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Republic of the Philippines
Bouse of Representatives
Queson City, Meteo Manila

Sixteenth Congress

Third Regular Session

5926

Introduced by HON. ROMEO M. ACOP

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to name the Rizal Police Provincial Office Camp,
hereinafter referred to as the ‘PNP Camp’, in Cabrera Road, Barangay
Dolores, Municipality of Taytay, Province of Rizal, to Camp General Licerio I.
Geronimo.

The PNP camp which has an area of roughly fifty-one thousand three
hundred thirty-two (51,332) square meters was acquired by the National
Government in 1972 by virtue of a Deed of Donation executed by the Rizal
Provincial Government through the then Provincial Governor Isidro S.
Rodriguez. The camp serves as the headquarters of the Rizal Police
Provincial Office (RPPO) that ensures public safety and order in the Province
of Rizal.

On November 3, 1993, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Rizal, citing
Section 14 of Republic Act No. 7160, or the Local Government Code, passed
Ordinance No. 93-43 renaming the camp to Camp General Licerio I
Geronimo in honor of the great revolutionary leader. However, considering
that the camp is a property owned by the National Government, the

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ordinance cannot take effect as the power to rename relates only to public
places and buildings owned by the provincial government.

Records of the National Historical Institute indicate that General
Licerio I. Geronimo saw action under Andres Bonifacio in the Battle of San
Juan del Monte against the Spaniards and successfully defended Mt. Puray in
Rodriguez, Rizal in 1897. Then on December 19, 1899, Gen. Geronimo led
the Filipino forces in San Mateo, Rizal against the advancing American troops
under General Henry W. Lawton and killed the American general in the
process. These military successes earned Gen. Geronimo the recognition as
one of the top heroes in the fight for freedom and independence, and
endeared him to the people of the Province of Rizal.

The manner we honor our heroes reflect our sense of nationalism and
love for our country. Hence, renaming the PNP Camp in Taytay, Rizal, after
the late General Licerio 1. Geronimo will serve as a lasting testament of his
patriotism and sacrifice for our country.

This bill was originally filed in 2004 during the 13" Congress principally
by Representative Michael John Duavit. It was approved on Third Reading by
the House of Representatives and transmitted to the Senate for its
concurrence. Unfortunately, the Senate failed to act on the measure.

For the foregoing reasons, the immediate consideration and passage of
this bill is earnestly urged.

ATT. ROMEO M. ACOP, MNSA
Re}fresentative
2"'District, Antipolo City


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

Sixteenth Congress

House Bill No.

Introduced by HON. ROMEO M. ACOP

AN ACT
RENAMING THE HILLTOP RIZAL PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
(PNP) COMMAND IN TAYTAY, RIZAL
AS CAMP GENERAL LICERIO GERONIMO

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

SECTION 1. The Hilltop Rizal Philippine National Police (PNP) Command
in the Municipality of Taytay, Province of Rizal is hereby renamed as Camp
General Licerio Geronimo.

SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved.