Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16* Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1366

Introduced by HON. MA. VICTORIA R. SY-ALVARADO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

During the 14” Congress, Representatives from the provinces of Bulacan, Pampanga and
Bataan and the cities of Manila, Caloocan, Valenzuela and Navotas petitioned for the construction of
the Manila to Bataan North Coastal Road as an alternative route from Manila to Bataan. The proposal
‘was aimed to ease the flow of traffic in areas covered by the North Luzon Expressway. This direct
‘access route circumnavigating the northem portion of the Manila Bay will help ease the traffic in
EDSA and will jumpstart industrial growth along the stretch of coastal area that is previously
‘underdeveloped and prone to flooding.

It is hoped that this project will spur tremendous economic development, especially in the
aquaculture industry and promote eco-tourism in this bend of Manila Bay. The proposed Manila to
Bataan North Coastal Road can provide an avenue of sustainable growth and development in terms of
further investments to local industry, tourism, service-related jobs and cutting the costs for both
businesses and consumers.

This bill seeks to appropriate funds for the construction of a two (2) lane national coastal
highway directly connecting Metropolitan Manila to the provinces of Bulacan, Pampanga and Bataan.
Having a national highway connecting these bustling centers of socio-economic growth will work to
benefit the country. The volume of trade and commerce is expected to increase exponentially as the
‘economies and urban population of these areas are linked and continue to grow.

In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

MA.VJCTORIA R. ene ”


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City

16" Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 136 8

Introduced by: HON. MA. VICTORIA R. SY-ALVARADO.

AN ACT
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A COASTAL HIGHWAY CONNECTING
‘THE CAMANAVA (CALOOCAN, MALABON, NAVOTAS AND VALENZUELA) AREA AND THE
PROVINCES OF BULACAN, PAMPANGA AND BATAAN

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

Section 1.Short Title- This Act shall be known as the “BULPAMBA
NATIONAL COASTAL HIGHWAY ACT.”

Sec. 2. The above said coastal highway shall have TWO (2) lanes and shall be
connecting the CAMANAVA (CALOOCAN, MALABON, NAVOTAS AND
VALENZUELA) area and the Provinces of Bulacan, Pampanga and Bataan. Proper
elevation shall also be provided such to the effect that said highway shall also serve as
coastal dike against tidal surges and flooding towards the inlands.

Sec. 3. Appropriation— The Department of Public Works and Highways
(DPWH) and the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) is hereby
directed to survey possible overland routes and provide for costing valuations for such,

‘The amount necessary to construct the coastal highway as provided in this Act
shall be included in the General Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment
into law and submission of the survey and valuation plan by the Secretary of DPWH.

See. 4. The proper government agencies are hereby directed to implement this
Act.

Sec. 5. Effectivity — This Act shall take effect upon its approval.