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NINETEENTH CONGRESS ‘eS i
First Regular Session ¢,
HOUSE BILL NO. _7428

Introduced by 2" District of Agusan del Norte Representative
HON. DALE B. CORVERA

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE TUBAY-CABADBARAN
COASTAL ROAD IN THE PROVINCE OF AGUSAN DEL NORTE WITH
THE TUBAY BRIDGE AS A MAJOR COMPONENT OF THE PROJECT,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Cabadbaran City has always been regarded as the center of trade, commerce and
industry by its neighboring municipalities, including the Municipality of Tubay, Province of
Agusan del Norte. It is also considered as the educational and administrative center of the
province, and the provincial capital as well. Unfortunately, the people of Tubay, particularly
those living in the coastal barangays, as well as in Barangay Poblacion, have difficulty reaching
Cabadbaran City because of the absence of a road network which sufficiently connects the two
Local Government Units (LGU). In going to Cabadbaran City, they have to travel through the
national highway which is not only circuitous and risky, but also creates additional financial
burden for them.

The proposed construction of the Tubay-Cabadbaran Coastal Road will connect the
Municipality of Jabonga, the Municipality of Tubay, and the City of Cabadbaran. At the heart
of the proposed project is the construction of the Tubay Bridge, a 260-lineal meter bridge which
will connect Sitio Punta Gracia and Talisay, Poblacion 1, Tubay to Cabadbaran City in the
Province of Agusan del Norte. The proposed bridge will replace the existing hanging bridge
which can only accommodate pedestrians and which prove too risky to cross, especially during
inclement weather.

‘The Tubay-Cabadbaran Coastal Road will enhance the mobility of people, goods, and
services between the Municipalities of Tubay and Jabonga, and Cabadbaran City, and
surrounding areas, which is aligned with the national government's initiative of providing
better mobility and accessibility to people, goods, and services through lowering of travel time
and cost of travel.

Likewise, it will enhance economic activities and economic efficiency of the
connecting roads and influenced areas. The proposed enhancement of the road network will
attract more individuals, particularly tourists, that will boost the income generation of the



affected LGUs. It is also expected to cater future surge of motoring vehicles to improve the
overall performance and serviceability of the existing road network. The proposed project will
not only improve the transport sector, but also help the business sector in the area to flourish.

In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this bill js-¢arriestly sought.

‘Representative
WAistriok of Agusan del Norte



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _7428

Introduced by 2™ District of Agusan del Norte Representative
HON. DALE B. CORVERA

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE TUBAY-CABADBARAN
COASTAL ROAD IN THE PROVINCE OF AGUSAN DEL NORTE WITH
THE TUBAY BRIDGE AS A MAJOR COMPONENT OF THE PROJECT,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

Section 1. There shall be constructed, under the supervision of the Department of Public
Works and Highways (DPWH), a coastal road connecting the Municipality of Tubay to the
Municipality of Jabonga and City of Cabadbaran, Province of Agusan del Norte. The proposed
coastal road shall include the construction of the Tubay-Cabadbaran Bridge connecting Sitio
Punta Gracia and Talisay, Poblacion 1, Tubay to Cabadbaran City.

Section 2. The amount necessary to defray the cost of undertaking, including the
completion of the feasibility study and detailed engineering design for this project and other
activities related thereto shall be included in the General Appropriations Act (GAA).
Thereafter, the Secretary of DPWH shall include in the Department’s program the construction
of said road, the funding of which shall be included in the GAA.

Section 3. Upon the effectivity of this Act, the DPWH shall immediately cause the
planning, programming and implementation of the construction of the Tubay-Cabadbaran
Coastal Road. The maintenance of the said road shall be included in the annual maintenance
program of the DPWH.


Section 4. This Act shalll take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,