Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16" Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3234

Introduced by HONORABLE ANSARUDDIN A.M.A. ADIONG

EXPLANATORY NOTE
ESTABLISHING A DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS-PASSPORT ISSUANCE
OFFICE IN THE CITY OF MARAWI, LANAO DEL SUR, AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

This bill seeks to establish a Department of Foreign Affairs Passport Issuance
Office in the City of Marawi, Province of Lanao del Sur.

The province is part of the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao and has a
land area of 13,494.37 square meters with a total population of 1,138,544. It is
composed of 39 municipalities and one city, Marawi City. Its adult population is almost
half of the total population.

More particularly during hajj and umrah, pilgrims from Lanao del Sur still need to
go to Cagayan de Oro City, Region X, to request for the issuance of a new passport, or
the renewal of their old one. Most of the residents have to travel several hours to go to
Cagayan de Oro and spend so much amount of money for their transportation and food
allowance.

Hence, the establishment of a Department of Foreign Affairs Passport Issuance
Office in Marawi City will certainly serve our Muslim brothers in Lanao del Sur and its
neighboring provinces. The passage of this bill is earnestly sought for.

REP. ANSARUDDIN A.M.A. ADIONG
1 District, Lanao del Sur


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

16 Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3234

Introduced by HONORABLE ANSARUDDIN A.M.A. ADIONG

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS-PASSPORT ISSUANCE
OFFICE IN THE CITY OF MARAWI, LANAO DEL SUR, AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

SECTION 1. Establishment.- There shall be established a Department of Foreign
Affairs-Passport Issuance Office in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur.

SECTION 2. Appropriations.- The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this
Act is hereby authorized to be appropriated in the General Appropriations Act of the
year following its enactment and every year thereafter.

SECTION 3. Implementation. The Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs shall
issue rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act.

SECTION 4. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect after its publication in at least two (2)
newspapers of general circulation.

Approved.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16" Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3234

Introduced by HONORABLE ANSARUDDIN A.M.A. ADIONG

EXPLANATORY NOTE
ESTABLISHING A DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS-PASSPORT ISSUANCE
OFFICE IN THE CITY OF MARAWI, LANAO DEL SUR, AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

This bill seeks to establish a Department of Foreign Affairs Passport Issuance
Office in the City of Marawi, Province of Lanao del Sur.

The province is part of the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao and has a
land area of 13,494.37 square meters with a total population of 1,138,544. It is
composed of 39 municipalities and one city, Marawi City. Its adult population is almost
half of the total population.

More particularly during hajj and umrah, pilgrims from Lanao del Sur still need to
go to Cagayan de Oro City, Region X, to request for the issuance of a new passport, or
the renewal of their old one. Most of the residents have to travel several hours to go to
Cagayan de Oro and spend so much amount of money for their transportation and food
allowance.

Hence, the establishment of a Department of Foreign Affairs Passport Issuance
Office in Marawi City will certainly serve our Muslim brothers in Lanao del Sur and its
neighboring provinces. The passage of this bill is earnestly sought for.

REP. ANSARUDDIN A.M.A. ADIONG
4" District, Lanao del Sur


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City

16" Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.3234

Introduced by HONORABLE ANSARUDDIN A.M.A. ADIONG

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS-PASSPORT ISSUANCE
OFFICE IN THE CITY OF MARAWI, LANAO DEL SUR, AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

SECTION 1. Establishment.- There shall be established a Department of Foreign
Affairs-Passport Issuance Office in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur.

SECTION 2. Appropriations.- The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this
Act is hereby authorized to be appropriated in the General Appropriations Act of the
year following its enactment and every year thereafter.

SECTION 3. Implementation. The Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs shall
issue rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act

SECTION 4. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect after its publication in at least two (2)
newspapers of general circulation.

Approved.