Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

17" Congress
First Regular Session

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Introduced by: HON, JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to rename the MeArthur 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
the 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 American generals who was known as the “Liberator of the
Philippines” during World War I, 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, Hocos Sur until it ends at the Maharlika Highway in Laoag
City, Hocos Norte, with a total distance of five hundred (500) kilometers

It was builtin sections beginning in 1928 during the American colonial period. It was named
Highway 3 and was also called Route 3 in early USS. 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, buildings, 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
's. He was a general in the Philippine Revolution and Philippine-American War, He fought and
‘won different battles 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.

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Renaming the McArthur Highway/Manila North Road to General Gregorio Del Pilar
Highway will bestow distinet honor and perpetuate the memory of our national hero General Gregorio
Del 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
Filipino people at a critical time in our country’s history.

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

JOSE ANFONIO R. SY-ALVARADO.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
17" Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, AS6E

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

SECTION 1. 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 Northem Luzon provinces of Pangasinan, La Union, locos Sur
until it ends at the Maharlika Highway in Laoag City, Hlocos 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 shall takg<ffect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation

Approved,