Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
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Introduced by Representative MERCEDES K. ALVAREZ 
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AN ACT ESTABLISHING A DOMESTIC AND COMMERCIAL AIRPORT IN THE 
CITY OF KABANKALAN, PROVINCE OF NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, TO BE KNOWN 
AS THE KABANKALAN CITY DOMESTIC AIRPORT; AND APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to establish a domestic and commercial airport in the City of Kabankalan, 
Province of Negros Occidental to be known as Kabankalan City Domestic Airport.  
Kabankalan is among the fastest growing cities in the province Negros Occidental. Next 
to Bacolod City, it has the highest gross and net income. It serves as the hub for economic 
activities in Southern Negros and also connects Negros Oriental to Occidental. It is also the 
gateway to various tourism destination in the Sixth District or the CHICKS Area and other 
neighboring cities and towns. The proposed Kabankalan City Domestic Airport situated in 
Barangay Hilamonan would be the second airport in Negros Occidental after the Bacolod-Silay 
International Airport, which is over 100 kilometers away, and the third in the island of Negros.  
The local government takes pride in funding its commencement in 2007.  Subsequently, 
the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) was able to secure funds for the 
construction of the runway. However, due to lack of appropriation over the years, construction 
has been delayed. 
It is envisioned that the Kabankalan City Domestic Airport will contain both cargo and 
passenger terminals, a control tower, as well as loading and navigation systems with an initial 
runway spanning over 1,300 meters and room for expansion is available. This air transportation 
development will definitely boost the tourism and trading activities thus improving the entire 
island’s economy. 
Hence, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
MERCEDES K. ALVAREZ, MNSA 
July 29, 2022
2:39 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
______________________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by Representative MERCEDES K. ALVAREZ 
______________________________________________________________________________
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AN ACT ESTABLISHING A DOMESTIC AND COMMERCIAL AIRPORT IN THE 
CITY OF KABANKALAN, PROVINCE OD NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, TO BE KNOWN 
AS THE KABANKALAN CITY DOMESTIC AIRPORT; AND APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. There is hereby established a Kabankalan City Domestic Airport to be located in Barangay 
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Hilamonan, Kabankalan City in the Province of Negros Occidental. 
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SECTION 2. Implementing Agencies – The establishment of the Kabankalan City Domestic Airport 
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located in Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental shall be implemented by the Department of 
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Transportation (DOTr). 
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SECTION 3. Appropriations -  The amount necessary for the implementation of the establishment of the 
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Kabankalan City Domestic Airport shall be appropriated in the General Appropriations Act (GAA). 
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SECTION 4. Separability Clause – If any provision, or part hereof, is held invalid or unconstitutional, the 
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remainder of the law or provision not affected shall remain valid and subsisting . 
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SECTION 5. Repealing Clause -  The provisions of any law, executive orders, presidential decrees, or 
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their issuances inconsistent with this Act is hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
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SECTION 6. Effectivity – This Act shall take place fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official 
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Gazette or in at least two (2) national papers of general circulation. 
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Approved, 
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