reference of Business. Upon direction of the Chair, the Secretary General read on First Reading the titles of the following Bill and Joint Resolution which were referred to the Committee on Appropriations: BILL ON FIRST READING House Bill No. 3423, entitled: AN ACT APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF FOURTEEN BILLION SIX HUNDRED MILLION PESOS (P14,600,000,000) AS SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FY 2013 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES By Representatives Belmonte (F.), Gonzales, Zamora (R.), Ungab and Nava TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS RESOLUTION House Joint Resolution No. 7, entitled: JOINT RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE VALIDITY OF APPROPRIATIONS UNDER THE CALAMITY FUND AND QUICK RESPONSE FUND, INCLUDING THOSE SOURCED FROM SAVINGS REALIGNED IN THE CURRENT YEAR, AS WELL AS ALL UNRELEASED/ UNOBLIGATED ALLOTMENTS COVERING APPROPRIATIONS FOR MAINTENANCE AND OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES AND CAPITAL OUTLAYS UNDER RE-

12 PUBLIC ACT NO. 10352 OR THE FY 2013 GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2014, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 63 OF THE GENERAL PROVISIONS THEREIN By Representatives Belmonte (F.), Gonzales, Zamora (R.), Ungab and Nava TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS MOTION TO CALENDAR HOUSE BILL NO. 3423 AND HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 7 Given the urgency of approving measures to address the pressing need for rehabilitation services of calamity-devastated areas, on motion of Rep. Gunigundo, there being no objection, the Chair directed the Committee on Appropriations to immediately calendar the following measures for Committee deliberation: 1. House Bill No. 3423, enacting a supplemental budget of P14.6 billion; and 2. House Joint Resolution No. 7, extending the validity of appropriations under the Calamity Fund and Quick Response Fund under the 2013 General Appropriations Act (GAA) until December 31, 2014. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF GUESTS At this point, Rep. Balindong acknowledged the presence in the Session Hall of guests of Reps. Rommel C. Amatong, Sitti Djalia A. TurabinHataman, Gary C. Alejano, Sol Aragones and Susan A. Yap. ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO VARIOUS COMMITTEES On an omnibus motion of Rep. Gunigundo, there being no objection, the Body elected the Members of the Majority to the various Committees/Special Committee hereunder indicated: Special Committee on Food Security Rep. Lorna Q. Velasco vice Rep. Gavini C. Pancho Committee on Inter-Parliamentary Relations and Diplomacy Rep. Lorna Q. Velasco Committee on Public Information Rep. Anthony G. Del Rosario

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2013 REFERRAL OF HOUSE RESOLUTIONS ON INQUIRIES IN AID OF LEGISLATION Subsequently, on motion of Rep. Gunigundo, there being no objection, the Body referred the following House Resolutions on inquiries in aid of legislation to the appropriate Committees hereunder indicated: 1. House Resolution No. 195, on the proper implementation of Republic Act (RA) No. 9335, otherwise known as the Lateral Attrition Act of 2005 - to the Committee on Ways and Means; 2. House Resolution No. 196, on the programs and activities of the National Food Authority (NFA) that impact on the buying price of rice and its farmgate level - to the Committee on Agriculture and Food; 3. House Resolution No. 197, on the plan of the Department of Agriculture to file a recommendation report to the Tariff Commission (TC) for the imposition of provisional duty on Turkish flour which will raise the tax on flour imports from the currents rate of 7% to 20% - to the Committee on Trade and Industry; 4. House Resolution No. 198, on the proposed construction of Diduyon Hydroelectric Power Project in Didipio, Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya - to the Committee on Energy; 5. House Resolution No. 199, on checking the production of bottled water and studying the imposition of appropriate price regulatory control - to the Committee on Trade and Industry; 6. House Resolution No. 204, on the oil spill in the coastal waters of Rosario, Cavite caused by the leak on the pipeline of Petron Corporation for the purpose of determining the extent of damage to the marine resources - to the Committee on Ecology; 7. House Resolution No. 207, on a new policy being implemented by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) for all carriers with domestic operations resulting in longer scheduled ground time - to the Committee on Transportation; 8. House Resolution No. 208, on the Toll Regulatory Board and the Manila North

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2013 Tollways Corporations rationale of preimposed revenue target based on corresponding percent increase in toll fees to the Committee on Government Enterprises and Privatization; 9. House Resolution No. 209, on whether there is no equally effective alternative scheme by which the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) could undertake on its own the arrest or capture of wanted terrorists and rebel leaders other than the grant of reward money to informants - to the Committee on National Defense and Security; 10. House Resolution No. 210, on the dire condition of three watersheds in Mindanao that need rehabilitation - to the Committee on Ecology; 11. House Resolution No. 212, on the status of the bio-fuel program of the Philippines - to the Committee on Energy; 12. House Resolution No. 215, on regulating the practice of stem cell therapy in the country to the Committee on Health; 13. House Resolution No. 217, on the oil drilling explorations conducted at the Sulu Sea - to the Committee on Energy; 14. House Resolution No. 219, on the unified flood control program in Metro Manila - to the Committees on Public Works and Highways and Metro Manila Development; 15. House Resolution No. 221, on the sinking of M/V St. Thomas Aquinas off the coast of Talisay, Cebu- to the Committee on Transportation; 16. House Resolution No. 225, on the reported incidents of harassment experienced by Rodolfo Ka Rudy Sambajon, former national chairperson of Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya)- to the Committee on Human Rights; 17. House Resolution No. 226, on the recent Cebu sea tragedy to ensure the protection and safety of passengers and crew on board vessels in Philippine waters and the compliance of crew and shipowners with international safety standards - to the Committee on Transportation;

13 18. House Resolution No. 227, on requiring the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) to immediately conduct a briefing on its existing programs and policies and past and recent accomplishments - to the Committee on National Cultural Communities; 19. House Resolution No. 228, on the series of bombing incidents in Mindanao - to the Committee on Public Order and Safety; 20. House Resolution No. 229, on the report that the coco levy funds are being used illegally to the detriment of local coconut farmers - to the Committee on Agriculture and Food; 21. House Resolution No. 237, on the alleged excessive force and unreasonable assault employed by the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team of the Iloilo City police against personnel of radio station Aksyon Radyo-Iloilo - to the Committee on Public Order and Safety; 22. House Resolution No. 239, on the alleged P1-billion Negros Oriental Calamity Fund anomaly and on promoting stricter and more stringent guidelines in accounting and auditing rules and regulations - to the Committee on Appropriations; 23. House Resolution No. 247, on the state of traffic in Metro Cebu - to the Committee on Transportation; 24. House Resolution No. 248, on the maritime collision involving the M/V St. Thomas Aquinas and the M/V Sulpicio Express Siete and the implementation of policies on safety and procedures by the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) - to the Committee on Transportation; 25. House Resolution No. 249, on the effect of the oil spill resulting from the maritime collision involving the M/V St. Thomas Aquinas and the M/V Sulpicio Express Siete, to the coastal areas of Cebu, - to the Committee on Ecology; 26. House Resolution No. 250, on the unreasonable disparity of freight rates imposed by local shipping operators as

14 compared to the rates imposed by foreign shipping operators - to the Committee on Transportation; 27. House Resolution No. 253, on the supervision and regulation of Philippine water transport operations by the Marina and the PCG and urging the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) to cancel the franchise of the company proven guilty in the August 17, 2013 shipping mishap; - to the Committee on Transportation; 28. House Resolution No. 259, on the recent sea mishap involving the collision between M/V St. Thomas Aquinas and the cargo vessel M/V Sulpicio Express 7 outside the central port of Cebu, to review the distribution and allocation of powers, functions and responsibilities between and among the government agencies involved in maritime safety and travel - to the Committee on Transportation; 29. House Resolution No. 260, on the state and management of properties utilized by Philippine posts and maintained by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) - to the Committee on Foreign Affairs; 30. House Resolution No. 261, on the real state of the country's rice supply amid the rising cost of rice in the market, the widespread report of rice shortage nationwide and in light of claims of under-reporting and overpricing of the government's rice importation; - to the Committee on Agriculture and Food; 31. House Resolution No. 262, urging the Bicol Regional Development Council (RDC) to submit all proposals for development plans and budgets or funding requirements - to the Special Committee on Bicol Recovery and Economic Development; 32. House Resolution No. 265, on the effect of E-cigarettes on public health - to the Committee on Health; 33. House Resolution No. 266, on the current status of the privatization of ports - to the Committee on Transportation; 34. House Resolution No. 274, on the reported P2-billion possible losses to the government due to alleged anomalous rice importation by the Department of Agriculture (DA) through

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2013 the National Food Authority (NFA) - to the Committee on Agriculture and Food; 35. House Resolution No. 278, on the immediate review by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) of the safety of traffic control devices known as bollards to minimize if not prevent further accidents in connection with their use - to the Committee on Transportation; 36. House Resolution No. 280, on the experimental farm of a genetically modified (gm) rice variety called golden rice in Pili, Camarines Sur with the end in view of finding whether or not said rice is fit for human consumption - to the Committee on Agriculture and Food; 37. House Resolution No. 283, on the irregularities of the setting of MRT fare by the Metro Railway Transit Corporation (MRTC), including but not limited to pass-on charges of corporate income tax and operating expenses - to the Committee on Government Enterprises and Privatization; 38. House Resolution No. 285, on the increased rates of services charged by the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) to class D/indigent patients - to the Committee on Health; 39. House Resolution No. 286, on the alleged violations and circumvention of certain provisions of the National Internal Revenue Code and the tariff and customs laws, committed by a certain company named Good Morning International Corporation, in connivance with some officers and/or employees of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) - to the Committee on Ways and Means; 40. House Resolution No. 287, on the Department of Labor and Employment's (DOLE) implementation of the two-tiered wage system and its impact on workers in the private sector - to the Committee on Labor and Employment; 41. House Resolution No. 288, on the propriety of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Circular No. 268 and other BSP circulars which allowed the outsourcing of banking functions - to the Committee on Bank and Financial Intermediaries;

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2013 42. House Resolution No. 290, on the implementation of RA No. 9136 or the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) of 2001 - to the Committee on Energy; 43. House Resolution No. 291, on the sources of oil supply of the country to determine their adequacy and efficacy in the achievement of the objectives of the Downstream Oil Industry Deregulation Act of 1996 - to the Committee on Energy; 44. House Resolution No. 292, on determining the circumstances surrounding the release of Reenor P. Dongon in relation to the bombing incident in Cagayan de Oro City dated July 26, 2013 and providing measures to plug loopholes in inquest proceedings - to the Committee on Public Order and Safety; 45. House Resolution No. 293, on enjoining the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) to immediately conduct a review and submit to Congress its recommendations on the propriety of extending rental regulations as mandated by Section 15 of the Rent Control Act (RA No. 9653) - to the Committee on Housing and Urban Development; 46. House Resolution No. 294, on the alleged onerous acts of Maynilad Water Services, Inc. and the Manila Water Company - to the Committee on Government Enterprises and Privatization; 47. House Resolution No. 296, on the government's failure to build a single fire station in 613 municipalities countrywide, as required by a 23-year-old law - to the Committee on Public Order and Safety; 48. House Resolution No. 297, on the reported illegal activities and malpractices of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) leadership - to the Committee on Government Enterprises and Privatization; 49. House Resolution No. 299, on the impact of the use of performance-based regulation adopted by the Energy Regulatory Commission on power rates being charged to consumers - to the Committee on Energy; and 50. House Resolution No. 300, on the long-term environmental and ecological impacts of continuing magnetite mining operations in

15 the Cagayan Valley Region to the Committee on Natural Resources. RESUMPTION OF THE PRIVILEGE HOUR On Rep. Gunigundos motion, there being no objection, the Body resumed the Privilege Hour. Thereupon, on further motion of Rep. Gunigundo, the Chair recognized Rep. Rodolfo G. Biazon for his interpellation of Rep. Colmenares. INTERPELLATION OF REP. BIAZON Rep. Biazons interpellation focused on: 1) the implications of the recent SC ruling on the PDAF as to the functions of the Legislature in enacting laws as well as to lump-sum budgetary allocations, such as the budget for scholarships, medicines, books and construction of bridges which their constituents need; 2) the principle of separation and distribution of powers between the Executive and Legislative branches of government; and 3) the gist of the SC ruling which disallows the allocation of lump-sum that empowers the Members to intervene in executive functions or those which need post-enactment intervention by the Members. Considering that the Presidents calamity fund is a lump-sum appropriation, Rep. Biazon urged Congress to exercise its oversight function and make the President accountable for the expenditure of said fund; propose to the President the use of line budgeting on his discretionary funds; and clarify with the Supreme Court the term contingency fund so that the Members would know when to exercise their oversight function. Thereupon, the Chair recognized Rep. Jonathan A. Dela Cruz for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. DELA CRUZ Reps. Dela Cruz and Colmenares debate dealt with the extent and implication on the budgetary processes of the recent SC decision declaring the PDAF and other pork barrel items as unconstitutional. They agreed that Congress is not limited to merely acting and approving the proposed budget of the Executive Department inasmuch as Congress can come up with its own general appropriations bill (GAB) and similarly deliberate on the GAB in parallel to the proposed Executive budget. They further agreed on the need for Congress to fully deliberate on the SC decision, particularly its effect on the proposed 2014 GAB. They also shared the view that Congress is tasked to impose the same principles applied under the decision of the Supreme

16 Court on the use of lump-sum appropriations and discretionary funds by both the Executive Department and the Judiciary. Reps. Dela Cruz and Colmenares further discussed about congressional insertions, funding requirements, and the Presidents power to realign budgets which is only with regard to savings to augment existing projects for the current year. At this juncture, Deputy Speaker Balindong relinquished the Chair to Deputy Speaker Giorgidi B. Aggabao. Moreover, they talked about lump-sum funds such as the PSF and the Malampaya Funds which they agreed should be subject to a special audit by the Commission on Audit (COA) because off-budget accounts coming from said funds should be made transparent to the people. At this point, Deputy Speaker Aggabao relinquished the Chair to Deputy Speaker Balindong. The Chair then recognized Rep. Carlos M. Padilla upon Rep. Gunigundos motion. INTERPELLATION OF REP. PADILLA Rep. Padilla said that although the Members could better ascertain and reflect the needs and aspirations of the different districts in the country, such could be emasculated by the Presidents realignment of funds and exercise of impoundment and veto powers as well as the Constitutions ban on increasing appropriations proposed by the Executive. Rep. Colmenares suggested that they limit the power of impoundment to budget deficits and similar emergencies and only with Congress approval; set aside parochial interests and override the power of veto; and transfer some amounts of money to priority sectors and programs. Both stressed that the House had supremacy over the power of the purse. Thereafter, on motion of Rep. Gunigundo, the Chair next recognized Rep. Antonio L. Tinio for his interpellation. INTERPELLATION OF REP. TINIO Reps. Tinio and Colmenares discussed the issue of presidential lump-sum appropriations and the matter of the supplemental budget as a lump-sum appropriation to cover the calamity fund. Rep. Colmenares pointed out that the Executive Department has no reason to call for lump-sum appropriation and should instead submit a line-item budget proposal to be used for the rehabilitation of

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2013 areas devastated by the recent typhoon considering that government agencies by now should already know their roles and responsibilities in rehabilitation. For his part, Rep. Tinio cited provisions of the 1987 Administrative Code which provides for the budget procedures and mandates that the regular budgets of government agencies should contain reserves for emergencies and contingencies and that any additional funds needed should be appropriated through a supplemental budget. Finally, Rep. Colmenares agreed to having a contingency fund in the national budget for unforeseen expenses that could not be itemized, this as Rep. Tinio pointed to a 1987 Administrative Code provision for reserved funds of the Departments and deficiency appropriations for emergencies and contingencies as against the huge lump-sum appropriations under the discretion of the President. REFERRAL OF REP. COLMENARES SPEECH On motion of Rep. Gunigundo, there being no objection, the Body referred Rep. Colmenares speech and the interpellations thereon to the appropriate Committee. On further motion of Rep. Gunigundo, there being no objection, the Chair recognized Rep. Luzviminda C. Ilagan of Gabriela Party-List to deliver her privilege speech. PRIVILEGE SPEECH OF REP. ILAGAN Rep. Ilagan initially stressed that the Philippines, for the first time, joins the international community in celebrating the National Consciousness Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and recalled how the movement against the state-inflicted persecution and death of two Latin American women had evolved into a global effort to end discrimination and violence against women and children. She said that after ten years, Gabrielas efforts in crafting the measure enjoining government agencies and departments in marking November 25 for said commemoration has resulted in the signing of Republic Act (RA) No. 10398. She lamented that despite efforts to protect women and children, the Philippine National Police (PNP) and some women and children advocacy groups have reported several cases of rape, attempted rape, trafficking, child pornography and cyber prostitution. She attributed these to poverty and lack of basic and social services exacerbated by the onslaught of natural and man-made disasters, as well as police and military abuse especially in the provinces. She thereafter asked her colleagues to

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2013 support Gabriela and other concerned sectors and to approve measures to protect women and children against violence and injustice. INTERPELLATION OF REP. ATIENZA Recognized by the Chair, Rep. Jose L. Atienza Jr. discussed with Rep. Ilagan the women in Metro Manila who were victims of robbery, rape and murder, and opined that these crimes proliferate because of the failure by the authorities to efficiently solve them and punish the perpetrators accordingly. Rep. Atienza expressed his concerns on the following: 1) the alarming increase of crimes aside from those which have not been reported as some victims no longer file complaints; 2) the deliberate failure of the police force to immediately respond to victims and apprehend criminals because of their extracurricular activities; and 3) the generally deteriorating peace and order situation in the urban areas of the country especially in Metro Manila. Asking for the Members commitment, he then urged the House leadership to look into and evaluate the performance of the police ranks. REFERRAL OF REP. ILAGANS PRIVILEGE SPEECH On motion of Rep. Gunigundo, there being no objection, the Body referred the privilege speech of Rep. Ilagan to the appropriate Committee. TERMINATION OF THE PRIVILEGE HOUR By Representative Del Rosario (A.G.) On subsequent motion of Rep. Gunigundo, there being no objection, the Body terminated the Privilege Hour. ADDITIONAL REFERENCE OF BUSINESS On motion of Rep. Gunigundo, there being no objection, the Body proceeded to the Additional Reference of Business. Upon direction of the Chair, the Secretary General read the title of the following House Resolutions which were referred to the appropriate Committees: RESOLUTIONS House Resolution No. 528, entitled: RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING AND HONORING EMMANUEL MANNY 'PACMAN' DAPIDRAN PACQUIAO FOR TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 536, entitled:

17 HIS DECISIVE UNANIMOUS DECISION WIN AGAINST AMERICAN BRANDON RIOS CLINCHING THE VACANT WBO INTERNATIONAL WELTERWEIGHT TITLE AT MACAU'S COTAI ARENA, NOVEMBER 23, 2013 By Representative Barcelona-Reyes TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 529, entitled: A RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING PHILIPPINE BOXING LEGEND AND CONGRESSMAN MANNY PACQUIAO ON HIS LATEST VICTORY By Representatives Piamonte and Cortuna TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 533, entitled: A RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING AND COMMENDING REP. EMMANUEL 'MANNY' D. PACQUIAO FOR WINNING THE WORLD BOXING ORGANIZATION (WBO) INTERNATIONAL WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP AND FOR BEING A SOURCE OF PRIDE AND INSPIRATION FOR THE PHILIPPINES

RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING, COMMENDING AND EXPRESSING OUR HIGHEST ESTEEM AND CONGRATULATIONS TO HON. EMMANUEL 'MANNY' D. PACQUIAO, REPRESENTATIVE OF THE LONE DISTRICT OF SARANGANI, FOR WINNING THE WORLD BOXING ORGANIZATION INTERNATIONAL WELTERWEIGHT TITLE ON 23 NOVEMBER 2013 HELD AT THE COTAI ARENA, MACAU By Representatives Belmonte (F.), Gonzales and Zamora (R.) TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES

18 House Resolution No. 538, entitled: RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE PEOPLE'S CHAMP AND THE NEW WBO INTERNATIONAL WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION, SARANGANI REPRESENTATIVE EMMANUEL 'MANNY' DAPIDRAN PACQUIAO FOR HIS VICTORY AGAINST BRANDON RIOS ON NOVEMBER 24, 2013, MACAU THAT LIFTED THE SPIRIT AND MORALE OF THE FILIPINO PEOPLE ESPECIALLY THOSE AFFECTED BY RECENT MAN-MADE AND NATURAL CALAMITIES IN THE COUNTRY By Representative Pagdilao TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES House Resolution No. 547, entitled: RESOLUTION COMMENDING OUR FILIPINO CHAMPIONS FOR THEIR TRIUMPH IN THEIR RESPECTIVE FIELDS AND FOR GIVING INSPIRATION TO OUR NATION IN THESE TRYING TIMES By Representatives Romualdez, MacapagalArroyo, Atienza, Suarez, Arroyo, Dela Cruz, Ortega (V.), Pichay, Mercado-Revilla and Tiangco TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES ADOPTION OF CERTAIN HOUSE RESOLUTIONS On successive motions of Rep. Gunigundo, there being no objection, the Body considered the following House Resolutions; dispensed with the reading of the texts thereof without prejudice to their insertion into the Record of the House; and thereafter unanimously adopted the same: 1. House Resolution No. 536 in consolidation with HR Nos. 528, 529, 533 and 538, entitled: RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING, COMMENDING AND EXPRESSING OUR HIGHEST ESTEEM AND CONGRATULATIONS TO HON. EMMANUEL MANNY D. PACQUIAO, REPRESENTATIVE OF THE LONE DISTRICT OF SARANGANI, FOR WINNING THE WORLD

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2013 BOXING ORGANIZATION INTERNATIONAL WELTERWEIGHT TITLE ON 23 NOVEMBER 2013 HELD AT THE COTAI ARENA, MACAU; and 2. House Resolution No. 547, entitled: RESOLUTION COMMENDING OUR FILIPINO CHAMPIONS FOR THEIR TRIUMPH IN THEIR RESPECTIVE FIELDS AND FOR GIVING INSPIRATION TO OUR NATION IN THESE TRYING TIMES. MANIFESTATION OF REP. ATIENZA With the permission of the Chair, Rep. Atienza thanked all the House Members for giving their support and commendation to Filipino boxers who have rendered great service to uplift the spirit and morale of the nation, such as Rep. Manny Pacquiao and Nonito Donaire and the other two boxers who knocked out their opponents in the recent boxing event in Macau, China. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF GUESTS Rep. Gunigundo then recognized the presence in the Session Hall of guests of Reps. Delph Gan Lee and Catherine Barcelona-Reyes, M.D. ADJOURNMENT OF SESSION On motion of Rep. Gunigundo, there being no objection, the Chair declared the session adjourned until four oclock in the afternoon of Tuesday, November 26, 2013. It was 7:13 p.m.

I hereby certify to the correctness of the foregoing.

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

Approved on November 26, 2013