Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

TWENTIETH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

House Bill No, 1760

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE JANICE V. DEGAMO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article XII, Section 1 of the 1987 Constitution provides that, “The goals of the
national economy are a more equitable distribution of opportunities, income, and wealth; a
sustained increase in the amount of goods and services produced by the nation for the benefit
of the people; and an expanding productivity as the key to raising the quality of life for all,
especially the underprivileged."

In pursuit of these constitutional goals, and in line with the current administration’s
thrust to improve competitiveness and ease of doing business. this measure seeks to promote
inclusive economic growth in the 3rd District of the Province of Negros Oriental. Despite
being predominantly composed of 4th class municipalities, the district holds strong potential
to foster local enterprise and commercial activity, particularly through initiatives that
empower Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMES).

However, one of the persistent challenges faced by the district is the high cost and
difficulty of travel to neighboring districts where essential public services and national
government offices are located. This lack of accessible government services continues to
hinder economic participation and basic service delivery in the 3rd District.

To address this gap, this bill proposes the establishment of a One-Stop-Shop Center
within the 3rd District of Negros Oriental. By housing satellite offices of key National
Government Agencies (NGAS), the center will serve as a central hub for public transactions,
thereby reducing travel time and expenses, expediting service delivery, and supporting local
‘economic development.

The creation of this One-Stop-Shop Center is both timely and necessary. It is a
concrete step toward empowering our local communities, stimulating grassroots economic
activity, and ensuring that essential government services are truly accessible to every Filipino,
‘especially those in remote and underserved areas.

In line with this, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

JANIKE V. DEGAMO

Representative, Br&District of Negros Oriental


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

TWENTIETH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

House Bill No._ 1760

Introduced by HONORABLE JANICE V. DEGAMO

AN ACT
ENSURING THE EXPEDITIOUS ISSUANCE AND RELEASE OF
NATIONAL GOVERNMENT CLEARANCES, PERMITS, AND
APPLICATIONS, MANDATING THEREBY THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
ONE-STOP SHOP CENTER IN THE 3RD DISTRICT, PROVINCE OF
NEGROS ORIENTAL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. Short Title —This Act shall be known and cited as the Negros
Oriental One Stop-Shop Center in the 3rd District.

Section 2. Composition of the Negros Oriental One Stop-Shop Center in the
3rd District - Every national government agency, department, office, or
instrumentality, including government-owned and controlled corporations mandated
to issue any requirement for the issuance or release of any clearance, permit, and
application, shall actively participate in the establishment of the Negros Oriental One
Stop-Shop Center in the 3rd District for whatever legitimate purpose or activity for
the benefit of the people. The composition of the One Stop-Shop shall include, but
shall not be limited to the following:

(a) Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR);
(b) Social Security System (SSS);

(©) Government Service Insurance System (GSIS);

(d) Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG Fund);
(e) Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth)

Such One-Stop-Shop Center shall be established in the 3rd District of the
Province of Negros Oriental.


‘The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and
other relevant agencies are hereby mandated to provide technical assistance to ensure
the expeditious issuance or release of any such requirement and subsequent clearance,
permit, and application.

Section 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — Within 60 days from its
effectivity, the Office of the President shall issue the necessary implementing rules
and regulations to carry out the provisions of this Act and relevant laws.

Section 4. Funding Requirement, — The amount necessary to carry out the
provisions of this Act shall be included in the General Appropriations Act of the year
following its enactment into law and thereafter.

Section 5. Separability Clause. — \f any provision of this Act is declared
unconstitutional or invalid, the remainder of this Act shall not be affected thereby.

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

Approved,