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Introduced by Rep. Sittie Aminah Q. Dimaporo and Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a National Library of Unity and Peace (NLUP) in the
Municipality of Tubod, Province of Lanao del Norte.

‘The NLUP shall stand as a source of knowledge and shall empower individuals to
develop reading habits. The NLUP aims to equip each individual with certain skills and will
enrich people with intellectual, emotional, and cultural growth. NLUP shall highlight
significance in improving the good relations between the Muslims and Christians in the
whole of Mindanao.

Furthermore, this bill seeks to ensure that the plantilla positions for the officers and
employees of NLUP are created within the organizational structure and staffing of the
National Library of the Philippines. This shall ensure that compensation and operational
expenses of the library are laid out in the NLP’s annual appropriations allocation.

In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

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SITTIE AMINAH Q. DIMAPORO
Second District, Lanao del Norte



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

EENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

xo, 2860

HOUSE BIL

“Introduced by Rep. Sittie Aminah Q. Dimaporo and Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL LIBRARY OF UNITY AND PEACE IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF TUBOD, PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL NORTE AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. National Library of Unity and Peace. - There shall be a National
Library of Unity and Peace in the Municipality of Tubod, Province of Lanao del Norte under
the direct control and supervision of the National Library of the Philippines (NLP).

SEC. 2. Appointment of Personnel. - The Director of the National Library shall
appoint a Librarian III, Librarian 1, Computer Operator II, Computer File Librarian 1,
Librarian Aide, Audio-Visual Equipment Operator I] and Watchman I (Security Guard), and
such other personnel as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act: Provided,
that, all appointments shall be in accordance with the Civil Service Act and its implementing
rules and regulations; and provided further, that, their salaries and allowances shall be in
accordance with the Salary Standardization Law and other applicable laws

SEC. 3. Appropriations - The amount necessary for the operation of the National
Library of Unity and Peace shall be charged against the current year's appropriations of the
National Library of the Philippines. ‘Thereafter, such amount necessary for its continued
operation shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. Construction - Within one (1) year after the approval of this Act, the NLP
shall prepare a development plan involving the construction, installation and maintenance of
such appropriate facilities and infrastructure. Provided, That the said development plan shall
be submitted to the Provincial Government of Lanao del Norte for approval

SEC. 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The NLP shall issue the necessary
rules and regulations necessary for the implementation of this Act.

SEC. 6. Repealing Clause. - All acts, presidential decrees, executive orders and
issuances inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly


SEC. 7. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is declared
unconstitutional or inoperative, the other provisions not so declared shall remain in force and
effect.

. 8. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
in a newspaper of general circulation

Approved,