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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.__ 1832

Introduced by:
REP. FRANCISCO T. MATUGAS.
15' District, Surigao del Norte (Siargao Island)

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill was first fled in the 14" Congress and was finally approved on
Third Reading by the House of Representatives in the 15" Congress. This was
scheduled for Second Reading by the Senate before the sine die adjournment
of the 15! Congress. Re-filed in foto this present Congress, this bill seeks to
upgrade and modernize the Siargao Airport in Barangay Sayak, Del Carmen in
the Province of Surigao del Norte.

This bill was first filed in 2007 in line with the then administration's thrust of
developing Super Regions all throughout the country. It was a vital component
in the development of Central Mindanao into a Super Region because of
Siargao Island's vast eco-tourism potentials. Furthermore, its upgrading and
modernization will ensure adequate funding for its improvement, maintenance
and repair. With a modemized and upgraded airport, Siargao Island will be
opened to faster development, its promotion as a prime tourist destination will
be greatly bolstered, the mobility of people and the movement of goods will
be greatly improved and commerce and industry will be given a much-
needed boost. Farmers, producers and businessmen will have access to more
and bigger markets for their produce and commodities, with transportation
cost reduced to a minimum. More importantly, it will be easier for tourists to visit
and enjoy the pristine and natural beauty of the island.

For six years that this bill has been pending in Congress, Siargao Island
managed to increase tourist amivals and hos in fact been recognized
internationally as one of the best surf-site and one of the must-see destinations
in the world. In line with the present administration's mission to attract more
tourists and investors to the country, it is therefore crucial to have a modemized
and upgraded airport to cater to the growing number of tourists visiting Siargao
Island.

Approval of this Bill, therefore, is earnestly sought.

FRANCISCO T. MATUGAS


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.__1832

Introduced by:
REP. FRANCISCO T. MATUGAS
15' District, Surigao del Norte (Siargao Island)

AN ACT
UPGRADING AND MODERNIZING THE SIARGAO AIRPORT AT
BARANGAY SAYAK, DEL CARMEN, SURIGAO DEL NORTE,
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

Section 1. The Siargao Airport at Barangay Sayak, Del
Carmen, Surigao del Norte is hereby upgraded and modernized.

Section 2. The Director General of the Aviation Authority of
the Philippines (CAAP) shall include in the CAAP Master Plan the
implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be taken from
the CAAP's internally generated funds, corporate borrowings and
other financing schemes available to the Authority.

Section 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following
the completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2)
national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,