HB04212 : AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A LIBINGAN NG MGA BAYANI IN NORTHERN LUZON, AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR
House Bill No. 4212, titled the "Libingan ng mga Bayani sa Norte Act," proposes the establishment of an annex to the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Northern Luzon, specifically at Camp Lt. Tito Abat in Manaoag, Pangasinan. This bill aims to address the growing need for burial spaces for national heroes, presidents, military personnel, artists, and scientists, and to provide a more accessible resting place for those whose families reside outside Metro Manila. The Bases Conversion and Development Authority would undertake the construction, and the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office would administer the new cemetery.
The significance of this bill to the Filipino people lies in its commitment to honoring the nation's heroes and providing greater convenience for their families. By decentralizing the Libingan ng mga Bayani, it ensures that fallen heroes from Northern Luzon can be laid to rest closer to their hometowns and loved ones, facilitating visits and reinforcing cultural heritage. This initiative not only expands the capacity for national burials but also extends the government's support to bereaved families by offering a more appropriate and accessible setting for commemorating their dearly departed.