Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Eighteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.-__7195

Introduced by Representative DAN S. FERNANDEZ

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Republic Act No. 9264, otherwise known as the “Charter of the
City of Santa Rosa” in the Province of Laguna, was approved on March
10, 2004. This, in tum, was ratified by the residents on July 10, 2004.

Santa Rosa is considered as the premier city and hub of South
Luzon. Also known as the Lion City of South Luzon, it is one of the
richest cities in Luzon outside of Metro Manila based of annual income.
‘As a consequence thereof, this first (income) class component city of the
province of Laguna has been experiencing fast growth in terms of
population.

Thus, in view of these twin factors of exponential growth in the
economy and the rapid increase of population, it is now deemed timely
and appropriate to correspondingly increase the people’s representation in
the membership of the city’s Sangguniang Panlungsod. An increase from
ten (10) to twelve (12) of the membership of the city council would do
justice to the multi-dimensional expansion of the community.

On the basis of the foregoing premises, the early approval of this
bill is earnestly sought.

HON. DAN S. FERNANDE
First District of Laguna


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Eighteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. __7195

Introduced by Representative DAN S. FERNANDEZ

AN ACT

INCREASING THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE
SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ROSA IN THE PROVINCE OF LAGUNA FROM TEN (10) TO
TWELVE (12), AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION 10
OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9264, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE
“CHARTER OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA”
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the
Philippines in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Increase in the Number of Members of the
Sangguniang Panlungsod of the City of Santa Rosa in the Province of
Laguna. - Section 10 of Republic Act No. 9264, otherwise known as the

“Charter of the City of Santa Rosa”, is hereby amended to read as

follows:

“SEC. 10. The Sangguniang Panlungsod. — (a) The sangguniang
panlungsod, the legislative body of the City, shall be composed of the city
vice mayor as presiding officer, {ten (10)] TWELVE (12) regular

sanggunian members, the president of the city chapter of the liga ng mga


barangay, the president of the panlungsod na pederasyon ng mga

sangguniang kabataan and the sectoral representatives, as members.”

SEC. 2. Incumbent and Additional Members of the Sangguniang
Panlungsod of the City of Santa Rosa. — The incumbent members of the
Sangguniang Panlungsod of the City of Santa Rosa, Province of Laguna
shall continue to serve until the expiration of their term of office. The
additional members as provided under Section 1 of this Act, shall be
elected, together with the incumbent regular members, in the next

national and local elections after the effectivity of this Act.

SEC. 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. ~ The Commission
on Elections shall issue the necessary rules and regulations to implement

this Act within thirty (30) days after its effectivity.

SEC. 4. Appropriations. — The amount necessary for the
implementation of this Act shall be included in the annual General

Appropriations Act.

SEC. 5. Repealing Clause. — All laws, rules and regulations which
are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified

accordingly.


SEC. 6. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
after its publication in the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general

circulation.

Approved,