Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ___ 
Introduced by Rep. WOWO FORTES 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Gubat Bypass Road is a 1.901-kilometer road that stretches from Brgy. 
Beriran to Brgy. Ariman, within the Municipality of Gubat, Province of Sorsogon. The 
bypass road effectively provided an alternative route for motorists going to and from 
the aforementioned municipalities. In effect, Gubat’s economy was positively 
impacted, reducing travel time for travelers and relieving congestion within Gubat’s 
town center. 
Previously, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) had 
improved the Gubat Bypass Road before it was turned over to the Municipal 
Government of Gubat, thereby classifying it as a local road. However, the local 
government’s limited resources inhibit it from providing the necessary upkeep. 
This bill, therefore, seeks to convert the 1.901-kilometer Gubat Bypass Road 
into a National Road. The conversion would ensure proper and efficient maintenance 
by the DPWH, thereby providing a reliable alternative route for passage, easing traffic 
in the Municipality of Gubat, and improving the quality of life for its residents. 
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
ATTY. WOWO FORTES 
       Representative 
Second District, Province of Sorsogon 
August 4, 2025
8:00 am
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Twentieth Congress of the  
Republic of the Philippines 
First Regular Session 
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ___ 
Introduced by Rep. WOWO FORTES 
AN ACT CONVERTING THE ROAD STRETCHING FROM  BARANGAY BERIRAN 
TO BARANGAY ARIMAN, MUNICIPALITY OF GUBAT, PROVINCE OF 
SORSOGON (GUBAT BYPASS ROAD) INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in the 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. The 1.901-kilometer road stretching from Brgy. Beriran to Brgy. Ariman, 
Municipality of Gubat, Province of Sorsogon, otherwise known as the Gubat Bypass 
Road, is hereby converted into a national road. 
SEC. 2. The technical description of the road comprises the road centerline 
coordinates strategically located to identify the road stretch of the road section. The 
road section starts from K0598 +256 of Jct. Abuyog – Gubat – Ariman National Road, 
Municipality of Gubat marked as Sta. 0 + 000, and ends at K0600 +516 of Jct. Abuyog 
– Gubat – Ariman National Road, Municipality of Gubat marked as Sta. 1 +901.
Station 
Coordinates  
(Latitude, Longitude) 
Distance (m.) 
Sta. 0 +000 
 12°55'49.27"N124° 7'5.13"E 
0 
Sta. 0 +183 
 12°55'43.38"N,124° 7'5.10"E 
183 
Sta. 0 +391 
 12°55'36.63"N,124° 7'5.24"E 
391 
Sta. 0 +628 
 12°55'28.90"N,124° 7'5.29"E 
628 
Sta. 0 +902 
 12°55'20.08"N,124° 7'6.09"E 
902 
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Sta. 1 +078 
 12°55'14.35"N,124° 7'6.69"E 
 1,078 
Sta. 1 +342 
 12°55'5.76"N,124° 7'7.24"E 
 1,342 
Sta. 1 +580 
 12°54'58.05"N,124° 7'7.64"E 
 1,580 
Sta. 1 +730 
 12°54'53.17"N,124° 7'8.08"E 
 1,730 
Sta. 1 +901 
 12°54'47.93"N,124° 7'8.55"E 
 1,901 
  
SEC. 3. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the 
Department’s program the improvement, repair, and maintenance of the said road, the 
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
 
SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official 
Gazette or in at least (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
 
Approved,