Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
Nineteenth Congress 
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Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
Introduced by Representatives David “Jayjay” C. Suarez and 
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Anna Marie Villaraza-Suarez 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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This bill seeks to establish a national road management plan or 
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comprehensive 
national 
framework 
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planning, 
management, 
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development, and maintenance of roads in the country. 
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Roads are vital infrastructure components that facilitate transportation, 
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commerce, and connectivity. Efficient road networks are crucial for the 
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country’s economic growth and in ensuring access to social services. Adequate 
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and well-maintained road infrastructures facilitate the connectivity and 
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movement of people and goods and spur local economic development. 
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Studies conducted worldwide have demonstrated the significant 
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contribution of well-developed road networks to the advancement and economic 
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prosperity of a nation. 
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However, to ensure that roads and transportation systems are contributing 
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to the overall socio-economic development, and promote road safety, efficiency, 
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and sustainability, effective road planning and management is necessary.   
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Under the proposed measure, key agencies and local government units 
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are mandated to formulate a plan for the effective management of roads.  It aims 
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to establish a comprehensive framework for the management, development, and 
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maintenance of roads and provides some regulations or standards to ensure 
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safety and improve road network efficiency.  
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As part of road management regulations, it includes provisions for road 
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setbacks and requires commercial establishments to allocate twenty percent 
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(20%) of their total floor area to parking spaces to prevent road obstructions 
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caused by parking and loading issues.    
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Road planning represents a proactive approach to addressing the 
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challenges and opportunities associated with road infrastructure development. 
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By incorporating principles of safety, efficiency, sustainability, and community 
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engagement, the bill aims to create a robust framework for the planning and 
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management of roads, ultimately enhancing the quality of life of all citizens. 
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In view of the foregoing, passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
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DAVID “JAYJAY” C. SUAREZ 
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ANNA MARIE VILLARAZA-SUAREZ 
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Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
Nineteenth Congress 
Second Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
Introduced by Representatives David “Jayjay” C. Suarez and 
Anna Villaraza-Suarez 
AN ACT 
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ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL ROAD MANAGEMENT PLAN AND 
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APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
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in Congress assembled:  
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SECTION 1.  Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the “Road 
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Planning and Management Act.” 
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SEC. 2.  Declaration of Policy. –  The State recognizes that efficient road 
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networks are crucial for the country’s economic growth as adequate and well-
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maintained road infrastructures and road connectivity facilitate the movement of 
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people and goods, and spur local economic development. Thus, it is hereby 
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declared the policy of the State to have a comprehensive plan and framework 
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for road management to facilitate efficient traffic flow, enhance road safety, and 
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promote sustainable development. 
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SEC. 3.  National Road Management Plan. – The Department of Public 
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Works and Highways (DPWH) shall, in coordination with the Department of 
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Transportation (DOTr), local government units (LGUs), and other relevant 
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government agencies, develop a comprehensive national road management plan 
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to serve as a guide and framework in the construction, management, 
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maintenance, and improvement of roads in the country. 
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The national road management plan shall contain implementing strategies 
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on road management to facilitate efficient traffic flow and shall include:   
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(a)
Provisions 
and 
national 
standards 
for 
the 
construction,
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maintenance, and improvement of roads and national highways, with 
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consideration given to traffic volume, safety requirements, structural integrity, 
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efficiency, and socio- environmental impact and sustainability; 
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(b)
Road classifications and various categories approach based on their
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functions such as arterial roads, collector roads, and local roads, each subject to 
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different planning and design standards; 
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(c)
Road safety measures such as road design standards, signage,
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speed management systems, and lane designation for specific vehicles; 
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(d)
Assessment of the potential impact of road projects on traffic flow,
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air quality, noise levels, and community well-being; 
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(e)
Integration of different transportation modes, including public
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transit, cycling infrastructure, and pedestrian pathways to create a cohesive and 
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efficient transportation network; 
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(f)
Principles of traffic engineering and urban planning to optimize 
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road networks and minimize congestion and travel times; 
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(g)
Mechanism to ensure the equitable access of all members of
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society including pedestrians, cyclists, and persons with disabilities to 
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transportation facilities; and 
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(h)
Mechanism 
for 
long-term 
planning 
to 
anticipate 
future
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transportation demands, population growth, and technological advancements. 
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The plan shall prioritize the establishment of alternative routes and 
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bypasses to alleviate congestion in urban areas. 
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The plan shall be subject to periodic review and updating to the changing 
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transportation needs. 
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SEC. 4. Road Management Regulations. – The DPWH shall, in 
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coordination with the DOTr, develop and implement road management 
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regulations. The DPWH shall, in coordination with the DOTr, LGUs and 
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relevant agencies, integrate, prescribe, and enforce road management 
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regulations and standards to ensure accessibility, safety, and efficient use of 
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road spaces, which shall include among others, the following: 
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(a)
No shopping mall, market, and commercial establishment may be
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constructed within a distance of one (1) kilometer from national highways. 
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Existing malls within the prohibited distance shall no longer be allowed 
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expansion beyond their current boundaries; 
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(b)
Road right-of-ways must be
free from encroachment and 
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obstruction that impede traffic flows; and 
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(c)
Parking of motor vehicles shall not be allowed within the entire
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road right-of-ways except in appropriately designated authorized areas. 
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SEC. 5. Right-of-Way. – The government may exercise the right of 
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eminent domain whenever the government deems it necessary for the attainment 
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of road planning and management, and may acquire real property needed as 
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right-of-way site or location to prevent encroachments and obstructions that 
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impede traffic flow through donation, negotiated sale, expropriation, or any 
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other mode of acquisition as provided by law. 
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SEC. 6.  Parking Space Regulations. – To prevent road obstructions 
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caused by improperly parked vehicles and crowded loading areas, and as a 
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matter of government’s road management policy and businesses’ corporate 
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social responsibility, commercial establishments shall allocate parking spaces 
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equivalent to at least twenty percent (20%) of their total floor area.  
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Failure to allocate parking spaces equivalent to at least twenty percent 
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(20%) of the total floor area as required under this section of this Act shall be a 
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ground for the non-issuance and revocation of building permits.   
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SEC. 7. Local Government Units. – LGUs, in coordination with the 
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member agencies of the Inter-Agency Council for Traffic Task Force, shall 
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formulate their road management plan, which shall be integrated in the national 
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road plan.  LGUs shall be responsible for the development and implementation 
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of strategies in road management within their respective jurisdiction and shall 
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encourage public participation in the planning process to ensure that road 
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projects are align with the community needs and preferences.  
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SEC. 8.  Penalties. – Any shopping mall, market or commercial 
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establishment that fails to comply with the road management regulations under 
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Section 4 (a) of this Act shall be punished by a fine of not less than Five 
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hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00) but not more than One million pesos 
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(P1,000,000.00) and revocation of business permits and licenses. 
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Any person, natural or juridical, who establishes any structure or engages 
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in any activity encroaching a road right-of-way in a manner that obstructs or 
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impedes the traffic flow or reduces the efficiency of the road in violation of 
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Section 4(b)  and  of this Act,  or  who illegally parked motor vehicle  on a 
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national road in violation of  Section 4(c) of  this Act  shall, upon conviction, be 
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punished by a fine of not less than Twenty thousand pesos (P20,000.00)  but not 
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more than Fifty thousand pesos (P50,000.00) and the cost of expenses incurred 
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in removing such obstruction or illegally parked motor vehicle, in addition to 
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the penalty imposed for traffic violations under other existing laws.  
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SEC. 9.  Implementing Rules and Regulations. – Within ninety (90) 
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days from the effectivity of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall, in 
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consultation with the local executive officials, Secretaries of Finance, Budget 
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and Management, and the Interior and Local Government, formulate the 
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necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act. 
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SEC. 10. 
Appropriations. – The amount necessary for the initial 
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implementation of this Act shall be charged against the current appropriations of 
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the Department of Public Works and Highways. Thereafter, such sum as may be 
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necessary for the continued implementation of this Act shall be included in the 
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General Appropriations Act. 
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SEC. 11.  Separability Clause. – If any provision or part of this Act is 
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declared unconstitutional or invalid, the parts or provisions not affected shall 
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remain in full force and effect. 
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SEC. 12.  Repealing Clause. – The pertinent provisions of Presidential 
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Decree No. 1096, otherwise known as the “National Building Code of the 
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Philippines,” and its implementing rules and regulations on parking space 
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requirements for commercial buildings are hereby modified.  All other laws, 
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presidential decrees, executive orders, issuances, rules, and regulations or parts 
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thereof inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of this Act are repealed, 
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or amended accordingly. 
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SEC. 13.  Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
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its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
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Approved, 
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