Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act

Co-Author & Principal Sponsor

August 2, 2017

Provides free tuition and miscellaneous fees to students in state universities and colleges, local universities, and state-run technical vocational institutions. This law also strengthens the unified student financial assistance program, tertiary education subsidies and student loan programs.

Go Negosyo Act

Co-Author & Principal Sponsor

July 15, 2014

Supports the growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises across the Philippines by the establishment of Negosyo Centers in every province, city, town, and municipality.

Microfinance NGOs Act

Co-Author & Principal Sponsor

Nov 3, 2015

Helps and supports NGOs in fostering local enterprise development and social entrepreneurship, including the provision of microfinance services to microenterprises.

Masustansyang Pagkain Para Sa Batang Pilipino Act

Co-Author & Principal Sponsor

June 20, 2018

Institutionalizes a national feeding program for undernourished Filipino children in public schools.

An Act Expanding the Benefits of PWDs

Co-Author

March 23, 2016

Grants PWDs at least twenty percent (20%) discount and exemption from the value added tax on the sale of certain goods and services for the exclusive use, enjoyment or availment of PWDs.

No Shortchanging Act

Principal Sponsor

July 21, 2016

Protects the interest and general welfare of the consumer as well as establishing standards of conduct for business and industry by prohibiting business establishments from giving insufficient change to consumers.

Credit Surety Fund Cooperative Act

Principal Author & Principal Sponsor

February 6, 2016

Provides MSMEs, cooperatives, and nongovernment organizations (NGOs) with more inclusive access to bank credit, thereby enhancing their sustainability and growth.

SK Reform Law

Co-Author & Principal Sponsor

Jan 15, 2016

Implements changes in age-expansion, anti-political dynasty, financial independence (10% budget on Barangay for Youth Empowerment), Local Youth Development Council, and mandatory trainings for SK Officials.

Anti-Hazing Law

Co-Author

June 29, 2018

Bans all forms of hazing and regulating other forms of initiation rites for fraternities and sororities. This law also imposes higher penalties to organizations charged guilty of hazing.

Philippine Mental Health Act

Co-Author

June 20, 2018

Secures the rights and welfare of persons with mental health needs. This also provides mental health services to the barangays; integrate psychiatric, psychosocial, and neurologic services in regional, provincial, and tertiary hospitals; improve mental healthcare facilities; and promote mental health education in schools and workplaces.

Youth Entrepreneurship Act

Co-Author & Principal Sponsor

August 27, 2015

Encourages young would-be entrepreneurs to establish their own business by providing them financial literacy modules in all levels of Philippine Education and other support.

Children's Emergency Relief & Protection Act

Co-Author

May 18, 2016

Ensures the protection of children in times of calamity, disaster, and other emergency situations.

Centralizing of Scholarships from Government

Co-author

October 15, 2015

Provides adequate funding and such other mechanisms to increase the participation rate among all socioeconomic classes in Tertiary Education, especially the poor but academically able and highly motivated students.

Student-Athlete's Act

Co-Author

August 26, 2015

Upholds the rights of student-athletes to further hone their skills and abilities in their respective fields of amateur sports without neglecting their education and general well-being. This law shall ensure that the student-athlete attains quality education while honing his/her skill as an athlete.

Anti-Age Discrimination Act

Co-Author

July 21, 2016

Promotes employment of individuals on the basis of their abilities, knowledge, skills, and qualifications rather than their age.

Filipino Sign Language Act

Co-Author

October 30, 2018

Declares Filipino Sign Language (FSL) as the national sign language of the Filipino Deaf and the official language of the Philippine government in all transactions with the Deaf. This mandates the use of FSL in schools, workplaces, and broadcast media.

Expanded Senior Citizens Act

Co-Author

November 5, 2014

All senior citizens shall be covered by the national health insurance program of PhilHealth. Funds necessary to ensure the enrollment of all senior citizens not currently covered by any existing category shall be sourced from the National Health Insurance Fund of PhilHealth.

Closed Captioning Act

Co-Author & Co-Sponsor

July 21, 2016

Requires all television stations and producers of television programs to broadcast with closed caption options - to provide our hearing-impaired access to news, entertainment, and information in promoting their welfare.

Free Internet in Public Spaces Act

Co-Author & Principal Sponsor

August 2, 2017

Allows the public to get free internet access in the following areas: national and local government offices, public basic education institutions, state universities and colleges, technology institutions public hospitals, public parks, public airports, public transport terminals.

Philippine Identification System Act

Co-Author

August 6, 2018

Provides a valid proof of identity for all citizens and resident aliens to simplify public and private transactions.

Bangsamoro Organic Law

Co-Author

July 27, 2018

Aims to abolish the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao and provide for the basic structure of government for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region.

Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act

Co-Author

May 18, 2018

Businesses can expect streamlined processes, reduced processing times from all government agencies, including government-owned and controlled corporations. Government shall be made to comply: three (3) working days for simple transactions, seven (7) working days for complex transactions, and 20 working days for highly technical transactions.

Personal Property Security Act

Principal Author & Co-Sponsor

August 17, 2018

Provides micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) better access to capital to grow their business. MSMEs will now be allowed to use personal properties, like inventory and equipment, as collateral for loans.

National Payment Systems Act

Principal Author

October 30, 2018

Through the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipino, this promotes a safe, efficient, and reliable payment systems and ensure an environment that is conducive to sustainable growth.

Balik Scientist Act

Principal Author & Principal Sponsor

June 15, 2018

Provides returning scientists of benefits such as: tax and duty exemptions in the importation of professional equipment and materials, free medical and accident insurance covering the award period, special working and non-working visas and DOST-subsidized visa application, round-trip airfare from a foreign country to the Philippines, exemption from local travel tax, and more.

Election Service Reform Act

Principal Author

April 8, 2016

Renders election service non-compulsory for public school teachers. This authorizes the appointment of other qualified citizens by providing compensation and benefits.

DICT Law

Co-Author

May 23, 2016

Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) shall be the primary policy, planning, coordinating, implementing, and administrative entity of the Executive Branch of the government that will plan, develop, and promote the national ICT development agenda.

Graphic Health Warnings Act

Co-Author

July 15, 2014

Requires all tobacco products manufactured or imported for sale in the Philippines to carry Graphic Health Warnings that shall have two components: a photographic picture warning and an accompanying textual warning that is related to the picture.

An Act Authorizing Punong Brgy. to Administer Oath

Co-Author

March 29, 2016

The punong barangay is authorized to administer the oath of office of any government official including the President of the Philippines.

Customs Modernization and Tariff Act

Co-Author

May 30, 2016

Modernizing Customs rules and procedures for faster trade, reduce opportunities for corruption. This improves Customs service delivery and improved supply chain.

Philippine Competition Act

Co-Author & Principal Sponsor

July 21, 2015

Ensures efficient and fair market competition among businesses engaged in trade, industry, and all commercial economic activities - Philippine Competition Commission.

Foreign Ships Co-Loading Act

Co-Author & Principal Sponsor

July 21, 2015

Allows foreign vessels to transport Customs-cleared foreign cargoes to multiple Philippine ports in order to cut logistics costs.

Philippine Lemon Law

Co-Author & Principal Sponsor

July 15, 2014

Consumers who purchase a brand new car and experience defects in the course of one year may demand a refund or replacement if after four repair attempts by the manufacturer, distributor, authorized dealer or retailer, the defects remain unresolved.

Maritime Industry Authority Act

Co-Author

March 13, 2014

The MARINA shall be the single maritime administration mandated to implement and enforce the 1978 International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers. It shall carry out an effective regulatory framework conducive to the efficiency, transparency and competitiveness of the Philippine seafaring industry.

Act Adjusting the 13th Month Pay

Co-Author

February 12, 2015

Increases the total amount of exclusion from gross income for the 13th month pay and other benefits to Php 82,000.00

National Teacher's Day

Co-Author

Jan 29, 2016

Declares the 5th day of October of every year as National Teachers' Day

Healthy Nanay and Bulilit Act

Co-Author

November 29, 2018

Provides proper nutrition during the first 1,000 days of life. This also establishes a maternal and child health care program throughout the country.

Tax Amnesty Act

Co-Author

February 14, 2019

Allows government to raise revenues for priority infrastructures and social programs while not burdening thos with tax liabilities in the past.

Philippine Sports Training Center Act

Co-Author

February 14, 2019

Mandates the construction of the Philippine Sports Training Center in support of Filipino athletes.

National Integrated Cancer Control Act

Co-Author

February 14, 2019

Aims to scale up essential programs for terminall ill patients to prevent cancer cases and improve cancer survivorship among Filipinos.

Revised Corporation Code

Co-Author & Co-Sponsor

February 20, 2019

Aims to improve ease of doing business in the county and protection to corporations and stockholders through Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).