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

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _3318

Introduced by Representative VINCENT FRANCO D. FRASCO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the circumferential road in Poro Island, traversing the
municipalities of Poro and Tudela, Province of Cebu, into a national road.

The proposed measure is similar to House Bill No. 5757 and House Bill No. 7761, which
were previously filed in the 18" and 19" Congress, respectively. In both Congresses, the same
were referred to the House Committee on Public Works. However, up to the present, the proposal
has not materialized.

‘An improved road network plays an important role in the socio-economic development of
allocality. Investment in roads reduces the travel time of people and makes the transport of products
and services more efficient. The significant influx of local and foreign tourists in the Camotes
Group of Islands, particularly to see and enjoy the Municipality of Pilar’s picturesque views,
sugary-white beaches, and pristine waters has contributed to the vibrant tourism industry in the
area, However, to sustain and further promote the tourism activities in the Municipality of Pilar,
the improvement and maintenance of the roads in the island must be done regularly to address the
need for increased mobility of people and goods. Converting the circumferential road into a
national road will ensure sufficient funding for its repair, expansion, and maintenance.

Aside from the boost that the tourism industry will get due to the improved roads in the
area, the conversion of the circumferential road in Ponson Island into a national road will also
complement the efforts of the government to improve the country’s road networks in order to
provide the public with faster and easier access to basic services.

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

VINCE! 'RANCO D. FRASCO

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

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

0. 3318

HOUSE BILL

Introduced by Representative VINCENT FRANCO D. FRASCO

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE CIRCUMFERENTIAL ROAD IN PONSON ISLAND OF THE
CAMOTES GROUP OF ISLANDS, TRAVERSING THE BARANGAYS OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF PILAR, PROVINCE OF CEBU, INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. The circumferential road in Ponson Island of the Camotes Group of Islands,
traversing the barangays of the Municipality of Pilar, Province of Cebu, is converted into a national
road.

Section 2. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways shall include
in the Department’s program, the repair, maintenance and improvement of the national road, the
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Section 3, This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication in the Official
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,

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