QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 9802)
It converts the Silay a Lantawan Road in the City of Silay, Province of Negros Occidental into a national road.
The Silay a Lantawan Road in the City of Silay, Province of Negros Occidental.
The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
To issue the necessary rules, orders, and circulars to implement the Act.
It reflects the legislative power of Congress to classify and convert local roads into national roads by law.
Fifteen (15) days after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
It is the required condition precedent for the law’s effectivity; the law becomes effective 15 days after such publication.
November 20, 2009.
It originated in the House of Representatives and was finally passed by the House on November 17, 2008 and by the Senate on August 17, 2009.
The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
No. It only declares the road as a national road and authorizes DPWH to issue the necessary implementing rules, orders, and circulars.
Section 1 is the declaration (conversion into a national road), while Section 2 is a delegation for implementation (DPWH to issue rules/orders/circulars).
They help identify the legislative and executive authorities involved, supporting verification of authenticity and proper enactment and approval.
Generally, it would place the road within the national road network for administration and potentially for DPWH funding and maintenance, subject to implementing rules and government policy.