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DR. BIENVENIDO M. ABANTE, JR.

BMA Tower I, 2330 Revellin Street, Sta. Ana
1009 Manila, Philippines
Tel. Nos. 561-10-76/561-08-22 (telefax)

I. PERSONAL DATA

Office Address :
3rd Floor, BMA Tower
2330 Revellin Street, Sta. Ana, Manila
Tel. Nos. 561-08-22

Birthdate/Place : 15 July 1951/Sampaloc, Manila

Civil Status : Married

Wife : Marie Paz Toledo Abante
Academy Directress
27 April 1956

Parents :

Father(†) Dr. Ben O. Abante, Sr.
Minister of the Gospel
Camarines Sur

Mother : (†) Priscilla Mirando
Housewife
Iriga City

Children :

Priscilla Marie (Princess)

  • Acting Chairman, National Youth Commission
  • Passed the 2008 Bar Examinations
  • Bachelor of Laws, University of Sto. Tomas

Rita Antonia (Rich)

  • UP Conservatory Graduate
  • Music Therapy (summa cum laude)
  • Berklee College of Music, Boston, Massachusetts
  • 1st Filipina Music Therapist (Orlando, Florida)

Benny Fog (Fog)

  • San Beda College

II. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Post Graduate :

Doctor of Humanities in Public Governance (honoris causa)
Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science & Technology
(EARIST) – 2007

Doctor of Theology (1987)
Indianapolis Baptist Bible College
Indiana, USA

Master in Theology
Citadel Baptist College
California, U.S.A.

Masters in Government Management (MGM)
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (1996)
Manila, Philippines

College :

Bachelor of Science in Commerce
Far Eastern University (1968-1971)
Manila, Philippines

Graduate in Theology
Baptist Bible College (1971-1973)
Manila

Bachelor in Theology
Citadel Baptist college
California, U.S.A.

High School : V. Mapa High School, Manila
1964-1968

Elementary : P. Burgos Elem. School
1958-1964

III. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

Representative (2 terms, 2004-2007; 2007-2010)
6th District of Manila

Present Committee Memberships

  • Chairman, Committee on Public Information
  • Senior Vice Chairman, Committee on Civil, Political and Human Rights
  • 2nd Vice Chairman of the Committee on Ethics and Privileges
  • Vice Chairman, Committee of Appropriations
  • Vice Chairman, Special Committee on Metro Manila Development

Member:

  • Committee on Information and Communication Technology
  • Committee on Basic Education and Culture
  • Committee on Transportation
  • Committee on Good Government
  • Committee on Defense
  • Committee on Foreign Affairs

Past Committee Memberships

  • Chairman, Committee on Human Rights
  • Vice Chairman, Committee on Appropriations
  • 2nd Vice Chairman, Committee on Ethics and Privileges

Member:

  • Committee on Oversight
  • Committee on Rules
  • Committee on Foreign Affairs
  • Committee on Muslim Affairs
  • Committee on Health
  • Committee on Higher and Technical Education
  • Committee on Banks & Financial Intermediaries
  • Committee on Metro Manila Development
  • Committee on Civil, Political & Human Rights
  • Committee on Ecology
  • Committee on Population and Family Relation
  • Committee on Good Government
  • Committee on Peoples Participation
  • Committee on Public Works and Highways
  • Committee on Transportation

Metropolitan Bible Baptist Church and Ministries
Minister of the Gospel/Senior Pastor
1975 to present

Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP)
Commissioner
Malacañan, Manila
1995 – 1998

City Councilor
6th District of Manila
1992-1995

E. S. Baltao & Co.
Office Auditor
1971-1977

Christian Youth Leader
1970- 1975

E.S. Baltao & Co.
Collector
1969-1970
A. Educational Administration

Founding Ben Abante Baptist Bible College (BABBC)
President : (formerly Metropolitan Lighthouse Theological Seminaryand Institute or MLTSI)
1976 to present

Metropolitan International Christian Academy (MICA)
(formerly Bible Baptist Educational Institution)
Founder/Administrator
2356B J. Syquia Street, Sta. Ana, Manila

B. Ministerial Administration

Senior Pastor : Metropolitan Bible Baptist Church and Ministries
2330 Revellin Street, Sta. Ana, Manila
1975- present

Local Congregations, Churches and Missions

Metropolitan Bible Baptist Church
Pulo 2, Dalahican, Cavite City
1981 – present

Metropolitan Bible Baptist Church
Magno Subd., Novaliches, Quezon City
1989 – present

Metropolitan Bible Baptist Church
Villasol Subd., Clark, Angeles City, Pampanga
1990-present

Metropolitan Bible Baptist Church
Dinalupihan, Bataan
1996 – present

Metropolitan Bible Baptist Church
Imus, Cavite
1999 – present

Metropolitan Bible Baptist Church
Tacloban City
2001 – present

MBBC-Valenzuela City
Teachers’ Village, Karuhatan, Valenzuela City
2002 – present

MBBC-Tarlac
2008-present

Congregations and Missions Abroad

MBBC-Abu Dhabi
MBBC-Al Ghasais
MBBC Al-Khobar
MBBC-Bahrain
MBBC-Dammam
MBBC-Dubai
MBBC-Jeddah
MBBC-Kuwait Central
MBBC-Kuwait South
MBBC-Ras Al-Kaima
MBBC-Riyadh
MBBC-Satwa
MBBC-Sharjah
MBBM-Toronto, Canada
MBBM- Missisauga, Canada

Home Missions

Metropolitan Bible Baptist Mission
San Quintin, Tangadan, Abra

Metropolitan Bible Baptist Mission
Odiongan, Romblon

Metropolitan Bible Baptist Mission
Concepcion, Romblon

Metropolitan Bible Baptist Mission
Quezon, Isabela

Metropolitan Bible Baptist Mission
Siange, Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro

Metropolitan Bible Baptist Mission
Aklang, Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro

Metropolitan Bible Baptist Mission
Alyanon, Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro

Metropolitan Bible Baptist Mission
Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro

Metropolitan Bible Baptist Mission
Lisap, Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro

Metropolitan Bible Baptist Mission
Tagkawayan, Quezon

Metropolitan Bible Baptist Mission
Tiaong, Quezon

Metropolitan Bible Baptist Mission
Ucab, Itogon, Benguet

Metropolitan Bible Baptist Mission
Bansalan, Davao del Sur

Metropolitan Bible Baptist Mission
Muñoz, Nueva Ecija

Metropolitan Bible Baptist Mission
Licab, Nueva Ecija

Metropolitan Bible Baptist Mission
San Fernando City, La Union

Metropolitan Bible Baptist Mission
Dolores, San Fernando, Pampanga

Metropolitan Bible Baptist Mission
Parang Concepcion, Tarlac City

Metropolitan Bible Baptist Mission
Matnog, Sorsogon

Metropolitan Bible Baptist Mission
Bais, Negros Oriental

IV. AWARDS & CITATIONS

4-time Most Outstanding Congressman
Hall of Fame Awardee
Chosen by Congress Magazine in 2007, 2008, 2009 & 2010
V. Mapa Blue Falcon Award
Given to Distinguished Alumni

2005
Who’s Who in the World
2001

Voted 3-time Outstanding Councilor of Manila
by the Manila City Hall Press Club, from 1992 to 1995

Tower of Excellence as Most Distinguished Councilor of Manila, 1995

Achievement Award
Given by the Christian Professionals Evangelism Fellowship (CPEF)
MBBC, Manila
Keeper of Faith Award
Given by the Baptist Bible Fellowship of the Philippines, Inc. (BBFPI)

Plaques of Appreciation for his invaluable services, contributions, vision,
Christian services for the betterment of Filipino family and community:

Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO), Quezon City
Liberty Baptist Academy, San Joaquin, Pasig City
Municipality of Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija
Metropolitan Bible Baptist Church, ARAMCO Congregation, Dharhan,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Christian Professionals Evangelism Fellowship
Christian Professionals Evangelism Fellowship
Metropolitan Bible Baptist Church Novaliches, Quezon City
Bo. Puso Homeowners Association Inc., Punta, Sta. Ana, Manila
Maranatha International Baptist Church , Marikina
Open Door Baptist Church, Bulacan
Mithcah Bible Baptist Church Las Piñas, Metro Manila
Pilgrim Bible Baptist Church Cainta Rizal
Liberty Baptist Church, Sangi Road, Lapu-lapu City
Bible Baptist Church, Rizal, Nueva Ecija
Metropolitan Bible Baptist Church, La Trinidad, Benguet
Lighthouse Bible Baptist Church, Tigaon, Camarines Sur
Blue Ridge Bible Baptist Church, Murphy, Quezon City

V. LANDMARK CITY ORDINANCES
Ord. #7780 – An ordinance prohibiting and penalizing the printing, publication,
sale, distribution, circulation and exhibition of obscene and pornographic acts
and materials and the production, rental, showing and viewing indecent and immoral movies, television shows, betamax and VHS tapes and laser discs,
theatrical or stage and other live performances.
Ord. #7783 – An ordinance prohibiting the establishment or operation of
businesses providing certain forms of amusement, entertainment, services and
facilities in the Ermita – Malate area, prescribing penalties for violation thereof
and for other purposes.
Ord. #7791 – An ordinance creating a City Hall District Office ( CHDO ) in
Each of the legislative district of the City of Manila, prescribing the functions
And composition thereof, appropriating funds needed therefore and for other
purposes.
Ord. #2490 – An ordinance prohibiting minors 18 years of age below from
Smoking, selling or buying cigars, cigarettes, tobacco and other products
Within the City of Manila.
VI. House Bills and Resolutions
Bill Summary and Status, 13th Congress
HOUSE MEASURES – NATIONAL (N) / LOCAL (L)
AUTHORED/COAUTHORED BY ABANTE, BIENVENIDO JR. M.
2001-07-04 to 2006-08-23 (Date of Filing)

House Bills

(1) HB00108
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2004-07-01
Full Title: AN ACT AMENDING SECTIONS 285 AND 286 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991, PROVIDING FOR AN EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE ALLOTMENT (IRA) TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS
Principal Author: ANGARA, JUAN EDGARDO M. Date Read: 2004-07-27
Primary Referral: LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT since 2004-07-27

(2) HB00981
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2004-07-01
Full Title: AN ACT DECLARING THE CULMINATION OF MUSLIM ANNUAL HAJJ A NATIONAL HOLIDAY FOR THE OBSERVANCE OF EIDUL ADHA, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 26, CHAPTER 7 OF EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 292, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF 1987, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Short Title: Declaring the Culmination of Muslim Haji a National Holiday for the Observance of Eidul Adha
Principal Author: DIMAPORO, ABDULLAH D.Date Read: 2004-07-28
Primary Referral: MUSLIM AFFAIRS
Previous Referrals: PRIMARILY REFERRED TO REVISION OF LAWS on 2004-07-28;SECONDARILY REFERRED TO MUSLIM AFFAIRS on 2004-07-28;
Committee Report No.: 00306
Bill Status: Approved by the House on 2006-05-29, transmitted to on 2006-05-31 and received by the Senate on 2006-05-31

(3) HB01069
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2004-07-05
Full Title: AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9164, TO EXTEND THE TERMS OF OFFICE OF BARANGAY OFFICIALS AND RESET THE DATE OF BARANGAY ELECTIONS
Principal Author: SINGSON, ERIC D. Date Read: 2004-08-02
Primary Referral: LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Secondary Referral/s: SUFFRAGE AND ELECTORAL REFORMS
Bill Status: Substituted by HB03742
Mother Bill Status: REPUBLIC ACT (RA09340) enacted on 2005-09-22

(4) HB02445
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2004-08-17
Full Title: AN ACT DECLARING NOVEMBER TWENTY OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY TO BE KNOWN AS THE NATIONAL CHILDREN’S DAY
Short Title: National Children’s Day Act of 2004
Principal Author: PLAZA, RODOLFO “OMPONG” G. Date Read: 2004-08-24
Primary Referral: REVISION OF LAWS
Bill Status: Substituted by HB04713
Mother Bill Status: Approved by the House on 2005-11-15, transmitted to on 2005-11-23 and received by the Senate on 2005-11-23

(5) HB02497
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2004-08-18
Full Title: AN ACT PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL BENEFITS AND PRIVILEGES TO PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 4670, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE ‘MAGNA CARTA FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS’, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Principal Author: ABANTE, BIENVENIDO JR. M. Date Read: 2004-08-30
Primary Referral: BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2004-08-30

(6) HB02803
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2004-09-07
Full Title: AN ACT RESETTING THE DATE OF BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS TO THE SECOND MONDAY OF MAY, 2008, THEREBY AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 1 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9164, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS ‘AN ACT PROVIDING FOR SYNCHRONIZED BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS’
Principal Author: DEL MAR, RAUL V. Date Read: 2004-09-14
Primary Referral: LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Secondary Referral/s: SUFFRAGE AND ELECTORAL REFORMS
Bill Status: Substituted by HB03742
Mother Bill Status: REPUBLIC ACT (RA09340) enacted on 2005-09-22

(7) HB02808
Significance: L
Date Filed: 2004-09-08
Full Title: AN ACT FIXING THE DATE OF REGULAR ELECTION FOR ELECTIVE OFFICIALS OF THE AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO PURSUANT TO REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9054, ENTITLED ‘AN ACT TO STRENGTHEN AND EXPAND THE ORGANIC ACT FOR THE AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6734, ENTITLED ‘AN ACT PROVIDING FOR AN ORGANIC ACT FOR THE AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO’, AS AMENDED
Short Title: Fixing the Date of the Regular Election in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
Principal Author: MACIAS, EMILIO II. C. Date Read: 2004-09-08
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 00002
Senate Bill Considered in CC: SB01757
Date Acted Upon By the President: 2004-09-21
Republic Act No.: RA09333
RA Origin: S
Republic Act Title: AN ACT FIXING THE DATE OF REGULAR ELECTIONS FOR ELECTIVE OFFICIALS OF THE AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO PURSUANT TO REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9054, ENTITLED ‘AN ACT TO STRENGTHEN AND EXPAND THE ORGANIC ACT FOR THE AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6734, ENTITLED ‘AN ACT PROVIDING FOR AN ORGANIC ACT FOR THE AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO’, AS AMENDED
Bill Status: REPUBLIC ACT (RA09333) enacted on 2004-09-21

(8) HB02857
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2004-09-09
Full Title: AN ACT PROHIBITING AND PENALIZING PROSTITUTION AND SEXUAL RELATION WITH AND SOLICITATION OR PROCUREMENT OF, PROSTITUTES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE ARTICLE 202 OF ACT NO. 3815 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS ‘THE REVISED PENAL CODE’
Short Title: Anti-Prostitution Act of 2004
Principal Author: ABANTE, BIENVENIDO JR. M. Date Read: 2004-09-15
Primary Referral: REVISION OF LAWS
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on REVISION OF LAWS since 2004-09-15

(9) HB02858
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2004-09-09
Full Title: AN ACT INCREASING THE BENEFITS OF AND PROVIDING INCENTIVES TO BARANGAY OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES INCLUDING BARANGAY TANODS, AND MEMBERS OF THE LUPONG TAGAPAMAYAPA AND PANGKAT NG TAPAPAGKASUNDO, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTIONS 393 AND 406 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991
Short Title: Barangay Officials and Employees Incentives Act of 2004
Principal Author: ABANTE, BIENVENIDO JR. M. Date Read: 2004-09-15
Primary Referral: LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT since 2004-09-15

(10) HB02886
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2004-09-14
Full Title: AN ACT PROHIBITING RADIO, TELEVISION, NEWSPAPER, MOVIE HOUSE, POSTER AND BILLBOARD ADVETISEMENT ON CIGARETTE AND ALCOHOLIC DRINKS
Short Title: Anti-Cigarettes and Alcoholic Drinks Advertisement Act
Principal Author: ABANTE, BIENVENIDO JR. M. Date Read: 2004-09-20
Primary Referral: PUBLIC INFORMATION
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC INFORMATION since 2004-09-20

(11) HB02887
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2004-09-14
Full Title: AN ACT PROHIBITING AND PENALIZING THE PRODUCTION, PRINTING, PUBLICATION, IMPORTATION, SALE, DISTRIBUTION AND EXHIBITION OF OBSCENE AND PORNOGRAPHIC MOVIES AND MATERIALS, AND THE EXHIBITION OF LIVE SEXUAL ACTS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE ART. 201 OF THE REVISED PENAL CODE
Short Title: Anti-Obscenity and Pornography Act of 2004
Principal Author: ABANTE, BIENVENIDO JR. M. Date Read: 2004-09-20
Primary Referral: PUBLIC INFORMATION
Previous Referrals: PRIMARILY REFERRED TO REVISION OF LAWS on 2004-09-20;
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC INFORMATION since 2005-02-02

(12) HB03079
Significance: L
Date Filed: 2004-10-07
Full Title: AN ACT AMENDING SECTION SIXTY THREE OF REPUBLIC ACT NUMBERED SIXTY-NINE SEVENTY FIVE OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT OF 1990″ BY INSERTING THERETO A PARAGRAPH PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INTEGRATED JAIL FACILITY IN METROPOLITAN MANILA AND OTHER HIGHLY URBANIZED CENTERS IN THE COUNTRY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Principal Author: ESPINO, AMADO JR. T. Date Read: 2004-10-27
Primary Referral: PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY
Secondary Referral/s: JUSTICE
Previous Referrals: PRIMARILY REFERRED TO JUSTICE on 2004-10-27;
Bill Status: Substituted by HB05503
Mother Bill Status: Business for the day on 2006-06-07

(13) HB03154
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2004-10-25
Full Title: AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES FROM JANUARY ONE TO DECEMBER THIRTY-ONE, TWO THOUSAND FIVE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Short Title: Budget 2005
Principal Author: ANDAYA, ROLANDO JR. G. Date Read: 2004-10-25
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 00097
Date Acted Upon By the President: 2005-03-15
Republic Act No.: RA09336
RA Origin: H
Republic Act Title: AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES FROM JANUARY ONE TO DECEMBER THIRTY-ONE, TWO THOUSAND FIVE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Bill Status: REPUBLIC ACT (RA09336) enacted on 2005-03-15

(14) HB03174
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2004-10-26
Full Title: AN ACT INCREASING THE SPECIFIC TAX RATES IMPOSED ON ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTIONS 141, 142, 143, 144 AND 145 OF THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1997, AS AMENDED
Short Title: Increasing the Specific Tax Rates Imposed on Alcohol and Tobacco Products
Principal Author: DE VENECIA, JOSE JR. C. Date Read: 2004-10-27
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 00060
Senate Bill Considered in CC: SB01854
Date Acted Upon By the President: 2004-12-21
Republic Act No.: RA09334
RA Origin: H
Republic Act Title: AN ACT INCREASING THE EXCISE TAX RATES IMPOSED ON ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTIONS 131, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145 AND 288 OF THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1997, AS AMENDED
Bill Status: REPUBLIC ACT (RA09334) enacted on 2004-12-21

(15) HB03214
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2004-10-27
Full Title: AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE “NO-BIDDING” SALE OF GOVERNMENT-OWNED PROPERTIES TO ITS OCCUPANTS FOR SOCIALIZED HOUSING, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7279, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING ACT OF 1992, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Principal Author: ABALOS, BENJAMIN JR. Date Read: 2004-11-09
Primary Referral: HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Bill Status: Substituted by HB03834
Mother Bill Status: Approved by the House on 2005-05-10, transmitted to on 2005-05-11 and received by the Senate on 2005-05-17

(16) HB03250
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2004-11-08
Full Title: AN ACT AMENDING PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1185, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “FIRE CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES”, PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Principal Author: ANTONINO-CUSTODIO, DARLENE MAGNOLIA R. Date Read: 2004-11-16
Primary Referral: PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY
Previous Referrals: PRIMARILY REFERRED TO REVISION OF LAWS on 2004-11-16;
Bill Status: Substituted by HB04667
Mother Bill Status: Bill Pending With Rules (Date Included in OB on 2005-09-19)

(17) HB03267
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2004-11-09
Full Title: AN ACT PROHIBITING THE PRODUCTION, DISTRIBUTION, SALE, COPYING, LEASE, SHOWING OR EXHIBITION, IMPORTATION AND EXPORTATION OF VIOLENT MOVIES AND THOSE GLORIFYING CRIMES OR CRIMINALS AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THERE THEREOF
Principal Author: ABANTE, BIENVENIDO JR. M. Date Read: 2004-11-16
Primary Referral: PUBLIC INFORMATION
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC INFORMATION since 2004-11-16

(18) HB03268
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2004-11-09
Full Title: AN ACT AMENDING SECTIONS 3 AND 5 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9287
Principal Author: ABANTE, BIENVENIDO JR. M. Date Read: 2004-11-16
Primary Referral: REVISION OF LAWS
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on REVISION OF LAWS since 2004-11-16

(19) HB03269
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2004-11-09
Full Title: AN ACT CREATING THE MOVIE AND TELEVISION CONTROL COMMISSION, ABOLISHING THE MOVIE AND TELEVISION REVIEW AND CLASSIFICATION BOARD, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSE
Principal Author: ABANTE, BIENVENIDO JR. M. Date Read: 2004-11-16
Primary Referral: PUBLIC INFORMATION
Secondary Referral/s: GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC INFORMATION since 2004-11-16

(20) HB03270
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2004-11-10
Full Title: AN ACT AMENDING BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 22, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE BOUNCING CHECK LAW, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Principal Author: ABALOS, BENJAMIN JR. Date Read: 2004-11-16
Primary Referral: REVISION OF LAWS
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on REVISION OF LAWS since 2004-11-16

(21) HB03292
Session No.: 13-1RS-028
Significance: L
Date Filed: 2004-11-16
Full Title: AN ACT CONVERTING THE EULOGIO “AMANG” RODRIGUEZ INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INTO A STATE UNIVERSITY, TO BE KNOWN AS THE EULOGIO “AMANG” RODRIGUEZ STATE UNIVERSITY (EARSU), DEFINING ITS OBJECTIVES, ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Principal Author: ABANTE, BIENVENIDO JR. M. Date Read: 2004-11-18
Primary Referral: HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Secondary Referral/s: APPROPRIATIONS
Bill Status: Substituted by HB04928
Mother Bill Status: Approved by the House on 2006-04-05, transmitted to on 2006-04-25 and received by the Senate on 2006-04-25

(22) HB03315
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2004-11-19
Full Title: AN ACT PROVIDING COMPENSATION TO VICTIMS OF HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS DURING THE MARCOS REGIME, DOCUMENTATION OF SAID VIOLATIONS, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Short Title: Human Rights Compensation Act of 2004
Principal Author: ROSALES, ETTA Date Read: 2004-11-23
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 00117
Sponsored in the Floor: ABANTE, BIENVENIDO JR. M.
Senate Bill Considered in CC: SB01330
Bill Status: Approved on Third Reading on 2006-06-07

(23) HB03337
Significance: L
Date Filed: 2004-11-24
Full Title: AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PUBLIC HOSPITAL IN THE 6TH DISTRICT OF MANILA, TO BE KNOWN AS THE DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL HOSPITAL, AND AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS THEREFOR
Principal Author: ABANTE, BIENVENIDO JR. M. Date Read: 2004-12-06
Primary Referral: HEALTH
Secondary Referral/s: APPROPRIATIONS
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on HEALTH since 2004-12-06

(24) HB03360
Significance: L
Date Filed: 2004-11-25
Full Title: AN ACT GRANTING THE CITY OF MANILA AN ANNUAL FIFTEEN PERCENT (15%) SHARE IN THE ANNUAL NET INCOME OF THE PHILIPPINE PORTS AUTHORITY (PPA) FROM THE OPERATIONS OF THE NORTH AND SOUTH HARBORS
Principal Author: DE VENECIA, JOSE JR. C. Date Read: 2004-12-07
Primary Referral: TRANSPORTATION
Secondary Referral/s: APPROPRIATIONS
Previous Referrals: PRIMARILY REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS on 2004-12-07;
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on TRANSPORTATION since 2004-12-07

(25) HB03370
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2004-11-30
Full Title: AN ACT CREATING THE OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES TRANSFERRING THE DUTIES OF THE DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF FOR COMPTROLLERSHIP TO SUCH OFFICE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Short Title: Creating the Office of the Comptroller of the AFP
Principal Author: GOLEZ, ROILO S. Date Read: 2004-12-07
Primary Referral: NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY
Committee Report No.: 00947
Bill Status: Approved by the House on 2006-04-04, transmitted to on 2006-04-06 and received by the Senate on 2006-04-06

(26) HB03371
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2004-11-30
Full Title: AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8291 REMOVING INTERESTS ON DELAYED REMITTANCES, LIMITING DISBURSEMENTS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONAL EXPENSES AND THE POWERS OF THE GSIS AND ITS PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, AND INCREASING THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Principal Author: ABANTE, BIENVENIDO JR. M. Date Read: 2004-12-07
Primary Referral: GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION since 2004-12-07

(27) HB03380
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2004-11-30
Full Title: AN ACT CREATING THE INTERNAL AFFAIRS OFFICE OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES
Principal Author: GOLEZ, ROILO S. Date Read: 2004-12-07
Primary Referral: NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY
Bill Status: Substituted by HB04870
Mother Bill Status: Approved by the House on 2006-04-04, transmitted to on 2006-04-06 and received by the Senate on 2006-04-06

(28) HB03385
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2004-12-01
Full Title: AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE TOTAL DISABILITY PENSION TO SENIOR VETERANS OF WARS AND MILITARY CAMPAIGNS
Principal Author: GIDAYA, ERNESTO S. Date Read: 2004-12-07
Primary Referral: VETERANS AFFAIRS AND WELFARE
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on VETERANS AFFAIRS AND WELFARE since 2004-12-07

(29) HB03670
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2005-01-28
Full Title: AN ACT REORGANIZING AND STRENGTHENING THE PUBLIC ATTORNEY’S OFFICE (PAO), AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE PERTINENT PROVISIONS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF 1987 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Principal Author: CASIÑO, TEODORO A. Date Read: 2005-02-02
Primary Referral: JUSTICE
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on JUSTICE since 2005-02-02

(30) HB03742
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2005-02-14
Full Title: AN ACT RESETTING THE BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS, EXTENDING THE TERM OF OFFICE OF BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN OFFICIALS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Short Title: Resetting the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections, Extending the Term of Office of Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Officials
Principal Author: MACIAS, EMILIO II. C. Date Read: 2005-02-21
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 00373
Senate Bill Considered in CC: SB02000
Date Acted Upon By the President: 2005-09-22
Republic Act No.: RA09340
RA Origin: S
Republic Act Title: AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9164, RESETTING THE BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Bill Status: REPUBLIC ACT (RA09340) enacted on 2005-09-22

(31) HB03766
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2005-02-17
Full Title: AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE MAGNA CARTA FOR WOMEN
Short Title: “The Magna Carta for Women”
Principal Author: JOSON, JOSEFINA M. Date Read: 2005-02-23
Primary Referral: WOMEN
Bill Status: Substituted by HB05285
Mother Bill Status: Unfinished Business (Period of Interpellation)

(32) HB03834
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2005-03-01
Full Title: AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ‘NO-BIDDING’ SALE OF GOVERNMENT-OWNED PROPERTIES TO ITS OCCUPANTS FOR SOCIALIZED HOUSING, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7279 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING ACT OF 1992, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Short Title: “No-Bidding” Sale of Government-Owned Properties To Its Occupants For Socialized Housing
Principal Author: ABALOS, BENJAMIN JR. Date Read: 2005-03-02
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 00414
Bill Status: Approved by the House on 2005-05-10, transmitted to on 2005-05-11 and received by the Senate on 2005-05-17

(33) HB03857
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2005-03-02
Full Title: AN ACT AMENDING PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1869 WHICH CONSOLIDATED AND AMENDED PRESIDENTIAL DECREES NOS. 1067-A, 1067-B, 1067-C, 1399 AND 1632, RELATIVE TO THE FRANCHISE AND POWERS OF THE PHILIPPINE AMUSEMENT AND GAMING CORPORATION (PAGCOR), AS AMENDED BY EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 260, SERIES OF 1987
Principal Author: ABANTE, BIENVENIDO JR. M. Date Read: 2005-03-09
Primary Referral: GAMES AND AMUSEMENTS
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on GAMES AND AMUSEMENTS since 2005-03-09

(34) HB03949
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2005-03-09
Full Title: AN ACT PROHIBITING THE INTERVENTION BY OR USE OF ANY UNIT OR MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES IN LABOR MATTERS, PROVIDING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER MATTERS
Principal Author: ABANTE, BIENVENIDO JR. M. Date Read: 2005-03-16
Primary Referral: LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT since 2005-03-16

(35) HB03988
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2005-03-15
Full Title: AN ACT FURTHER INCREASING THE EXCISE TAX RATES IMPOSED ON ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTIONS 141, 142, 143, 144, 145 AND 288 OF THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1997, AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9334
Principal Author: ABANTE, BIENVENIDO JR. M. Date Read: 2005-03-31
Primary Referral: WAYS AND MEANS
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on WAYS AND MEANS since 2005-03-31

(36) HB04263
Significance: L
Date Filed: 2005-05-04
Full Title: AN ACT CANCELLING PAYMENTS OF LOANS AND RECOVERING PREVIOUS DEBT PAYMENTS FOR THE FRAUDULENT BATAAN NUCLEAR POWER PLANT PROJECT
Principal Author: OCAMPO, SATUR Date Read: 2005-05-11
Primary Referral: APPROPRIATIONS
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on APPROPRIATIONS since 2005-05-11

(37) HB04349
Significance: L
Date Filed: 2005-05-25
Full Title: AN ACT REQUIRING ALL FIVE-STAR HOTELS, FACTORIES AND INDUSTRIAL USERS IN METRO MANILA TO CONSTRUCT AND MAINTAIN THEIR OWN WATER PUMPING STATIONS FOR THEIR OWN BUSINESS OPERATIONS OR GIVE SUBSIDY TO THE FARMER WHO WERE DEPRIVED TO USE THEIR OWN WATER SUPPLY
Principal Author: PANCHO, PEDRO M. Date Read: 2005-05-25
Primary Referral: PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS since 2005-05-25

(38) HB04362
Significance: L
Date Filed: 2005-05-24
Full Title: AN ACT AMENDING SECTIONS 4,6 AND 7 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7924 CREATING THE METRO MANILA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Principal Author: ABANTE, BIENVENIDO JR. M. Date Read: 2005-05-30
Primary Referral: METRO MANILA DEVELOPMENT
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on METRO MANILA DEVELOPMENT since 2005-05-30

(39) HB04431
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2005-06-07
Full Title: AN ACT IMPOSING A NATIONWIDE COMMERCIAL LOG BAN IN NATURAL FORESTS, SUBJECT TO EXEMPTIONS IN SELECTED PRODUCTIVE AREAS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Short Title: “Commercial Log Ban Act of 2005″
Principal Author: BARINAGA, ROSELLER L. Date Read: 2005-06-08
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 00893
Bill Status: Business for the day on 2005-08-10

(40) HB04549
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2005-07-27
Full Title: AN ACT AMENDING SECTIONS 187, 241, 247, 325, 330, 385, 416 AND 419 OF PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 612, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE INSURANCE CODE, AS AMENDED BY PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1455
Principal Author: ABANTE, BIENVENIDO JR. M. Date Read: 2005-08-04
Primary Referral: BANKS AND FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on BANKS AND FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES since 2005-08-02

(41) HB04643
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2005-08-23
Full Title: “AN ACT BANNING THE USE, PRODUCTION, SALE, DISTRIBUTION OR DISPENSATION OF ABORTIVE DRUGS AND DEVICES, DEFINING THE SAME, PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR AND AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE OF ARTICLES 256 AND 259 OF THE REVISED PENAL CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Short Title: “Anti-Abortive Drugs and Devices Act of 2005″
Principal Author: VELARDE, RENE M. Date Read: 2005-09-05
Primary Referral: REVISION OF LAWS
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on REVISION OF LAWS since 2005-09-05

(42) HB04654
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2005-08-25
Full Title: AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONTROL AND ELIMINATION OF RABIES, PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Short Title: “Anti-Rabies Act of 2005″
Principal Author: ANTONINO-CUSTODIO, DARLENE MAGNOLIA R. Date Read: 2005-09-05
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 01006
Bill Status: Approved on Second Reading on 2006-06-08

(43) HB04710
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2005-09-19
Full Title: AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES FROM JANUARY ONE TO DECEMBER THIRTY-ONE, TWO THOUSAND SIX, AND FOR OTHE PURPOSES
Short Title: Budget 2006
Principal Author: ANDAYA, ROLANDO JR. G. Date Read: 2005-09-20
Primary Referral: APPROPRIATIONS
Committee Report No.: 01410
Bill Status: House agreed on 2006-06-05 to the request for a conference made by the Senate on 2006-06-01

(44) HB04713
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2005-09-19
Full Title: AN ACT DECLARING NOVEMBER 20 OF EVERY YEAR A SPECIAL NONWORKING HOLIDAY TO BE KNOWN AS THE NATIONAL CHILDREN’S DAY
Short Title: ‘National Children’s Day Act of 2005.’
Principal Author: PLAZA, RODOLFO “OMPONG” G. Date Read: 2005-09-26
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 01032
Bill Status: Approved by the House on 2005-11-15, transmitted to on 2005-11-23 and received by the Senate on 2005-11-23

(45) HB04767
Significance: L
Date Filed: 2005-09-28
Full Title: AN ACT IMPOSING A BAN ON LOGGING IN THE PROVINCE OF SOUTHERN LEYTE
Short Title: Imposing Log Ban in the Province of Southern Leyte
Principal Author: MERCADO, ROGER G. Date Read: 2005-10-03
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 01063
Bill Status: Approved by the House on 2006-04-05, transmitted to on 2006-04-25 and received by the Senate on 2006-04-25

(46) HB04870
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2005-10-26
Full Title: AN ACT ENHANCING THE INSPECTOR GENERAL SERVICE OFFICE, AFP, DEFINING ITS POWERS AND FUNCTIONS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Short Title: Enhancing the Inspector General Service Office, AFP
Principal Author: GOLEZ, ROILO S. Date Read: 2005-11-08
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 01180
Bill Status: Approved by the House on 2006-04-04, transmitted to on 2006-04-06 and received by the Senate on 2006-04-06

(47) HB04928
Significance: L
Date Filed: 2005-11-22
Full Title: AN ACT CONVERTING THE EULOGIO ‘AMANG’ RODRIGUEZ INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE CITY OF MANILA INTO A STATE UNIVERISTY TO BE KNOWN AS THE EULOGIO ‘AMANG’ RODRIGUEZ STATE UNIVERSITY (EARSU), AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Short Title: Converting the Eulogio ‘Amang’ Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology To Eulogio ‘Amang’ Rodriguez State University (EARSU)
Principal Author: ABANTE, BIENVENIDO JR. M. Date Read: 2005-11-23
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 01212
Bill Status: Approved by the House on 2006-04-05, transmitted to on 2006-04-25 and received by the Senate on 2006-04-25

(48) HB05008
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2006-01-18
Full Title: AN ACT TO STRENGTHEN THE UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES AS THE PREMIER STATE UNIVERSITY
Short Title: “The University of the Philippines Charter of 2005.”
Principal Author: ABAYON, HARLIN CAST Date Read: 2006-01-23
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 01301
Bill Status: Approved by the House on 2006-04-04, transmitted to on 2006-04-06 and received by the Senate on 2006-04-06

(49) HB05065
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2006-02-01
Full Title: AN ACT PROVIDING SPECIAL PROTECTION TO CHILDREN/JUVENILES IN CONFLICT WITH THE LAW BY ESTABLISHING A COMPREHENSIVE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION PROGRAM, CREATING THE OFFICE OF THE JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Short Title: “Child Protection Through A Comprehensive Juvenile Justice System Act of 2005.”
Principal Author: ANGARA, JUAN EDGARDO M. Date Read: 2006-02-07
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 01344
Senate Bill Considered in CC: SB01402
Date Acted Upon By the President: 2006-04-28
Republic Act No.: RA09344
RA Origin: S
Republic Act Title: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A COMPREHENSIVE JUVENILE JUSTICE AND WELFARE SYSTEM, CREATING THE JUVENILE JUSTICE AND WELFARE COUNCIL UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Bill Status: REPUBLIC ACT (RA09344) enacted on 2006-04-28

(50) HB05503
Significance: N
Date Filed: 2006-06-01
Full Title: AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF INTEGRATED REFORMATORY CENTERS FOR METROPOLITAN MANILA AND OTHER HIGHLY URBANIZED CENTERS IN THE COUNTRY, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION SIXTY-THREE OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6975, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT OF 1990″ AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Short Title: Establishment of Integrated Reformatory Centers for Metropolitan Centers for Metropolitan Manila and Other Highly Urbanized Centers in the Country

Principal Author: ESPINO, AMADO JR. T. Date Read: 2006-06-05
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 01692
Bill Status: Business for the day on 2006-06-07

RESOLUTIONS

(1) HJR0002
Date Filed: 2004-08-02
Full Title: JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A CONGRESSIONAL COMMISSION TO REVIEW AND ASSESS THE DEBT POLICIES, STRATEGIES AND PROGRAMS OF THE PHILIPPINES, CONDUCT A PUBLIC AUDIT OF ALL LOANS ACQUIRED, INCLUDING ASSUMED AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES, VALIDATE THE UTILIZATION OF LOAN PROCEEDS, AND THE PAYMENTS MADE THEREON, AND RECOMMEND POLICIES AND STRATEGIES TO REDUCE DEBT SERVICE AS WELL AS INSTITUTIONAL AND INFRASTRUCTURAL MEASURES TO ENSURE SOUND FISCAL AND MONETARY STATUS OF THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT PRINCIPALLY THROUGH EFFECTIVE DEBT MANAGEMENT
Short Title: Creating a Congressional Commission to Review and Assess the Debt Policies, Strategies and Programs of the Country.
Principal Author: LAGMAN, EDCELC. Date Read: 2004-08-09
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 00001
Bill Status: Approved by the House on 2004-09-21, transmitted to on 2004-09-23 and received by the Senate on 2004-09-27

(2) HJR0011
Date Filed: 2005-07-26
Full Title: JOINT RESOLUTION DECLARING A TWO-YEAR MORATORIUM PERIOD ON THE LIFTING OF EXEMPTIONS OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS AND GENERATION COMPANIES FROM THE COVERAGE OF THE VALUE-ADDED TAX (VAT)
Principal Author: ABALOS, BENJAMIN JR. Date Read: 2005-07-27
Primary Referral: WAYS AND MEANS
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on WAYS AND MEANS since 2005-07-27

(3) HJR0012
Date Filed: 2005-09-01
Full Title: JOINT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES TO PHASE IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9337 OR COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE VALUE-ADDED TAX REFORM LAW (VRL) BY DEFERRING THE VALUE-ADDED TAX ON PETROLEUM PRODUCTS AND ELECTRICITY TO JUNE 1, 2006
Principal Author: SALCEDA, JOEY SARTE Date Read: 2005-09-20
Primary Referral: WAYS AND MEANS
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on WAYS AND MEANS since 2005-09-20

(4) HR00086
Date Filed: 2004-08-03
Full Title: RESOLUTION CALLING ON THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION TO CONDUCT INVESTIGATIONS, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE GOVERNMENT SERVICE INSURANCE SYSTEM (GSIS) BOARD COMPOSITION AND ASSESS ITS CAPABILITY TO CREATE AND IMPLEMENT JUST POLICIES AND DECISIONS THAT AFFECT NOT ONLY THE EMPLOYEES OF THE GSIS BUT THE GSIS’ 1.4 MILLION MEMBERS BY REVIEWING THE PERTINENT PROVISIONS OF GSIS ACT OF 1997 OR RA 8291 PARTICULARLY THOSE PERTAINING TO THE POWERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Short Title: Assessing the GSIS Board Composition and Its Capability to Create Policies
Principal Author: BELTRAN, CRISPIN Date Read: 2004-08-10
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 00045
Bill Status: Adopted Resolution (Pending with the committee on GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION since 2004-10-26)

(5) HR00109
Date Filed: 2004-08-06
Full Title: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SOLIDARITY WITH THE BURMESE PEOPLE ON THE 16TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AUGUST 8, 1988 (“8-8-88″) PEOPLE’S UPRISING AND URGING THE PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT TO SUPPORT THE INTERNATIONAL CALLS FOR A SPEEDY DEMOCRATIC TRANSITION IN BURMA, THE RELEASE OF ALL POLITICAL PRISONERS INCLUDING NOBEL PEACE PRIZE LAUREATE AUNG SAN SUU KYI AND THE HOLDING OF A TRIPARTITE DIALOGUE BETWEEN THE MILITARY JUNTA AND MAJOR OPPOSITION PARTIES AND ETHNIC GROUPS
Principal Author: OCAMPO, SATUR Date Read: 2004-08-11
Primary Referral: FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Bill Status: Substituted by HR00860
Mother Bill Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00139 on 2006-03-29

(6) HR00110
Date Filed: 2004-08-09
Full Title: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE DEEPEST SYMPATHIES AND CONDOLENCES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE BEREAVED FAMILY OF HONORABLE NESTOR C. PONCE, JR., A FORMER MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE 11TH CONGRESS, ON HIS UNTIMELY AND TRAGIC DEMISE
Principal Author: LOPEZ, JAIME C. Date Read: 2004-08-09
Primary Referral: RULES
New Resolution No.: HR00006
Bill Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00006 on 2004-08-09

(7) HR00165
Date Filed: 2004-08-27
Full Title: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COMMITTEES ON HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND ON CIVIL POLITICAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS TO INVESTIGATE THE NORTH RAIL AND SOUTH MANILA COMMUTER RAIL REHABILITATION PROJECTS AND ITS EFFECTS ON THE RESIDENTS LIVING IN AREAS ADJACENT TO THE RAILWAY TRACKS
Short Title: The Rehabilitation Projects of the North Rail and South Manila Commuter Rail
Principal Author: AGUJA, MARIO JOYO Date Read: 2004-09-01
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 00080
Bill Status: Adopted Resolution (Pending with the committee on HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT since 2004-11-09)

(8) HR00238
Date Filed: 2004-09-14
Full Title: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND CONDOLENCE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEMISE OF DONA VICENTA CASTILLO NOGRALES, MOTHER OF THE HONORABLE PROSPERO C. NOGRALES, MAJORITY FLOOR LEADER AND REPRESENTATIVE OF THE FIRST DISTRICT OF DAVAO CITY
Principal Author: DE VENECIA, JOSE JR. C. Date Read: 2004-09-14
Primary Referral: RULES
New Resolution No.: HR00011
Bill Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00011 on 2004-09-14

(9) HR00258
Date Filed: 2004-09-15
Full Title: RESOLUTION REQUESTING PRESIDENT GLORAI MACAPAGAL ARROYO TO DECLARE NOVEMBER 30 AS A NATIONAL DAY OF HUMILITY, REPENTANCE, FASTING AND PRAYER FOR THE HEALING OF OUR NATION
Short Title: Declaring November 30 as a National Day of Humility, Repentance, Fasting and Prayer
Principal Author: ABANTE, BIENVENIDO JR. M. Date Read: 2004-09-20
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 00029
New Resolution No.: HR00019
Bill Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00019 on 2004-11-08

(10) HR00285
Date Filed: 2004-09-23
Full Title: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CALLING FOR THE RETURN BY THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT OF THE BELLS BALANGIGA AND OTHER ARTIFACTS TAKEN FROM THE PROVINCE OF SAMAR AS WAR BOOTY DURING THE PHILIPPINE-AMERICAN WAR 103 YEARS AGO
Principal Author: OCAMPO, SATUR Date Read: 2004-10-25
Primary Referral: FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Secondary Referral/s: INTERPARLIAMENTARY RELATIONS AND DIPLOMACY
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on FOREIGN AFFAIRS since 2004-10-25

(11) HR00315
Date Filed: 2004-10-11
Full Title: RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A REVIEW, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, BY THE HOUSE COMMITTEES ON GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT, OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7924, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE CHARTER OF THE METROPOLITAN MANILA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, AND REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE
Principal Author: ABALOS, BENJAMIN JR. Date Read: 2004-11-08
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 00227
Bill Status: Adopted Resolution (Pending with the committee on METRO MANILA DEVELOPMENT since 2005-01-18)

(12) HR00374
Date Filed: 2004-11-09
Full Title: RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THROUGH THE COMMITTEE ON GAMES AND AMUSEMENTS TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE MANAGEMENT, STAFFING, OPERATIONS, TAX EXEMPTIONS, AND ALLOCATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE EARNINGS OF THE PHILIPPINE GAMING AND AMUSEMENT CORPORATION (PAGCOR)
Principal Author: ABANTE, BIENVENIDO JR. M. Date Read: 2004-11-17
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 00268
Bill Status: Adopted Resolution (Pending with the committee on GAMES AND AMUSEMENTS since 2005-01-18)

(13) HR00375
Date Filed: 2004-11-09
Full Title: RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THROUGH THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE MANAGEMENT, OPERATION, INVESTMENTS AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS OF THE GOVERNMENT SERVICE INSURANCE SYSTEM
Principal Author: ABANTE, BIENVENIDO JR. M. Date Read: 2004-11-17
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 00269
Bill Status: Adopted Resolution (Pending with the committee on GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION since 2005-01-18)

(14) HR00376
Date Filed: 2004-11-10
Full Title: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES’ SOLIDARITY WITH THE FILIPINO MUSLIM AND THE WORLD’S MUSLIM COMMUNITY OR UMMAH IN THE CELEBRATION OF EIDUL FITRI
Principal Author: ARBISON, MUNIR M. Date Read: 2004-11-17
Primary Referral: MUSLIM AFFAIRS
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on MUSLIM AFFAIRS since 2004-11-17

(15) HR00445
Date Filed: 2004-12-06
Full Title: RESOLUTION URGING THE PRESIDENT TO GRANT FULL AND COMPLETE AMNESTY TO THE OFFICERS AND ENLISTED PERSONNEL OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES WHO WERE INVOLVED IN THE “OAKWOOD INCIDENT” OF 27 JULY 2003
Short Title: Complete Amnesty to the Officers and Enlisted Personnel of the AFP Who Were Involved in the Oakwood Incident of July 27, 2003
Principal Author: MALAPITAN, OSCAR G. Date Read: 2004-12-07
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 00169
New Resolution No.: HR00022
Bill Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00022 on 2004-12-08

(16) HR00467
Date Filed: 2004-12-09
Full Title: RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COMMITTEES ON JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY INTO WHAT THE CONCERNED GOVERNMENT AND MILITARY AGENCIES HAVE DONE TO GET TO THE BOTTOM AND STOP THE SPATE OF KILLINGS OF BAYAN MUNA MEMBERS WHICH NOW STANDS AT 44 DEAD AS OF INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS WEEK
Principal Author: OCAMPO, SATUR Date Read: 2004-12-15
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 00338
Bill Status: Adopted Resolution (Pending with the committee on HUMAN RIGHTS since 2005-02-02)

(17) HR00489
Date Filed: 2004-12-14
Full Title: RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF CROWN PRINCE ABDULLAH’S “SAUDI PLAN” FOR ARAB-ISRAELI PEACE AND THE U.N.-U.S.-EUROPEAN UNION-RUSSIA ROAD MAP, FOR ADOPTION FOLLOWING THE SUCCESFUL VISIT TO THE PHILIPPINES OF SAUDI PARLIAMENTARY SPEAKER DR. SALIH BIN ABDULLAH BIN HUMAID
Principal Author: DE VENECIA, JOSE JR. C. Date Read: 2004-12-14
Primary Referral: RULES
New Resolution No.: HR00025
Bill Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00025 on 2004-12-15

(18) HR00511
Date Filed: 2005-01-03
Full Title: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES’ DEEPEST AND SINCEREST CONDOLENCES ABD EMPHATY TO THE VICTIMS OF THE DECEMBER 26 EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI WITH A COMMITMENT TO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE, IN THE MOST APPROPRIATE MANNER, IN EFFORTS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE, IN WHATEVER FORM, TO THOSE AFFECTED BY THE SAID NATURAL DISASTERS
Principal Author: VILLANUEVA, EMMANUEL JOEL J. Date Read: 2005-01-05
Primary Referral: RULES
New Resolution No.: HR00029
Bill Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00029 on 2005-01-05

(19) HR00513
Date Filed: 2005-01-03
Full Title: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND CONDOLENCES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEMISE OF MS. KRISTINA CASIMIRA VERA PEREZ DE VENECIA, DAUGHTER OF THE HONORABLE SPEAKER JOSE C. DE VENECIA, JR., REPRESENTATIVE 0F THE FOURTH DISTRICT OF PANGASINAN
Principal Author: NOGRALES, PROSPERO C. Date Read: 2005-01-05
Primary Referral: RULES
New Resolution No.: HR00028
Bill Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00028 on 2005-01-05

(20) HR00517
Date Filed: 2005-01-06
Full Title: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND CONDOLENCE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEMISE OF HONORABLE JOSE C. CAMPOS, RETIRED SUPREME COURT JUSTICE
Principal Author: NOGRALES, PROSPERO C. Date Read: 2005-01-07
Primary Referral: RULES
New Resolution No.: HR00032
Bill Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00032 on 2005-01-17

(21) HR00520
Date Filed: 2005-01-07
Full Title: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE HOUSE IN SUPPORTING THE INTERNATIONAL CLAMOR FOR THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF), WORLD BANK (WB) AND OTHER CREDITOR COUNTRIES TO CANCEL THE DEBTS OF SOUTH ASIAN AND SOUTHEAST ASIAN COUNTRIES THAT SUFFERED FROM TSUNAMI AND EARTHQUAKE IN ORDER FOR THESE COUNTRIES TO REHABILITATE THEIR INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEMS AND REBUILD THE LIVES OF THE VICTIMS AND TO SEEK DEBT RELIEF FOR OTHER COUNTRIES THAT HAVE LIKEWISE SUFFERED CALAMITIES SUCH AS FLOODS
Principal Author: ROSALES, ETTA Date Read: 2005-01-10
Primary Referral: FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on FOREIGN AFFAIRS since 2005-01-10

(22) HR00529
Date Filed: 2005-01-12
Full Title: RESOLUTION URGING THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THROUGH THE COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL DEFENSE TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE CONTINUED EXISTENCE, DEPLOYMENT, ACTUAL STRENGTH AND PERFORMANCE OF THE CITIZEN ARMED FORCE GEOGRAPHICAL UNITS (CAFCUs)
Principal Author: ABANTE, BIENVENIDO JR. M. Date Read: 2005-01-17
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 00392
Bill Status: Adopted Resolution (Pending with the committee on NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY since 2005-03-07)

(23) HR00570
Date Filed: 2005-02-02
Full Title: RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE INVALUABLE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE LATE BLAS FAJARDO OPLE TO THE COUNTRY AS “FATHER OF OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT” AND AUTHOR OF THE LABOR CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES
Principal Author: NICOLAS, REYLINA “NENENG” G. Date Read: 2005-02-02
Primary Referral: RULES
New Resolution No.: HR00034
Bill Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00034 on 2005-02-02

(24) HR00585
Date Filed: 2005-02-09
Full Title: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND CONDOLENCE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEMISE OF MRS. NORMA CRUZ-PANCHO, SPOUSE OF THE HONORABLE PEDRO M. PANCHO, REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECOND DISTRICT OF BULACAN
Principal Author: DE VENECIA, JOSE JR. C. Date Read: 2005-02-09
Primary Referral: RULES
New Resolution No.: HR00035
Bill Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00035 on 2005-02-09

(25) HR00646
Date Filed: 2005-03-03
Full Title: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SUPPORT OF ALL MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND PUSHING FOR THE CONFIRMATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF FORMER CONGRESSMAN RAUL M. GONZALES AS SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Principal Author: PUENTEVELLA, MONICO O. Date Read: 2005-03-09
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 00736
Bill Status: Business for the day on 2005-04-26

(26) HR00670
Date Filed: 2005-03-16
Full Title: RESOLUTION URGING THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THROUGH THE COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE HIRING, DEPLOYMENT, WORKING CONDITIONS AND PROBLEMS OF OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS (OFWs) IN THE MIDDLE EAST
Principal Author: ABANTE, BIENVENIDO JR. M. Date Read: 2005-04-01
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 00794
Bill Status: Adopted Resolution (Pending with the committee on OVERSEAS WORKERS AFFAIRS since 2005-05-24)

(27) HR00726
Date Filed: 2005-04-13
Full Title: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND CONDOLENCE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEMISE OF THE HONORABLE HENRY P. LANOT, FORMER REPRESENTATIVE OF THE LONE DISTRICT OF PASIG CITY
Principal Author: DE VENECIA, JOSE JR. C. Date Read: 2005-04-13
Primary Referral: RULES
New Resolution No.: HR00056
Bill Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00056 on 2005-04-13

(28) HR00804
Date Filed: 2005-05-16
Full Title: RESOLUTION URGING THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE FRANCHISES TO REVIEW, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, POSSIBLE VIOLATIONS OF THE FRANCHISE GRANTED TO THE NORTH LUZON EXPRESSWAY (NLEX)
Principal Author: PANCHO, PEDRO M. Date Read: 2005-05-18
Primary Referral: RULES
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on RULES since 2005-05-18

(29) HR00812
Date Filed: 2005-05-18
Full Title: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND CONDOLENCE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEMISE OF DR. MARIANO JESUS V. DEL MAR, BROTHER OF THE HONORABLE DEPUTY SPEAKER RAUL V. DEL MAR, REPRESENTATIVES OF THE FIRST DISTRICT OF CEBU
Principal Author: CUENCO, ANTONIO V. Date Read: 2005-05-18
Primary Referral: RULES
New Resolution No.: HR00063
Bill Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00063 on 2005-05-18

(30) HR00840
Date Filed: 2005-06-07
Full Title: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND CONDOLENCE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEMISE OF MS. CRISTETA SANO UY, MOTHER OF THE HONORABLE REYNALDO S. UY, REPRESENTATIVE OF THE FIRST DISTRICT OF SAMAR
Principal Author: FIGUEROA, CATALINO V. Date Read: 2005-06-07
Primary Referral: RULES
New Resolution No.: HR00072
Bill Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00072 on 2005-06-07

(31) HR00850
Date Filed: 2005-06-08
Full Title: RESOLUTION URGING PRESIDENT GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO TO ACCELERATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MODERNIZATION OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL RAILWAY IN THE BICOL REGION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW AND MODERN STATE-OF-THE-ART PNR SOUTH LINE RAILWAY SYSTEM IN LIEU OF REHABILITATING THE PRESENT RAILWAY SYSTEM
Principal Author: DE VENECIA, JOSE JR. C. Date Read: 2005-07-26
Primary Referral: RAILWAYS AND RO-RO SYSTEMS
Secondary Referral/s: BICOL GROWTH AREA
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on RAILWAYS AND RO-RO SYSTEMS since 2005-07-26

(32) HR00860
Date Filed: 2005-06-30
Full Title: RESOLUTION CALLING ON THE PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT TO STRONGLY URGE THE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN NATIONS (ASEAN) TO RECONSIDER MYANMAR’S CHAIRMANSHIP OF THE 2006 ASEAN MEETING PENDING ITS COMPLIANCE WITH ITS PROMISE SEVEN YEARS AGO OF INSTITUTING TANGIBLE DEMOCRATIC REFORMS IN THE COUNTRY INCLUDING THE RELEASE OF DAW AUNG SAN SUU KYI AND MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF DEMOCRACY (NLD)
Principal Author: ROSALES, ETTA Date Read: 2005-07-27
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 00951
New Resolution No.: HR00139
Bill Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00139 on 2006-03-29

(33) HR00863
Date Filed: 2005-07-06
Full Title: RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE IGLESIA NI CRISTO ON THE CELEBRATION OF ITS NINETY-FIRST (91ST) ANNIVERSARY
Principal Author: NOGRALES, PROSPERO C. Date Read: 2005-07-26
Primary Referral: RULES
New Resolution No.: HR00077
Bill Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00077 on 2005-07-27

(34) HR00897
Date Filed: 2005-08-08
Full Title: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND CONDOLENCE AND DEEP SENSE OF SYMPATHY OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEMISE OF THE HONORABLE RAUL S. ROCO, FORMER MEMBER OF THE CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Principal Author: MITRA, ABRAHAM KAHLIL B. Date Read: 2005-08-08
Primary Referral: RULES
New Resolution No.: HR00083
Bill Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00083 on 2005-08-08

(35) HR00898
Date Filed: 2005-08-08
Full Title: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING AND CONVEYING TO THE FAMILY OF THE HONORABLE RAUL S. ROCO THE CHAMBER’S PROFOUNDEST CONDOLENCES AND DEEPEST SYMPATHIES ON THE DEMISE OF A DISTINGUISHED AND EXEMPLARY MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EIGHTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Principal Author: LAGMAN, EDCEL C. Date Read: 2005-08-08
Primary Referral: RULES
Bill Status: Consolidated into HR00897
Mother Bill Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00083 on 2005-08-08

(36) HR00899
Date Filed: 2005-08-08
Full Title: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND CONDOLENCE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, ON THE DEMISE OF THE HONORABLE RAUL S. ROCO, FORMER MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATOR OF THE SENATE OF THE PHILIPPINES AND SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Principal Author: CHATTO, EDGARDO M. Date Read: 2005-08-08
Primary Referral: RULES
Bill Status: Consolidated into HR00897
Mother Bill Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00083 on 2005-08-08

(37) HR00901
Date Filed: 2005-08-08
Full Title: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND CONDOLENCE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEMISE OF THE HONORABLE RAUL S. ROCO, FORMER MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE OF THE PHILIPPINES
Principal Author: DE VENECIA, JOSE JR. C. Date Read: 2005-08-08
Primary Referral: RULES
Bill Status: Consolidated into HR00897
Mother Bill Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00083 on 2005-08-08

(38) HR00916
Session No.: 13-2RS-009
Date Filed: 2005-08-17
Full Title: RESOLUTION CONDEMNING IN THE STRONGEST TERMS THE DASTARDLY KILLING OF THE HONORABLE FAUSTO L. SEACHON, JR. FORMER REPRESENTATIVE OF THE THIRD DISTRICT OF MASBATE AND URGING THE NATIONAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (NBI) AND THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE (PNP) TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION ON THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING THE CRIME AND EXPEDITIOUSLY BRING TO JUSTICE THE PERPETRATORS THEREOF
Principal Author: ALFELOR, FELIX JR. R. Date Read: 2005-08-17
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 01121
Bill Status: Resolution reported out 2005-10-06 (#01121);Submitted by RULES

(39) HR00956
Date Filed: 2005-09-27
Full Title: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES’ COMMENDATION TO MS. PRECIOUS LARA QUIGAMAN FOR WINNING THE 2005 MISS INTERNATIONAL CROWN HELD ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2005 IN TOKYO, JAPAN
Principal Author: NIEVA, ERNESTO A. Date Read: 2005-09-28
Primary Referral: RULES
New Resolution No.: HR00096
Bill Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00096 on 2005-10-03

(40) HR00989
Date Filed: 2005-10-12
Full Title: RESOLUTION URGING THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO CREATE A STANDING COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN
Principal Author: JOSON, JOSEFINA M. Date Read: 2005-11-07
Primary Referral: RULES
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on RULES since 2005-11-07

(41) HR00996
Date Filed: 2005-10-20
Full Title: RESOLUTION CALLING THE PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT TO STRONGLY URGE THE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN NATIONS (ASEAN) TO SUPPORT THE DEMAND OF THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY FOR THE INCLUSION OF MYANMAR IN THE AGENDA OF THE UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL
Principal Author: AGUJA, MARIO JOYO Date Read: 2005-11-07
Primary Referral: FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Committee Report No.: 01654
Bill Status: Business for the day on 2006-05-24

(42) HR01007
Date Filed: 2005-11-08
Full Title: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND CONDOLENCE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEMISE OF MRS. MANUELA ABLAN, MOTHER OF THE HONORABLE ROQUE R. ABLAN, JR., REPRESENTATIVE OF THE FIRST DISTRICT OF ILOCOS NORTE
Principal Author: NOGRALES, PROSPERO C. Date Read: 2005-11-08
Primary Referral: RULES
New Resolution No.: HR00105
Bill Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00105 on 2005-11-08

(43) HR01009
Date Filed: 2005-11-08
Full Title: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND CONDOLENCES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEMISE OF TRIBAL LEADER GANAGAN WACNANG, BELOVED FATHER OF THE HONORABLE LAWRENCE B. WACNANG, REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LONE DISTRICT OF KALINGA
Principal Author:
Date Read: 2005-11-14
Primary Referral: RULES
New Resolution No.: HR00106
Bill Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00106 on 2005-11-14

(44) HR01048
Date Filed: 2005-12-07
Full Title: RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE FILIPINO ATHLETES AND MEMBERS OF THE PHILIPPINE DELEGATION TO THE 23rd SOUTH-EAST ASIAN GAMES FOR HAVING BEEN PROCLAIMED THE OVERALL CHAMPION
Principal Author: DE VENECIA, JOSE JR. C. Date Read: 2005-12-07
Primary Referral: RULES
New Resolution No.: HR00108
Bill Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00108 on 2005-12-07

(45) HR01072
Date Filed: 2006-01-10
Full Title: RESOLUTION OF RECOGNITION, RESPECT AND ADMIRATION FOR CECILIA MUNOZ PALMA, PATRIOT, FOR HER EFFORTS TO CHAMPION PUBLIC SERVICE, THE CAUSE OF DEMOCRACY, RULE OF LAW, FREEDOM AND THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN, AND EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW FOR HER DEMISE
Principal Author: MANDANAS, HERMILANDO I. Date Read: 2006-01-17
Primary Referral: RULES
New Resolution No.: HR00120
Bill Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00120 on 2006-01-17

(46) HR01077
Date Filed: 2006-01-16
Full Title: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND CONDOLENCE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEMISE OF THE HONORABLE ROBERT Z. BARBERS, FORMER REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECOND DISTRICT OF SURIGAO DEL NORTE DURING THE NINTH AND TENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Principal Author: DE VENECIA, JOSE JR. C. Date Read: 2006-01-17
Primary Referral: RULES
New Resolution No.: HR00121
Bill Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00121 on 2006-01-17

(47) HR01109
Date Filed: 2006-01-30
Full Title: RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE HONORABLE SPEAKER JOSE C. DE VENECIA, JR., FOR HAVING BEEN ELECTED AS THE FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE CENTRIST DEMOCRAT INTERNATIONAL (CDI) IN THE ASIA-PACIFIC DURING THE RECENTLY CONCLUDED CDI-PACIFIC MEETING AND GLOBAL INTERFAITH DIALOGUE
Principal Author: NOGRALES, PROSPERO C. Date Read: 2006-02-01
Primary Referral: RULES
Committee Report No.: 01626
New Resolution No.: HR00128
Bill Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00128 on 2006-02-07

(48) HR01169
Date Filed: 2006-02-28
Full Title: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO UPHOLD THE RIGHTS OF ITS MEMBERS AND EXTENDING PROTECTION TO THEM
Principal Author: SUPLICO, ROLEX T. Date Read: 2006-02-28
Primary Referral: RULES
New Resolution No.: HR00133
Bill Status: Adopted as Resolution No. HR00133 on 2006-02-28

(49) HR01230
Date Filed: 2006-04-25
Full Title: RESOLUTION PROPOSING THE REVISION OF THE 1987 CONSTITUTION
Principal Author: JARAULA, CONSTANTINO G. Date Read: 2006-05-15
Primary Referral: CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS since 2006-05-15

(50) HR01262
Date Filed: 2006-05-23
Full Title: RESOLUTION URGING THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THROUGH THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC INFORMATION TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION IN AID OF LEGISLATION ON THE PERFORMANCE, POWERS AND AUTHORITY OF THE MOVIE AND TELEVISION REVIEW AND CLASSIFICATION BOARD (MTRCB)
Principal Author: ABANTE, BIENVENIDO JR. M. Date Read: 2006-05-24
Primary Referral: RULES
Bill Status: Pending with the Committee on RULES since 2006-05-24

VII. VARIOUS AFFILIATIONS

ABBEE-Party list for Educators and Entrepreneurs

Chairman
Alliance of Baptist Councils (ABC)
Founding President
Abante International Ministries, Inc. (AIM)

President
Bible Believers League for Morality and Democracy (BIBLEMODE)
Bible Believers League for Morality and Democracy (BIBLEMODE) Intl., Inc.

President
World Hope Asia, Inc.

President
Life Savers Orphanage, Inc.

Vice-Chairman
LAKAS – NUCD NCR
1997
Chairman
Board of Directors
Baptist Bible Fellowship of the Philippines, Inc.
1997 – Present
National Chairman
Movement Against Jueteng , Jai Alai and Lotto (MAJJAL) 1994-present
President & Chief Executive Officer
Baptist International Lighthouse Relief and Rescue Missions, Inc. (BAILER)
Founder/Director
Christian Professionals Evangelism Fellowship (CPEF)
1986 – present

Honorary Chairman, KAKAIBA Foundation, Inc.
Founding President
Ben Abante Baptist Bible College
(formerly Metropolitan Lighthouse Theological Seminary and Institute or MLTSI)
1985 – present
Founder/Administrator
Metropolitan International Christian Academy (MICA) formerly BBEI
1985 – present
President & Chairman
Christian Leaders for Good Government
(CLGG) 1994 – present
President & Chairman
Association of Metropolitan Bible Baptist Churches in Asia (AMBBCA)
1994- present
President & Chairman
Dr. Ben O. Abante, Sr. Foundation, Inc.

VIII. CHURCH PUBLICATIONS AUTHORED
Discovery Discipleship Lessons (booklets)
¨Foundations
¨Direction
¨Maturity

A Catalyst for Social Change, A Compilation of Privilege Speeches Delivered by Rep. Benny M. Abante, Jr., Published by AIM, Inc., Manila, 2005. 250 pp.

Cheerful Giving, Published by AIM, Inc., Manila, 2003. 100++ pp.
Cheerful Giving: Unlocking God’s Abundant Blessings (Supplemental Notes), Published by AIM, Inc., Manila, 2009.
Various Church Training Manuals and Modules on Leadership, Church Organization, Administration and Management, Christian Service, Soul-winning, Youth and Family.
IX. PROJECTS COMPLETED
·Once a month Medical, Dental and Cleaning Services in the 6th District of Manila
·Scholarship Program for Students
·PHILHEALTH for Barangay Officials and Indigents
·Funds in selected Hospitals- PGH, Heart Center, Lung Center, Kidney Center and San Lazaro Hospital, Ospital ng Maynila
·Livelihood Programs
·Donated 100 computers in all schools in the 6th District of Manila
·Provided complete uniforms for Tanods in the 6th District of Manila
·Construction of multi-purpose barangay halls/buildings
·Fabrication/Installation of street gates
·Fabrication/Installation of estero railings
·Construction of motorized deep wells
·Repair/rehabilitation of schools – Sta. Ana/Zamora/Bagong Diwa Elem. Schools
·Repair/rehabilitation of various roads
·Repair/rehabilitation of health center
·Repair/rehabilitation/renovation of day-care centers
·Repair/rehabilitation of police stations (precincts)
·Repair/rehabilitation of drainage system (declogging)
·Repair/repainting of basketball courts
·Installation and supply of materials – street lighting
·Beautification – landscaping, murals, children’s playgrounds
·Shed installation (barangay covered walkways)