JUNE 30, 2016

NR # 4247B

MIMAROPA Act awaits PNoys signature

The proposed MIMAROPA Act, which formally establishes the Southwestern
Tagalog Region, is awaiting the signature of President Aquino for enactment into law.
House Bill 5511 aims to strengthen the autonomy of the local government units and
accelerate the economic and social growth and development of the region.
The MIMAROPA Region shall include Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro,
Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan. It shall also include cities of Calapan and Puerto
Princesa.
The act shall also pursue programs consistent with national goals for accelerated
social and economic development and to enhance intergovernmental relations for efficient
and effective delivery of services.
The creation of the MIMAROPA region also hopes to promote a more equitable
distribution of opportunities, income and wealth.
It shall also ensure a sustainable increase in the amount of goods and services for
the benefit of the people.
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and Department of
the Interior and Local Government (DILG) shall formulate and disseminate the necessary
rules and regulations once the Act is signed into law.
House Bill 5511 was authored by Reps. Josephine Ramirez-Sato (Lone District,
Occidental Mindoro), Joaquin Chipeco Jr. (2nd District, Laguna), Angelina Tan (4th
District, Quezon), Danilo Suarez (4th District, Quezon), Eleandro Jesus Madrona (Lone
District, Romblon), Reynaldo Umali (2nd District, Oriental Mindoro), Marisol Aragones
(3rd District, Laguna), Paulino Salvador Leachon (1st District, Oriental Mindoro), Franz
Alvarez (1st District, Palawan) and Frederick Abueg (2nd District, Palawan). (30) nap