Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

4293

HOUSE BILL NO.

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Introduced by 1BAP Party List Representative Silvestre H. Bello IIT

EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to establish a National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)
District Office in Mati City, Davao Oriental.

The National Bureau of Investigation is a line agency under the
Department of Justice and serves as the premier investigative agency of the
government. To perform its role and function as the lead agency in handling
and solving major high profile criminal and administrative cases, the NBL
maintains regional and district offices in the country for the purpose of
implementing fully its principal functions and responsibilities under Republic
Act No. 157, as amended. These offices provide technical assistance for
efficient investigation of crimes and coordination among the national and local
law enforcement agencies to maintain the peace and order of the area. These
offices also take charge of the issuance and renewal of NBI clearance for
employment, foreign travel and other lawful purposes.

Presently, the nearest NBI office from Mati City is its district office in
Tagum City in Davao del Norte which is more than 100 kilometers away or
equivalent to an average of two hours travel. Residents from various
municipalities of Davao Oriental need to travel to Tagum City to avail of the
services of the NBI, particularly NBI clearances. Hence, establishing an NBI
District Office in Mati City will be beneficial not just for its residents but also
for those of the nearby municipalities. An NBI District Office in Mati City will
also mean that the effort, money and time to transact business with the NBI will
be greatly minimized.



In consonance with the State’s policy of providing access to services and
giving preferential attention to the needs of the people, the immediate approval
of this measure is earnestly requested.



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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, _ 4293

Introduced by 1BAP Party List Representative Silvestre H. Bello TI

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
DISTRICT OFFICE IN MATI CITY, DAVAO ORIENTAL AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1, There shall be established a National Bureau of
Investigation (NBI) District Office in Mati City, Davao Oriental.

SEC. 2. The NBI District Office shall serve as the frontline office of the
NBI in Davao Oriental in performing the power and functions as are now vested
on it under Republic Act No. 157, as amended, and such additional functions as
may hereafter be provided by law

SEC. 3. The Department of Justice shall, in consultation with the
National Bureau Investigation, issue the necessary rules and regulations for the
effective implementation of this Act, and appoint the necessary officers and
employees to operate the NBI District Office in Mati City, subject to civil

service laws, rules and regulations.


SEC. 4. The amount necessary for the initial implementation of this Act
shall be charged to the current appropriations of the Department of Justice.
Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary for its continued implementation
shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,