Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, _ 1084

Introduced by: HO!

“KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to rename the McArthur Highway/Manila North Road to General Gregorio
Del Pilar Highway.

‘The McArthur Highway is also known as the Manila North Road (Manor). It follows much
of route of the old Manila Railroad Line from Manila to Dagupan in Pangasinan. On June 17,
1961, the section of the Manila North Road between Manila and Pangasinan was renamed to
McArthur Highway in honor of one of the greatest America generals who was known as the
‘Liberator of the Philippine” during World War II, General Douglas McArthur.

‘The name of the McArthur Highway/Manila North Road, which starts from the Bonifacio
Monument roundabout at Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) in Caloocan, Metro Manila
then passes through the provinces of Bulacan, Pampanga, Tarlac in Central Luzon then to the
Northern Luzon provinces of Pangasinan, La Union, Ilocos Sur until it ends at the Maharlika
Highway in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, with a total distance of five hundred (500) kilometres.

It was built in section beginning in 1928 during the American colonial period. It was
named Highway 3 and was also called Route 3 in early U.S. military records. The highway
eventually reached the Ilocos provinces in the north thus it was called as the Manila North Road

The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) included in the guidelines
of naming roads, schools, building, and other important public structures that the name to be
used must have historical and cultural significance and must contribute to the positive
development of national pride through good example exhibited by such person.

General Gregorio Del Pilar was one of the youngest generals in the Philippine
revolutionary forces. He was a general in the Philippine Revolution and Philippine-American
War. He fought and won different battle reclaiming freedom for the different provinces of our
country. His death at the age of 24 is a perpetual reminder that heroism knows no age.


Renaming the McArthur Highway/Manila North Road to General Gregorio Del Pilar Highway
will bestow distinct honor and perpetuate the memory of our national hero General Gregorio Gel
Pilar. If favorably passed into law, it will constantly remind us of the noble deeds of General
Gregorio Del Pilar and inspire our people to emulate his example of obedience to lawful orders
and selfless sacrifice while his exceptional courage and leadership gave inspiration and hope to
the Filipino people at a critical time in our country’s history.

In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is eamestly sought.

“KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADOR/

Representative
First District of Bulacan


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1084
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

AN ACT RENAMING MCARTHUR HIGHWAY/MANILA NORTH ROAD TO
GENERAL GREGORIO DEL PILAR HIGHWAY

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

SECTION 1. The name of McArthur Highway/Manila North Road, which starts from the
Bonifacio Monument roundabout at Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) in Caloocan, Metro
Manila then passes through the provinces of Bulacan, Pampanga, Tarlac, in Central Luzon then
to the Northem Luzon provinces of Pangasinan, La union, Ilocos Sur until it ends at the
Maharlika Highway in Laoag City , Ilocos Norte, with a total distance of Five Hundred (500)
kilometers, is hereby renamed to General Gregorio del Pilar Highway.

SECTION 2. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) shall implement the
provision of this Act.

SECTION 3. This Act shatf take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in two (2) national newspaper

Approved,