Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. __________
INTRODUCED BY HON. DEAN ASISTIO
EXPLANATORY NOTE
According
to
the
UNESCO
Public
Library
Manifesto
1994,
the
definition of a public library is as follows:
“The public library is the local centre of information, making all kinds of
knowledge and information readily available to its users.
The services of the public library are provided on the basis of equality of
access for all, regardless of age, race, sex, religion, nationality, language or
social status. Specific services and materials must be provided for those users
who cannot, for whatever reason, use the regular services and materials, for
example linguistic minorities, people with disabilities or people in hospital or
prison.
All age groups must find material relevant to their needs. Collections
and services have to include all types of appropriate media and modern
technologies as well as traditional materials. High quality and relevance to
local needs and conditions are fundamental. Material must reflect current
trends and the evolution of society, as well as the memory of human endeavor
and imagination.
Collections and services should not be subject to any form of ideological,
political or religious censorship, nor commercial pressures”
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It is highlighted there that a public library is a source of knowledge
and information, and having access to such makes it relative to the right of
education. In this regard, on June 14, 1994, our state has established the
Republic Act 7743 - or “AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
CONGRESSIONAL, CITY AND MUNICIPAL LIBRARIES AND BARANGAY
READING CENTERS THROUGHOUT THE PHILIPPINES, APPROPRIATING
THE NECESSARY FUNDS THEREFORE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”.
Acknowledging its importance to the moral and intellectual well-being of
every Filipino.
It is undeniable that our urge to seek knowledge and literacy has
brought us to the conclusion that education is one of the basic human
rights. As a servant of the public, it is therefore evident that I shall provide
my constituents with that right. Thus, this bill seeks to establish a District
Library in the the 3rd Congressional District of Caloocan.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly
sought.
HON. DEAN ASISTIO
Representative, 3rd District of Caloocan


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. _________
Introduced by HON. DEAN ASISTIO
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A DISTRICT LIBRARY IN THE THIRD LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT
OF CALOOCAN CITY, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. There shall be an established District Library in the City of
Caloocan, Third Congressional District; which shall be under the direct control and
supervision of the National Library of the Philippines (NLP).
SEC. 2. The Director of the NLP shall appoint the following to manage the
Caloocan Third Congressional District Library:
(a) Librarian III;
(b) Librarian I;
(c) Administrative Assistant III;
(d) Computer File Librarian I;
(e) Administrative Aide VI; and
(f) Watchman (Security Guard).
The
appointments
of
said
positions shall be in accordance with the
Compensation and Position Classification System and other civil service rules and
regulations. In addition, their salaries and allowances shall be in accordance with
Republic Act No. 11466, otherwise known as the “Salary Standardization Law of
2019," and other applicable laws
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SEC. 3. The NLP shall include in its program the implementation of this Act,
the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SEC. 4. Implementation. Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this
Act, the NLP shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the proper
implementation of this Act.
SEC. 5. Separability Clause. If any provision or part of this Act is held
invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions not affected shall
remain in full force and effect.
SEC. 6. Repealing Clause. All laws, executive orders, presidential decrees
or issuances, letter of instruction, administrative orders, rules, and regulations as
well as local ordinances contrary to or inconsistent with provisions of this Act are
hereby repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.
SEC. 7. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
its complete publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general
circulation.
Approved,