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

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _ 3276 Wo INDEX

Introduced by 2" District of Agusan del Norte Representative
HON. DALE B. CORVERA

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE TUBAY BRIDGE
CONNECTING SITIO PUNTA GRACIA AND TALISAY, POBLACION 1,
TUBAY TO CABADBARAN CITY IN THE PROVINCE OF AGUSAN DEL
NORTE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

For so long a time, the people of the Municipality of Tubay and of the other
municipalities in the eastern part of Agusan del Norte recognized Cabadbaran City as the center
of trade, commerce and industry. It is also considered as the educational and administrative
center of the province. Unfortunately, the people of Tubay, particularly those living in the
coastal barangays, as well as in Barangay Poblacion, have difficulty reaching Cabadbaran City
because of the absence of a bridge connecting the said two LGUs. In going to Cabadbaran City,
they have to travel through the national highway which is not only circuitous and risky, but
also creates additional financial burden for them.

‘The proposed construction of the 260-lineal meter Tubay Bridge which will connect
Sitio Punta Gracia and Talisay, Poblacion 1, Tubay to Cabadbaran City in the Province of
Agusan del Norte will open up economic opportunities for the people residing in the influence
area. Likewise, it is consistent with the Build Build Build Program of the previous
administration, now continued and strongly supported by the present Administration, which
aims for a more balanced and responsive regional/countryside development for the country.
‘Through the construction of infrastructure projects outside traditional urban centers of the
country, growth may be accelerated and experienced not only in Tubay and Cabadbaran but
also in other countryside communities.

‘The proposed construction also supports the drive of the present Administration to
improve agricultural yields in the country as the Province of Agusan del Norte i: ing to be
the agricultural processing center and industrial estate zone of the Caraga Region. Its
construction will ensure that agricultural harvests will not wither and lose some of their value
while being transported from the farm/processing centers to shipment facilities and their
consumers.

DATE August 8,

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The Tubay Bridge will address the need for redundancy access and reduce travel time
to ensure unhampered flow of goods, services, and people even in times of calamities and
disasters. It is expected to improve the interregional, regional, and sub-regional connecti
since it is part of the West Coastal Road, connecting the coastal side of Butuan City, Agusan
del Norte to Surigao del Norte.

The realization of this project is strongly supported by the people of Caraga Region. Its
construction is included in the Caraga Regional Development Investment Program 2017-2022
Midterm Update and was endorsed by RDC Caraga Region through RDC Resolution No. 13-
C, Series of 2020 to the Department of Public Works and Highways on 11 March 2020 for
construction.

Furthermore, the proposed structure also supports the implementation of Republic Act
No. 8811, which transferred the seat of provincial government of Agusan del Norte from
Butuan City to Cabadbaran City.

In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this bill is egmnestly sought.



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

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _3276

Introduced by 2" District of Agusan del Norte Representative
HON. DALE B. CORVERA

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE TUBAY BRIDGE
CONNECTING SITIO PUNTA GRACIA AND TALISAY, POBLACION 1,
TUBAY TO CABADBARAN CITY IN THE PROVINCE OF AGUSAN DEL
NORTE

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

Section 1. There shall be constructed, under the supervision of the Department of Public
Works and Highways, a Bridge in Sitio Punta Gracia and Talisay, Poblacion 1, in the
Municipality of Tubay connecting the said Municipality to the City of Cabadbaran in the
Province of Agusan del Norte.

Section 2. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the
Department’s program the construction of this Bridge, the funding of which shall be included

in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Section 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official

Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,