5 = 2029-04-13 Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT REGIONAL OFFICE V MEMORANDUM To : ALL PROVINCIAL DIRECTORS DILG Region V SUBJECT : COOPERATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS TO THE CONDUCT OF ROAD CLEARING ALONG NATIONAL ROADS IN REGION V BY THE DPWH DATE : SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 We are furnishing you a copy of the Memorandum issued by Undersecretary Marlo L. Iringan dated 12 September 2022 relative to the letter-request of DPWH Regional Director Virgilio C. Eduarte, endorsed by this level on August 23, 2022 to the Bureau of Local Government Supervision for guidance In view of this, please enjoin the cooperation of all concerned local government units within your areas of jurisdiction on the road clearing operations being conducted along national roads by the DPWH Regional Office V. For information and guidance of all concerned. JHOAD LUCERO, CESO V Assistant Regional Director als coueooowaneys “Matino, Mahusay at Mazasahan” @ (052) 4801484; 4801486 B (052) 4804023 regionSdila@amail.comLumley) buon . yok we” Republic of the Philippines ioe OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT \POLCOM Center, EDSA Quezon A\ West Te and \ or. Quezon Avenue, West THSNS: PUSEGREATAI CITY | mee SECTION No.___ MEMORANDUM ‘> 7 V JET) To ATTY. ANTHONY C. NUYDA, CESO lif, | (re Regional Director, DILG Region V Br SUBJECT : LETTER FROM VIRGILIO C. EDUARTE, CESO II, REGIONAL DIRECTOR, DPWH REGIONAL OFFICE V, REGARDING THE CONDUCT OF ROAD CLEARING ALONG NATIONAL ROADS IN THE REGION DATE SEP 12 2022 This concerns the above-captioned | ter dated August 1, 2022, endorsed to the Bureau of Local Government Supervision for guidance on August 23, 2022, relative to the conduct of road clearing along national roads by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Regional Office V. The undersigned invites your attention to Section 4.3.2. of DILG Memorandum Circular 2022-085, with subject Implementation of Road Clearing in the New Normal, which provides: 4.3.2. LGUs may also conduct road clearing operations in national roads, which shall be undertaken in coordination with the national agency concerned with the management of the said road, such as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the Department of Transportation (DOT?), and the ‘Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). In line therewith, you are directed to issue a Memorandum to all concerned local government units in Region V, enjoining their cooperation with the road clearing ‘operations conducted along national roads by the DPWH Regional Office V. Further, kindly coordinate with DPWH Regional Office V regarding their request, until such time that the road clearing operations have been completed and/or their concerns have been addressed. MARL Unde 2022. ry for Local Government 09-06-040 ‘OUSLGIBLGSIOTTiam “Matino, Mahusay at Maaasahan” Trunkline No. (02) 8876 3454 an i EAE6 R-V, LEGAZPI CITY RECORDS SECTION No ne % Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT. ue REG, DILG-NAPOLCOM Center, EDSA co. Gueron avenue, West Tangs Ouoay OA ‘x Vig we MEMORANDUM = a To : ATTY. ANTHONY C. NUYDA, CESO Ill % Regional Director, DILG Region V SUBJECT : LETTER FROM VIRGILIO C. EDUARTE, CESO Il, REGIONAL DIRECTOR, DPWH REGIONAL OFFICE V, REGARDING THE CONDUCT OF ROAD CLEARING ALONG NATIONAL ROADS IN THE REGION DATE : SEP 12 2022 This concems the above-captioned letter dated August 1, 2022, endorsed to the Bureau of Local Government Supervision for guidance on August 23, 2022, relative to the conduct of road clearing along national roads by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Regional Office V. The undersigned invites your attention to Section 4.3.2. of DILG Memorandum Circular 2022-085, with subject implementation of Road Clearing in the New Normal, which provides: 4.3.2. LGUs may also conduct road clearing operations in national roads, which shall be undertaken in coordination with the national agency concerned with the management of the said road, such as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the Department of Transportation (DOT?) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). In line therewith, you are directed in Region V, enjoining their rations conducted along national roads by the Regional Office V. Further, kindly coordinate with DPWH Regional Office V regarding their request, until such time that the road clearing operations have been completed and/or their concems. have been addressed. MARL IGAI Und ry for Local Government 2022.08.08-040 OUSLGIBLESOTTIamAUG 30 2m Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT REGIONAL OFFICE V Rizal Street, Legazpi City hltb://renionS dla. gov ph 23 Agosto 2022 ATTY. ODILON L. PASARABA, CESO Ill Director IV, Bureau of Local Government Supervision Department of the Interior and Local Government DILG-NAPOLCOM Center, EDSA cor. Quezon Ave. 4 West Triangle, Quezon City Ute §S¥03- tesa Ginoo: Magalang po naming isinusumite ang liham-kahilingan ng DPWH Regional Office V, sa pamamagitan ng kanilang Panrehiyong Direktor, Virgilio C. Eduarte, ukol sa pagpapatupad natin ng DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2022-085 na may sabjek na “Implementation of Road Clearing in the New Normal” at petsang Hunyo 20, 2022. Kaugnay po ng limitasyon ng ating tanggapan sa pagpapatupad ng ating programa sa Road Clearing, lalo na sa pagpapatanggal ng mga LGUs sa mga sagabal o “obstructions” sa mga pampublikong kalsada, na sya ring pangunahing suliraning iniluluhog sa atin ng DPWH RO V, partikular sa mga “national roads” na nasa ilalim ng kanilang pangangalaga, amin pong minarapat na i-konsulta ito sainyo upang kami ay mabigyan ng kaukulang patnubay na hindi makukumpromiso ang kapakanan ng ating Kagawaran at mga Pamahalaang Lokal. Maraming salamat po. Lubos na sumasainyo, ATTY. ANTHONY|C. NUYDA, CESO III Panrehiyong Direkto’ voweoooanncy “"Matino, Mahusay at Maaasahan” @ (052) 4801484; 401486 G4 (052) 4804023 ‘eplonsiiogamail comRepublic ofthe Pilppines DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS REGIONAL OFFICE V Regional Government Center, Ravi, Legazpi Cy op2-He-/E- OIE V, LEGAZPI CITY ECT August 1, 2022 ATTY. ANTHONY C. NUYDA, CESO IIT Regional Director Department of Interior and Local Government V Rizal Avenue, Old Albay District Legazpi City, Albay Dear Regional Director Nuyda: Greetings of peace! This is in connection with the Department of the Interior and Local Governments’ Memorandum Circular No. 2022-085 dated June 20, 2022 on the Implementation of Road Clearing in the New Normal. Relatedly is the Department of Public Works and Highways’ Department Order No. 73, series of 2014 with subject: Prohibited Uses within the Right-Of-Way of National Roads, pursuant to the provision of Section 23 of Presidential Decree (PD No. 17), also known as the Revised Philippine Highway Act, as amended, declaring as unlawful for any person to usurp any portion of a right-of-way, to convert and to obstruct, and with the National Building Code of the Philippines (PD No. 1096). Apparently, the removal of some obstructions is a challenge to us due to resisting residents ‘occupying the national road. Despite issuance of third notices stil residents declined to comply. “These obstructions are hazardous, compromising the safety of the motorists and the travelling public. In view of the foregoing, may we request your assistance in the road clearing operations along ‘National Roads in accordance with the existing rules and regulation. Our District Engineering Offices representative will be coordinating with the Provincial/Cities/Municipalities Local Government Units under their jurisdiction relative to this undertaking. Hence, we are looking forward to work hand in hand with the Local Chief Executives within Region V in this ‘endeavor. Attached is a copy of list of obstructions along our national roads, for reference. Hoping for positive response on this matter. Very truly yours, virgxfo cept ESO III ial Director CC: All DPWH District Engineers This Region Encl: DPWH ~ 0.0. 73, 5. 2014 ROS.3 rvb/RPSY/ALS/HNS.Republic of the Philippines Ox. 0p wey DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY Manila 107 2% DEPARTMENTORDER ) SUBJECT : PROHIBITED USES WITHIN THE d RIGHT-OF-WAY OF NATIONAL 73 ) ROADS No. ) Bertes of 7014/4 on. of The presence of fallen electrical and other utility poles, tar led/twisted transmission/distribution and other lines of cable, communications and utility service providers; and felled trees along national roads as a result of natural and man-made calamities create imminent danger to lives and properties and hamper speedy relief operations, prompt delivery of basic goods and services and the immediate restoration of damaged public infrastructure facilities. In view hereof, and pursuant to the provisions of Section 23 of Presidential Decree (PD) No. 17, also known as the Revised Philippine Highway Act, as amended, declaring as unlawful for any person to usurp any partion of a right-of-way, to convert any part of any public highway, bridge, wharf or trail to his own private use or to obstruct the same in any manner; and the provisions of the National Building Code of the Philippines (PD No. 1096) and its implementing Rules and Regulations, and in the interest of public safety and convenience and of the common good, all Regional/District Engineering Offices are hereby directed to immediately remove or cause the removal of all obstructions and prohibited uses within the right-of-way (ROW) of all national roads within their respective jurisdictions and henceforth prohibit the presence/occurrence of the following structures, objects end such other similar items and activities along our national roads as well as strictly disallow the building, erection, construction, planting, and fabrication of the same, thus: 1. All kinds of temporary and permanent structures, such as buildings, houses, shanties, stores, shops, stalls, sheds, canopies, billboards, signages, advertisements, fences, walls, railings, basketball courts, barangay halls, garbage receptacles, and the like; 2. Posts and towers of Electric Cooperatives and Major Electric Power Distributors; distribution lines; posts for cables of phones and mobile service providers; Driveways and ramps occupying or protruding to the sidewalk; ‘Trees, shrubs, and plant boxes; Humps, whether permanent or temporary; Dumping and storage of construction materials, such as sand, gravel, cement, lumber and steel bars, earth spoils, waste materials, debris, embankment, heaps, and the like; 7. Vehicles and equipment, including junked items that are parked, occupying or protruding to the sidewalk or shoulder; 8. Vending, repair of vehicles, and other businesses within the sidewalk and other parts of ROW; awaePage2of2of00_98__,s. 2014 9 Disposal of household/commercial/industrial wastewater and sewage into the sidewalk, curb and gutter, and carriageway; 10. Raising of animals or allowing them to roam within the ROW; 11. Washing and drying of clothes, crops, and similar items; ‘Should clearing operations for road widening; improvement and/or rehabilitation are to be conducted, no compensation shall therefore be paid and allowed on the removal of these obstructions. It is further directed that in cases where Applicants from Utility Agencies (collectively, Electric ives and Major Electric Power Distributors, Phones, Mobile, and Cable Service providers and the like) and its respective contractors shall request the construction, building and/or erection of posts and towers for their distribution lines, subject Applicants should therefore be advised that they should now commence the acquisition of their own right-of- ‘way to fulfil their specific mandate. Note further that in the context of this Order, the ROW shall include the carriageway, curb and gutter, sidewalks, shoulders, canals and other portions within the defined road right-of-way. On obstructions, the following tabulated formats under Annexes "A"; “B”; and “C” hereof shall be used by the Regional/District Engineering Offices with these duly filled-up formats to be submitted to this Office (copy furnished the Bureau of Maintenance, this Department) every end of the 1% and 2° semester of the year. 1) Annex": Inventory of Obstructions within the Right-of-way of National Roads; 2) Annex “BY: — Due notices to the concerned persons and entities of the noted ‘obstructions and prohibited uses and directing the voluntary removal of the same; 3) Annex“C”: Status Report on the Removal of Obstructions. ‘This Department Order shall take effect immediately and shall supersede the following Departmental issuances: 1) DO No. 29s. 2012: Removal of Illegal Structures and Obstructions within Right-of-Way of National Roads; 2) DONO. 15 s, 2000: Tree Planting along National Roads; 3) DONo. 38 s. 2006: Amendment to Department Order No. 15, series of 2000, Re: Tree ‘along National Roads; 4) DO No. 52 s. 2003: Removal of Obstructions and Prohibited Uses within the Right-of- Way of National Roads ELIO L. 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