Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

No. 2037

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative Ambrosio “Boy” C. Cruz, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The attached bill seeks the construction of a coastal road that will connect
Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas and Valenzuela area (CAMANAVA) to the provinces of
Bulacan, Pampanga, and Bataan, which shall be known as the “BulPamBa National
Coastal Road”.

Based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing (2020 CPH) of the
Philippine Statistics Authority, the National Capital Region (NCR) is the second most
populous region in the country with its total population reaching a record high of
13,484,462 or 12.37% of the total population of the Philippines.

The rapid population growth in the NCR can be largely attributed to the
employment opportunities it offers as it is the melting pot of commercial and industrial
growth.

However, the development of the NCR has also brought forth several problems
such as traffic congestion, inadequacy of public transportation, pollution, and lack of
sufficient housing, among others.

With these predicaments, fast, safe, and easy access to the surrounding provinces
of the NCR has become more vital.

Meanwhile, with the increase in the volume of cars in Region III, traffic jams
have increased in frequency, clogging major roads in the region, including the


McArthur Highway and the North Luzon Expressway, which link the region to the
NCR.

Given this context, the construction of the BulPamBa National Coastal Road aims
to provide an alternative route that can ease the flow of traffic and facilitate the
movement of goods and services between Metro Manila and nearby provinces in
Region III.

Concurrent with the ease of travel and facilitation of the movement of goods, the
project can also spur unprecedented economic development by attracting investments
and boosting local tourism. In return, more jobs would be available such that people
would consider working and living in areas other than the NCR.

Lastly, the access that the BulPamBa National Coastal Road would provide can
rouse inter-regional and inter-provincial connections in such a way that communities
that used to be isolated from each other can now interact freely and easily especially the
bayside municipalities of Obando, Bulakan, Paombong, and Hagonoy in Bulacan, and
Macabebe, Masantol, Sasmuan, Guagua, Lubao, and Hermosa in Pampanga.

This same measure was already approved on third and final reading by the
House of Representatives in the last 18" Congress, but was not approved by the Senate
for lack of material time before the adjournment of Congress.

Considering the foregoing, the approval of this Bill is earnestly sought.

loo:
OSIO “BOY” C. CRUZ, JR.
Representative, Fifth District of
Bulacan


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2 53 7

Introduced by Representative Ambrosio “Boy” C. Cruz, Jr.

AN ACT MANDATING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A COASTAL ROAD
CONNECTING THE CALOOCAN, MALABON, NAVOTAS, AND VALENZUELA
AREA (CAMANAVA) TO THE PROVINCES OF BULACAN, PAMPANGA, AND
BATAAN, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

Section 1. There shall be constructed a coastal road that will connect Caloocan,
Malabon, Navotas and Valenzuela area (CAMANAVA) to the provinces of Bulacan,
Pampanga, and Bataan, which shall be known as the “BulPamBa National Coastal
Road”.

Section 2. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) shall be the
lead implementing agency of this Act.

Section 3. The amount necessary to defray the cost of undertaking and
completing the feasibility study and detailed engineering design for this project and
other activities related thereto shall be included in the General Appropriations Act
(GAA). Thereafter, the Secretary of DPWH shall include in the Department's program
construction of said road, the funding of which shall be included in the GAA.

Section 4. Within sixty (60) days from the approval of this Act, the DPWH shall,
in consultation with the stakeholders, formulate and promulgate the necessary rules
and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.


Section 5. If, for any reason, any part or provision of this Act is declared invalid
or unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions not affected thereby shall remain
in full force and effect.

Section 6. All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, rules, and regulations
contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or
modified accordingly.

Section 7. This Act shall take effect 15 days following the completion of its
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general

circulation.

Approved,