Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
H.`3useBi|| No.      9278
Introduced by Representative MARIA VANESSA C. AUMENTADO
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The proposed measure earnestly seeks for the conversion of Jct. Loay Interior
Road - Mahayag, Sam Miguel - Danao Road, located in the Province of Bohol, into a
national road.
The existing provincial road of Jct. Loay Interior Road - Mahayag, Sam Miguel
-  Danao  Road  has  a  length  of  15,039  kilometers;  it  is  composed  of  gravel  and
upgraded road with a concrete width of 6.7 meters. It serves as a link bet\^reen the
towns of San Migue[ and Danao.  It is currently used by motorists coming from either
town  vice  versa  without  passing  through  the  other  neighboring  towns.  Its  use
effectively reduced travel time and maintenance costs.
The Jct. Loay Interior Road -Mahayag, San Miguel -Danao Road is identified
as a  provincial  road  that its  repair,  maintenance and  improvement are under the
responsibility of the local government.  However, due to other fiscal  priorities and
limitations of the concerned local governments, the true potential of the road is not
fully realized.
Needless to say, improvement of road  networks is essential  in uplifting the
way  of  life  and  economic  stability  of  the  residents  involved.  A  smooth  road  is
essential  in the safety of travelers, transportation of goods and services,  and the
operation of the province's socio-economic activities.
It is imperative to convert the Jct. Loay Interior Road-Mahayag, San Miguel -
Danao Road into national road.  Once converted, the maintenance aspect of the said
road will be transferred to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH);
said ageney will be obliged to maintain, repair and improve the road lines. Indeed,
conversion from provincial road into national road guarantees the availability of and
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access to bigger funding from the national government. It will help improve the road
accessibility of the area, minimizes traffic and shortens travel time. Also, tourists will
have better access to Bohol's other tourist attractions such as, the Danao Adventure
Park,  Sea  of  Clouds,  and  others.  Doing  so  will  redound  to  the  socio-economic
development and welfare of the people of Bohol.
Thus, to make sure that it fully serves its purpose and capacity, it is deemed
best and urgent to convert Jct. Loay Interior Road- Mahayag, Sam  Miguel - Danao
Road into a national road.
It is thus, that approval of this proposed measure is earnestly requested.
MARIAvA#C AUMENTADO
Representative
Second (2nd) District, BOHOL
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
HouseBillNo.      9Z78
Introduced by Representative MARIA VANESSA C. AUMENTADO
AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE CONVERSION OF .ICT. LOAY INTERIOR ROAD-
MAHAYAG, SAM MIGUEL -DANAO ROAD, LOCATED IN THE PROVINCE OF
BOHOL. INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House Of Representatives of the Philippines
in Congress assembled.
S.cti®n 11. The Jct. Loay Interior Road - Mahayag, San Miguel - Danao Road,
located in the Province of Bohol, is hereby converted into a national road.
Secti®h  2.  The  Secretary  of  Public Works  and  Highways  shall  include  the
Department's program the improvement, repair and maintenance of said road, the
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriation Act.
Section 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen  (15) days after its publication in
the Offic(.af Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved.
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