Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

First Regular Session
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

House Bill No. 383

Introduced by Rep. Manuel “Way Kurat” E, Zamora

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The creation of Compostela Valley Province from the Province of Davao del
Norte by virtue of Republic Act No. 8470 on January 30, 1998, was overwhelmingly
ratified by the populace who wanted to independently chart their political destiny. It was
unintended, however, that the law did not include the creation of provincial branches of
important national offices. The new political subdivision is feeling the pinch of not
having her own budgetary allocation and the physical infrastructure for these offices. The
need for their establishment and institutionalization will not only help the wheels of
governance run smoothly but will also alleviate the geographical perplexity being felt by
the residents who have to travel great distances in neighboring provinces to transact
official business.

In line with the preceding, this bill proposes the creation of a Department of Trade
and Industry Provincial Office in Compostela Valley Province. The establishment of the
government agency will certainly spur trade and create more market opportunities for the
residents. Undoubtedly, livelihood programs will also be given a big boost especially the
small and medium scale enterprises. More capital inflows will happen once investors are
made aware of the economic potential of the new province thereby reducing
unemployment and increasing the revenues of the local government units. Finally, the
DTI Provincial Office will create more job opportunities for the populace as it will serve
as a venue to showcase their specialized products and technical skills.

The passage of this bill is urgently requested

MANUEL “Ws¥ KU} MORA



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Regular Session
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
383

House Bill No.

Introduced by Rep. Manuel “Way Kurat” E. Zamora

AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY
PROVINCIAL OFFICE OF COMPOSTELA VALLEY PROVINCE AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION |. There shall be established the Department of Trade and Industry Provincial
Office, hereinafter referred to as DTI Provincial Office, of Compostela Valley Province which
shall exercise jurisdiction over all municipalities of the province.

SEC. 2, The DTI Provincial Office shall be located in the Municipality of Nabunturan.

SEC. 3. The Head of the DTI Provincial Office shall be appointed by the Secretary of
Trade and Industry. The Head of the DTI Provincial Office shall be assisted by a staff to be
appointed by the Secretary of Trade and Industry in accordance with existing laws.

SEC. 4. All records pertaining to the jurisdiction of the DTI Provincial Office of
Compostela Valley Province shall be transferred thereto,

SEC. 5, The Secretary of Trade and Industry shall formulate the rules and regulations
necessary for the implementation of this Act.

SEC. 6. The amount necessary to cary out the implementation of this Act shall be
charged to the appropriations for the Department of Trade and Industry under the current General
Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such amounts as maybe necessary for the operation and
maintenance of the DTI Provincial Office of Compostela Valley Province sha}l be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act

SEC. 7. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. :

Approved,