SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS —_)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Second Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No., 7649

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Along with emerging and fast-growing economy of Cagayan de Oro City,
unfortunately, the traffic situation in the City is worsening. At present, traffic in the central
business districts of Cagayan de Oro is at its all time worse. This is not only inconvenient but
also costs many businessmen.

‘One possible solution is to improve and add additional roads in the City. As a result
of consultations, it was agreed upon that a skyway in Cagayan de Oro City will be a big help
in decongesting the streets of the City.

This proposed skyway will be a 2.4 km skyway estimated to cost around P2.6 billion
to be known as the JR Borja-Carmen-Patag Skyway.

The 1* approach of the 1* section comprising of 1.6 kms will start from JR Borja
Extension near the Maria Reyna Hospital passing beside the Cogon Market towards the JR
Borja Bridge. The 2 approach of the 1% section will follow the existing Max Suniel St.
intersecting Villarin St. comprising 1.26 kms which existing road will be upgraded. The 2%
section will start from Villarin St. near Country Village to Patag after the 4" ID Road. This will
total 780 meters.

With this skyway, traffic in the City will ease up with the end goal of improving the
flow of goods and services which will be beneficial for the economy of the City.

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

MW

MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.


SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS __)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
‘Second Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No. 7649

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAGAYAN DE ORO (J.R. BORJA-
(CARMEN-PATAG) SKYWAY

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

SECTION 1. There shall be constructed a skyway in Cagayan de Oro City to be known as
the Cagayan de Oro (J.R. Borja-Carmen-Patag) Skyway.

SEC. 2. The Skyway shall consist of two sections. The first section will start from JR Borja
Extension near the Maria Reyna Hospital passing beside the Cogon Market towards the JR
Borja Bridge 1* approach at Burgos St., 1600 meters. From the 2” approach of J.R. Borja
Bridge, it will follow the existing Max Suniel St. intersecting Villarin St. The road will be
upgraded, 1,260 meters.

The 2™ section of the skyway will start from Villarin St. near Country Village to Patag
after the 4” ID Road. This will total 780 meters.

SEC 3. The Department of Public Works and Highways is hereby directed to implement the
planning and construction of the Cagayan de Oro (J.R. Borja-Carmen-Patag) Skyway.

SEC 4, The amount of Two Billion Six Hundred Million Pesos (P2,600,000,000) necessary
for the construction of the Cagayan de Oro (J.R. Borja-Carmen-Patag) Skyway shall be
included in the budget of the Department of Public Works and Highways in the General
Appropriations Act.

SEC 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a newspaper of
general circulation.

Approved,