Republic of the Philippines {
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Philippines

NINETEENTH CONGRESS:
THIRD REGULAR SESSION.

House Bi No. 10968

INTRODUCED BY REP. JAMES “JOJO” ANG JR.,
REP. JULIENNE BARONDA, AND REP. JANETTE L. GARIN

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to rename the Iloilo River North Bank Road stretching from Barangay
Tabucan, Madurriao, Iloilo City to Baranggay Cagbang, Oton located in the Province of
Tloilo, to Atty. Cesar M. Drilon Sr. Avenue.

Atty. Cesar M. Drilon Sr. epitomizes the hardworking and indomitable spirit of the
Honggos. Born on April 29, 1920 in Dumangas, Iloilo, Atty. Drilon came from humble
beginnings. He was constrained to move to Molo, Iloilo City ata very early age due to the
untimely death of his father. This unfortunate circumstance did not deter Atty. Drilon
from pursuing his dream of eventually becoming a lawyer.

Atty. Drilon was the proud product of the outstanding Honggo educational system. He
studied at Baluarte Elementary School, selling pandesal from Sta. Ana Bakery near the
Molo Plaza, in order to augment the funds needed for his school. He then graduated high
school from the Iloilo National High School. He subsequently took up Vocational
Carpentry studies at oilo Trade School, now known as Iloilo Science and Technology
University.

In 1944, Atty. Drilon married the love of his life, and fellow Ilonggo, Primitiva Magtunao.
‘They have four children, namely Franklin, Cesar, Eleanor, and Julius. Their eldest,
Franklin M. Drilon, would later on become an esteemed lawyer, Cabinet Secretary, and
Senator of the Philippines.

Atty. Drilon first worked as a messenger, then as a crop loan inspector, at the Philippine
National Bank (PNB) in order to support his growing family. However, he refused to give
up his dream of becoming a lawyer, and enrolled in the Iloilo City Colleges, now known
as the PHINMA University of Hoilo, while working in PNB. He persevered and graduated
with a degree in B.S. Commerce. Atty. Drilon continued with his studies while working,
and eventually fulfilled one of his dreams, by graduating with a Bachelor of Laws degree
at the Hoilo City Colleges in 1964. He would pass the Philippine Bar examination in the
same year.


Proving his impeccable work ethic, Atty. Drilon was promoted to the PNB Legal
Department of the Main Branch of PNB in Iloilo City, subsequently transferred to the PNB
Passi Branch as Branch Manager, and assigned once again to the PNB Main Branch in
Iloilo City, where he eventually retired in 1984.

Atty. Drilon was a true kasimanwa, serving his fellow Ionggos during his long and
illustrious life. He passed on this same trait to his children, who display the same love
and respect for the province of Iloilo. Atty. Drilon peacefully passed away on April 7,
1995, coinciding with the same year that his son, Franklin M. Drilon, would first become
a Senator of the Philippines.

‘Thus, the renaming of the Iloilo River North Bank Road honors the memory and enduring
impact of Atty. Cesar M. Drilon Sr. to the province of Hoilo, highlighting his lifelong
commitment to the welfare and development his fellow Ilonggos.

REP. J INE BARONDA
ine District
Mloilo City

JANETTE L. GARIN
1 District
Provipte of lloilo



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Philippines

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
THIRD REGULAR SESSION

House Bill No. _10968

INTRODUCED BY REP. JAMES “JOJO” ANG JR.,
REP. JULIENNE BARONDA, AND REP. JANETTE L. GARIN

AN ACT RENAMING THE ILOILO RIVER NORTH BANK ROAD
STRETCHING FROM BRGY. TABUCAN, MANDURRIAQ, ILOILO CITY
TO BRGY. CAGBANG, OTON LOCATED IN THE PROVINCE OF ILOILO
TO ATTY. CESAR M. DRILON SR. AVENUE

SECTION 1. The Iloilo River North Bank Road stretching from Baranggay ‘Tabucan,
Madurriao, Iloilo City to Baranggay Cagbang, Oton located in the Province of Hloilo is
hereby renamed as Atty. Cesar M. Drilon Sr. Avenue.

rales, orders, and circulars to implement the provision of this Act within sixty (60) days

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SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette
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