Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11604)
The primary objective of Republic Act No. 11604 is to mandate the full rehabilitation and maintenance of Kennon Road under the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is responsible for the rehabilitation and maintenance of Kennon Road.
Kennon Road stretches 33.534 kilometers from the Municipality of Rosario, Province of La Union to Baguio City.
The DPWH, in coordination with the Cordillera Regional Office of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, shall evaluate and assess the current condition of Kennon Road and conduct a feasibility study to plan the rehabilitation into an all-weather road.
The DPWH coordinates with the Cordillera Regional Office of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
The necessary amount for the rehabilitation and maintenance of Kennon Road shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
In this context, an 'all-weather road' refers to a road constructed or rehabilitated to remain passable and safe for use under all weather conditions.
The specific engineering works will be identified based on the evaluation, assessment, and feasibility study conducted by the DPWH.
The Act was approved by Rodrigo Roa Duterte, the President of the Philippines, on December 10, 2021.