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Republic of the Philippines :

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 283

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ANTONIO T. ALBANO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The existing 21 kilometer Mabini-Pintor-Union, Municipality of Gamu to Mangcuram,
Lullutan, City of llagan provincial road is a vital network which links the Municipality of Gamu
to the City of llagan, Isabela. The road is of great importance in the economic, commercial
and civic expansion of the fast growing of Gamu, Isabela as it provides the shortest seamless
connection to the City of llagan, Isabela. As it is now, the provincial road services to connect
two national highways, the llagan-Delfin Albano-Mallig Road and Gamu to Roxas Road,
shortening travel time from the towns of Burgos and Gamu to llagan City. It stretches parallel
to the Santiago-Tuguegarao Road.

The vital importance of this provincial road is highlighted by the growing needs of the
communities connected by this stretch. The conversion to national road will enhance the
exchange of agricultural and industrial goods and commercial services between the
Municipalities of Burgos and Gamu to the urban centers of llagan, Isabela. It is converted to a
national road., it will be well-maintained and regularly paved affording the motorist fast and
efficient thoroughfare.

Just as important, its conversion to a national road will improve access to government
and commercial services as a well maintained road network will bring hospital, churches,
markets, academic institutions and commercial establishments even closer to the people.

The Provincial Government of Isabela has limited resources to maintain and conduct
repairs on the said provincial road on a regular basis. Its conversion to a national road will also
translate to huge savings on the part of the provincial government of Isabela which can now
allocate to poverty alleviation projects and other government initiatives with significant socio-
economic impact.

Hence, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly requested.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

283
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE ANTONIO T. ALBANO

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE PROVINCIAL ROAD STRETCHING FROM BARANGAY
MABINI-PINTOR-UNION, MUNICIPALITY OF GAMU TO MANGCURAM-
LULLUTAN, CITY OF ILAGAN, ALL IN THE PROVINCE OF ISABELA INTO A
NATIONAL ROAD, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. The road stretching from Barangay Mabini-Pintor-Union
Municipality of Gamu to Mangcuram-Lullutan, City of llagan, all of the Province of
Isabela connecting the Municipality of Gamu to the City of llagan is hereby converted
into a national road.

SECTION 2. 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.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
the Official gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved.