Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 3284

Introduced by Rep. Bernadette Herrera-Dy

AN ACT TRANSFERRING SELECTED NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND
GOVERNMENT OWNED AND CONTROLLED CORPORATIONS TO NEW CLARK
CITY, PAMPANGA

Explanatory Note

A study conducted by the Japan International Cooperation Agency in 2014 showed that traffic
congestion in National Capital Region resulted in losses of at least 2.4 billion pesos a day and
could reach six billion pesos if not solved.In 2015, the Philippines ranked fifth among countries
with the worst traffic conditions in a crowd-sourcing survey. While in 2016,the American
Chamber of Commerce even claimed that National Capital Region (NCR) may be inhabitable in
the next few years due to its traffic mess. This goes to show that the traffic problem in the
Philippines should be taken seriously and the government must take proactive measures in
decongesting National Capital Region as it is negatively affecting the country’s productivity and
sustainability.

Under President Duterte’s Build-Build-Build Program in relation to the Bases Conversion and
Development Authority (BCDA) in 2016, New Clark Citywas introduced. It is a carefully master
planned community that is strategically located in Central Luzon and said to be the next big
metropolis.

‘The New Clark City is also projected to add USD 30.94 Billion to the country’s gross domestic
product upon the city’s completion.This 9,450-hectare development has even set aside 1,514
hectares particularly for a district of government offices and its attached agencies. Originally for
the government's satellite offices, however; it is only reasonable to utilize the land in order to
solve traffic woes of a jammedNational Capital Region. Initiatives to transfer selected
government agencies to another location other than the NCR has been a discussion for decades.
With today’s worsening traffic conditions, the government should step up in finding ways to
make our cities livable for our citizens. As a duty to serve the people, the government should
lead in using its resources for traffic decongestionand regional development.

As of August 2017, the total number of government personnel in NCR is 522,340. This is based
on Inventory of Government Human Resources by the Civil Service Commission. 334,825 are


career service professionals, 58,311 are non-career, and 129,204 are with Job Orders or Contracts
of Service. With these numbers, the transfer of government offices will give due consideration to
its personnel and the agencies’ official mandate. As the government ensures the benefit of its
people, the government will also give careful attention to the staff that committed their service
for the people.

It is the government responsibility to provide efficient government services and to make efforts
towards development. The transfer of selected national government agencies and government
owned and controlled corporations are seen to contribute to the country’s economy and overall
competence, With due consideration of all its stakeholders, this measure is duly recommended.

In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this measure is sought.

BERN. ‘TTE HI ‘RRA-DY


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3284

Introduced by Rep. Bernadette Herrera-Dy

AN ACT TRANSFERRING SELECTED NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND
GOVERNMENT OWNED AND CONTROLLED CORPORATIONS TO NEW CLARK
CITY, PAMPANGA

SECTION 1.Short Title: This Act shall be known as the “New Clark City Government District
Act.”

SECTION 2.Declaration of Policy: It is hereby declared the policy of the state to ensure
efficient government services,through steady development of its infrastructure and improvement
of service delivery. Thus, it is imperative for the government to make necessary measures to
provide smooth operation of government processes and to ease congestion in its capital. This will
be done through the transfer of selected national government agencies and government owned
and controlled corporations that can still deliver its mandate regardless of its location, and their
regional and local offices can function independently in National Capital Region.

SECTION 3.Transfer of National Government Agencies (NGA) and Government Owned and
Controlled Corporations (GOCCs):Selected Central Offices ofNational Government Agencies
(NGAs) and Government Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCCs)that are located in
National Capital Region(NCR) shalltake measures to transfer to New Clark City

The non-critical functions of these NGAs and GOCCs, such as, but not limited to, personnel,
transportation, accounting, payroll, human resources, among others, shall be prioritized in the
transfer, The NGAs and GOCCs shall ensure that only services catering to front-ne public
needs shall remain within the NCR in various satellite offices.

These agencies and corporations should be fully functioning in New Clark City within one (1)
yearafter theapproval of the Implementing Rules and Regulations,unless stated otherwise, andas
approved by the Commission under Section 8 of this Act.

SECTION 4. Selected National Government Agencies (NGA) and Government Owned and
Controlled Corporations (GOCCs).In the interest of decongesting the capital for improved


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government service delivery, the following are relevant agencies and corporations that are
located in National Capital Regionare subject for transfer to the New Clark Cityand by approval
of the Commission under Section 8 of this Act. It is the responsibility of these Heads of
Departments and Agencies to assist the Commission in identifying which services shall transfer
to the New Clark City, and which frontline services shall remain within the National Capital
Region.

A. National Government Agencies
1, CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
COMMISSION ON APPOINTMENTS
COMMISSION ON AUDIT
COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS.
COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS OF THE PHILIPPINES
DEPARTMENT OF AGRARIAN REFORM
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
10. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
11. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
12. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
13. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
14. DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
15, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
16. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
17. DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENSE
18. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS
19. DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
20. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT
21. DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY
22. NATIONAL ECONOMIC AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
B. Government Owned and Controlled Corporations
1. BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS
2. CREDIT INFORMATION CORPORATION
3. HOME GUARANTY CORPORATION
4. HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND
5. DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY OF THE PHILIPPINES.
6. NATIONAL ELECTRIFICATION ADMINISTRATION
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|. NATIONAL TRANSMISSION CORPORATION
NATIONAL POWER CORPORATION
9. NATIONAL HOME MORTGAGE FINANCE CORPORATION
10. NATIONAL TOBACCO ADMINISTRATION
11. NATIONAL IRRIGATION ADMINISTRATION
12. NATIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
13, OVERSEAS WORKERS WELFARE ADMINISTRATION


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14, PHILIPPINE NATIONAL OIL COMPANY

15. PHILIPPINE EXPORT-IMPORT CREDIT AGENCY

16. PHILIPPINE DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION

17. PHILIPPINE COCONUT AUTHORITY

18. PHILIPPINE CHARITY SWEEPSTAKES OFFICE

19. PHILIPPINE SUGAR CORPORATION

20. PHILIPPINE CENTER FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

21. PEOPLE'S TELEVISION NETWORK, INCORPORATED

22. POWER SECTOR ASSETS AND LIABILITIES MANAGEMENT
23. TOURISM PROMOTIONS BOARD

24. TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENTERPRISE

25. SMALL BUSINESS GUARANTEE AND FINANCE CORPORATION
26. QUEDAN AND RURAL CREDIT GUARANTEE CORPORATION,
27. SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM

SECTION 5.Employee Benefits upon Transfer. Government employees employed before the
agreed upon transition and transfer of their respective offices to New Clark City are subject to
the following

a) Option to follow a four-day work week upon transition of office to New Clark City,
under the guidance of existing labor laws and standards.

b) Free transportation coasters/buses to New Clark City from a local pick-up point in
‘National Capital Region.

¢) Low-cost and/or long-term payment options for housing of families of government
employees in New Clark City.

Previously acquired standard and specific-purpose allowances, agreements, and benefits of
government employees upon original employment will be upheld despite transfer,

SECTION 6.Government Employee Options. The following are other options for government
employees that will not transfer to New Clark City:

a) Option to be transferred to attached agencies and offices of their respective agencies,
within National Capital Region

b) An option for a special voluntary severance package, other than that provided in RA 6683

c) Exemption for certain GSIS pension requirements, amending Section 11 (1) of PD
1146or the Government Service Insurance System, for the early separation of government
employees because of the transfer under this Act

SECTION7.Incentives for Transferred GovernmentEmployees. Employees transferred to New
Clark City within the prescribed period are subjected to special bonuses and incentives for
compliance through its inclusion in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTIONS.Establishment of a Transitory Commission.A Transitory Commission,composed
of representatives from the Civil Service Commission, Bases Conversion Development
Authority, Department of Budget and Management, Department of Transportation, and National


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Housing Authority will be established upon effectivity of this Act. The Transitory Commission
will have the following functions:

a) Serve as oversight committee for transferring and transitioning agencies and corporations
b) Determine capabilities of selected agencies and corporations to transfer to New Clark
City and prescribe measures to continue or dismiss from transfer

Develop and approve necessary transfer and transition requirements and conditions of
government agencies and corporations. These include possible modes of transfer, safety
measures, and labor standards.

SECTION 9.Fund Sources. The amounts necessary to be implemented under this Act shall be
funded as follows:

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a) For national government agencies, the shall be charged against the 2019 General
Appropriations Act. Thus, the needed amounts must be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

b) For Government Owned and Controlled Corporations, the amounts shall come from their
respective corporate funds in the corporate operation budgets as approved by the DBM

Section10. Implementing Rules and Regulations.Within ninety (90) days from the effectivity of
this Act, the Commission, in consultation with appropriate government agencies and other
stakeholders, shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to implement this Act.

Section 11. Separability Clause. If, for any reason or reasons, any part of the provision of this
Act shall be held to be unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or provisions hereof which are not
affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.

Section 12. Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, orders, rules, and regulations, or parts thereof,
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified
accordingly.

Section 13. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its
publication in the Official Gazette and at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,