Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

19™ CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BiL.No._2988

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ZIAUR-RAHMAN “ZIA” ALONTO ADIONG and
REPRESENTATIVE YASSER ALONTO BALINDONG

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE PEOPLE'S PARK AND PUBLIC LIBRARY IN MARAWI CITY,
PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL SUR INTO THE FIRST DISTRICT CONGRESSIONAL
LIBRARY TO BE KNOWN AS THE SENATOR ALAUYA ALONTO CONGRESSIONAL
LIBRARY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Libraries play a fundamental role in our society, as they serve as gateways to knowledge and
culture. Through libraries, we can access the necessary information that will enhance the literacy level
of our communities and facilitate the exchange of ideas to promote and maximize our nation’s
potential for progress, growth, and development.

For this purpose, Republic Act No. 7743 provides for the establishment of public libraries in
every congressional district, city, and municipality, and reading centers in every barangay throughout
the Philippines to promote the moral and intellectual well-being of the people, elevate the literacy level
of every Filipino, and recognize the vital role of knowledge and information in nation-building.

This bill seeks therefore to convert the existing Lanao People’s Park and Public Library under
the Provincial Government of Lanao del Sur as the First District Congressional Library in Marawi City,
Lanao del Sur to be known as the Senator Alauya Alonto Congressional Library under the direct control
and supervision of the National Library of the Philippines (NLP).

It is also befitting to name the First District Congressional Library in Marawi City, Province of
Lanao del Sur to honor the legacy of the late Senator Sultan Alauya Alonto, a staunch supporter of
independence. Senator Alonto was elected as a delegate to the Constitutional Convention in 1934,
served as a senator for three terms, from 1934-1935; 1941-1945; and 1946-1947. As a Maranao leader,
he passionately advocated for the education of his people and convinced them to partake in the
development and progress of the nation

In view of the foregoing consideratigns, the approval ofthis bill is earnestly sought.

HON. ZIAUR- RAHMAN “ZIA” ALONTO ADIONG
Representative
1° District, Lanao del Sur

Representative
2™ District, Lanao del Sur


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

19™ CONGRESS:
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 2588

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ZIAUR-RAHMAN “ZIA” ALONTO ADIONG and
REPRESENTATIVE YASSER ALONTO BALINDONG

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE PEOPLE’S PARK AND PUBLIC LIBRARY IN MARAWI CITY,
PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL SUR INTO THE FIRST DISTRICT CONGRESSIONAL
LIBRARY TO BE KNOWN AS THE SENATOR ALAUYA ALONTO CONGRESSIONAL
LIBRARY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR,

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

Section 1. The existing People’s Park and Public Library in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur is
hereby converted into a First Congressional District Library to be known as the Senator Alauya Alonto
Congressional Library, which shall be under the direct control and supervision of the Director of the
National Library of the Philippines (NLP).

Section 2. The Director of the NLP shall appoint the following to manage the Senator Alauya
Alonto Congressional Library:

(a) Librarian 1;
(b) Librarian 11;

(c) Librarian I;

(d) Administrative Assistant II;

(e) Computer File Librarian I;

(©) Administrative Aide VI;

(g) Watchmen (Security Guard); and

(h) Other personnel necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

The appointments of the positions provided in this section shall be in accordance with the
Compensation and Position 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.

Section 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.

Section 4. If any provision of this Act is declared unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act
or any provision not affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect.

Section 5. All laws, executive orders, presidential decrees, proclamations, rules, regulations,
issuances, and enactments or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified
accordingly.

Section 6. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.