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Republic of the Philippines

Province of Capiz
OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN
Provincial Capitol, Roxas City 5800
Tel No. (036) 6210-042 Local 128

EXCERPTS FROM THE JOURNAL OF THE REGULAR SESSION NO. 25-2022 OF THE 11 TH SANGGUNIANG
PANLALAWIGAN OF CAPIZ (TERM 2022-2025), HELD IN THE HALL OF VICE GOVERNORS, CAPIZ
PROVINCIAL CAPITOL, ROXAS CITY ON DECEMBER 19, 2022

HON. JAIME O. MAGBANUA

Vice Governor
Presiding Officer
Present:
HON. ELMER P. AREVALO - Member

HON. GILBERT O. ARDIVILLA - Member

HON. JONATHAN B. BESA - Member
HON. NERIZA JOY G. SAN FELIX - Member
HON. ALDWIN A. CRUZ-AM - Member
HON. BLESILDA P. ALMALBIS - Member
HON. CECILIO F. FECUNDO - Member
HON. THEA FAITH T. REYES - Member
HON. TRINA MARIE A. IGNACIO - Member
HON. RAFE D. LALUMA (IPMR) - Member
HON. PAUL IVAN R. BATICADOS (PCL Fed. Pres.) - Member
Ex-Officio
HON. QUERUBIN P. PAMPLONA (LIGA Fed. Pres.) - Member
Ex-Officio
HON. RENZO B. TEVES (PSK Pres.) - Member
Ex-Officio
Absent:
HON. JOSE FULGENCIO A. DEL ROSARIO - Member
(Official Travel)

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ORDINANCE NO. 153

Series of 2022 (2022-2025)

AMENDING SECTION 6 (B), SECTION 7, AND SECTION 9 (B), (C), & (D) OF ORDINANCE NO.
076, SERIES OF 2022, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “COMPREHENSIVE ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM FOR IDENTIFIED SCHOLARS” (CAPIS) OF THE PROVINCE OF CAPIZ
Authored by:
Hon. Thea Faith T. Reyes

EXPLANATORY NOTE

WHEREAS, Section 16 of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code
of 1991 mandates every local government unit to exercise its powers expressly granted, and those
necessarily implied there from, as well as powers necessary, appropriate, or incidental for its efficient and
effective governance, and those which are essential to the promotion of the general welfare;

WHEREAS, Section 48 of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code
of 1991, expressly states that local legislative power shall be exercised by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan
for the province;

WHEREAS, Paragraph (a) of Section 468 of the same code mandates the Sangguniang
Panlalawigan, as the legislative body of the province, to enact ordinances, approve resolutions and
appropriate fuds for the general welfare of the province and its inhabitants;

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NOW, BE IT ORDAINED, AS IT HEREBY ORDAINED, by the Sangguniag Panlalawigan of Capiz

in session assembled that:
Section 1. Title. This ordinance shall be known as “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6 (B),
SECTION 7, AND SECTION 9 (B), (C), & (D) OF ORDINANCE NO. 076 SERIES OF 2022, OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS THE “COMPREHENSIVE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR IDENTIFIED SCHOLARS” (CAPIS)
OF THE PROVINCE OF CAPIZ.
Section 2. Amendments. The following provisions are hereby amended to read as follows:
“Section 6. Basic Eligibility and Qualifications for CAPIS.
(b) If of legal age, must be a registered voter of Capiz or a resident of Capiz for at least
one (1) year prior to filing of the application for the scholarship grant. If the applicant is a
minor, he/she should be a registered voter of the Sangguniang Kabataan in his/her
respective barangay or his/her parent/s should be a registered voter/s or resident/s of
Capiz. If living with a guardian, the guardian must be a registered voter of Capiz or a
resident of Capiz for at least one (1) year. In all cases of non-registration of applicant or
parent/s or guardian/s, he/she may be given a period of (1) one year to comply for
registration as the case may be”

“Section 7. Documentary Requirements. Applicant for CAPIS shall submit the following
documentary requirements:
a) Duly accomplished application form;
b) Photocopy of Certificate of Live Birth;
c) Voter’s Certification or Barangay Certificate of Residency. If the student-
applicant is a minor, the Voter’s Certification or Barangay Certificate of
Residency of his/her parent/s or guardian;
d) Form 138 or Transcript of Records;
e) Certified machine copy of parents W2/ Income Tax Retur or Original BIR
Certification of Tax Exemption; if the applicant is living with a guardian by
reason of death of both parents, the guardian must submit a Barangay
Certification stating the relationship between the guardian and applicant, and
reason of guardianship;
f) Good moral character from last school attended; and,
g) For Merit and EVAFFIT Scholarship Applicant. A Sworn Statement attesting to
the fact that the applicant is not enjoying any other scholarship program
granted by any private or government entity.

All documentary requirements should be submitted within one (1) year from the date of application; failure
of which would disqualify the applicant to be included in the list of scholars for the next semester of the
proceeding school year, upon year-end assessment and approval of the Provincial Scholarship
Committee.”
“Section 9. General Conditions of Scholarship.
(b) Only one (1) scholarship grant may be awarded for each CAPIS Scholar under Merit Private
Scholarship, Merit Public Scholarship, and EVAFFIT Scholarship, respectively:

(c) A maximum of (4) four members per family within the 2 nd degree can be granted a CAPIS scholarship
under this Ordinance provided they well belong to different scholarship categories: provided, further, that
the member of the family who garnered the highest QES average will be prioritized for Merit Scholarship or
EVAFFIT Scholarship as the case may be, while other members of the family who garnered a lower QES
average will be placed on other scholarship grant categories per ordinance as the case maybe;”

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“Section 9, (d). Relatives of elected official of the Provincial Government of Capiz and
members of the Provincial Scholarship Committee, within 3 rd degree of consanguinity, are disqualified as
beneficiaries of any of the scholarship programs,” is hereby deleted.
Section 3. Separability Clause. If any section or provision of this Ordinance shall be held to be
unconstitutional or invalid by competent authority, such judgement or action shall not affect or impair the
other sections or provisions thereof.
Section 4. Repealing Clause. Any provisions of existing ordinance, executive orders and other
local policies inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
Section 5. Effectivity. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval.
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I hereby certify to the correctness of the foregoing Ordinance No. 153, Series of 2022 (2022-2025).

ZOE G. HERRERA, JR.

Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan
ATTESTED AND CERTIFIED
TO BE DULY ENACTED:

JAIME O. MAGBANUA APPROVED:

Vice Governor
Presiding Officer
Date: _____________

FREDENIL H. CASTRO
Governor
Date: __________________
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