Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 9234)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 9234 is to rename the Camarines Sur portion of the Quirino Highway as Rolando R. Andaya Highway.
Section 1 specifies that the existing Quirino Highway starting from the Camarines Sur-Quezon boundary up to the Municipality of Sipocot, Province of Camarines Sur is to be renamed.
The Department of Public Works and Highways is directed to implement the provisions of this Act as stated in Section 2.
Section 3 provides that all laws, decrees, orders, and issuances or any part thereof inconsistent with this Act are repealed or modified accordingly.
The Act took effect upon its approval on January 16, 2004 as stated in Section 4.
It was approved by then President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
The President of the Senate, Franklin M. Drilon, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Jose De Venecia Jr., signed the Act.
Renaming public infrastructure serves to honor notable individuals and contributes to the historical and cultural identity of the area.
Yes, as per Section 3, it repeals or modifies all laws, decrees, orders, and issuances inconsistent with this Act.
No, the renaming must be enacted by law as done in RA 9234; DPWH implements the enactment but does not decide on the renaming.