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

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

wo.1863

House Bil

Introduced by Hon, Janice V. Degamo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Municipality of Siaton, located at the southernmost tip of Negros
Oriental, is strategically positioned to serve as a major logistics and transport hub in
the Visayas-Mindanao corridor. The existing port at Tambobo Bay has demonstrated
its potential as a viable Roll-On/Roll-Off (RORO) gateway and maritime cargo node,
particularly with the recent opening of the Siaton-Dapitan route.

Establishing a fully developed Tambobo Bay Port and Logistics Hub will
promote inter-island trade, generate employment, decongest the overburdened
Dumaguete Port, and catalyze economic development not only in Siaton but also
across southern Negros Oriental. This measure seeks to institutionalize the
development of the port and logistics hub through dedicated national government
support. .

Approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

—

ICE V. DEGAMO.
Representat District of Negros Oriental


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

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No._ 1863

Introduced by Hon. JANICE V. DEGAMO

ANACT
ESTABLISHING THE TAMBOBO BAY PORT AND LOGISTICS HUB IN
THE MUNICIPALITY OF SIATON, NEGROS ORIENTAL, PROVIDING
FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

Section 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as the "Tambobo Bay Port and
Logistics Hub Act."

Section 2. Declaration of Policy. \t is hereby declared the policy of the State
to promote regional economic development by enhancing transportation and logistics
infrastructure. The establishment of the Tambobo Bay Port and Logistics Hub in
Siaton, Negros Oriental shall support economic activity, facilitate the efficient
movement of goods and people, enhance inter-island connectivity, and contribute to
national development goals.

Section 3. Establishment of the Tambobo Bay Port and Logistics Hub. There
is hereby established a port and logistics hub in Barangay Bonbonon, Municipality of
Siaton, Province of Negros Oriental, to be known as the Tambobo Bay Port and
Logistics Hub. The hub shall consist of port facilities, cargo handling terminals,
container yards, cold storage areas, logistics centers, access roads, and other support
infrastructure which will cater to the movement of people, goods, and other essential
services.

Section 4. Implementing Agency. The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), in
coordination with the Department of Transportation (DOT®), the Department of Public
Works and Highways (DPWH), Department of Tourism (DOT), Tourism
Infrastructure and Enterprise Authority (TIEZA), and other relevant agencies, shall be
the lead implementing agency responsible for the planning, development, operation,
and maintenance of the Tambobo Bay Port and Logistics Hub.


Section 5. Site Development and Master Plan. Within six (6) months of the
effectivity of this Act, the PPA, DOTr, DPWH, DOT, and other appropriate agencies
shall prepare a comprehensive development master plan for the port and logistics hub
in coordination and in consultation with the Provincial Government of Negros
Oriental, stakeholders, and the private sector. The master plan shall include provisions
for environmental protection, sustainable infrastructure, disaster resilience, and
potential public-private partnerships,

Section 6. Budget and Appropriations. The amount necessary for the initial
implementation of this Act shall be charged against the current appropriations of the
PPA for the immediate completion and operations of the Tambobo Bay Port and
Logistics Hub. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for its continued
implementation shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act (GAA)

Section 7. Local Government Support. The Provincial Government of Negros
Oriental shall assist in the implementation of this Act, including the provision of land,
support services, local permits, and coordination with community stakeholders.

Section 8. Public-Private Partnerships. The PPA may enter into joint ventures
or public-private partnerships (PPP) for the financing, construction, and operation of
facilities within the logistics hub, subject to the provisions of Republic Act No. 11966
or the Public-Private Partnership Code of the Philippines and other existing laws,
rules, and regulations.

Section 9. Implementing Rules and Regulations. Within ninety (90) days
from the effectivity of this Act, the PPA, DOTr, and DPWH shall promulgate the
necessary rules and regulations for the construction, establishment, operations, and
maintenance of the Tambobo Bay Port and Logistics Hub.

Section 10. Separability Clause. If any provision of this Act is declared
unconstitutional or invalid, the remainder of this Act shall not be affected thereby.

Section 11. Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations
or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or
modified accordingly.

Section 12. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
complete publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation

Approved,