SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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FIRST REGULAR SESSION 
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SENATE
SENATE BILL NO. 1132
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INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO
AN ACT
PROVIDING 
FOR 
THE 
DEVELOPMENT, 
REHABILITATION 
AND 
MODERNIZATION OF NAVAL AIRPORT IN THE PROVINCE OF BILIRAN 
AND TO ALLOCATE FUNDS THEREOF
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Province of Biliran was founded in 1992 tlirough Republic Act 7160 and is 
part of the Eastern Visayas Region. Tlie humble province has a total land area of 
555.42 square kilometers (55,542 hectares), of which 12,879 hectares are forestlands 
and 42,663 hectares are alienable and disposable lands. It is home to 171,612 
Biliranon based on the 2015 Census.
The new province is a growing and tliriving tourist destination for local and 
foreign tourists. It boasts of white beaches, and rich marine and natural resources. Its 
economy, being largely agricultural is a great potential for growth and sustainability 
for the province. lEie provincial government also works on expanding and luring 
investors to put up more industries. Indeed, to do these there is a need to provide for 
mfras tinctures to effectively facilitate growth and development.
This bill seeks to develop, rehabihtate and modernize the Naval Airport in the 
Province of Biliran. Ihis proposal is seen to benefit greatly the province and shall 
support its development plan in the years to come.
Furthermore, in times of calamity assistance. Naval Airport, being located in 
the center of trade and commerce can facilitate the fast delivery of services and 
assistance to the eight (8) island municipalities in Biliran and to other nearby 
provinces thereof.
In consideration of the foregoing, passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO


SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
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FIRST REGULAR SESSION 
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AN ACT
PROVIDING 
FOR 
THE 
DEVELOPMENT, 
REHABILITATION 
AND 
MODERNIZATION OF NAVAL AIRPORT IN THE PROVINCE OF BILIRAN 
AND TO ALLOCATE FUNDS THEREOF
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Republic of the 
Philippines in the Congress assembled:
Section 1. To enliance tourism, trade cuid commerce in the province, the Naval 
Airport in the Province of Biliran shall be developed, rehabilitated and modernized.
Sec. 2. In times of calamity assistance. Naval Airport, being located in the center of 
trade and commerce can facihtate the fast delivery of services and assistance to the 
eight (8) island muiucipaUties in Biliran and to other nearby provinces thereof.
Sec 3. For the purpose of compliance of tliis Act, the Civil Aviation Autliority of the 
Philippines or the Department of Transportation and Communications shall 
formulate and issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective 
implementation of this Act, including the necessary support facilities such as 
construction of terminal building and all other equipments indispensably required.
Sec. 4. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be included 
in the General Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment into law and 
thereafter.
Sec. 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved.