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TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 616

Introduced by Representative ANTONINO B. ROMAN III

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Province of Bataan is a rapidly growing industrial and logistics corridor in
Central Luzon, strategically located along the western coast of Luzon and in close
proximity to Metro Manila, the Subic Bay Freeport Zone, and the Bataan-Cavite
Interlink Bridge project. It is home to key manufacturing zones, economic hubs, and
energy infrastructure, making it a vital provincial center for the movement of goods and
services.

With the steady rise of commercial and industrial activity, the province faces
1g demand for resilient and accessible road infrastructure that supports inter-
municipal travel, emergency response, and the efficient flow of products across sectors.
The roads proposed for conversion under this measure are critical connectors within
Bataan’s first and third legislative districts. These roads serve as alternate and feeder
routes to national highways and expressways, enable disaster evacuation and mobility,
support daily commerce and logistics for enterprises and economic locators, and link
underserved barangays to town centers, public markets, and essential health and
education facilities.

This proposal is anchored on Department of Public Works and Highways
(DPWH) Department Order No. 133, s. 2018, which sets the standards for road
conversion. The roads proposed meet these standards as they connect major national
infrastructure to national and secondary roads, divert traffic from congested city and

municipal centers, or serve as tourism service corridors.
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BillNo.__ 616

Introduced by Representative ANTONINO B. ROMAN III

AN ACT
CONVERTING CERTAIN LOCAL ROADS IN THE PROVINCE OF
BATAAN INTO NATIONAL ROADS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS.
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Bataan Roads Conversion
Act of 2025.”

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy - It is the policy of the State to promote national
connectivity and economic development through the improvement and expansion of
the national road network. In line with this, roads that serve inter-municipal, regional,
and strategic functions shall be integrated into the system.

SECTION 3. Conversion into National Roads. - The following local roads in the
Province of Bataan are hereby converted into national roads and placed under the
jurisdiction, administration, and maintenance of the Department of Public Works and
Highways (DPW!

a. Culis Diversion Road, Hermosa — 0.609 km
b. Mulawin-Tala Road, Orani — 14.727 km
c. Calaylayan-Catmon Road, Abucay ~ 2.446 km
d. Palihan-Mabiga Road, Hermosa — 7.500 km
SECTION 4. Appropriations. - The amount necessary to implement this Act shall be

included in the General Appropriations Act (GAA) under the budget of the Department
of Public Works and Highways.


SECTION 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Department of Public
Works and Highways shall formulate the rules and regulations necessary to implement
this Act within ninety (90) days from its effectivity.

SECTION 6. Separability Clause. - If any part or provision of this Act is declared
unconstitutional or invalid, the remaining parts or provisions not affected shall remain
in full force and effect.

SECTION 7. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, and rules and
regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 8. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,