Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

20

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: REP. RAUL V. DEL MAR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The attached bill seeks the construction of a Bridge from Cebu City to
the Municipality of Cordova, Province of Cebu and a Coastal Road /
Expressway to the Mactan-Cebu International Airport, Lapu-Lapu City, as
well as a Bridge from the Municipality of Consolacion, Province of Cebu to
the Mactan-Cebu International Airport, Lapu-Lapu City.

As the full development of Cebu City and Municipalities of the
Province of Cebu has become a matter of national concern, necessary
complementary infrastructure facilities must be in place and in top shape.
And any infrastructure strategy must consider the expanded and
accelerated economic growth of the area.

The expansion of the Mactan-Cebu International Airport and the
increase in domestic and international flights to Cebu, coupled with the
traffic volume flowing from an expanding growth center, point up the
imperative need for additional access routes from the Mactan-Cebu
International Airport to Cebu City's downtown area and the Southern and
Northern Cities and Municipalities of the Province of Cebu. For accessibility
is one factor that allows Cebu to keep pace with the demands of local and
foreign trade and commerce and tourism.

Very soon the traffic movements across the existing Mandaue City -
Lapu Lapu City bridges and roads shall exceed its accommodation capacity
but the expansion of these bridges is simply not feasible.


In this light, the construction of a Bridge, connecting Cebu City to the
Municipality of Cordova, Province of Cebu and a Coastal Road / Expressway
to the Mactan-Cebu International Airport, Lapu Lapu City, as well as a
Bridge from the Municipality of Consolacion, Province of Cebu to the
Mactan-Cebu International Airport, Lapu-Lapu City are needed because of
the existing traffic situation given Cebu’s already economic growth.

This same measure was already approved on third and final reading
by the House of Representatives in the last 17% Congress but was not
approved by the Senate for lack of time before adjournment of Congress.

In view hereof, approval of the bill is earnestly recommended.

LB


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 20

Introduced by: REP. RAUL V. DEL MAR

AN ACT

PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BRIDGE FROM CEBU CITY
TO THE MUNICIPALITY OF CORDOVA, PROVINCE OF CEBU AND A
COASTAL ROAD / EXPRESSWAY TO THE MACTAN-CEBU
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, LAPU-LAPU CITY, AS WELL AS A BRIDGE
FROM THE MUNICIPALITY OF CONSOLACION, PROVINCE OF CEBU TO
THE MACTAN-CEBU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, LAPU-LAPU CITY AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be constructed under the supervision of the
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) a Bridge from Cebu City
to the Municipality of Cordova, Province of Cebu and a coastal road /
expressway to the Mactan-Cebu International Airport, Lapu-Lapu City, as
well as a Bridge from the Municipality of Consolacion, Province of Cebu to
the Mactan-Cebu International Airport, Lapu-Lapu City.

SEC. 2. The amount necessary to defray the cost of construction of
these projects and other activities related thereto shall be included in the
current General Appropriations Act (GAA). Thereafter, the Secretary of the
DPWH shall include in the Department's program the completion of
construction of said projects, the funding of which shall be included in the
General Appropriations Act (GAA) of the year following the approval of this
Act.


SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
in the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,