Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 9011)
Republic Act No. 9011, approved on February 27, 2001, created a separate engineering district in the Lone Congressional District of the Province of Benguet.
The second engineering district comprises the municipalities of Buguias, Kibungan, Mankayan, Bakun, Kapangan, Tublay, and Atok.
The site of the new engineering district office is located in Natubleng, Municipality of Buguias, Benguet Province.
The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways is authorized to transfer the records, property, equipment, supplies, and materials pertaining to the jurisdiction of the second engineering district from the first engineering district.
Yes, Section 1 states that any provision of law to the contrary is notwithstanding, meaning this law supersedes any conflicting previous provisions of law.
Funding necessary to carry out the provisions of the Act shall be included in the General Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment and thereafter.
The Act took effect upon its approval on February 27, 2001.
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is responsible for the creation and administration of the second engineering district.
The creation of a second engineering district aims to improve administrative efficiency and service delivery by providing a distinct office to manage public works and highways in specified municipalities of Benguet.
The law was approved by then President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, and the bill was passed by Senate President Aquilino Q. Pimentel Jr. and House Speaker Arnulfo P. Fuentebella.