EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBUC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S. B. No. 1670
2020
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Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT CONVERTING THE ROAD STRETCHING FROM JUNCTION 
SONGKOY, TO BARANGAY BERING IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SOCORRO, 
PROVINCE OF SURIGAO DEL NORTE INTO A NATIONAL ROAD AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Article X, Section 13 of the 1987 Constitution provides that Local government 
units may group themselves, consolidate or coordinate their efforts, services, and 
resources for purposes commonly beneficial to them in accordance with law. "Well- 
maintained roads are key to economic development for it facilitates transportation of 
goods and services.
The Junction Songkoy - Junction Atoyay - Sering Road is one of the key access 
roads in the in the Municipality of Socorro, Province of Surigao del Norte. The said road 
is being utilized by tourists to reach tourist attractions and destinations within the area. 
Moreover, it paves the way for the transportation of various equipment and goods to 
the province.
In this regard, this bill seeks to convert the road stretching from Junction 
Songkoy, to Barangay Sering, in the Municipality of Socorro, Province of Surigao del 
Norte, into a National Road. Moreover, the conversion of the existing road is sought 
to improve the economic and social living conditions of the communities traversed by 
the road.
In view of the foregoing, the swift passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
IMEE R. MARCOS


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
)
SENATE 
S. B. No. 1670
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Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT CONVERTING THE ROAD STRETCHING FROM JUNCTION 
SONGKOY, TO BARANGAY SERING IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SOCORRO, 
PROVINCE OF SURIGAO DEL NORTE 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:
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SECTION 1. The road stretching from Junction Songkoy to Barangay Sering in 
the Municipality of Socorro, Province of Surigao del Norte is hereby converted into a 
national road.
SEC. 2. The technical description of the road is as follows:
From the Surigao Reference Network (SRN) No. 55 of the road with a distance 
of 1,190.50 meters, bearing N 16 - 36 W, with the following lines, bearings and 
distances to wit:
LINES
BEARINGS
DISTANCES
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N 85-34 W
60.00 m.
2-3
N 15-45 E
4,501.52 m.
3-4
N 25-41 E
4,619.48 m.
4-5
S 86-33 E
60.00 m.
5-6
S 25-41 E
4, 618.25 m.
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S 15-45 W
4,503.74 m.
SEC. 3. The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways shall 
include in the Department's program the improvement, repair and maintenance of the
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said road, the funding of which shali be inciuded in the annual General Appropriations
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Act.
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SEC. 4. If any portion or provision of this Act is declared unconstitutional or
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invalid, the remainder of this Act or any provisions hereof not affected thereby shall
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continue to be in force and effect.
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SEC. 5. Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order, letter of
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instruction, rule or regulation inconsistent or contrary to the provisions of this Act is
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hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
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SEC. 6. This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its complete 
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Approved,