Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Eighteenth (18") Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 5295

Introduced by Representative Rudy S. Caoagdan
2" District, North Cotabato

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Poblacion-Magpet-K inarum-K irongdong
Municipal Road in Magpet, Cotabato into a national Toad.

The Municipality of Magpet is located in the eastern part of the Province of
Cotabato. It covers an area of approximately 75,536 hectares of vast agricultural

from agriculture and the major agricultural products are rubber, banana (both
lacatan and cardava), coconut, coffee and fruits. Magpet is the topmost producer
of banana in the whole Province of Cotabato. Tourism industry is likewise a
potential source of income for the municipality since many tourist attractions are
located in the area which include waterfalls, rainforests, tribal village and a Bali

inspired resort facing the majestic Mt. Apo.

Magpet has a total road length of 310.91 kilometers composed of 38.30
kilometers national road, 25.30 kilometers Provincial road, 8.073 kilometers
municipal road and 239.237 barangay road. These roads are categorized into:
concrete (84.37 km), asphalt (1.05 km), gravel (116.17 km), and earth or unpaved
(109.30 km).

The Poblacion-Magpet-Kinarum-K irongdong Municipal Road, with an
estimated length of 18.30 kilometers, serves as a thoroughfare that links to other
barangays in the municipality. It also leads to the Kirongdong waterfalls and
rainforests in Kinarum, where the tallest waterfall in Cotabato is located.

At present, this road requires an upgrade, improvement and upkeep. But,
the Municipality of Magpet may not afford the needed improvement because ic
entails the acquisition of a road right of way. The potential of the municipality for
agricultural and tourism development will be put into naught if the road will not


be improved and maintained. The conversion of the road into a national road
guarantees that there would be available funds from the national government for
its repair, improvement and maintenance. This will help the Municipality of
Magpet in its economic endeavours especially in boosting its tourism and
uplifting the lives of the people in the area.

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

y B\ZAOAGDAN



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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Eighteenth (18) Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5295

Introduced by Representative Rudy S. Caoagdan
2"! District, North Cotabato

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE POBLACION-MAGPET-KINARUM-
KIRONGDONG MUNICIPAL ROAD IN MAGPET, COTABATO, INTO
A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE
MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT THEREOF

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

SECTION 1. The Poblacion-Magpet-Kinarum-Kirongdong Municipal
Road in Magpet, Cotabato is hereby converted into a national road under the
supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

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

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

Approved,