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Jerry P. Treñas: YOUR VOICE in the 16th Congress

The first term of Congressman Jerry Treñas introduced a new voice for the people of Iloilo City in the House

of Representatives. Despite being a novice Congressman, Treñas proved that even a rookie could become one of the best legislators in the Republic. In just his first year in Congress, Treñas was already tasked to head the House Blue Ribbon, the Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability. He was also concurrently the vice-chairman of two other House Committees and a

member of 5 other committees. Treñas was also appointed as Whip for the Visayas of the ruling Liberal Party.

In his second term in Congress, the peers of Treñas in the House of Representatives have given him more responsibility in recognition of his excellent leadership in the previous Congress. Treñas was selected to become a member of the House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal (HRET), which is comprised of 6 Congressmen and 3 Supreme Court Justices. The HRET has exclusive

jurisdiction over all contests relating to the election, returns, and qualifications of the Members of the House of Representatives.

Treñas is also one of the lead convenors of the cohesive Visayas Bloc of the House of Representatives.

The Iloilo City solon was also appointed by Secretary Mar Roxas as over-all ground commander of the government’s relief efforts for Typhoon Yolanda victims in Panay Island.

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Treñas is actively involved in a number of 16th Congress Committees, being a member of the House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal and the Vice Chairman of both the Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability & the Committee on Banks and Financial Intermediaries. In addition, he is a member of the Committees on Accounts, Ethics and Privileges, Justice, Local Government, Public Works and Highways, Trade and Industry & Ways and Means.

In the previous Congress, twelve of the authored bills of Treñas were passed into law. These are the

following: Republic Act (RA) 10378 - airline tax rationalization, RA 10555 - Iloilo City tourism and heritage law, RA 10558 - increasing personnel of the West Visayas State University Medical Center, RA 10595 - converting Western Visayas College of Science and Technology into a the Iloilo Science and Technology University, RAs 10387, 10400, 10403, 10416, 10417, 10453, 10457, and 10548 - converting city roads into national roads. He plans to continue the legislative excellence which marked his previous term by continuing to actively legislate bills of local and national significance. In just his first 6 months in his second

term, Treñas has already authored 36 House Measures and has co-authored an additional 9 other House Measures. Treñas continues to champion worthy causes in Congress, advocating for legislative measures advancing tourism development, good governance, environmental protection, public safety, local government empowerment and basic education enhancement.

Jerry Treñas is humbled and greatly honored by the overwhelming support of the people of Iloilo City last elections after he won with a margin of 61,967 votes. He is committed to represent the people of Iloilo with pride and distinction in the House of Representatives. YOUR voice in Congress is known for being a statesman, a legislator, a lawyer, a mover of people, an organizer and a leader. But what inspires him the most is that he is known for being an Ilonggo–and that in itself is the greatest honor and the most distinguished badge that any man or woman could carry.

An Ilonggo is someone who stands up for what is right, who fights for justice, who is willing to sacrifice for the benefit of his people. The lone district of Iloilo City is held in such high regard in Congress precisely because it is YOUR voice and your spirit which Treñas trumpets in the hall of congress.

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Principally Authored House Measures 36

Co-Authored House Measures 9

Leadership Positions• Member, House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal • Co-Convenor of the Visayas Bloc of the House of Representatives • Whip for the Visayas of the Liberal Party

Committee Vice-Chairman Good Government and Public Accountability, Banks and Financial Intermediaries

Committee Member Accounts, Ethics and Privileges, Justice, Local Government, Public Works and Highways, Trade and Industry & Ways and Means

Please visit www.jerrytrenas.com and www.congress.gov.ph for detailed information on the House Measures of Con-gressman Jerry Treñas. Jerry Treñas is also on Facebook.

16th Congress Profile of Cong. Treñas(FIRST SIX MONTHS OF 2ND TERM)

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HB01012AN ACT CONVERTING MABINI STREET IN CITY PROPER DISTRICT, ILOILO CITY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

HB01013 AN ACT CREATING THE METRO ILOILO-GUIMARAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

HB01014 AN ACT ESTABLISHING BASIC TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL COURSES FOR DIFFERENTLY ABLED PERSONS IN ALL SCHOOL DISTRICTS

HB01015 AN ACT CONVERTING IZNART STREET TO RIZAL STREET IN CITY PROPER DISTRICT, ILOILO CITY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

HB01016 AN ACT DECLARING AUGUST 25 OF EVERY YEAR AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF ILOILO TO CELEBRATE THE “ILOILO CITY CHARTER DAY”

HB01017 AN ACT TO EXEMPT THE CITIES DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE FOR ASIA OR ITS SUCCESSORS FROM THE PAYMENT OF GIFT, FRANCHISE, SPECIFIC, PERCENTAGE, REAL PROPERTY, EXCHANGE, IMPORT, EXPORT, AND OTHER TAXES, AND THE MEMBERS OF ITS SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL STAFF FROM PAYMENT OF INCOME AND VALUE ADDED TAX

HB01018 AN ACT CONVERTING FUENTES STREET IN CITY PROPER DISTRICT, ILOILO CITY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

HB01019 AN ACT CONVERTING ARGUELLES STREET IN JARO DISTRICT, ILOILO CITY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

HB01020 AN ACT TO CREATE THE OFFICE OF THE STATE COUNSEL IN THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

HB01021 AN ACT CONVERTING GENERAL LUNA TO LEDESMA ROAD (JALANDONI STREET) IN CITY PROPER DISTRICT, ILOILO CITY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

HB01022 AN ACT CONVERTING DEMOCRACIA STREET IN JARO DISTRICT, ILOILO CITY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

HB01023 AN ACT CONVERTING LOBOC TO LA GRANJA ROAD (BARANGAY BALDOZA) IN LAPAZ DISTRICT, ILOILO CITY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

HB01024 AN ACT CONVERTING CUARTERO STREET IN JARO DISTRICT, ILOILO CITY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

HB01025 AN ACT CONVERTING QUEZON STREET IN CITY PROPER DISTRICT, ILOILO CITY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

HB01026 AN ACT CONVERTING VALERIA STREET IN CITY PROPER DISTRICT, ILOILO CITY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

HB01123 AN ACT CONVERTING THE BAKHAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY BAKHAW, DISTRICT OF MANDURRIAO, ILOILO CITY INTO AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS THE BAKHAW INTEGRATED SCHOOL

HB01850 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS MULTI-YEAR FLOOD CONTROL PROGRAM, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

HB01851 AN ACT CONVERTING ZAMORA STREET IN CITY PROPER DISTRICT, ILOILO CITY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

HB01852 AN ACT CONVERTING MAGDALO - GUSTILO EXTENSION STREET IN LA PAZ DISTRICT, ILOILO CITY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

HB01853 AN ACT CONVERTING MOHON - STA. CRUZ TO STO. NINO SUR ROAD IN AREVALO DISTRICT, ILOILO CITY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

HB01854 AN ACT CONVERTING THE CIRCUMFERENTIAL ROAD IN ILOILO CITY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

HB01855 AN ACT CONVERTING HECHANOVA STREET TO GENERAL LUNA STREET IN LA PAZ DISTRICT, ILOILO CITY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

HB01856 AN ACT CONVERTING QUIRINO BRIDGE - RIZAL STREET LA PAZ (MUELLE LONEY MARGINAL WHARF ROAD EXTENSION) IN CITY PROPER DISTRICT, ILOILO CITY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

HB01857 AN ACT CONVERTING FAJARDO STREET IN JARO DISTRICT, ILOILO CITY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

16th Congress House Measures (as Principal Author)

Legislative Measures Authored by Cong. Treñas

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HB01858 AN ACT CONVERTING THE RADIAL ROAD IN ILOILO CITY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

HB01859 AN ACT CONVERTING M.H. DEL PILAR STREET, JARO TO JAVELLANA EXTENSION ROAD IN JARO DISTRICT, ILOILO CITY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

HB01860 AN ACT CONVERTING CAINGIN - TICUD ROAD IN LA PAZ DISTRICT, ILOILO CITY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

HB02927 AN ACT CREATING FIVE (5) ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT TO BE STATIONED AT THE CITY OF ILOILO, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 14, PARAGRAPH (G) OF BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS ‘THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980’, AS AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

HB03114 AN ACT INCREASING THE MINIMUM SALARY GRADE LEVEL OF PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS FROM SALARY GRADE 11 TO SALARY GRADE 19

HB03154 AN ACT CONVERTING THE ANDRES BONIFACIO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY JALANDONI - WILSON CITY, PROPER DISTRICT, ILOILO CITY INTO AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS THE ANDRES BONIFACIO INTEGRATED SCHOOL

HB03616AN ACT PENALIZING THE DRIVER AND OPERATOR OF PUBLIC UTILITY VEHICLES FOR VEHICULAR ACCIDENTS CAUSED BY OVER-SPEEDING

HB03624AN ACT REQUIRING THE INSTALLATION OF SPEED LIMITERS ON ALL PUBLIC UTILITY BUSES, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

HB03670AN ACT INCREASING THE CEILING OF 13TH MONTH PAY AND OTHER BENEFITS EXCLUDED FROM THE PURPOSES OF INCOME TAXATION, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 32 (B) (7) (E) OF THE NATIONAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1997, AS AMENDED

HB03671AN ACT INCLUDING BARANGAY OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES WITHIN THE COVERAGE OF THE GOVERNMENT SERVICE INSURANCE SYSTEM (GSIS) AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

HR00569A RESOLUTION URGING THE COMMITTEE ON GOOD GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE REFUSAL OF THE METRO ILOILO WATER DISTRICT (MIWD) TO COMPLY WITH ITS CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS, TO THE DETRIMENT OF THE PEOPLE OF ILOILO CITY AND THE MUNICIPALITIES OF THE PROVINCE OF ILOILO UNDER THE SERVICE AREA OF MIWD

Co-Authored House MeasuresHB00025AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A MAGNA CARTA OF THE POOR (CO-AUTHOR)

HB00596 AN ACT GRANTING ADDITIONAL BENEFITS TO SOLO PARENTS AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8972, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “SOLO PARENTS WELFARE ACT OF 2000” (CO-AUTHOR)

HB00719AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY (MARINA) AS THE SINGLE MARITIME ADMINISTRATION RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS/CONVENTIONS GOVERNING MARITIME GLOBAL PROFESSIONALS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (CO-AUTHOR)

HB02284AN ACT CREATING AN ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT IN THE PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL SUR TO BE STATIONED AT THE MUNICIPALITY OF DITSAAN-RAMAIN, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 14, PARAGRAPH (M) OF BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 129, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE JUDICIARY REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1980, AS AMENDED AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (CO-AUTHOR)

HB02422AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE AREA COVERED BY THE NORTHERN NEGROS FOREST RESERVE SITUATED IN THE CITIES OF TALISAY, SILAY, VICTORIAS, CADIZ, SAGAY AND SAN CARLOS AND THE MUNICIPALITIES OF E.B. MAGALONA, MURCIA, TOBOSO, CALATRAVA AND DON SALVADOR BENEDICTO, ALL IN THE PROVINCE OF NEGROS OCCIDENTAL AS A PROTECTED AREA TO BE KNOWN AS THE NORTHERN NEGROS NATURAL PARK, PROVIDING FOR ITS MANAGEMENT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES (CO-AUTHOR)

HB02464AN ACT REQUIRING INCLUSION OF BASIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP AS SEPARATE SUBJECTS IN THE ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULA, RESPECTIVELY (CO-AUTHOR)

HR00206 A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE PETITION FOR BAIL OF REPRESENTATIVE ABDULLAH D. DIMAPORO OF THE SECOND DISTRICT OF LANAO DEL NORTE (CO-AUTHOR)

HR00232 RESOLUTION HONORING AND COMMENDING THE OUTSTANDING TEACHERS OF 2013 AWARDED BY THE METROBANK FOUNDATION, INC. (CO-AUTHOR)

HR00516A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING AND EXTENDING SINCERE APPRECIATION TO THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY, ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS FOR GIVING AID TO THE PHILIPPINES IN THE AFTERMATH OF SUPER TYPHOON HAIYAN (YOLANDA) (CO-AUTHOR)

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Views of Cong. Treñas on his Proposed Bills

Technical and Vocational Education for the Differently Abled

Seeks to establish, maintain and sup-port basic technical and vocational courses in at least one secondary school for each school district in the country.“The Constitution speaks of the right of all citizens, regardless of their men-tal status, special condition, or level of intellectual development, to quality ed-ucation. In keeping with this mandate, we are obliged to take the appropriate steps to make quality education acces-sible to all, including those who have special needs due to their level of in-tellectual development, special mental status or other handicaps.” - Cong JPT

State Counsel Act

Aims to strengthen, streamline and expand the functions of the Legal Staff in the Department of Justice (DOJ) which shall be known as the Office of the State Counsel.“The current Legal Staff of the DOJ plays a pivotal role in the country’s international commitments and eco-nomic development. The multifaceted and demanding role required of State Counsels of the Legal Staff, which has been unheralded and overlooked over the years, can efficiently and effectively be met by recognizing the exception-al role of the Office, strengthening its functions, expanding and streamlining

the Office, augmenting benefits and upgrading employee skills.” - Cong JPT

Anti Large Scale Coin Hoarding by Syndicates

Seeks to maintain the stability of the Philippine currency by discouraging private large scale hoarding of coins committed by syndicates.“It is of paramount importance for us to ensure that our coins are properly circulated in order to maintain the sta-bility and integrity of our currency.” - Cong JPT

Increasing Minimum Salary of Public School Teachers

Proposes to increase minimum salary from Salary Grade 11 to Salary Grade 19.“The current minimum salary grade of our public school teachers is definitely not commensurate with the level of their expertise and with the amount of work that they do. It is absolutely nec-

essary to increase the minimum salary grade of our teachers to fulfill the Con-stitutional edict of providing adequate remuneration in order to attract and retain the best available talents in pub-lic education.” - Cong JPT

Additional Courts in Iloilo City

Creates five additional Regional Trial Courts in Iloilo City.“Our nation cannot expect the speedy disposition of cases if our judges are overtaxed with unreasonable case loads. It is therefore necessary to in-crease the number of courts to guaran-tee the Constitutional right to speedy trial of all Filipinos.” - Cong JPT

Stiffer Penalties for Drivers and Operators of PUVs due to Over-speeding

Provides stiffer penalties for the drivers and operators of PUVs involved in ac-cidents caused by over-speeding.“Extraordinary diligence is a must for

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Views of Cong. Treñas on his Proposed Bills

2013 ProjectsFirst Tranche 2012 PDAF

Location DEScRiPtion / ScoPE of WoRk amount

manDuRRiao

Dungon C, Mandurriao Rehab/Improvement of Multi Purpose Building - Barangay Hall / Painting/CR 120,000.00

Bakhaw, Mandurriao Rehab/Reconstruction of Multi Purpose Building - Barangay Hall / Lightning (Electrical), Painting - included 1,200,000.00

Hibao-an Sur, MandurriaoRehab/Reconstruction of Health Facilities - Health Center / Painting, Lightning (Electrical), CR (Plumbing), Tiles - included

1,000,000.00

Sta. Rosa, Mandurriao Completion of Road Concreting - ROAD 200,000.00

Bolilao, Mandurriao Construction of Multi Purpose Pavement - ROAD 1,000,000.00

JaRo DiStRict

Quintin Salas, Jaro Rehab/Improvement of Multi Purpose Building - GYM / Painting, Lightning (Electrical) 100,000.00

Buntatala, JaroCompletion of Multi Purpose Building - Barangay Hall / Painting, Lightning (Electrical), CR (Plumbing), Tiles - included

1,000,000.00

Arguelles, JaroRepair/Rehabilitaton of Multi Purpose Building - Barangay Hall / Painting, Lightning (Electrical), CR (Plumbing), Tiles - included

700,000.00

Camalig, JaroCompletion of Multi Purpose Building - Barangay Hall / Painting, Lightning (Electrical), CR (Plumbing) - included

400,000.00

all drivers and operators of buses, jeep-neys, taxis, UV Express vehicles, FX vehicles and of all of the other types of Public Utility Vehicles in operation throughout the Philippines. Sadly, even perhaps the most simple and lackadai-sical level of diligence is utterly absent in most of our PUV drivers and opera-tors.” - Cong JPT

Speed Limiters on Buses

Installation of speed limiters on all public utility buses.“If we leave it to the discretion of our public utility bus drivers, they would most certainly continue to drive their vehicles with reckless abandon. There have been too many victims, too many innocent lives lost because of the un-

disciplined driving of the public utility drivers and the inability, or rather, un-willingness of bus companies to police their ranks and to discipline their own drivers.” - Cong JPT

GSIS for Barangay Officials and Employees

Proposes GSIS benefits for all barangay officials and employees, to be fully subsi-dized by the national government.“Our barangays’ officials and employees are directly involved with the day-to-day affairs of their constituents, dealing with our country’s citizens at the grassroots level. They are hard-working civil serv-ants who are constantly in touch with their constituents, ever ready to provide leadership and assistance to the mem-

bers of their respective communities. It is only fair and equitable for our public servants working at the barangay level to enjoy GSIS benefits.” - Cong JPT

Higher tax exemption ceiling for 13th month pay and other benefits

Increases the non-taxable 13th month pay and other benefits ceiling from Php30,000 to Php75,000.“Our best tax payers are the employees who have no choice but to pay their monthly taxes through the withhold-ing tax system of our country. Yet they are the ones who are most burdened by the government for even their 13 month pay and other benefits are only exempt from taxes for only up to a cer-tain extent.” - Cong JPT

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First Tranche 2012 PDAFLocation DEScRiPtion/ ScoPE of WoRk amount

La PaZ/LaPuZ DiStRict

Railway, La Paz Rehab/Improvement of Multi Purpose Building - GYM / Lightning (Electrical), Painting 100,000.00

Alalasan, Lapuz Completion/Rehab of Multi Purpose Building - GYM / Painting/Lightning (Electrical)/1 SPAN Completion 500,000.00

Jereos, La Paz Rehab/Improvement of Multi Purpose Building - GYM / Lightning (Electrical) 60,000.00

Burgos Mabini, La Paz Completion/Construction of Multi Purpose Building - GYM / Lightning (Electrical), Painting - included 1,600,000.00

Gustilo, La Paz Construction of Multi Purpose Building - GYM / Lightning (Electrical), Painting - included 1,500,000.00

Nabitasan, La Paz Rehab/Construction of Multi Purpose Building - GYM / Lightning (Electrical), Painting - included 900,000.00

Hinactacan, La Paz Rehab/Repair of Multi Purpose Building - Barangay Hall / Lightning (Electrical), Painting - included 450,000.00

Mansaya, Lapuz Completion of Multi Purpose Building - Barangay Hall 600,000.00

citY PRoPER

Rizal Pala Pala I, City Proper Repair/Rehab of Multi Purpose Building - Day Care Center / Painting, Lightning (Electrical), CR (Plumbing) - included 1,750,000.00

Monica Bluementritt, City Proper Repair/Rehab of Multi Purpose Building - Barangay Hall / Lightning (Electrical), Painting - included 250,000.00

Rizal Pala Pala II, City Proper Completion of Health Facilities - Health Center 330,000.00

Mabolo Delgado, City Proper Rehab/Recon of Water Supply System 100,000.00

aREVaLo

Calaparan, Arevalo Rehab/Improvement of Multi Purpose Building - Barangay Hall / Painting, CR (Plumbing) 120,000.00

San Jose, Arevalo Rehab/Improvement of Multi Purpose Building - Barangay Hall 120,000.00

moLo

East Timawa, Molo Rehab/Improvement of Multi Purpose Building - GYM 100,000.00

North Baluarte, Molo Const. of Multi Purpose Building - Day Care Center / Painting, Lightning (Electrical), CR (Plumbing), Tiles - included 1,000,000.00

North Fundidor, MoloRepair/Rehab/Const. of Multi Purpose Bldg. - Senior Citizen Hall / Painting, Lightning (Electrical), CR (Plumbing), Tiles - included

1,000,000.00

Calumpang, Molo 2,000,000.00

Boulevard, Molo Repair/Rehab Concreting of Road - Road 1,000,000.00

West Timawa, Molo Repair/Rehab of Multi Purpose Building - BH & HC / Painting, Lightning (Electrical), CR (Plumbing), Tiles - included 800,000.00

total 20,000,000.00

2013 PROjECTS

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touRiSm

Asphalt overlay-Iloilo CIty Jaro Road (Nelly Garden, Jaro Cathedral)

4,000,000.00

Sub total 4,000,000.00

DPWH infra Projects total 310,476,000.00

mVuc

National Road Lighting Program, Leganes-Dumangas Coastal Road, with exceptions

30,000,000.00

Sub total 30,000,000.00

fmR

Concreting of Brgy. Navais FMR, Mandurriao 6,000,000.00

Concreting of Brgy. Bantud FMR, La Paz 3,600,000.00

Concreting of Brgy. San Isidro FMR, La Paz 2,000,000.00

Concreting of Brgy. San Isidro FMR, Jaro 3,400,000.00

Concreting of Brgy. Buntatala FMR, Jaro 5,000,000.00Concreting of Tabuc Suba-San Isidro Relocation Site FMR, Brgy. Tabuc Suba, San Isidro, Jaro

3,000,000.00

Sub total 23,000,000.00

Grand total 363,476,000.00

namE of PRoJEct aPPRo

DPWH REGuLaR PRoJEctS

Mandurriao-Jaro Road, K0006+(-102) - K0007+082, Iloilo City 24,488,000.00

Jaro bridge along Jaro Spur Road, Iloilo City 34,818,000.00

Buntala Bridge along Iloilo-Capiz Road (New Route), Iloilo CIty 35,000,000.00

Dungon Bridge along Mandurriao-Jaro Road, Iloilo City 15,000,000.00

Blumentritt Street, Chainage 000 - Chainage 0386, Iloilo CIty 10,165,000.00

La Paz-Lapuz Road K0002+515 - K0002+005, Iloilo City 16,,204,000.00

La Paz-La Granja Road, K0001+000 - K0001+891, Iloilo City 25,685,000.00

Iloilo-Capiz Road (Old Route), Chainage 0000 - Chainage 0270 5,336,000.00

Iloilo-Capiz Road (New Route), K0004+(216) - K0004+471, Iloilo City 9,486,000.00

Duran St., Chainage 0085 - Chainage 0619, Iloilo City 6,114,000.00

Mandurriao-Jaro Road, K0008+(-018) - K0008+488 24,000,000.00

Sub total 206,296,000.00

PREVEntiVE maintEnancE

Iloilo-Capiz Road (New Route), K0004+(-663) - K0004+(-183), Iloilo City 9,486,000.00

Mandurriao-San Miguel Road, K0006+298 - K0008+117, Iloilo City 13,037,000.00

Iloilo-Antique Road, K0001+(-325) - K0001+977, K0003+(-959) - K0003+(-627), K0006+100 - K0006+782, Chainage 0942 - Chainage 2012, Iloilo City

40,220,000.00

Muelle Loney Marginal Wharf Road, K0000+096 - K0000+606 18,435,000.00

Iznart-Ledesma Molo Road, K0001+586 - K0001+756 7,639,000.00

Widening of Mandurriao-San Miguel Road, K0006+869 - K0007+285 11,363,000.00

Sub total 100,180,000.00

2013 PROjECTS

Infrastructure Projects in Lone District of Iloilo City

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Second Tranche 2012 PDAFLocation DEScRiPtion amount

Bo. Obrero, Lapuz Construction of Multi Purpose Building 2,000,000.00

Brgy. Sinikway, Lapuz Construction of Multi Purpose Building 1,300,000.00

Brgy. Democracia, Jaro Construction of Multi Purpose Building 2,000,000.00

Brgy. Balabago, Jaro Road Concreting 2,000,000.00

Brgy. Q. Abeto, Mandurriao Construction of Drainage System 1,000,000.00

Brgy. Cochero, Molo Construction of Multi Purpose Building 800,000.00

Brgy. Rizal, Lapuz Construction of Drainage System 1,000,000.00

Brgy. South Baluarte, Molo Improvement of Health Center 1,000,000.00

Brgy. Ortiz City Proper Construction/Repair of Seawall (Stairs) 600,000.00

Brgy. Gen. Hughes, City Proper Construction of Concrete Footbridge 600,000.00

Lapaz, Iloilo City (ABC OFFICE) Rehabilitation of Multi Purpose Building 800,000.00

Brgy. Veterans Village, City Proper Construction of Multi Purpose Building 1,300,000.00

Brgy. Dungon A, Jaro Completion of Multi Purpose Building 120,000.00

Brgy. East Timawa, Molo Completion of Multi Purpose Building 500,000.00

Lapuz, Lapaz Improvement of Multi Purpose Building 80,000.00

Gen. Macario Peralta St. Iloilo City Improvement of City Agriculturist Bldg. 250,000.00

Brgy. Bonifacio, Arevalo Construction of Multi Purpose Building 1,000,000.00

Brgy. Rizal, Lapaz Construction of Multi Purpose Building 1,350,000.00

Brgy. Don Esteban, Lapuz Construction of Multi Purpose Building 1,000,000.00

Brgy. South San Jose, Molo Construction of Drainage System 1,000,000.00

Brgy. Navais, Mandurriao Completion of Multi Purpose Pavement 300,000.00

total 20,000,000.00

List of Brgy. Projects under 1st Tranche 2013 PDAFLocation PRoJEct titLE amount

aLL DiStRictSBenedicto Construction of MPB (HALL) 1,930,000.00

Desamparados Completion of Covered Gym (Painting, Electrical & Roof repair) 250,000.00

Cubay Completion of MPB (GYM) One span completion w/ Painting, Electrical & Gutter 500,000.00

San Felix Concreting of Road 1,500,000.00

Calubihan, Jaro Construction of Drainage System 900,000.00

Jaro High School Construction of MPB (GYM) w/ bleacher (20.5x35 m) 2,000,000.00

Guzman, Mandurriao Construction of Drainage System 800,000.00

Sinikway, Lapuz Improvement of Brgy. Health Center 400,000.00

Magsaysay, Lapaz Construction of Drainage System 1,500,000.00

Tabuc Suba, Lapaz Completion of MPB (GYM) w/ Lighting & Painting 800,000.00

City Agriculturist Bldg. Renovation/Repair of MPB and Construction of Concrete Pavement 700,000.00

Rosario Vill. Homeowners Association Construction of Drainage System @ Zone 2 Calumpang, Molo 800,000.00

Ledesma Homeowners Assoc., Buhang, Jaro Construction of Drainage System 800,000.00

Ungka, Jaro Construction of Drainage System @ Zone 7 800,000.00

Bakhaw, Mandurriao Repair of Bridge @ Bakhaw (15.20 m) 1,000,000.00

Concepcion, City Proper Rehab/Improvement of MPB (HALL) w/ Gutter & Downspouts 500,000.00

San Antonio, Molo Completion of Drainage System 300,000.00

Sto. Niño Sur, Arevalo Improvement of Brgy. Hall w/ existing 2nd floor 800,000.00

Gustilo, Lapaz Completion of MPB (GYM) w/ one span roofing & elevation of floor 600,000.00

Montinola, Jaro Construction of MPB 2nd floor* 1,000,000.00

Calumpang, Molo Construction of Drainage System @ Zone 7 800,000.00

Rizal, Lapaz Completion of MPB (GYM) 1,200,000.00

Democracia, Jaro Completion of MPB (GYM) 120,000.00

total 20,000,000.00Saro Issued January 24, 2013

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Social Services

Iloilo City Livelihood Training in Partnership with TRC (Technology Resource Center of DOST)

The Livelihood Trainings, sponsored by the Honorable Congressman, Jerry P. Treñas, of the Lone District of Iloilo City commenced on March 19, 2013 and winded-up on March 23, 2013 and the graduation ceremonies held on March 25, 2013.

Ground-working preliminaries which include close coordination work between TRC and Congressional District Office (CDO) began 3-5 days prior to the actual implementation of the training activity. Issues and concerns were discussed and prepared and arranged with respect to the venue of trainings, logistical requirements, e.g., water, power, facilities, as well as tables, chairs, sound system, and the like with consideration on the ventilation, safety of the participants and all the training stakeholders.

The above-mentioned trainings involved the conduct of six (6) training courses on food processing

technologies such as Chinese Dimsum, Chocolate Candy Making, Pastries, Home Bakeshop, Meat Processing A and Meat Processing B.

A total of 224 participants availed the trainings, a majority of which are active members of Congressman Treñas wife’s Blue Angels Association, an all women non-government organization with a District-wide membership numbering 25,000 comprising the seven-component District Area, namely: Jaro, Molo, Lapaz, Lapuz, Mandurrriao, Arevalo, and the City Proper.

The beneficiaries are confident that they will be able to replicate the knowledge and skills they have initially acquired and learned from the trainings through a seed fund that the Congressman’s District office shall provide to carry-out their group effort to start production of the various food items.

I-SEEDS ProjectImproved Sustainable Environmental and Economic Diversion Strategy

Proponent: Blue Angels Association of Iloilo City, Inc. in partnership with the Office of Congressman Jerry P. Treñas

Beneficiaries: 10 Barangays in Iloilo City (San Isidro, Sooc, Lanit, Bito-on, Veterans Village, Rizal Pala-Pala 2, Bolilao, Lapuz Norte, West Timawa & Calaparan).

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actiVitiES/comPonEnt

totaL coSt

communitY LGu cSo/nGonat’L GoV’t

(DSWD) GRant

Declogging of 32.045 kmDrainage System

4,590,030.92904,400.00

(labor & tools In-kind)

1,028,230.92(Supervision - IK)

36,600.00 (Supervision - IK)

2,620,800.00

Beautification Program (major thoroughfares of 7

districts of Iloilo City) 1,147,309.00

248,400.00(labor In-kind)

117,709.00(Supervision &

tools - IK)

32,400.00 (Supervision - IK)

748,800.00

Restoration and Rehabilitation of Iloilo River Tributaries (8 km

Dungon Creek and 7.86 km Calajunan Creek)

585,252.00124,200.00

(labor In-kind)69,102.00

(Supervision - IK)17,550.00

(Supervision - IK) 374,400.00

Others: (Cong’s Office)Administrative Cost

63,686.56 - 63,686.56 - -

total Project cost 6,386,278.48 1,277,000.00 1,278,728.48 86,550.00 3,744,000.00

Cash for Work

Proposed by: Office of the Iloilo City Congressman, Hon. Jerry P. Treñas in partnership with the Iloilo Children Welfare Foundation, Inc (ICWFI)

Project Goal: To provide temporary employment to distressed/ dis-placed individuals by promoting collective people participation in an activ-ity for preparedness, mitigation, relief, rehabilitation or risk reduction pro-grams and activities in their communities.

Total Number of Beneficiaries: 500 (Distributed in the 7 Districts of Iloilo City: City Proper, Lapaz, Lapuz, Jaro, Molo, Arevalo and Mandurriao, should be at least 18 years old and with a willing heart to participate in a collective developmental undertaking related to disaster preparedness and mitigation activities).

Oplan Tatap Kanal sa BarangayAn Activity on cleaning and declogging of drainage

system and a short term employment program to aid the Iloilo City marginalized and long time unemployed poor constituents.

An Emergency Employment Program funded by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in partner-ship with the Office of Congressman Jerry P. Treñas and the Iloilo City Government.

For 2013: Eight (8) recipient Barangays accomplished the work in 22 working days each, and liquidated it accord-ingly. Liquidations were furnished and distributed to the Office of the Department of Labor and Employment, Office of the Iloilo City Congressman, COA, Iloilo City Account-ing Office. These are the following barangays:

• Calumpang, Molo• Sooc, Arevalo• Sto. Niño Sur, Arevalo• Calaparan, Arevalo

• Boulevard, Molo• San Juan, Molo• Bo. Obrero, Lapuz• Tabuc Suba, Jaro

Total Local Counterpart Contribution (LCC)

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Self Employment Assistance - Kaunlaran (SEA-K)To improve the capability of the economically active poor to transform their labor resources into income through the creation

of micro-enterprises thereby resulting in their socio-economic upliftment above the marginal status. It provides augmentation fund for livelihood activity and making ways for economic development through micro-enterprise of individuals.

SummaRY of SEak/PDaf BuDGEt foR caPitaL aSSiStancE anD totaL BEnEficiaRiES foR 2011 - 2013

2011: PDAF budget for 18 Organized SEA-K Associations 2,150,000.00

2012: PDAF budget for 13 Organized SEA-K Associations 1,725,000.00

Disbursed Amount for Capital Assistance (Oct. 22, 2012) 775,000.00

Disbursed Amount for Capital Assistance (Nov. 8, 2012) 950,000.00

2013: PDAF budget for 18 Organized SEA-K Associations (Jan. - Mar. 2013) 2,550,000.00

total amount for capital assistance for 2011 - 2013 6,425,000.00

2011: SEA-K/PDAF Beneficiaries (7 Districts) 490

2012: Beneficiaries received Capital Assistance (Oct. 22, 2012) 155

2012: Beneficiaries received Capital Assistance (Nov. 8, 2012) 190

2013: Beneficiaries received Capital Assistance (Jan. - Mar. 2013) 510

total Beneficiaries for 2011 - 2013 1,345

Education: SY 2012-2013 Second Semester

Total Number of Scholars: 4,070

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Treñas: Education Key to Empowerment and Social Mobility

Iloilo City Solon Jerry Treñas believes that education is the key to empower the youth, enabling them to uplift the lives of their families and to build the foundation of fruitful and productive careers. The Uswag Scholarship program of the Representative of Iloilo City’s Lone Congressional District already produced 654 graduates for school years 2011-2012 and 2012-2013.

There are currently 4,070 Uswag Scholars who receive financial assistance for their tertiary education schooling.

Treñas said that the old adage of teaching men to fish instead of giving them a fish to feed them for a day may be considered a cliché, but it is ancient wisdom which still applies in the modern world. “It is not enough for the government and its private sector partners to provide aid to those who need subsidies for the most basic necessities. If we really want to prove that social mobility is possible in our country, we have to give our youth the necessary skills to succeed in life. Education will empower them to move mountains and fulfill their dreams,” said Treñas.

Few years ago, back when I was in high school, I have already seen the difficulties of my parents especially when it comes to our monetary needs. To send all their children to school, all at once, it really re-quires a lot of effort and hard work. I have seen my parents endure all the knots of their lives that’s why I promised to myself that I will not go to col-lege unless I will have a schol-arship grant.

I have been a recipient of the Uswag Scholarship Pro-gram of Congressman Jerry P. Treñas during my college years and I am truly grateful that I had been one of the scholars. Through this, the financial burden of my parents had been lessened. This program had not only augmented my school fees but it also motivated me to strive hard and be a good ex-ample to fellow students.

After I’ve graduated in college with a baccalaureate degree in journalism at West Visayas State University in 2012, I was hired as office staff assigned at the Lone District Office of Iloilo City for almost one year and five months. The said program allowed me to associate with thousands of Uswag Scholars and conduct various activities and programs

such as orientations, meeting with Uswag Scholars Officers from various schools, cheque distributions, etc. Working with this office had really pre-pared me to welcome the new work that awaits me at the De-partment of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Regional Office VI.

- Marijo O. Jabat

Being an Uswag Scholar is an opportunity for students who are less fortunate but are willingly determined to finish their studies, and I am grateful that I’ve been given the chance to be a part of it.

It helped me in my school finances and it also gave me the motivation to study hard. The allowances that are given every semester might not be that big but it’s definitely a great help in my paying for my tuition fee. Another benefit of being a scholar is the knocking of new opportunities for me. One of it is being part of the staff of Cong. Jerry P. Treñas’ office. It was an amazing experience work with great people and the projects (Livelihood Unit) that you’re handling under al-low you to help your fellow Ilonggos.

The experience that I had definitely made a great impact on what I am today. I was able to socialize with different kinds of people with different life-styles and I was able to under-stand and adapt to the kind of environment that they have.

Now that I am a part of another Government Agency which is the DILG, I am thank-ful for the experience from my previous work because I can practice the things I learned to become a productive staff in my new workplace.’

- Aimee Louise A. Icoy

One of the greatest gifts a parent can give to his child is Education. But what does it really takes for a child who has the eagerness to study yet his parents can’t afford to send him in school? If you were in the situation of the child, will you just accept your fate of not hav-ing been educated, or you will venture the challenging world of Education by searching for kind hearted individuals that could help sustain your noble cause?

I was fortunate enough to be one of the recipients of Congressman Jerry P. Treñas’ scholarship program. With

this, I was able to lessen the burdens of my parents regard-ing my tuition fee and the mere fact that me and my brother were both in college and it’s very heavy for our parents to pay our tuition fees all at once. Though the amount that I am receiving is not that much, yet it leaves an achievement on my part, the thought that my par-ents are not paying my whole tuition fee because I have a benefactor.

After graduating at West Visayas State University with a degree, Bachelor in Second-ary Education Major in Math-ematics last March 2012, I was able to pass the Licensure Ex-amination for Teachers on the same year and served my Alma Mater (JMNHS) as a volunteer teacher for 6 months where I taught Grade 7 Math. After a fruitful year, here comes anoth-er bountiful year, 2013, where I was hired at Jaro National High School as a permanent Teacher and I’m teaching 3rd & 4th year Mathematics. Now, my parents are harvesting what they have planted and I am very much thankful for these endless blessings. And to this end, I will forever be grateful to the individuals behind Uswag Scholarship Program and most especially to Congressman Jerry P. Treñas, and your name will resound until I find my lot under the sun.

“Being a teacher is not just about teaching by the book but it is being able to touch and in-spire people and making a dif-ference in a child’s life”

- Jeff Evan Jardinaso