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NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
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HOUSE BILL NO.
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE AURELIO "DONG" D. GONZALES, JR.
AN ACT
DECLARING THE DON HONORIO VENTURA STATE UNIVERSITY (DHVSu)
LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BACOLOR, PROVINCE OF PAMPANGA
AS A UNIVERSITY TOWN, RECOGNIZING ITS SIGNIFICANCE IN THE
ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION, HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL IDENTITY,
AND ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTION T0 THE MUNICIPALITY OF BACOLOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to declare the Don  Honorio Ventura State  University (DHVSU)
located  in the Municipality of Bacolor,  Province of Pampanga as a "University Town"
in  recognition  of the  University's  significance  and  contribution  in  the  Municipality  of
Bacolor  in  terms  of advancement  of education,  historical  and  cultural  identity,  and
opportunities for economic development.
Established  on   Noviember  4,   1861   by  Augustinian  friar  Juan   P.   Zita,   the
"Escuela de Artes y Oficios de Bacolor" was built on a land donated  by the Suarez
sisters of Bacolor,  Considered as the oldest vocational school in the Philippines, the
Escuela's  graduates  were  considered  as  pioneers  and   captains   in  the  field  of
vocational education and  industry.   Some of their graduates became craftsmen and
artisans who have solidly integrated themselves into the warp and woof of the national
fabric.1
Through  the  years,  the  Escuela  transformed  itself from  a  humble  craftsman
school to a State College through Presidential Decree 1373.  Signed on May 5,1978,
it was renamed as the Don Honorio Ventura College of Arts and Trades (DHVCAT).2
The conversion enabled it to offer new degree programs such as BS Architecture, BS
Civil Engineering, BS Mechanical Engineen.ng, and Bachelor of Secondary Education,
among others. The institution continued to grow as it was subsequently elevated into
the  Don   Honorio  Ventura  Technological  State  University  (DHVTSU)  by  virtue  of
I https://dhvsu.edu.ph/index.php/dhvsu/history
2https:/flawphil.net/statutes/presdecs/pdl978/pd_1373_1978.html


Republic Act  9832,3  and  ultimately,  into  the  Don  Honorio Ventura  State  University
(DHVSU) through the enactment of Republic Act 11169.4
For 161  years,  DHVSU continues to play an important part in the history of the
people  of  Bacolor.  And  as  the  University  progresses  with  the  updating  of  their
programs   and   facilities,   it   has   opened   the   doors   for   economic   development
opportunities in the municipality. The economic effects of DHVSU have contributed to
the   rise   in    purchasing   power   of   the   community,    opened    local   employment
opportunities,  stimulate  trade  of  retail,  and  increased  the  valuation  of  properties
surrounding   the   University,   among   others.   Its  cultural,   historical   and   economic
significance that has been intertwined to the town is indeed noteworthy of recognition.
Considering  the  abovementioned  justification,  this  representation  seeks  the
passage of this meaningful piece of legislation.
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REP.
;" D. GONZALES, JR.
3rd District,  Pampanga
3 https://lawphil. net/statutes/repacts/ra2009/ra  9832  2009. html
4 httpsMawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2019/ra-1116§  2019. html


CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HousEBI[L:`ii6.      6012
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE AURELIO "DONG" D, GONZALES, JR.
AN ACT
DECLARING THE DON HONORIO VENTURA STATE UNIVERSITY (DHVSU)
LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BACOLOR, PROVINCE OF PAMPANGA
AS A UNIVERSITY TOWN, RECOGNIZING ITS SIGNIFICANCE IN THE
ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION, HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL IDENTITY,
AND ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTION TO THE IVIUNICIPALITY OF BACOLOR
B_e  it  enacted  by. fh?  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives  of the  Philippines  in
Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. The Don Honorio Ventura State University located in the Municipality of
Bacolor,   Province  of  Pampanga   is   hereby  declared   as  a  "University  Town"   in
recognition  of  the  University's  significance  and  contribution  to  the  Municipality  of
Bacolor  in  terms  of advancement of education,  historical  and  cultural  identity,  and
opportunities for economic development.
SECTION 2. Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, the Department of
Tourism  and  other  relevant  agencies,  shall  promulgate  the  necessary  orders  and
circulars for the proper jmplementation of this Act.
SECTION 3. All laws, rules, regulations, executive orders, proclamations, presidential
decrees and other issuances inconsistent with  any of the  provisions of this Act are
hereby deemed repealed or amended accordingly.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect within fifteen  (15) days after its publication  in
the Official Gazette or in a national newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,