First House bills filed under 18th Congress tackle FOI, motorcycle regulation, HRDs, Cebu development

House bills seeking to allow the use of motorcycles as public transport, strengthen citizen’s right to government-held data, and protect human rights defenders were among the first five measures filed at the lower chamber on the first day of the 18th Congress.

Cebu City Rep. Raul del Mar filed House Bill No. 13 on Monday seeking to amend Section 7 (c) of the Land Transportation and Traffic Code.

Del Mar said in the bill’s explanatory note that amending the said provision “will resolve the existing inadequacies in our laws and shall promote the safety and welfare of people who patronage motorcycles-for-hire known as habal-habal or Angkas.”

“The absence of any law regulating the operation of motorcycles-for-hire…runs counter to the policy of the State to ensure the safety and of the public,” he said.

Del Mar noted that the bill was approved on third and final reading in the House of Representatives in the 17th Congress but was not approved by the Senate “for lack of time upon congressional adjournment.”

The lawmaker from Cebu also filed House Bill No. 12 or “An Act Strengthening the People’s Right to Information.”

The said measure seeks to “put in place the enabling law necessary to implement a provision in the Philippine Constitution which states that “[t]he right of the people to information on matters of public concerns shall be recognized.”

Del Mar, who refiled the bill, said it was already approved on third and final reading by both chambers of Congress and was further approved by the Bicameral Conference Committee in the 14th Congress.

However, while the bicam report was ratified by the Senate, it could not be ratified by the House due to lack of quorum during the last session day of the 14th Congress.

Meanwhile, Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman filed House Bill No. 15 or the “Human Rights Defenders Protection Act.”

In filing the measure, Lagman said it is “imperative for the Philippine government to enact a law guaranteeing the protection of rights and fundamental freedoms of HRDs (human rights defenders)” amid the “continuing intimidation, reprisal, harassment and vilification of HRDs and the growing culture of impunity.”

Del Mar filed two other bills that focused on the development of Cebu.

House Bill No. 11 or the Mega Cebu Development Authority Act which seeks the creation of a “permanent, appropriate, and responsive institutional platform that commits to and is reflective of the principles and framework of inter-local and city-region collaboration, public-private sector partnership, citizen and civil society engagement, and evidence-based and expert-assisted planning and development.”

Meanwhile, House Bill No. 14 is an “an act providing a Light Rail Transport (LRT) or Metro Rail Transport (MRT) or Monorail in Cebu City or Metro Cebu.

“The common perception is that the traffic situation in the City of Cebu and Metro Cebu, considering the economic growth trends, population explosion rates, and migration factors, has already reached the level where a modern mass transit system must be put in place,” Del Mar said in his explanatory note.

A staff from the House of Representatives told reporters in a Viber message that 890 House bills and 24 House resolutions have so far been filed as of 7 p.m. (Editor: Eden Estopace)

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Pascual, Pastor at Galleria South opening

Nowadays for PR practitioner and talent manager Keren Pascual and Bench head architect Miguel Pastor would attend Robinsons Galleria South opening on July 19, as a tribute to Enchong Dee's appearances in two events - Bench "Uncut: A Bold Look at the Future" denim and underwear show at the Araneta Coliseum last July 2, 2010 and Inquirer Lifestyle series "Fitness Fashion" at the Rigodon Ballroom of the Peninsula Manila in Makati City last July 31, 2008.

Masters of ceremonies to be led by showbiz talk show host Butch Francisco of GMA and business news anchor Cathy Yang of ABS-CBN and ANC.

Also spotted during the opening day mass and blessing are Maja Salvador, Alden Richards, Darren Espanto, Noel Manapat and Robby Carmona.

To recall that Mr. Dee is being part of Bench, Bench Body, Bench Skin Expert, Jins and Timex.

Besides next to Pascual and architect Pastor is Ben Chan, chairman and founder of Suyen Corporation and executive creative director of Bench will be here.

Ben Chan 

Chan added that Mr. Dee would wear JINS Airframe U377 (Spider), 2009 adidas DLSU cap (Unisex, Fairway/White) and hoodie (fairway/white), 2011 Nike exclusive De La Salle Dri-Fit tee (white), BENCH/ body Hipster Brief - Black (BUB2032BK3), BENCH/ Skinny Jeans - Black (LAM6000B) and DC Shoes Men's AT-3 Mid Sneaker (Royal Blue/Armor) would be exhibited during the mall's grand opening because he was in Bench Uncut 2010 denim and underwear show got wild cheers from the audience and he shows his athletic side with these dance moves, and doing workouts at Bodyworx Spa & Fitness Club instead of Anytime Fitness Dona Hemady before doing a photo shoot at BENCH/ Tower.

JINS Airframe U377 (Spider)

2009 Adidas DLSU hoodie (green)

2011 Nike exclusive De La Salle tee (white)

BENCH/ Skinny Jeans - Black (LAM6000)

While for Robi Domingo is wearing JINS Airframe U377 (Faded Charcoal), 2008 Adidas Ateneo sesquicentennial jacket (blue/white) and teamwear tees (blue with three white stripes) with the words "1987. 1988. 2002. 2008. Bring the pride back", Technomarine Men's MoonSun Quartz Watch with Stainless-Steel Strap, Silver, 16 (TM-117029), BENCH/ Furne One’s Far East collection men’s costume white sando and denim pant and DC Shoes Men's AT-3 Mid Sneaker (White/Black/Athletic Red) and it appeared in the said show when he ripped his sando in the Furne One's Far East segment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Twitter user who said "Nakakatawa yung ginawa ni Robi Domingo sa Bench Uncut."

Again, Robi wears 2008 adidas Ateneo Sesquicentennial jacket (Blue/White, with three stripes), arena ARN-4091 BLK silicone swimming cap, AGL-1400 EMBL swimming glass (mirror Swedish type) and ARN-6013 ABLU Long Spats nux-F along with other members of FAST Ateneo Swimming Team batches 2006-2007 to 2018-2019.

It followed by a song dedicated to Mr. Dee sung by the Bukas Palad Music Ministry, followed by a speech by Sen. Pia Cayetano, the founding mother of Inquirer Lifestyle and Samsung's fashion show Fitness Fashion.