Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Twentieth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3894

Introduced by Representative Katrina Reiko Chua-Tai

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The State recognizes the vital role of transportation in driving socioeconomic
development. In pursuit of inclusive progress, there is an urgent need to establish a
sustainable and integrated infrastructure framework that supports the country’s
national development goals. A reliable, safe, secure, efficient, intermodal,
affordable, and environmentally sustainable transport system is fundamental to
improving the quality of life for all Filipinos, particularly those in underserved areas
such as the First Legislative District of Zamboanga City.

One critical component requiring immediate attention is T. Taupan Road,
located in Sutterville, Barangay Campo Islam, Zamboanga City. This road serves
as a key connector between the Labuan-Limpapa National Highway, the San Jose
Gusu Section, and the junction of R.T. Boulevard, making it one of the busiest and
most essential arteries in the district. Daily, this corridor accommodates a substantial
volume of both vehicular and pedestrian traffic, highlighting its strategic importance
to the city’s mobility and public safety.

Currently, T. Taupan Road is under local jurisdiction, which severely limits the
availability of resources for its proper maintenance, rehabilitation, and improvement.
Elevating its status to a national road is not only justified by its significance and
usage but is also a necessary step to ensure its long-term development. Through this
conversion, the road will become eligible for national government funding and
support under the Department of Transportation.


This legislative measure seeks to convert T. Taupan Road into a national
highway. Doing so will empower the national government to allocate the resources
required for its improvement, in line with broader national objectives to decongest
traffic, enhance road safety, and improve transportation infrastructure. Ultimately,
this will stimulate economic activity, increase accessibility, and uplift the standard
of living in the First Legislative District of Zamboanga City.

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

KARINA REIKO CHUA - TAI


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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives

Quezon City, Metro Manila

Twentieth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3894

Introduced by Representative Katrina Reiko Chua-Tai

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE T. TAUPAN ROAD IN SUTTERVILLE,
BARANGAY CAMPO ISLAM, ZAMBOANGA CITY, CONNECTING
THE JUNCTION OF THE LABUAN-LIMPAPA NATIONAL HIGHWAY
IN SAN JOSE GUSU SECTION TO THE JUNCTION OF R.T. LIM
BOULEVARD, 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 T. Taupan Road in Sutterville, Barangay Campo Islam,
Zamboanga City, connecting the junction of the Labuan Limpapa National
Highway in San Jose Gusu Section to the junction of R.T. Lim Boulevard, is
hereby converted into a national highway.

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

Act.


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

3 Approved,