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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

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RECISTAA SION UNIT

SEVENTEENTH conGress L_BILLS ANY WNOEX SERVICE

First Regular Session

HOUSEBILLNO. 275

Introduced by: REP. RAUL V. DEL MAR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The attached bill seeks 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.

As the full development of Cebu City and Municipalities of the Province of
Cebu has become a matter of national concern, necessary complementary
infrastructure facilities must be in place and in top shape. And any infrastructure
strategy must consider the expanded and accelerated economic growth of the area.

The expansion of the Mactan-Cebu International Airport and the increase in
domestic and international flights to Cebu, coupled with the traffic volume flowing
from an expanding growth center, point up the imperative need for additional access
routes from the Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Cebu City's downtown area
and the Southern Cities and Municipalities of the Province of Cebu. For accessibility is
one factor that allows Cebu to keep pace with the demands of local and foreign trade
and commerce and tourism.

Very soon the traffic movements across the existing Mandaue City = Lapu Lapu
City roads and bridges shall exceed its accommodation capacity. But the expansion of
these bridges is simply not feasible. A third bridge between Cebu City and Lapp Lapp
City will likewise not be feasible because it will hamper the entry of International sea
carriers into the port of Cebu City.

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All told, a new approach must be adopted. In this light, the construction of a
500-meter-more or less undersea tunnel, connecting Cebu City to the Municipality of
Cordova-and a Coastal Road to Lapu Lapu City, Province of Cebu is perceived to be a
valid option. This project may appear ambitious but this is what is called for by the
traffic situation projected over the long term, given Cebu's already economic growth.

in view hereof, approval of the bill is earnestly recommended.

RAUL V. DEL MAR’


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

275

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: REP. RAUL V. DEL MAR

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 House of Representatives of the Philippines in the
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1, There shall be constructed under the supervision of the
Department of Public Works and Highways an undersea tunnel or bridge from Cebu
City to the Municipality of Cordoba - and a Coastal Road — Expressway to the Mac
tan-Cebu International Airport.

SEC. 2. The amount necessary for the construction and ‘completion of the
undersea tunnel and the connecting two-kilometer coast way, including feasibility
and detailed engineering studies, acquisition of sites, equipment, materials and
services to be used directly for the project, shall be charged to the appropriations of
the Department of Public Works and Highways under the annual General
Appropriations Act.

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,