Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City, Metro Manila

‘TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.2558

Introduced by Hon. Janice V. Degamo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The public market is the economic and social heart of many municipalities across the
Philippines. It is a place not only for trade, but for daily community life, livelihood, and
interaction. In the Municipality of Valencia, Negros Oriental, a growing town just west of

te City, the local public market has long served as a vital space for vendors,
fisherfolk, farmers, and consumers alike.

However, as the municipality experiences steady growth in population and commerce, the
present market infrastructure has become outdated, congested, and insufficient in meeting
basic standards of sanitation, safety, accessibility, and environmental sustainability. The lack
of proper drainage, waste management, and inclusive facilities further hinders both
productivity and public health.

‘This bill, seeks to address these long-standing issues by funding the full rehabilitation and
modernization of the Valencia Public Market. The envisioned facility shall feature:

a) Clean and accessible wet and dry sections;

b) Energy-fficient lighting and solar power systems;

©) Safe and sanitary water access, toilets, and waste disposal units;

4) PWD-accessible structures and vendor-friendly design;

©) Space-saving layouts that respect the needs of local micro and small enterprises.

This bill mandates a participatory planning and design process involving vendors,
cooperatives, and local residents to ensure that the market reflects the needs of the people it
serves. It also recognizes that economic dignity begins at the local level and that empowering
small vendors, farmers, and fisherfolk with clean, secure, and organized marketplaces is
essential to inclusive growth. The modemization of the Valencia Public Market will not only
uplift daily commerce, but also enhance public health, tourism potential, and the overall
quality of life for all Valencia residents.

Approval of this bill is earnestly sought.



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

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BillNo.__ 2558

Introduced by Hon. JANICE V. DEGAMO

AN ACT
MODERNIZING THE PUBLIC MARKET IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
VALENCIA, NEGROS ORIENTAL, THROUGH THE CONSTRUCTION OF
SANITARY, GREEN, AND VENDOR-FRIENDLY FACILITIES, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as the “Valencia Public
Market Modernization Act."

Section 2. Declaration of Policy. It is the policy of the State to promote
economic activity, protect public health, and support sustainable development at the
local level. Public markets, as vital centers of livelihood and trade, must be upgraded
to meet modem standards of sanitation, safety, accessibility, and environmental
responsibility.

Section 3. Objectives This Act seeks to:

a) Renovate and modernize the Valencia Public Market to ensure clean, safe,
and efficient facilities for vendors and consumers;

b) Incorporate green infrastructure, such as rainwater harvesting, solar lighting,
and waste segregation;

©) Enhance public health through proper drainage, ventilation, and waste
management systems;

4) Promote economic growth and livelihood opportunities for micro and small
vendors;

©) Establish inclusive spaces for women, senior citizens, and persons with
disabilities (PWDs).


Section 4, Scope of the Project. The modernization shall include, but not

limited to:

a)

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Construction of sanitary wet and dry sections, with improved drainage and
flooring;

Installation of solar panels and LED lighting for energy efficiency;
Provision of clean water access points and handwashing stations;

Construction of toilets and waste disposal areas, in accordance with DOH
sanitation codes;

Designated unloading bays, vendor stalls, ad communal spaces;
Incorporation of PWD-friendly ramps, signage, and vendor kiosks;
Setup of segregated waste bins and composting units;

Provision for market administration offices and security/safety features
(CCTY, fire exits, alarms, etc.)

Section 5, Implementation, The Department of Public Works and Highways

(DPWH) shall be the lead implementing agency, in close coordination with the
following:

a)
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Department of Trade and Industry (DTI);

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG);
Department of Health (DOH);

The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Valencia;

Local vendors’ associations.

The LGU of Valencia shall lead the planning and community consultations

and shall ensure that vendor displacement is minimized during construction.

Section 6. Participatory Design Process. The LGU of Valencia, with support

from the DILG and DTI, shall organize consultations with market vendors,
cooperatives, tricycle associations, and other stakeholders to ensure that the design
and operations of the new market reflect local needs and promote inclusive economic
growth.

Section 7. Appropriations. The amount of One Hundred Twenty Million

Pesos (P120,000,000.00) is hereby appropriated for the initial implementation of this
‘Act, to be sourced from the national budget under the General Appropriations Act
(GAA). Additional funding may be sourced from:


a) Public-Private Partnerships (PPP);
b) Municipal Development Fund Office (MDFO);

©) Local Government Support Fund (LGSF).

Section 8. Monitoring and Evaluation. The DILG and DPWH shall jointly
submit annual progress reports to the Congress on the status of the implementation,
including fund utilization, vendor satisfaction, and economic outcomes. The
Comission on Audit (COA) shall conduct a full audity of the use of public funds
under this Act.

Section 9. Separability Clause. If any provision of this Act is declared
unconstitutional or invalid, the remaining provisions not affected thereby shall remain
in fall force and effect.

Section 10. Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations
or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or
modified accordingly.

Section 11. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
complete publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,