Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE BILL NO. 4019

Introduced by Honorable Oscar “Richard” S. Garin, Jr.
1 District, lloilo

“AN ACT CONVERTING STA. MONICA-CORDOVA PROVINCIAL
ROAD INTO A NATIONAL ROAD, APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The road section covered by this bill is the Sta. Monica-Cordova Road. It is a
provincial road that traverses from Brgy. Sta. Monica, Oton, lloilo, and ends in
Brgy. Cordova Norte, Tigbauan. This road section connects the Oton-San Miguel
National Road and Tigbauan-Leon National Road.

This road section spans 2.730 kilometers and is a significant commercial artery
as it connects the towns of Oton and Tigbauan, lloilo as well as the barangays
therein, all of which produce considerable quantities of agricultural products and
farm animals. The Municipality of Oton is a 1st class municipality with a
population of 82,572 per 2010 census. More significantly, it is a prime choice for
migration of the urban population of Iloilo City, considering that it is only 11
kilometers therefrom.

Tigbauan is a 2nd class municipality with a population of 58,814 per 2010
census. It is the site of the Southeast Asia Fisheries Development Center
(SEAFDEC), a multi-lateral consortium of Southeast Asian countries and Japan
aimed towards fisheries research and development

Both municipalities possess an immense potential in agriculture, trade and
commerce, and enhancing fisheries development in the Province of Iloilo thus, a
reliable road system to reach their full potential can go a long way. Upgrading
and constant maintenance of this road section will invariably engender an


increased productivity considering that producers will have access to an all-

weather road network.

This proposed measure is also premised on the plenary power of the Congress
of the Republic of the Philippines as enshrined in Section 1, Article VI of the
1987 Constitution of the Philippines, thus:

“Section 1. The legislative power shall be vested in the Congress of the
Philippines which shall consist of a Senate and a House of
Representatives, except to the extent reserved to the people by the
provision on initiative and referendum.”

Broadly stated, the power Congress to legislate is all-encompassing, limited only
by our constitution. It appearing that there is no constitutional impediment
attending herein, the proponent respectfully prays that this proposed legislation
be given due consideration.



Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE BILL No.4019

Introduced by Honorable Oscar “Richard” S. Garin, Jr.
_1* District, lloilo __

“AN ACT CONVERTING STA. MONICA-CORDOVA PROVINCIAL
ROAD INTO A NATIONAL ROAD, APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

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

Section 1. The provincial road section in the Province of lloilo identified as Sta.
Monica-Cordova Provincial Road is hereby converted into a national road.

Section 2. Repealing Clause — All laws, issuances or any party thereof
inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

Section 3. Effectivity — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national

newspapers of general circulation

Approved,