Amending the Right-of-Way Act with ARROW

The Right-of-Way Act (Rep. Act No. 10752), enacted in 2016, faced challenges in land acquisition for infrastructure projects in the Philippines. Senate Bill No. 2821, the ARROW Act, aims to amend this law by streamlining processes, expanding its scope to include public-private partnerships, and mandating a Right-of-Way Action Plan. This act enhances transparency, improves compensation standards, and fosters community engagement, while ensuring rights for informal settlers and indigenous peoples. Overall, it aims to expedite infrastructure development nationwide.