Jose Manuel Alba
Jose Manuel Alba is a Filipino politician who is a representative in the 19th Congress of the Philippines.
Background and personal life
Alba's wife is representative Malou Acosta.[1]
Political career
Congressman
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
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
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
|
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
- ^ a b "[SPECIAL REPORT] From Totoy to Nonoy: Bukidnon's political dynasties thrive on cattle, cane". 2022-05-02. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ "Groups launch trade fair in Congress to push for social enterprise law - Oxfam Pilipinas". 2023-02-07. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ Cabico, Gaea Katreena. "From reactive to proactive: Bill pushes early action to mitigate climate disasters". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Hon. Alba, Jose Manuel F." House of Representatives. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
- ^ "Republic Act No. 11983". lawphil.net. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ "Republic Act No. 11954". lawphil.net. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ "REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11959, August 24, 2023". Supreme Court E-Library. 11 September 2023. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ "Republic Act No. 11962". lawphil.net. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ "Republic Act No. 11995". lawphil.net. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
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