Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City

First Regular Session
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

578

House Bill Ni

Introduced by Rep. Maria Carmen S, Zamora and Rep. Rommel C. Amatong

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The creation of Compostela Valley Province from the Province of Davao del
Norte by virtue of Republic Act No. 8470 on January 30, 1998, was overwhelmingly
ratified by the populace who wanted to independently chart their political destiny. It
was unintended, however, that the law did not include the creation of provincial
branches of important national offices. The new political subdivision is feeling the
ch of not having her own budgetary allocation and the physical infrastructure
for these offices. The need for their establishment and institutionalization will not
only help the wheels of governance run smoothly but will also alleviate the
geographical perplexity being felt by the residents who have to travel great distances
in neighboring provinces to transact official business.

In line with the preceding, this bill proposes the creation of a Department of
Trade and Industry Provincial Office in Compostela Valley Province. The
establishment of the government agency will certainly spur trade and create more
market opportunities for the residents. Undoubtedly, livelihood programs will also
be given a big boost especially the small and medium scale enterprises. More capital
inflows will happen once investors are made aware of the economic potential of the
new province thereby reducing unemployment and increasing the revenues of the
local government units. Finally, the DTI Provincial Office will create more job
opportunities for the populace as it will serve as a venue to showcase their
specialized products and technical skills.

‘The passage of this bill is urgently requested.

MARIA CAI ZAMORA ROYAES C. AMATONG
1" District. fotpostela Valley Pp rissict, Compostela Valley


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

First Regular Session
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

House BillNo, 78

Introduced by Rep. Maria Carmen S. Zamora and Rep. Rommel C. Amatong

AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY
PROVINCIAL OFFICE OF COMPOSTELA VALLEY PROVINCE AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

SECTION 1. There shall be established the Department of Trade and Industry
Provincial Office, hereinafter referred to as DTI Provincial Office, of Compostela Valley
Province which shall exercise jurisdiction over all municipalities of the province.

SEC. 2. The DTI Provincial Office shall be located in the Municipality of
Nabunturan.

SEC. 3. The Head of the DTI Provincial Office shall be appointed by the Secretary
of Trade and Industry. The Head of the DTI Provincial Office shall be assisted by a staff to
be appointed by the Secretary of Trade and Industry in accordance with existing laws.

SEC. 4. All records pertaining to the jurisdiction of the DTI Provincial Office of
Compostela Valley Province shall be transferred thereto.

SEC. 5. The Secretary of Trade and Industry shall formulate the rules and
regulations necessary for the implementation of this Act.

SEC. 6. The amount necessary to carry out the implementation of this Act shall be
charged to the appropriations for the Department of Trade and Industry under the current
General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such amounts as maybe necessary for the
operation and maintenance of the DTI Provincial Office of Compostela Valley Province
shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 7. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,