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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO.__________ 
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Introduced by Hon. Julienne L. Baronda  
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Over the past decade, the Philippines has seen a positive transformation from being 
the “Sick Man of Asia” to “Asia’s Rising Tiger”. Coupled with this transformation is the 
steady rise in infrastructure development, urbanization, construction as well as job 
opportunities for our kababayans.  
Relatedly, we saw the efforts of the Duterte Administration to support the 
development of infrastructure in the country. The Build, Build, Build Program was able to 
prove that such an ambitious program can be realized. It is therefore a given that upgrading 
the infrastructure of the country is very crucial in promoting economic growth and 
development. The country needs to see the continuity of these projects and plans in order to 
sustain and to continue to improve the economic impact of such.  
In line with this, the proposed measure mandates the creation of a Comprehensive 
Infrastructure Development Master Plan. This will serve as a blueprint to guide the future 
actions of the different departments of the government in the construction, upgrading, and 
improvement of the infrastructure projects all over the country in the next thirty years or 
more. It aims to create a developed, integrated and coordinated infrastructure development. 
The blueprint shall be the handbook for local and national infrastructure development. 
Every piece of public work shall comply with its minimum requirements. Such 
standardization will lead to a more organized systematic process of construction.  
The enactment into law of this legislative measure will ensure that the infrastructure 
projects in the Master Plan will continue, despite changes in administration. Thus, the 
passage of this bill is earnestly sought.  
          Rep. Julienne “Jam” L. Baronda 
District Representative 
May 10, 2023
4:24 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO.__________ 
_____________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by Hon. Julienne L. Baronda  
_____________________________________________________________________ 
AN ACT 
MANDATING THE FORMULATION AND INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF A 
COMPREHENSIVE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of the Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
Section 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the “Comprehensive  
Infrastructure Development Master Plan”. 
Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. – It is the declared policy of the State to provide an 
efficient and integrated infrastructure system to promote sustainable development and 
inclusive economic growth across the country. The State also recognizes the crucial role of 
public investment in infrastructure and human capital geared towards job creation and 
promoting economic growth. 
Toward this end, the State shall undertake to develop reforms in infrastructure 
planning to achieve higher economic growth trajectory and improve the quality of life of the 
Filipinos. 
Sec. 3. Formulation of a Comprehensive Infrastructure Development Master Plan. – 
The National Economic Development Authority Board Executive Committee (NEDA 
Board), organized under Administrative Order No. 8, series of 2017, is hereby mandated to 
formulate a Comprehensive Infrastructure Development Master Plan, hereinafter referred to 
as “Master Plan”, that will serve as a blueprint for investment planning towards a strategic 
infrastructure development. 
The Comprehensive Infrastructure Development Master Plan shall include the 
priorities, schedules, and phases of implementation of the projects and activities as well as 
the estimated funding requirements and financing modalities for the following: 
a.
Transportation and Logistics Infrastructure Program;
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b. Energy Infrastructure Program; 
c. Water Resources Infrastructure Program; 
d. Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Infrastructure Program; 
e. Social Infrastructure Program; 
f. Agri-Fisheries Modernization and Food Logistics Infrastructure Program; and 
g. Asset Preservation and Maintenance Strategies. 
 
Sec. 4. Infrastructure Development Thrust – The NEDA Board, in preparing the 
Master Plan including amendments thereto, shall consider the following thrust: 
a. Establishment and pursuit of a whole-of-government approach to coordinate 
infrastructure investment planning and implementation that promotes collaboration 
among key actors; 
b. Development of an efficient, safe, economical, accessible, affordable, reliable 
integrated, seamless, and environmentally sustainable national infrastructure  system.  
c. Adoption of appropriate infrastructure risk management measures, including risk 
identification, allocation, and mitigation, in project development and management; 
d. Incorporation of green and sustainable design, climate change adaptation and disaster 
resilience measures, as well as updated strength, safety, health and environmental 
standards in the design and construction of infrastructure projects; 
e. Establishment of a strategic national transport network consisting of complementary 
roads, railways, ports, and airports that serve medium and long-distance high-density 
traffic between key cities and municipalities, economic hubs, international gateways 
and major corridors in urban centers; 
f. Promotion of public consultation and feedback mechanisms on infrastructure 
investment priorities and projects at the national and local levels; 
g. Preferential use of quality construction materials that have a high domestic content, 
especially those that use sustainable materials and appropriate technology; and, 
h. Emphasis on food security infrastructure that will ensure the smooth flow of cargo 
across the archipelago. 
Sec. 6. Consideration of Approved National Infrastructure Projects. – The 
infrastructure projects approved by the NEDA Board before the effectivity of this Act shall 
be given due consideration in the formulation and implementation of the Comprehensive 
Infrastructure Development Master Plan.  
Sec. 7. Submission to Congress. – Every quarter after the enactment of this Act, the 
NEDA Board shall submit to Congress, progress reports on the formulation of the 


 
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Comprehensive Infrastructure Development Master Plan until its final approval. In the same 
manner, Congress shall be notified of any amendments to the approved Comprehensive 
Infrastructure Development Master Plan. 
Sec. 8. Joint Congressional Oversight Committee (JCOC).- A Congressional 
Oversight Committee is hereby created to monitor and oversee the implementation of this 
Act. The Committee shall be composed of six (6) members from the Senate and six (6) 
members from the House of Representatives. The JCOC shall be headed by the Chairpersons 
of the Senate Committee on Economic Affairs and Committee of Public Works, and the 
Chairperson of the House Committee on Economic Affairs and Committee on Public Works 
and Highways. The other members of the Committee shall be designated by the Senate 
President and the Speaker of the House, respectively. The Minority shall have at least two (2) 
representatives from both chambers.  
Sec. 9. Appropriations. - The initial funding requirements for the implementation of 
this Act shall be charged against existing appropriations of the member-agencies of the 
NEDA Board and such other appropriate funding sources as the DBM may identify, subject 
to relevant laws, rules and regulations. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the 
continued implementation of this Act shall be included in the General Appropriations Act. 
Sec. 10. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – Within sixty (60) days of the 
approval of this Act, the NEDA Board, in consultation with stakeholders from the public and 
private sector, including local government units, business groups, community organizations, 
and non-government organizations, shall formulate the implementing rules and regulations 
for the effective implementation of the law. 
Sec. 11. Separability Clause. If any provision of this Act is declared invalid or 
unconstitutional, the provisions not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and 
effect. 
Sec. 12. Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts 
thereof which are contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby 
amended, repealed or modified accordingly. 
Sec. 13. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect immediately after fifteen (15) days from 
its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
 
 
Approved,