Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
2nd Regular Session 
House Bill No.____________ 
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Introduced by EMMANUEL A. BILLONES 
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Explanatory Note 
This bill seeks to create a Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Satellite Office in Roxas 
City. 
The current operational scope of the PRC in Region VI is limited to its field office situated in 
Iloilo City. Region VI, also known as Western Visayas, encompasses six provinces, namely 
Aklan, Antique, Negros Occidental, Capiz, Guimaras, and Iloilo, hosting an impressive total of 
16 component cities. Notably, this region boasts the highest number of cities in the 
Philippines. 
Over the years, the PRC-Iloilo office has been inundated with professionals seeking various 
services, resulting in long, arduous queues and substantial inconveniences. This persistent 
issue has not only caused frustration among the professionals but has also led to significant 
financial burdens due to the expenses incurred during their visits, not to mention the valuable 
time lost during the prolonged waiting periods. 
The Province of Capiz, particularly the city of Roxas, has been experiencing rapid economic 
growth. This growth has been fueled by the emergence of new shopping centers, medical 
facilities, educational institutions, and unprecedented urban development. With this upward 
trajectory, it is only logical to anticipate an increasing demand for PRC services in the region. 
The creation of a satellite office is indeed a strategic move as this undoubtedly alleviate the 
burdens currently faced by professionals in the region, streamline the service delivery process, 
and contribute to the overall development and efficiency of PRC operations. 
In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
EMMANUEL A. BILLONES 
Representative 
1st District, Capiz 
October 16, 2023
3:14 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
2nd Regular Session 
House Bill No.____________ 
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Introduced by EMMANUEL A. BILLONES 
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AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING A PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION SATELLITE OFFICE IN ROXAS 
CITY, CAPIZ 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled. 
SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the Professional 
Regulation Commission (PRC), a satellite office of the PRC in Roxas City, Province of Capiz.  
SEC. 2. The PRC shall immediately include in its program the establishment, operation, 
and maintenance of the PRC satellite office, the funding of which shall be included in the 
annual General Appropriations Act.   
SEC. 3. lf any provision of this Act is held invalid or unconstitutional, the other 
provisions not so declared shall remain in force and effect.  
SEC. 4. A11 laws, decrees, orders, and rules and regulations contrary to or inconsistent 
with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.  
SEC. 5.  This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from its publication in the Official 
Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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