Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH (18™) CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2595

Introduced by: Representative Jose L. Atienza, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The City of Manila has always played a major part in our country’s history, from the time
of the rajahs, up to the Second World War. It is a city rich in history and culture, without which
the Philippines would not be what it is now.

Aside from a proud and brave people, Manila is replete with historical and cultural sites,
such as Intramuros and Luneta Park in the heart of the city. However, during martial law,
‘management and supervision over Intramuros was removed from the City government of Manila
and given to the Intramuros Administration (I.A.).

The Municipal Golf Links, now known as the Club Intramuros Golf Course right in front
of City Hall, is another example of a city property that had been taken away from the local
government of Manila through Presidential Decree (P.D.) 1763 during martial law. Since then,
this seven-hectare prime property has been used as an exclusive golf course by a few hundred
members, when in fact it should be reverted back to the City. This vast open space could instead
be used as a public park that would benefit millions of Filipinos.

This bill seeks to return the administration, control and management of Club Intramuros
Golf Course to the City Government of Manila that may be used as an open park and recreational
area for Manilefios. This would help promote local autonomy — where all local governments can
plan their own development and progress, as embodied in our Constitution and Local
Government Code. No city would be able to fully develop and achieve progress if its treasures
are lost and given away by the national government. |

J » ATIENZA, JR.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH (18") CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2595

Introduced by: Representative Jose L. Atienza, Jr.

AN ACT
RETURNING THE ADMINISTRATION, CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT
OF CLUB INTRAMUROS GOLF COURSE TO THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF
MANILA

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. —This Act shall be known as the “ Act Returning the
Administration, Control and Management of Club Intramuros Golf Course
to the City Government of Manila”.

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. —\t is the policy of the State under Article
II, Section 25, that Autonomy of the Local Government Units shall be
ensured.

SECTION 3. The Administration, Control and Management of the Club
Intramuros Golf Course shall be under the City Government of Manila

SECTION 4. . Separability Clause. —If any provision of this Act is declared
invalid or unconstitutional, otherwise provisions hereof which are not
affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 5. Repealing Clause. — All laws, orders, decrees, rules and
regulations and other issuances or parts thereof which are inconsistent with
the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 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.