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01/06/2026

𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘: 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛 𝗙𝗨𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝗖𝗧

House Bill No. 5630, introduced by ABAMIN Party-list Cong. Maxie Rodriguez and Cagayan de Oro 2nd District Cong. Rufus Rodriguez, seeks to strengthen local healthcare services through the establishment of a Special Health Fund. The proposed measure aims to ensure that every Filipino has access to quality and affordable healthcare while improving the accountability of local government units (LGUs) in delivering health services. The bill also supports the government’s constitutional duty to protect and promote the people’s right to health.

The proposed law is a response to the challenges brought about by the devolution of health services under the Local Government Code of 1991. Although healthcare responsibilities were transferred to LGUs more than three decades ago, many local governments lacked the resources and preparation needed to efficiently manage these services. As a result, healthcare delivery became uneven in many areas. Through the creation of the Special Health Fund, the bill seeks to provide local health boards with additional operating resources to improve healthcare systems in their communities.

Under the measure, the Special Health Fund will remain separate from the regular healthcare appropriations of LGUs and from PhilHealth remittances to local health institutions. This ensures that the new fund will serve as an additional source of support rather than a replacement for existing budgets. The fund will come from several sources, including a 1% levy on sales in public and private markets, contributions from PAGCOR and the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), proceeds from health and safety violation fines, as well as grants and donations from local and foreign donors.

The bill gives Local Health Boards the authority to manage the Special Health Fund, which will be used to improve healthcare services through better facilities, more health workers, medical supplies, new hospitals, and stronger emergency response systems. Through these efforts, House Bill No. 5630 aims to strengthen local healthcare and provide better medical services to communities nationwide.

01/06/2026

To my beloved wife, Jing, happiest birthday! 🎉 🎂

Today, I celebrate the most wonderful woman in my life whose love, strength, and kindness have shaped our family in countless ways.

Thank you for being the light of our home and the heart of our family. I am deeply grateful for all that you do, especially for the love and guidance you have given our children. So much of who they are today reflects the incredible mother you have been. One of the greatest blessings of my life is watching the beautiful impact you have had on our family.

On your birthday, my wish is that you feel all the love and happiness that you have given to all of us throughout the years.

Happiest birthday once again, my love. I love you today, tomorrow, and always.🧡🧡🧡🙏

-Maxie

01/06/2026

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐇! 🏳️‍🌈

This month, we stand in solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community and celebrate the rich diversity that strengthens our communities around the world.

May we continue to foster spaces where everyone can live authentically, love openly, and be treated with dignity. Today and every day, we honor the value of acceptance, understanding, and human rights for all.

28/05/2026

𝗖𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗡 𝗗𝗘 𝗢𝗥𝗢 𝗚𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗨𝗛𝗔 𝗡𝗚𝗔 𝗠𝗔𝗛𝗜𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚-𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗭𝗢𝗡𝗘

Ang House Bill 1801 nga gisugyot nila ABAMIN Party-list Representative Cong. Maxie B. Rodriguez, ug Cagayan de Oro 2nd District Representative Cong. Rufus B. Rodriguez, nagtinguha nga ideklarar ang Cagayan de Oro isip usa ka mining-free zone. Nagpasabot kini nga ang tanang porma sa pagmina, bisan large-scale o small-scale, hingpit nga gidili sulod sa hurisdiksyon sa syudad aron maprotektahan ang mga residente ug ang kinaiyahan.

Ubos sa maong balaod, ang mga kasamtangang mining contracts ug permits respetohon ra hangtod kini mo-expire o ma-terminate. Human niini, hugot nga gidili ang gobyerno sa pag-renew o pagpadayon niini, ug wala nay bag-ong mining agreements nga tugotan sa umaabot. Ang eksepsiyon mao ang quarrying sa balas ug graba, apan kini lang gitugotan kung gamiton para sa mga proyekto sa gobyerno sama sa paghimo og mga dalan, tulay, ug eskwelahan.

Aron maseguro ang kaluwasan, ang DENR ang mo-supervise sa tanang gitugotan nga quarrying activities. Limitado usab ang usa ka tawo o kompanya sa maximum nga lima ka ektarya ug usa lang ka permit ang pwede nilang maangkon. Labaw sa tanan, kung mapamatud-an nga ang permit holder nagmina diha sa ngalan sa quarrying, dayon kini kanselahon.

Ang balaod magpahamtang og bug-at nga silot sa mga molapas aron maseguro ang estrikto nga pagsunod. Ang mga dili musunod mahimong makulong sulod sa unom hangtod dose ka tuig ug multa nga mokabat sa ₱100,000 hangtod ₱500,000. Sa pagkakaron, ang maong balaod nagpabiling pending pa sa Committee on Natural Resources.

26/05/2026

𝗘𝗜𝗗 𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗗𝗛𝗔 𝗠𝗨𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗞! 🌙

Wishing our Muslim brothers and sisters a blessed and joyful Eid al-Adha. May your hearts be filled with peace, love, and endless blessings.

25/05/2026

𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝟳𝟱𝟬𝟴 𝗦𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗦 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗢𝗙𝗪𝗦, 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗙𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬

House Bill 7508, or the Overseas Contract Workers Insurance Act, introduced by ABAMIN Party-list Representative Cong. Maxie B. Rodriguez, and Cagayan de Oro 2nd District Representative Cong. Rufus B. Rodriguez, proposes a compulsory welfare insurance program for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) at no cost to them. The measure responds to the rapid growth of the OFW population and their significant contribution to the economy through remittances. As OFW employment has expanded beyond professionals to include factory, construction, caregiving, and domestic work, reports of maltreatment and exploitation have increased, highlighting the need for stronger protection.

The bill provides a defined set of benefits in addition to those offered by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA). These include up to US$15,000 for accidental death, up to US$10,000 as a survivor’s benefit in case of natural death, and up to US$7,500 for permanent total disablement. It also covers repatriation of bodily remains, including burial (up to US$15,000), emergency repatriation for evacuation and other legitimate causes (up to US$1,000), a subsistence allowance of US$100 per month for six months, and up to US$4,500 for legitimate monetary claims involving unpaid or rightful wages.

To fund the program, recruitment agencies are required to pay a monthly premium of US$3.00 per worker to the OWWA. The bill enforces compliance through penalties, including 12% annual interest on late payments and possible suspension or revocation of licenses for agencies that fail to pay premiums for three consecutive months.

In terms of its current status, the bill has been under review by the Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs since February 3, 2026. Once enacted, this measure could mark a significant step forward in safeguarding OFWs, ensuring that their vital contributions to the nation are matched by concrete, reliable protection for their lives, rights, and livelihoods.

21/05/2026

𝗔𝗕𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗬𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧 𝗟𝗢𝗕𝗕𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗔 𝟮𝟰𝟬 𝗞𝗜𝗟𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦-𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗢 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗪𝗔𝗬

House Bill No. 1952, officially titled as “An Act Providing for the Construction of a 240 Kilometer Trans-Mindanao Superhighway Connecting Four Provincial Capitals in the Caraga and Northern Mindanao Regions to the Laguindungan International Airport, and Appropriating Funds Therefor” was filed by ABAMIN Party-list Representative Cong. Maxie Rodriguez together with Cagayan de Oro 2nd district representative Cong. Rufus Rodriguez in the House of Representatives 20th Congress on July 15, 2025.

The bill proposes the construction of a 240 kilometer trans-Mindanao superhighway connecting the Municipality of Tandan, Surigao del Sur to the Laguindingan International Airport. The highway will traverse the Municipality of Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur; the Municipalities of Malaybalay and Talakag, Bukidnon; and will continue through the Talakag-Barangay Dansolihon highway and the Barangay Dansolihon-Barangay San Simon-Laguindingan Airport in Cagayan de Oro City.

If the proposal is realized, the superhighway is expected to pave the way for the development of new road networks that will improve inter-regional connectivity, reduce travel time, and facilitate the efficient movement of goods and people across Mindanao. The project is likewise envisioned to improve economic growth and promote a balanced regional development in both the Caraga and Northern Mindanao regions.

The bill is currently pending with the Committee on Public Works and Highways since July 30, 2025.

18/05/2026

𝗔𝗕𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗬-𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 "𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗠 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗖𝗧" 𝗧𝗢 𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗢𝗦 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗠

Congressman Maxie Rodriguez of ABAMIN Party-list, together with Cagayan de Oro 2nd District Representative Congressman Rufus Rodriguez, filed House Bill No. 3801, titled the “Autism Cooperation, Accountability, Research, Education and Support (CARES) Act”.

This bill aims to create a nationwide system to better support people with autism, also called Persons with Autism (PWAs). It focuses on helping them early in life by making sure they are properly diagnosed and given access to proven treatments. It also promotes inclusive education, meaning students with autism should be able to learn in regular schools with the right support.

It mandates inter-agency cooperation among departments such as the DOH, DepEd, and DSWD to institutionalize programs for early screening, epidemiological surveillance, and mandatory insurance coverage under PhilHealth.

It also ensures that PWAs are given proper support in everyday situations. This includes special accommodations in transportation, during legal processes, and even in disaster response, especially since some individuals may have communication or behavioral challenges.

As of now, the bill has been under review by the Committee on Health. Cong. Maxie and Rufus Rodriguez continue to call for the immediate passage of the National Autism CARES Plan to provide a unified blueprint that will enable individuals on the spectrum to flourish and contribute to the nation’s future.

14/05/2026

𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚. 𝗠𝗔𝗫𝗜𝗘 𝗨𝗚 𝗥𝗨𝗙𝗨𝗦 𝗥𝗢𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗨𝗘𝗭 𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗔 𝗣𝗔𝗚𝗧𝗨𝗞𝗢𝗗 𝗢𝗚 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗫 𝗦𝗔 𝗖𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗡 𝗗𝗘 𝗢𝗥𝗢 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬

Ang House Bill No. 8152, nga opisyal nga giulohan og “An Act Authorizing the Construction of a Sports Complex in Cagayan de Oro City and Appropriating Funds Therefor,” gipangunahan nila ni ABAMIN Party-list representative Cong. Maxie Rodriguez, ug 2nd district representative sa Cagayan de Oro Cong. Rufus Rodriguez.

Kini nga balaodnon nagmando sa pagtukod og usa ka moderno nga sports complex sa dakbayan sa Cagayan de Oro. Ang maong pasilidad maglakip og usa ka air-conditioned nga gymnasium, basketball court, ug mga training centers alang sa lain-laing sports, ug gidesinyo kini nga adunay kapasidad nga makapalingkod og 10,000 ka tawo. Alang sa katumanan niini, gigahinan ang proyekto og kantidad nga Php 500,000,000 gikan sa tinuig nga budget sa Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

Tumong sa maong sugyot nga palig-onon ang physical education ug mga programa sa sports aron makab-ot ang disiplina sa kaugalingon, teamwork, ug excellence sa mga lungsoranon. Gawas sa pagpalig-on sa lawas ug mental nga kalig-on, ang partisipasyon sa sports giisip usab nga epektibong paagi aron malikay ang katawhan sa paggamit sa ginadili nga droga ug magamit ang ilang libreng oras sa mas mapuslanon nga paagi,.

Sa pagkakaron, ang maong sugyot-balaodnon nagpabilin nga pending pa lang sa Committee on Youth and Sports Development. Kini nagpasabot nga ginasusi pa ug gi-proseso ang maong sugyot sa Kongreso alang sa posibleng pag-apruba niini sa umaabot.

12/05/2026

𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚. 𝗠𝗔𝗫𝗜𝗘 𝗥𝗢𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗨𝗘𝗭 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗜𝗭𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗙𝗘𝗘𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟𝗦

Representative Maxie Rodriguez of the Abante Mindanao Party-list, together with Cagayan de Oro 2nd District Representative Cong. Rufus Rodriguez, filed House Bill No. 02150, titled “An Act to Subsidize School Fees in All Public Elementary and High Schools.”

The proposal aims to ease the financial burden on students and their parents by addressing school-related fees that are still lawfully collected despite existing laws mandating free public education. These include membership fees for the Girl Scouts of the Philippines and the Boy Scouts of the Philippines under Republic Act No. 5546, as well as fees related to school community membership—such as identification cards and school publications—authorized under Republic Act No. 6655.

Cong. Maxie Rodriguez emphasized that it is the State’s duty to uphold and strengthen a system of free public education at the elementary and high school levels. Continued collection of these mandatory fees may hinder equal access to education, particularly for economically disadvantaged families.

The bill is currently pending with the Committee on Basic Education and Culture. Cong. Maxie continues to call for the subsidization of these school fees to ensure free, inclusive, and accessible public education for all Filipino students.

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