“HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City,

17" Congress
First Regular Session

BILLS AND INDEX SERVICE

HOUSE BILLNO, _

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

EXPLANATORY NOTE

As early as the 14” Congress, Representatives from the provinces of Bulacan, Pampanga
and Bataan and the cities of Manila, Caloocan, Valenzuela and Navotas petitioned for the
construction of the Manila to Bataan North Coastal Road as an alternative route from Manila to
Bataan. The proposal was aimed to ease the flow of traffic in areas covered by the North Luzon
Expressway. This direct access route circumnavigating the northern portion of Manila Bay will help
ease the traffic in EDSA and will jumpstart industrial growth along the stretch of coastal area that
is previously underdeveloped and prone to flooding.

It is hoped that this project will spur tremendous economic development, especially in the
aquaculture industry and promote eco-tourism in this bend of Manila Bay. The proposed Manila to
Bataan North Coastal Road can provide an avenue of sustainable growth and development in
terms of further investments to local industry, tourism, service ~related jobs and cutting the costs
for both businesses and consumers.

This bill seeks to appropriate funds for the construction of a four (4) lanes national coastal
highway directly connecting Metropolitan Manila to the provinces of Bulacan, Pampanga and
Bataan. Having a national highway connecting these bustling centers of socio- economic growth
will work to benefit the country. The volume of trade and commerce is expected to increase
exponentially as the economies and urban population of these areas are linked and continue to
grow.

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

JOSE ANTONIO R. at


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

17" Congress
First Regular Session

House su. no, 480

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

AN ACT
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A COASTAL HIGHWAY CONNECTING
‘THE CAMANAVA (CALOOCAN, MALABON, NAVOTAS AND VALENZUELA) AREA AND THE
PROVINCES OF BULACAN, PAMPANGA AND BATAAN

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 “BULPAMBA NATIONAL COASTAL
HIGHWAY ACT”

Sec. 2. The above said coastal highway shall have FOUR (4) lanes

1d shall be connecting the
CAMANAVA (CALOOCAN, MALABON, NAVOTAS AND VALENZUELA) area and the Provinces of
Bulacan, Pampanga and Bataan. Proper elevation shall also be provided such to the effect that said highway
shall also serve as coastal dike against tidal surges and flooding towards the inlands.

Sec. 3. Appropriation — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the National
Economi

and Development Authority (NEDA) is hereby directed to survey possible overland routes and
provide for costing valuations for such.

“The amount necessary to construct the coastal highway as provided in this Act shall be included in the
General Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment into law and submission of the survey and
valuation plan by the Secretary of DPWH.

Sec. 4. The proper gov \ agencies are hereby directed to implement this Act.

Sec, 5. Effectivity “This Act shall take effect upon its approval.