Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Nineteenth (19") Congress
First Regular Session * FF

HOUSE BILL NO, 4837 _

Introduced by HON. EDWARD S. HAGEDORN

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This is a refiling of the bill that originated from 17" Congress, sharing the same vision that
the Salvacion-Sabang road that leads to Underground River in the City of Puerto Princesa road
conversion from city road to a national road category is necessary and beneficial to the City of
Puerto Princesa, its inhabitants, investors and tourists.

Since the start of civilization up to present, well-paved and well-maintained roads have
played a very important function in the establishment of society, and is essential for every place to
flourish and develop. It fundamentally contributes to economic development and growth, provides
access to employment, health, education and social services, and encourages more investments
and businesses in the area, among others. Further, it has crucial effects to tourism for a world-
renowned, tourist flocked (local and foreign) paradise like Puerto Princesa.

Due to time and use, the abovementioned road is already dilapidated and is in dire need of
regular maintenance, renewal or modernization, Once converted as a national road, it will be under
the direct supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH]) as to its
administration, maintenance, improvement, reconstruction and construction expenditures. The
effect of this conversion will be felt far and wide, not just by the people of Puerto Princesa, but by
everyone who gets to see the majestic beauty of the city

With this, the City Government of Palawan will be able to fully concentrate in the
environmental protection, beautification and maintenance of the city, as well as the delivery of
services to the Palawefios, while the National Government will help us maintain our roads that will
lead the residents and tourists to the greatest and most impressive destinations they will ever see.


In the light of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly recommended.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Nineteenth (19") Congress
First Regular Session

9 #887

HOUSE BILL No.'°°

Introduced by HON. EDWARD S. HAGEDORN:

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE SALVACION-SABANG ROAD THAT LEADS TO
UNDERGROUND RIVER IN THE CITY OF PUERTO PRINCESA 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 Salvacion-Sabang Road in the City of Puerto Princesa is hereby
converted into a national road. The ownership, maintenance and supervision of the same
belongs to the national government;

Sec. 2. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) shall prescribe the
implementing rules and regulations necessary for the evaluation, approval and implementation
of this Act:

Sec. 3. The Secretary of Public Works and Highways shall include in the Department's
program and improvement, repair, maintenance of the said road, the funding of which shall be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Sec. 4, This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days after completion of its
publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,