Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _________ 
______________________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by:  REP. SALVADOR A. PLEYTO, SR. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Manholes are access points for underground public utilities such as water supply and 
sewerage systems, allowing for easy inspection, maintenance, repair, and upgrades.  They are 
generally found in streets and pavements.  It is a common sight we see every time we traverse 
these pathways. 
But not all water supply lines or sewers are accessible by a manhole in case of leak repair 
or service upgrade.  Digging up the road or pavement on top is, therefore, necessary to access the 
supply line to be repaired or modified. 
The inevitable digging of roads and pavements should only be a temporary inconvenience 
to passing motorists and pedestrians.  However, it will become a nuisance if these altered roads or 
pavements are not restored to their original state and condition.  It will pose a great danger and can 
affect everyone from pedestrians, bikers, motorcyclists, and motorists in general. 
To avoid such incidents from happening, it is hereby proposed through this measure that 
public utility companies such as water and sewerage are mandated to reconstruct and restore the 
roads, pavements or pathways that they dug within twenty-four 24 hours after completion of their 
activities. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate consideration and approval of this measure is 
earnestly sought. 
SALVADOR A. PLEYTO, SR. 
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _________ 
______________________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by:  REP. SALVADOR A. PLEYTO, SR. 
AN ACT MANDATING WATER AND SEWERAGE COMPANIES TO RECONSTRUCT 
AND RESTORE PORTION OF ROADS AND PAVEMENTS IMPAIRED DURING THE 
COURSE OF THEIR SERVICE ACTIVITIES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1.  Short Title.  – This Act shall be known as the “Road Restoration Act of 
2024” 
SEC.  2.  Declaration of Policy. -  It is the declared policy of the State to safeguard life, 
health, property, and the general welfare of the people.  The State acknowledges the value of 
promoting awareness among citizens,  
The State shall implement measures to minimize road accidents caused by damaged roads, 
by mandating water and sewerage companies to rebuild and restore portions of roads and 
pavements impaired during the course of their service activities. 
SEC.  3.  Coverage – This Act shall cover all water and sewerage companies engaged in 
the construction and maintenance of water supply and sewer pipes all over the country. 
SEC.  4.  Responsibilities of Water and Sewerage Companies –  Water and sewerage utility 
companies are mandated to reconstruct and restore portions of road or pavement they alter to give 
way to their maintenance and repair activities. 
SEC. 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity 
of this Act, the Secretary of Department of Public Works and Highways, in consultation with the 
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Department of Interior and Local Government, shall promulgate the necessary implementing rules 
and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act. 
SEC. 6. Separability Clause -If any provision of this Act is held unconstitutional, other 
provisions not affected thereby shall remain valid and binding. 
SEC. 7.  Repealing Clause. – All other laws, decrees, executive orders, issuances, rules 
and regulations, or part thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby likewise repealed or amended 
accordingly. 
SEC. 8. Effectivity Clause. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following the 
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,