Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
          NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______________ 
_____________________________________________________________________________________ 
 Introduced by Rep. Wilfrido Mark M. Enverga 
 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 
       EXPLANATORY NOTE 
           Our Constitution provides that the State shall promote industrialization 
and full employment based on sound agricultural development and agrarian 
reform, through industries that make full and efficient use of human and natural 
resources, and which are competitive in both domestic and foreign markets. In 
the pursuit of these goals, all sectors of the economy and all regions of the 
country shall be given optimum opportunity to develop. Private enterprises, 
including corporations, cooperatives, and similar collective organizations, shall 
be encouraged to broaden the base of their ownership.  
            This bill provides for the creation of Northern Quezon Development 
Authority (NQDA) which will pave the way for the gradual development of the 
long neglected eastern coastal towns of the first congressional district of Quezon. 
The bill likewise intends to create an institutional machinery to ensure an 
effective ecologic and economic management of the northern part of the 
Province of Quezon specifically the municipalities surrounding the upper 
portion (northern) of Lamon Bay areas. 
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            Northern Lamon Bay is a vast body of water consisting Lamon Bay and 
part of the Pacific Ocean encompassing the five (5) island-municipalities in the 
first district of Quezon (northern Quezon), it is a rich fishing ground that supply 
substantially marine and fish requirements of Southern Tagalog Region and 
Metro Manila. Apart from having a rich marine life and other aquatic resources, 
four coastal towns of General Nakar, Infanta, Real and Mauban, Quezon, cover 
large area of forest lands rich in wild flora and fauna, animals, forest and fruit 
trees and a watershed area supply supporting existing and proposed 
hydroelectric power plants, domestic water supply and irrigation works. 
The Northern Quezon is also in a strategic location ideal for harbor and 
port development in the pacific side of the country. This key geographic location 
underscores its potential to be a major transshipment point and center of trade 
in the northern Pacific Rim. Furthermore, thru Infanta-Marikina Road, imported 
and local products can easily reach Metro Manila hence it will play a significant 
role in trade and economic activities of the country. 
Yet despite its strategic location to facilitate economic development, its 
potential is however, not actualized. There is a lack of industrial progress in the 
aforementioned coastal towns and island-municipalities. There is no known 
development plan for the whole of the northern part of Quezon. Development 
Plans are still in the municipal level. Integrated and sustainable plan needs to be 
drawn and implemented in the area if real development is to be achieved. 
The Northern Quezon Development Authority (NQDA) will promote the 
socio-economic development of Quezon first district through a holistic and 
integrative coordination of all active sectors in the area. This agency will oversee 
the general development of the area and will create a framework that will 
facilitate economic progress and ecological preservation.  


            To bring forth serious and comprehensive long-term program for socio- 
economic development, commensurate to the demands of time, the passage of 
this measure is earnestly sought. 
WILFRIDO MARK M. ENVERGA 


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
          NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______________ 
_____________________________________________________________________________________ 
 Introduced by Rep. Wilfrido Mark M. Enverga 
  ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 
AN ACT CREATING NORTHERN QUEZON DEVELOPMENT 
AUTHORITY IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEZON AND APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. – Title -  This Act shall be known as the “Northern 
Quezon Development Authority Act of 2022”. 
SEC. 2 . - Creation of Northern Quezon Development Authority. -
The  Northern Quezon Development Authority (NQDA), hereinafter referred to 
as the Authority, is  hereby created which shall promote, coordinate, and 
facilitate the active and extensive participation of all sectors to effect the socio-
economic development of the northern area in the first congressional district of 
Quezon province. 
SEC.3. -  Coverage. -The Authority shall cover all the municipalities of 
Mauban, 
Infanta, 
Real, 
General 
Nakar, 
Polillo, 
Burdeos, 
Panukulan, 
Patnanungan and Jomalig, Quezon, 
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                   SEC. 4. - Principal Office and Term. -The Authority shall have its 
main office at Real, Quezon. It may establish Area Management Offices (AMOS) 
as it may deem necessary to achieve the objectives of this Act. The Authority 
shall have a term of fifty (5O) years from the effectivity of this Act and 
renewable for the same period unless otherwise provided by law. 
  
                   SEC. 5.  Powers and Functions of Authority.  The Authority shall 
have the following powers and functions:  
                    (a) Formulate an integrated development framework for the area;  
                    (b) Integrate, prioritize and program area-wide specific programs, 
activities and projects with province-wide impact;  
                    (c) Promote and facilitate investments in any field which would 
enhance the socio-economic development of the area and uplift the living 
standards of the people and their socio-political activities in close coordination 
with agencies primarily mandated to undertake such function;  
                    (d) Explore sources for financing priority programs, projects and 
activities; 
                    (e) Coordinate and facilitate the extension of necessary planning 
management and technical assistance to prospective and existing investors, 
complementary and in support of agencies primarily mandated to execute such 
functions;   
                     (f) Establish comprehensive and integrated databases on necessary 
for planning and decision-making; 
                    (g) Monitor, evaluate and formulate recommendations on the 
implementation of area wide and/or specific inter-agency development 
programs, activities and projects;  
                      (h)    Act as the implementing agency, whenever necessary, for the  
accomplishment of province and region-wide programs and projects, including 
Official Development Assistance (ODA) projects, subject to such limitations 
prescribed by existing laws, rules, and regulations; 
                   (i)    Receive and administer donations, contributions, grants, bequest 
or gifts in cash or in kind from foreign governments, international agencies, 
private entities, and other sources, including Official Development Assistance 


(ODA) agencies, for purposes that would contribute to the development of 
Northern Quezon , subject to existing laws, rules and regulations;  
                     (j)  To sue and be sued, enter into contracts, acquire, purchase, hold, 
lease, transfer, and dispose of property of any kind or nature necessary to carry 
out the purposes of this Act;  
                    (k) Discharge other functions which may be deemed necessary or as 
may be provided by law. 
                  (l)  Submit to the President and both Houses of Congress annual 
reports on its accomplishments and activities. 
                    (m) Receive and administer donations, contributions, grants, bequest 
or gifts in cash or in kind from foreign governments, international agencies, 
private entities, and other sources, including Official Development Assistance 
(ODA) agencies, for purposes that would contribute to the development of the 
area, subject to existing laws, rules and  regulations;  
                    (n)   To sue and be sued, enter into contracts, acquire, purchase, hold, 
lease,  transfer, and dispose of property of any kind or nature necessary to 
carry out the purposes of this Act; 
                   (o) Discharge other functions which may be deemed necessary or as 
may be provided by law.  
 
                SEC. 6 . Board of Directors – The affairs and business of the Authority 
shall be directed and its properties managed and preserved by a Board of 
Directors to be composed of the Regional Director of the National Economic 
Development Authority (NEDA) as the ex-officio Chairman, and the following as 
Members, 
 
1) The Administrator of the Authority; 
2)  Regional Director of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) 
– ex-officio Member;  
3)  Regional Director of the Department of the Public Works and 
Highways (DPWH) – ex-officio Member; 
4)  Regional Director of the Department of Tourism (DOT) – ex-
officio Member; 


5)  Regional Director of  Department of Agriculture (DA) – ex-officio 
Member; 
6)  Regional Director of Department of Environment and Natural 
Resources (DENR) – ex-officio Member; 
7)  Administrator of National Electrification Administration (NEA) – 
ex-officio Member; 
8) General Manager of Philippine Port Authority- ex-officio Member; 
9) Representative, First District of Quezon – ex-officio Member; 
10) Provincial Governor, Quezon Province – ex-officio    
 Member; 
11) Municipal Mayors of Municipalities of Mauban, Infanta,     
 Real, General   Nakar, Polillo, Burdeos, Panukulan,  
 Patnanungan, and Jomalig, Quezon; – ex-officio  
                                  Members; 
12) Three (3) other members representing the private    
  sector to be appointed by the President, who shall serve  
  for a term of five (5) years unless sooner removed for  
  cause: Provided, That the person appointed shall be of  
  good moral character, of unquestionable integrity, of  
  known probity and  patriotism, and with experience  
  and expertise in management, business, finance and the   
  professions, and preferably coming from the First  
  District of  Quezon. 
13)  Three (3) Representatives from Non Government    
  Organizations (NGOs) in the area with proven track  
  record in advocacy and program management in  
  agriculture, fisheries, environmental protection, marine  
  resources, rural development and trade and industries. 
 
                  The ex-officio members of the Board may designate their 
representatives to the Authority. The decisions of the Board shall be made by a 
vote of the majority of all its members. The Chairman of the Board shall preside 
over meetings of the Board of Directors. 


 
                  SEC. 7.  Board Meetings. – The Board of Directors shall meet 
preferably at its principal office, at least once a month, and as frequently as 
necessary to discharge its duties and responsibilities. The Board shall be 
convened by the Chairman or upon written request singed by majority of the 
members. 
 
                   SEC. 8  Powers and Functions of the Board. – The Board of 
Directors of the Authority shall have the following powers and functions and 
duties.  
 
(1)  Provide direction and guidance for the Authority’s work     
  and thrusts; 
                         (2) Ensure that the goals and policies of the Authority are  
                                consistent with the overall national development goals  
                                and objectives;  
               (3)  Ensure that the programs of the Authority are consistent 
                      with regional and local development plans, program and 
                      projects, and vice versa for purposes of harmonization;  
               (4)  Explore sources for financing of priority plans, programs,  
                      projects and activities; 
               (5) Create committees/task forces as may be deemed  
                      necessary in the accomplishments of its duties and  
                      functions; 
                (6) Determine schedules; establish voting procedures, criteria  
                     for the constitution of a quorum, and other des and  
                     regulations in the conduct of Board meetings;  
               (7)  To prepare and approve a ten (10) year and a five (5) year  
                       Development plan,  and review and expedite the execution  
                       of these plans when necessary; 
 
 
 


  (8) To appoint and discipline any employee, after according  
         them due process in accordance with existing laws,  
         together with the rules and regulations of the Civil Service 
         Commission; 
  (9)  To elect from among the members of the Board of  
          Directors the following Executive officers:  
           1) President/Chairman of the Board,  
           2) Vice- Pres/Vice- Chairman of the Board , 
           3) Secretary.  
       Provided That, the Board shall likewise have the  
       corresponding power to replace any the board or                
        for acts prejudicial to the objectives of the Authority; 
(10)  To screen and approve the appointment of the following:  
         General Manager, Assistant General Manager, and other  
          key officials of the Authority; 
(11)  To request a periodic or special audit of all its funds and  
          properties from the Commission on Audits when the  
          need arises; 
                         (12) To adopt a seal and flag which is judicial noticed,  
                                   determine the exact location of its office preferably near  
                                  its area of operation and adopt its own rules and  
                                  procedure in meetings and general assemblies in  
                                  accordance with the standards of transparency and  
                                  democratic parliamentary procedures; 
(13)   To recommend to Congress, the NEDA and other  
           government agencies the passage of  laws and other  
            rules and regulation in order to carry out  the objectives  
          of the Authority;  
                         (14) To exercise such powers and perform such functions  
                                  which are proper and necessary to implement the 
                                  objectives of the Authority and to carry out provisions of 
                                  this act.  
 


                  SEC. 9. Terms of Office of the General Manager. – The General 
Manager of the Authority shall serve for a fixed term of four (4) years, unless 
removed from office by a vote of two-thirds of the Board of Directors. 
 
                  SEC. 10. Residence and Prohibition. – The General Manager shall, if 
practicable, establish his residence within the first congressional district of 
Quezon. He/She shall not, during his/her tenure of office, engage in any 
business, profession, or calling other than those connected with the 
performance of his/her official duties as the General Manager of the Authority. 
 
                  SEC.11. Power and Duties of the General Manager. – The General 
Manager shall have the following powers and functions: 
 
                  a.  Submit, for the consideration of the Board, the policies  
                       and measures which he believes to be necessary to carry  
                      out the purposes and provisions of this Act, 
b. Execute and administer the policies, plans, programs and projects 
approved by the Board, 
c. Direct and supervise the operations and internal administration 
of the Authority. The General Manager may delegate some of his 
administration responsibilities to other officers of the Authority 
subject to the rules and regulations of the Board, 
d. Prepare the annual budget of the Authority for consideration of 
the Board, 
e. Submit, within thirty (30) days after the close of each fiscal year 
an annual report to the  Board and such other reports as may be 
required, and 
f. Exercise such other powers as may be vested in him by  
the  Board. 
 
                 SEC. 12. Appropriations - The amount necessary to carry out the 
provisions of this Act shall be included in the General Appropriation Act of the 
year following its enactment into law and thereafter. 


 
                SEC. 13. Repealing Clause. -All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules 
and regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions 
of this Act are hereby repealed or  modified accordingly.  
 
                SEC. 14. Separability Clause. -If any part or provision of this Act is 
held  unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or provisions thereof, which are 
not affected, shall continue to remain in full force and effect.  
 
               SEC. 15. Effectivity. -This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
following completion of its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of 
general circulation.  
 
            APPROVED.