NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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23 MAY-9 A10:40
SENATE
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Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR.
AN ACT
MANDATING THE FULL REHABILITATION, UPGRADING, AND 
MAINTENANCE OF ROMAN SUPERHIGHWAY IN THE PROVINCE OF BATAAN
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Province of Bataan, in its rapid urbanization brought about by the ongoing 
infrastructure projects and economic activities, is about to further its development as 
an investment, industrialization and tourism hub.
The pending construction of the Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge (BCIB) is 
expected to facilitate the transformation of regional economies of Bataan and other 
provinces located further north of the province through "improved connectivity, new 
economic opportunities and jobs." With this development, Bataan is expected to 
benefit from the expanded opportunities for the "massive" economic growth in Luzon 
and the country. Corollary, Roman Superhighway, as Bataan's major national road, 
will be servicing not just the province, but also other nearby provinces that will be 
linked with the province.
The Roman Superhighway is named in honor of former Representative Pablo 
Roman Sr., who is acknowledged as the father of the predecessor of the present-day 
Freeport Area of Bataan. The road traverses into Balanga City and nine (9) 
municipalities namely Dinalupihan, Hermosa, Orani, Samal, Abucay, Pilar, Orion, 
□may, and Mariveles. The anticipated development will require the availability and 
accessibility of complementary Infrastructure to meet the demands of increased 
economic activities.
This measure proposes the conversion and maintenance of Roman 
Superhighway as an all-weather road in order to maintain its working condition despite 
expected increase in vehicular load and fast-changing climate conditions.
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this measure-ls earnestly sought.
RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR.


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
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23 may-9 AlO :40
SENATE
RECEIVED BV:
Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR.
AN ACT
MANDATING THE FULL REHABILITATION, UPGRADING, AND 
MAINTENANCE OF ROMAN SUPERHIGHWAY IN THE PROVINCE OF BATAAN
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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Section 1. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) shall
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undertake the full rehabilitation and upgrading as an all-weather road of the Roman
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Superhighway in the Province of Bataan stretching from the Municipality of
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Dinalupihan to the Municipality of Mariveles. Thereafter, the DPWH shall be
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responsible for the maintenance of Roman Superhighway and shall ensure that It
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remains safe and optimally serviceable.
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Sec. 2. The DPWH, in coordination with the Region III Regional Office of the
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Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Provincial
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Government of Bataan, shall evaluate and assess the current condition of Roman
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Superhighway to Identify the necessary engineering works to be undertaken for the
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upgrading of the said road. Relative thereto, a feasibility study shall be conducted by
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the DPWH to primarily plan the extent and duration of the full rehabilitation, upgrading
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and maintenance of the Roman Superhighway into an all-weather road.
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Sec. 3. In Its full rehabilitation and upgrading as an all-weather road, the Roman
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Superhighway shall have the following characteristics:
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a. Maintains trafficabllity by vehicles under all types of weather conditions
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including torrential rains and flooding;
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b. The capacity to maintain optimal trafficabllity even with high vehicular load.


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Sec. 4. Within thirty (30) days from the effectivity of this Act, the DPWH, the
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DENR, in consultation with the Provincial Government of Bataan, private sector experts
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and other stakeholders shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the
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proper and effective implementation of this Act. In formulating the said rules and
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regulations, the characteristics indicated in Section 3 of this Act shall be further defined
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in consideration of local environmental conditions.
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Sec. 5. The amount necessary to cover the rehabilitation, upgrading and
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maintenance of Roman Superhighway shall be included in the annual General
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Appropriations Act.
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Sec. 6. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
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Official Gazette or In a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,