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

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 3289

Introduced by
HON. NELSON R. DAYANGHIRANG, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The Junction Manay~Taocanga Road, located in the Municipality of Manay, Province of Davao
Oriental, serves as a vital access route connecting the poblacion to remote barangays and
farmlands. It plays a critical role in the movement of people and agricultural goods, contributing
significantly to local economic activity.

This road leads to the beautiful and majestic Diomaboc Lake, an emerging ecotourism destination
with great potential to boost the tourism industry in the area. Its development as a national road
will enhance access to this natural attraction, encouraging both local and national tourism.

Moreover, the road provides a more convenient and safer transport facility to the riding public,
particularly for farmers and small entrepreneurs transporting agricultural products to the market.
‘At present, the road is under local jurisdiction and lacks adequate funding for maintenance and
improvement.

Converting the Junction Manay—Taocanga Road into a national road will allow the Department of
Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to undertake its long-term development. including road
widening, pavement strengthening, and installation of appropriate safety features. This will
promote inclusive development, support livelihood, and improve connectivity within the
municipality and the rest of the province.

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

RADAYANGHIRANG, JR.


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

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 3289

Introduced by
HON. NELSON R. DAYANGHIRANG, JR.

AN ACT DECLARING THE JUNCTION MANAY-TAOCANGA ROAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY
OF MANAY, PROVINCE OF DAVAO ORIENTAL AS A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR ITS CONVERSION, MAINTENANCE, AND DEVELOPMENT

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

SECTION 1. Short Title — This Act shall be known as the "Manay-Taocanga National Road Act”

SEC. 2. Establishment — The Junction Manay—Taocanga Road in the Municipality of Manay,
Province of Davao Oriental is hereby converted into a national road under the supervision of the
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

SEC. 3. Appropriations — The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the
Department's program the improvement, repair, and maintenance of the said road, the funding of
which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. Separability Clause - If any provision of this Act is held unconstitutional or invalid, the
other provisions not affected thereby shall continue in operation and remain in full force and effect,

SEC. 5. Repealing Clause - All laws, executive orders, administrative orders. rules, regulations,
decrees, and other issuances or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act
are hereby revoked, repealed, or modified accordingly.

SEC. 6. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,