Infrastructure
Committee on Committee on Public Works
RELIEF FUNDING FOR COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY THE MINDANAO EARTHQUAKE
The resolution calls on the national government to provide necessary funding and resources for the relief and recovery of communities affected by the earthquake in Mindanao.
NEW PHILIPPINE BUILDING ACT
The New Philippine Building Act aims to regulate the planning, design, construction, occupancy, maintenance, and demolition of buildings, enhancing resilience against various hazards and repealing the outdated National Building Code.
PUBLIC SAFETY SIGNAGES ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
The Public Safety Signages Accountability Act aims to enforce stricter standards for the construction, installation, and maintenance of public safety signages to enhance road safety and reduce accidents.
FIRST CATANDUANES ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. (FICELCO)
This bill grants a legislative franchise to the First Catanduanes Electric Cooperative, Inc. (FICELCO) to construct, operate, and maintain an electric power distribution system in several municipalities of Catanduanes.
PABLO P. GARCIA HIGHWAY (CEBU)
This bill names the entire stretch of the Santander-Barili-Toledo National Road in Cebu as the Pablo P. Garcia Highway, covering several barangays in the municipalities of Samboan and Barili.
MAYOR VICENTE G. TORRES, SR. AVENUE (LEYTE)
This bill proposes to name a specific diversion road in Ormoc City, Leyte, as Mayor Vicente G. Torres, Sr. Avenue, recognizing the contributions of the late mayor.
JUDGE BENJAMIN PONGOS, SR. AVENUE (LEYTE)
This bill proposes to name a specific road in Ormoc City, Leyte, as Judge Benjamin Pongos, Sr. Avenue, recognizing the contributions of Judge Pongos.
DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE (SIXTH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT, BATANGAS)
This bill creates a District Engineering Office in the Sixth Legislative District of Batangas, specifically in the City of Lipa, under the Department of Public Works and Highways.
CAMARINES NORTE SECOND DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE
This bill establishes the Camarines Norte First District Engineering Office in Labo and renames the existing office in Daet to the Camarines Norte Second District Engineering Office, ensuring better public works management in the province.
DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE (SIXTH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT, ISABELA)
This bill creates a District Engineering Office in the Sixth Legislative District of Isabela, specifically in the City of Cauayan, to enhance public works services in the area.
SORSOGON-NORTHERN SAMAR UNDERSEA TUNNEL/BRIDGE
This bill proposes the construction of an undersea tunnel or bridge connecting Sorsogon and Northern Samar, aiming to improve transportation and economic integration between Luzon and the Visayas.
FREE TRANSPORTATION OF RELIEF GOODS ACT
The Free Transportation of Relief Goods Act aims to provide free freight services for transporting relief goods to areas affected by disasters. It seeks to eliminate transportation costs for relief organizations and streamline the delivery of humanitarian aid during emergencies.
RENUMBERING THE DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICES OF DPWH (DAVAO DE ORO)
This bill renumbers the District Engineering Offices of the Department of Public Works and Highways in Davao de Oro to align with the province's legislative districts.
ACCELERATED INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY ACT
The Accelerated Infrastructure Delivery Act aims to streamline government infrastructure projects by implementing round-the-clock operations to enhance efficiency and timely execution.
CONGRESSMAN ALLEN SALAS QUIMPO NATIONAL HIGHWAY
This bill seeks to rename the Kalibo-Banga-Balete-Batan-Altavas National Road in Aklan to 'Congressman Allen Salas Quimpo National Highway'.
PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING AND INSURANCE ACT
Senate Bill No. 1912 aims to strengthen disaster risk financing in the Philippines by creating a comprehensive strategy for public infrastructure assets. It establishes a Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance Council and a National Public Asset Insurance Consortium to manage disaster-related financing and insurance for government-owned infrastructure.
MINDANAO RAILWAYS DEVELOPMENT ACT
The Mindanao Railways Development Act aims to create the Mindanao Railways Authority (MRA) to oversee the construction, operation, and maintenance of railways in Mindanao, enhancing regional connectivity and public transportation.
DR. DOMINADOR GOMEZ DIVERSION ROAD (ORMOC, LEYTE)
This bill names a specific road in Ormoc City, Leyte, after Dr. Dominador Gomez, recognizing his contributions.
DR. MAYONG RODRIGUEZ AVENUE (ORMOC, LEYTE)
This bill names a specific road in Ormoc City, Leyte, as Dr. Mayong Rodriguez Avenue, detailing its starting and ending points and mandating the Department of Public Works and Highways to implement the naming.
INFRASTRUCTURE GOVERNANCE ACT
Senate Bill No. 1835, known as the Infrastructure Governance Act, aims to reorganize the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and rationalize its powers and functions across its central, regional, and district offices.
STRENGTHENING THE BASES CONVERSION AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
This bill aims to strengthen the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) by extending its corporate life for an additional 30 years, updating its authorized capital stock to ₱200 billion, and allowing for the limited disposition of lands in special economic and freeport zones.
BICYCLE ACT
The Bicycle Act aims to establish rights for cyclists, create Local Bikeways Offices (LBO), and develop infrastructure to support bicycle use across the Philippines.
MASTERPLAN FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (MIND) ACT
The Masterplan for Infrastructure and National Development (MIND) Act aims to create a comprehensive 30-year infrastructure development master plan, establish the MIND Council, and ensure effective coordination among government agencies for infrastructure projects.
NEW PHILIPPINE BUILDING ACT
The New Philippine Building Act aims to regulate the planning, design, construction, occupancy, maintenance, and demolition of buildings, promoting resilience against various hazards such as earthquakes, fires, and floods. It repeals the existing National Building Code and establishes new standards and requirements for building safety and sustainability.
INDEPENDENT PEOPLES COMMISSION ACT
The Independent People's Commission Act aims to create a commission that will investigate anomalies in government infrastructure projects, ensuring accountability and transparency in the use of public funds.
DETAILED UNIT PRICE ANALYSIS SYSTEM FOR INRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS ACT
This bill aims to establish a Detailed Unit Price Analysis System for determining appropriations for infrastructure projects in the National Expenditure Program and the General Appropriations Act.
GRASSROOTS INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING AND BUDGETING ACT
The Grassroots Infrastructure Planning and Budgeting Act aims to enhance the role of local and regional development councils in the national budget process by requiring their endorsement for infrastructure projects to be included in the National Expenditure Program and the General Appropriations Act.
GOVERNMENT C0ONSTRUCTION PROJECT TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
This bill mandates the use of drone monitoring for all government construction projects as a prerequisite for payment, aiming to enhance transparency and accountability in public infrastructure projects.
SUCS LAND USE DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN (LUDIP) ACT
This bill aims to strengthen the planning and budgeting mechanisms for land use development and infrastructure projects in State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) by amending the existing SUCs Land Use Development and Infrastructure Plan (LUDIP) Act.
INTEGRATION OF THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES (R.A. NO. 6541)
This bill mandates the integration of the National Building Code of the Philippines into the curricula of specific engineering and architecture degree programs and requires its inclusion in the licensure examinations for these professions.
BARANGAY MABINI-PINTOR-UNION TO MANGCURAM-LULLUTAN NATIONAL ROAD (ILAGAN, ISABELA)
This bill aims to convert a provincial road in Isabela into a national road, which will improve infrastructure and economic connectivity in the region.
STRENGTHENING THE CONTRACTORS LICENSE LAW
Senate Bill No. 1373 aims to strengthen the Contractor's License Law by amending Republic Act No. 4566. It seeks to enhance the powers of the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB), introduce stricter qualifications for its members, and extend the time frame for filing cases against contractors.
PRIORITY INFRASTRUCTURE FOR FOR STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES ACT
This bill establishes a priority infrastructure plan for State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and allocates ₱25 billion annually for five years to support this initiative.
MASTERPLAN FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (MIND) ACT
The Masterplan for Infrastructure and National Development (MIND) Act mandates the creation of a 30-year Comprehensive Infrastructure Development Masterplan and establishes the MIND Council to oversee its implementation and coordination across various sectors.
MOUNTAIN PROVINCE-ILOCOS SUR ROAD VIA DACUDAC-PILAPIL NATIONAL ROAD
This bill aims to convert the Mountain Province - Ilocos Sur Road via Dacudac-Pilipil Road into a national road and appropriates funds for its improvement and maintenance.
CANDON-SANTIAGO-SAN ESTEBAN COASTAL NATIONAL ROAD (ILOCOS SUR)
This bill aims to convert the Candon-Santiago-San Esteban Coastal Road in Ilocos Sur into a national road, transferring maintenance responsibilities from local government units to the national government and appropriating funds for its improvement.
SUYO-SIGAY-DEL PILAR NATIONAL ROAD (ILOCOS SUR)
This bill aims to convert the Suyo-Sigay-Del Pilar Road in Ilocos Sur into a national road, transferring maintenance responsibilities to the national government and ensuring better funding for its improvement.
MAHIYA NAMAN KAYO ACT
The Mahiya Naman Kayo Act aims to enhance transparency and accountability in local infrastructure projects by prohibiting members of Congress from intervening in their identification and budgeting.
INFRASTRUCTURE ANOMALIES INVESTIGATION ACT OF 2025
The Infrastructure Anomalies Investigation Act of 2025 aims to create an Independent People's Commission to investigate anomalies in government infrastructure projects, ensuring accountability and transparency in the use of public funds.
IMPLEMENTATION OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10176 (ARBOR DAY ACT OF 2012)
This bill aims to enhance the implementation of the Arbor Day Act of 2012 by mandating specific actions from government agencies to improve tree planting and environmental rehabilitation efforts across the country.
PUBLIC SAFETY SIGNAGES ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
The Public Safety Signages Accountability Act aims to enforce stricter standards for the construction, installation, and maintenance of public safety signages across the Philippines, ensuring they are clear, visible, and properly maintained.
CONDOMINIUM REDEVELOPMENT ACT
The Condominium Redevelopment Act aims to lower the voting requirements for the voluntary dissolution of condominium corporations, particularly for projects that are condemned or over thirty years old. It proposes to reduce the required votes from 70% to a simple majority for condemned projects, and from 100% to two-thirds for projects between 30 and 50 years old, and to a simple majority for those over 50 years old.
ALTERNATIVE LAND ACQUISITION FOR PUBLIC USE ACT
The Alternative Land Acquisition for Public Use Act aims to create a comprehensive framework for acquiring land for public purposes, including infrastructure development, through various means while ensuring just compensation for landowners.
AGILE INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY ACT (AIDA)
The Agile Infrastructure Delivery Act (AIDA) mandates round-the-clock construction for priority infrastructure projects where economically feasible, aiming to reduce delays and public disruption.
MASTERPLAN FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (MIND) ACT
The Masterplan for Infrastructure and National Development (MIND) Act mandates the creation of a 30-year Comprehensive Infrastructure Development Masterplan (CIDMP) and establishes the MIND Council to oversee its implementation, aiming to improve infrastructure across the Philippines.
WALKABLE AND BIKEABLE COMMUNITIES ACT
The Walkable and Bikeable Communities Act aims to create a Safe Pathways Network that includes bicycle lanes, walkways, and slow streets to promote active transport in the Philippines.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) REGULATION ACT
The bill establishes a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence (AI) in the Philippines, creating the Philippine Council on Artificial Intelligence to oversee its development and use, and defining prohibited acts related to AI systems.
METRO MANILA DRAINAGE MASTER PLAN ACT
Senate Bill No. 769 aims to institutionalize the Metro Manila Drainage Master Plan, creating a comprehensive framework for drainage infrastructure development in Metro Manila and establishing an Inter-Agency Drainage Management Council to oversee its implementation.
DAM SAFETY ACT
The Dam Safety Act aims to establish a National Dam Safety Program and create the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) to oversee dam operations and ensure safety standards, particularly during emergencies.
PHILIPPINE BUILDING ACT OF 2025
The Philippine Building Act of 2025 aims to regulate the planning, design, construction, occupancy, and maintenance of buildings in the Philippines, focusing on resilience against various hazards such as fire, flood, and earthquakes. It establishes a framework for minimum standards and requirements to safeguard public welfare and mitigate disaster risks.
URBAN WALKABILITY AND SAFE PATHWAYS STANDARDS ACT
The Urban Walkability and Safe Pathways Standards Act aims to establish nationwide standards for pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, mandating their inclusion in all new bridge and toll road projects, and creating a Safe Pathways Network to promote active transport.
PRIORITY INFRASTRUCTURE FOR PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS ACT
This bill establishes a Priority Infrastructure Plan for State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and allocates funds for the development and upgrading of their facilities.
NATIONAL LAND USE ACT OF THE PHILIPPINES
The National Land Use Act of the Philippines aims to establish a comprehensive national land use policy to ensure sustainable development and equitable access to land resources. It proposes the creation of a National Land Use Commission to oversee land use planning and management across various levels of government.
PHILIPPINE BUILDING ACT OF 2025
The Philippine Building Act of 2025 aims to regulate various aspects of building planning, design, construction, and maintenance, focusing on resilience against natural disasters. It seeks to repeal the existing National Building Code and introduce updated standards and processes for building permits and safety.
MINDANAO RAILWAYS DEVELOPMENT ACT
Senate Bill No. 293 aims to create the Mindanao Railways Authority (MRA) to oversee the development of a railway system in Mindanao, amending existing laws related to the Philippine National Railways.
ACCELERATED INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2025
The Accelerated Infrastructure Development Act of 2025 aims to streamline government infrastructure projects by mandating round-the-clock operations to enhance efficiency and timely completion.
TATAG NG IMPRASTRAKTURA PARA SA KAPAYAPAAN AT SEGURIDAD (TIKAS) ACT
The TIKAS Act aims to institutionalize the program for strengthening and expanding military facility readiness for national security, enhancing infrastructure projects related to military capabilities.
THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES
This bill aims to strengthen the National Building Code by mandating a nationwide inspection of buildings and imposing stricter penalties on building officials who violate the code.
FREE TRANSPORTATION OF RELIEF GOODS ACT
The Free Transportation of Relief Goods Act mandates free freight services for transporting relief goods to areas affected by disasters. It requires logistics companies to deliver these goods without charge and waives related port and airport fees. Additionally, it allows logistics providers to claim tax deductions for their services.
MASTERPLAN FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (MIND) ACT
The Masterplan for Infrastructure and National Development (MIND) Act mandates the creation of a 30-year Comprehensive Infrastructure Development Masterplan (CIDMP) and establishes the MIND Council to oversee its implementation and updates.