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

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL Ne 3288

Introduced by
HON. NELSON R. DAYANGHIRANG, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The Highway Junction Santiago-Pusan Point Road traverses the Municipality of Caraga in the
Province of Davao Oriental, providing a crucial link between the Surigao del Sur Boundary—
Davao Oriental Coastal Road and the easternmost landmark of the Philippines—Pusan Point.
This road directly serves several barangays, connecting communities to essential public
services, schools, markets, and economic centers.

The road provides a more convenient and safer transport facility to the riding public, reducing
travel time and improving accessibility. It is particularly important in times of emergencies or
calamities when alternate access routes are needed. Furthermore, its development supports
increased economic activity in barangay areas, particularly by improving connectivity to tourist
destinations and agricultural production zones.

Pusan Point is a site of historical, cultural, and tourism significance, being the first area in the
Philippines to witness the sunrise and home to the Pusan Point Heritage Park and Lighthouse.
The road serves as a gateway to this tourism hub, encouraging local economic growth, creating
job opportunities, and-enhancing the mobility of both locals and tourists.

At present, however, the road remains under local jurisdiction and lacks adequate funding and
technical support for long-term maintenance and improvement. Its conversion into a national
road would place it under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways
(DPWH), enabling sustainable upgrades including pavement improvement, drainage, slope
protection, and signage installation.

This measure supports the national commitment to improving rural infrastructure, enhancing
regional tourism, and promoting inclusive growth across geographically isolated and
disadvantaged areas.

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

NELSON R. DAYANGHIRANG, JR.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Batasan Hills, Quezon City

‘TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 3288

Introduced by
HON, NELSON R. DAYANGHIRANG, JR.

AN ACT DECLARING THE HIGHWAY JUNCTION SANTIAGO - PUSAN POINT ROAD IN
‘THE MUNICIPALITY OF CARAGA, PROVINCE OF DAVAO ORIENTAL AS A NATIONAL
ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR ITS CONVERSION, MAINTENANCE, AND
DEVELOPMENT

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

SECTION 1. Short Title — This Act shall be known as the “Santiago-Pusan Point National
Road Act.”

SEC. 2. Establishment — The Highway Junction Santiago — Pusan Point Road in the
Municipality of Caraga, Province of Davao Oriental is hereby converted into a national road
under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

SEC. 3. Appropriations — 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.

SEC. 4, Separability Clause - \f any provision of this Act is held unconstitutional or invalid,
the other provisions not affected thereby shall continue in operation and remain in full force
and effect,

SEC. 5. Repealing Clause - All laws, executive orders, administrative orders, rules,
regulations, decrees, and other issuances or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with the
provisions of this Act are hereby revoked, repealed, or modified accordingly.

SEC. 6. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,