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Jose Manuel Alba

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Jose Manuel Alba
Official portrait of Alba during the 19th Congress
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Bukidnon's 1st District
Assumed office
June 30, 2022
Preceded byMaria Lourdes Acosta
Personal details
Born
Jose Manuel Falqueza Alba

(1975-05-12) May 12, 1975 (age 49)
Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, Philippines
Political partyLakas–CMD
Bukidnon Paglaum (local)

Jose Manuel Falqueza Alba (born May 12, 1975) is a Filipino politician who is a representative in the 19th Congress of the Philippines.

Personal life

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Alba's wife is representative Malou Acosta.[1]

Political career

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Congressman

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He ran for Bukidnon's 1st congressional district, running against his brother-in-law Nereus Acosta. He ran with the local Bukidnon Paglaum Party.[1] During his tenure, he created, along with five other representatives, the Climate Accountability Act or House Bill 9609 on November 22, 2023.[2] Another bill Alba created was the House Bill 9935, declaring a state of disaster allowing resources to endure proactive measures during a disaster.[3]

Membership

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As a congressman, he has multiple positions in committees, including:[4]

Sustainable Development Goals Vice Chairperson
Climate Change Member for the Majority
Foreign Affairs Member for the Majority
Government Reorganization Member for the Majority
Inter-parliamentary Relations And Diplomacy Member for the Majority
Micro, Small And Medium Enterprise Development Member for the Majority
Rural Development Member for the Majority

Legislative portfolio

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Alba has principally authored a total of 130 bills and co-authored a total of 31 bills. Here are the bills which have been accepted by congress and have been made into a republic act:[4]

Republic Act

(House Bill)

Short title Long title Created as Source
R.A. 11983

(HB 6510)

New Philippine Passport Act An Act Providing a New Passport Law, Repealing for the Purpose Republic Act No. 8239, Otherwise Known as the "Philippine Passport Act of 1996", as Amended, and Providing Funds therefore Principal Author [4][5]
R.A. 11954

(HB 6608)

Maharlika Investment Fund Act of 2023 An Act Establishing the Maharlika Investment Fund, Providing for Management, Investment, and Use of Proceeds from the Fund, and for other Purposes Principal Author [4][6]
R.A. 11959

(HB 7751)

Regional Specialty Centers Act An Act Establishing Specialty Centers in Department of Health Hospitals in Every Region and Government-Owned or Controlled Corporation Specialty Hospitals and Appropriating Funds Therefore Principal Author [4][7]
R.A. 11962

(HB 8400)

Trabaho Para sa Bayan Act An Act Establishing the National Employment Master Plan, to be Known as the "Trabaho Para sa Bayan Plan", Appropriating Funds Therefore, and for Other Purposes Principal Author [4][8]
R.A. 11995

(HB 8443)

Philippine Ecosystem and Natural Capital Accounting System (PENCAS) Act An Act Institutionalizing the Philippine Ecosystem and Natural Capital Accounting System, Mandating its Use in Policy and Decision-Making, Designating the Agencies Responsible Institutional Arrangements Among Responsible Agencies, and Appropriating Funds Therefore Principal Author [4][9]

References

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  1. ^ a b "[SPECIAL REPORT] From Totoy to Nonoy: Bukidnon's political dynasties thrive on cattle, cane". 2022-05-02. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
  2. ^ "Groups launch trade fair in Congress to push for social enterprise law - Oxfam Pilipinas". 2023-02-07. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
  3. ^ Cabico, Gaea Katreena. "From reactive to proactive: Bill pushes early action to mitigate climate disasters". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g "Hon. Alba, Jose Manuel F." House of Representatives. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
  5. ^ "Republic Act No. 11983". lawphil.net. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
  6. ^ "Republic Act No. 11954". lawphil.net. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
  7. ^ "REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11959, August 24, 2023". Supreme Court E-Library. 11 September 2023. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
  8. ^ "Republic Act No. 11962". lawphil.net. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
  9. ^ "Republic Act No. 11995". lawphil.net. Retrieved 2024-11-04.