REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No._ 4089

Introduced by Pangasinan Fifth District Representative
HON. RAMON N. GUICO JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article Il, Section 6 of the 1987 Constitution accords to the Filipino the fundamental right to
travel; this is further reinforced by virtue of Republic Act No. 8239, otherwise known as the Philippine
Passport Act. In the era of globalization and a rising middle class, outbound travel has become
increasingly important for many Filipinos, whether it be for business or pleasure. Evidently, in 2024,
departing Filipinos cleared by the Bureau of Immigration reached a total of 8,348,283, a steady increase
since travel restrictions resulted to a severe drop in outbound travel during the height of the COVID-19
pandemic.

In recognition of this growing reality, this representation, seeks to improve access to passport and
related consular services that will enable our constituents to further exercise their right to travel.
Presently, there exists a single DFA Consular Office in Calasiao, Pangasinan servicing a province of
about 3.16 million people (PPPDO). For these reasons, this bill shall aim to establish a Passport Service
Satellite Office in the Municipality of Binalonan that shall support the DFA Calasiao Consular Office. A
parcel of land has already been identified and is ready to be utilized for the purposes of this Act.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is eamestly sought.

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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 4089.

Introduced by Pangasinan Fifth District Representat
HON. RAMON N. GUICO JR.

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A PASSPORT SERVICE SATELLITE OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
FOREIGN AFFAIRS (DFA) IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BINALONAN, PROVINCE OF
PANGASINAN, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Establishment of a DFA Passport Service Satellite Office - There shall be
established, under the supervision of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), a Passport Service
Satellite Office in the Municipality of Binalonan, Province of Pangasinan, to provide passport and related
consular services to the residents of the area and adjacent local government units (LGUs).

SEC. 2. Staffing. - The Secretary of Foreign Affairs shall assign the necessary personnel and
provide the appropriate equipment, facilities, and materials for the effective operation of the Passport
Service Satellite Office

SEC. 3 Appropriations. - The amount necessary for the establishment and operation of the
Passport Service Satellite Office shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act (GAA)
following the enactment of this Act.

SEC. 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of
this Act, the Department of Foreign Affairs shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for its effective
implementation.

SEC. 5. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least
two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,