Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
.   HouseBillNo.        5108
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Introduced by Representative Albert S. Garcia
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EXPLANATORY NOTE
This  measure  seeks  to  establish  the  Central  Luzon  regional  office  of  the  Maritime
Industry  Authority  (MARINA)  in  Balanga  City,   Bataan.  Bataan  is  home  to  various  facilities
servicing the maritime industry. As such, the province is well-suited to house MARINA's regional
office.
In view of the foregoing, approval of this measure is earnestly sought.
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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HouseBillNo.      5108
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Introduced by Representative Albert S. Garcia
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AN  ESTABLISHING A MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY (MARINA)  REGIONAL
OFFICE IN BALANGA CITY, PROVINCE OF BATAAN AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR
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5         Be it enacted by the senate and the House of Representatives of the philippines in
6         Congress assembled:
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8       SECTION  1.  Creation  of  Regional  Office-There  shall  be  established  under  the
9       Maritime lndustryAuthority (MARINA) a Regional office in the cityofBalanga, Province
10       of Bataan.
11       SEC.  2.  Functions  -The   Regional   Office  in   Balanga  City  shall   provide  frontline
12       services of the  MARINA,  including,  but not limited to, the  processing  and  issuance of
13       certificate   of   competency,   endorsement,   proficiency   and   documentary   evidence
14       required of seafarers; and processing and issuance of certificates of ship safety, public
15       convenience, registration and documentary requirements of ships, in the exercise of its
16       powers and functions under existing laws, orders, rules and regulations.
17       SEC. 3. Appropriations -The amount necessary for the initial  implementation of this
18      Act  shall   be  charged  against  the  savings  or  current  year's  appropriations  of  the
19       MARINA. Thereafter,  such  sums  may be  necessary for the continued  implementation
20       of this Act shall be included in the annual   General Appropriations Act.
21       SEC.  4.   Implementing   Rules  and   Regulations  -  The   MARINA  shall   issue  the
22       necessary implementing rules and regulations in accordance with the provisions of this
23       Act within  ninety (90) days from the effectivity hereof.  In the formulation  of such  rules
24       and   regulations,  the  MARINA  shall  ensure  that  the  processes  and   procedures  in
25       providing  frontline  services  shall  be  the  most  efficient  and   convenient  way  for  its
26       stakeholders   including,   but   not   limited   to,   computerization   and   automation,   and
27       elimination ofredundantfees and charges.
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1       SEC. 5. Separability clause -lffor any reason any section or provision of this Act is
2       declared unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections, or provisions hereof not affected
3       by such declaration shall remain in force and in effect.
4      SEC. 6. Repealing  clause -All existing laws, orders,  decrees,  rules and  regulations
5       or  parts  thereof  inconsistent  with  the  provisions  of this  Act  are  hereby  repealed  or
6       modified accordingly.
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