EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
)
SENATE 
S. B. No. 1722
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DATE
TJME
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Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN UNDERSEA TUNNEL 
OR BRIDGE FROM CEBU CITY TO THE MUNICIPALITY OF CORDOVA AND A 
COASTAL ROAD-EXPRESSWAY TO THE MACTAN-CEBU INTERNATIONAL 
AIRPORT, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Our Constitution, under Article X, Section 13 states that, "Local government 
units may group themselves, consolidate or coordinate their efforts, services, and 
resources for purposes commonly beneficial to them in accordance with 
law." Adequate infrastructure is important for economic growth and alleviation of 
poverty.
The expansion of Mactan-Cebu International Airport and the rise in domestic 
and foreign flights to Cebu, combined with the amount of traffic from the city's hub, 
demands the need for additional access routes from Mactan-Cebu International Airport 
to Cebu City's downtown area and the Southern and Northern Cities and Municipalities 
of Cebu Province. Complementary infrastructure facilities must be in place to keep 
pace with the demands of local and foreign trade, commerce, and tourism in the area.
Now therefor, this measure seeks the construction of a Bridge from Cebu City 
to the Municipality of Cordova, Province of Cebu and a Coastal Road/Expressway to 
the Mactan-Cebu International Airport, Lapu-Lapu City, as well as a Bridge from the 
Municipality of Consolacion, Province of Cebu to the Mactan-Cebu International 
Airport, Lapu-Lapu City. Furthermore, this is also pursuant to the Policy of the State 
to accelerate the economic and social growth and development of the units in the 
region.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this measure is respectfully 
requested.
IMEE R. MARCOS


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
)
SENATE 
S. B. No. 1722
DATE
INDEX
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN UNDERSEA TUNNEL 
OR BRIDGE FROM CEBU CITY TO THE MUNICIPALITY OF CORDOVA AND A 
COASTAL ROAD-EXPRESSWAY TO THE MACTAN-CEBU INTERNATIONAL 
AIRPORT, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled:
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SECTION 1. There shall be constructed under the supervision of the
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Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) an undersea tunnel or bridge from
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Cebu City to the Municipality of Cordova, Province of Cebu and a coastal road-
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expressway to the Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
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SEC. 2. The amount necessary to defray the cost of undertaking and
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completing the feasibility study and detailed engineering for this project and other
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activities related thereto shall be included in the General Appropriations Act (GAA).
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Thereafter, the Secretary of the DPWH shall include in the Department's program the
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construction of said road, the funding of which shall be included in the annual GAA.
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SEC. 3. 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,