Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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‘Twentieth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 333 8

Introduced by Representative RAYMOND ADRIAN SALCEDA

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE POLANGUI - NASISI - GUINOBATAN ROAD (POLANGUI
SECTION) IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBAY INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to convert the Polangui — Nasisi - Guinobatan Road (Polangui
Section), spanning 6.985 kilometers with a 15-meter right-of-way, into a national road
under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

At present, maintenance of this vital artery depends on the limited funds of local
governments, which constrains its rehabilitation and improvement. By converting it into a
national road, the responsibility for upgrading, repair, and long-term maintenance will be
assumed by the DPWH, ensuring higher construction standards and consistent funding support.

The Polangui ~ Nasisi ~ Guinobatan corridor serves multiple strategic purposes:

+ Agricultural Productivity and Market Linkage. Polangui and Guinobatan are major
agricultural producers of rice, com, coconut, and abaca in Albay. This road links farms
to consolidation and trading centers in Ligao City and Guinobatan, reducing transport
costs and improving farm-gate prices.

+ Mobility of People and Goods. The road eases traffic congestion on the Maharlika
Highway by providing an alternative route between westem Polangui and Guinobatan.
It strengthens intra-provincial connectivity and supports the efficient flow of goods to
and from the upland barangays.

+ Disaster Preparedness and Response. Albay is highly exposed to typhoons, floods,
and volcanic hazards. This road provides an alternate access route during emergencies,
facilitating the delivery of relief goods and enabling faster evacuation and deployment
of response teams.


Integration with Regional Infrastructure. This section of the road is part of the larger
network of diversion and connector roads in the 3rd District of Albay, which
complement the Hangin Road corridor that links Pantao Port, the Bicol International
Airport, and strategic renewable energy sites. By upgrading this section to national road
status, the government strengthens a transport backbone that supports food security,
trade, and energy development in the province.

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



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

Twentieth Congress
First Regular Session

3998

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Representative RAYMOND ADRIAN SALCEDA

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE POLANGUI - NASISI - GUINOBATAN ROAD (POLANGUI
SECTION) IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBAY 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. Conversion into a National Road. The Polangui ~ Nasisi - Guinobatan
Road (Polangui Section), which traverses the Municipality of Polangui, the City of Ligao, and
connects to the Municipality of Guinobatan in the Province of Albay, with a length of six and
985/100 (6.985) kilometers and a right-of-way width of fifteen (15) meters, is hereby
converted into a national road under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and
Highways (DPWH).

SEC. 2. Inclusion in the DPWH Road Program. 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 for such shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

SEC. 3. Implementing Rules. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and
Highways shall issue the necessary rules, orders, and circulars to implement this Act.

SEC. 4. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,