Republic Act No. 9477

: Under Republic Act No. 9477, the Gapan - San Fernando - Olongapo Road (GSO Road) is officially renamed as Jose Abad Santos Avenue (JASA).
: Republic Act No. 9477 took effect upon its approval, which was on May 22, 2007.
: The purpose of Republic Act No. 9477 is to rename the Gapan - San Fernando - Olongapo Road (GSO Road) as Jose Abad Santos Avenue (JASA).
: Yes, Section 2 of Republic Act No. 9477 states that all laws, decrees, orders and issuances or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are repealed or modified accordingly.
: Republic Act No. 9477 was approved by the President of the Philippines, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
: The House of Representatives passed it on November 29, 2005, and the Senate passed it on February 19, 2007.
: The key officials included Jose De Venecia Jr., Speaker of the House of Representatives, Manny Villar, President of the Senate, and the secretaries general Roberto P. Nazareno (House) and Oscar G. Yabes (Senate).
: No, Republic Act No. 9477 does not specify any penalties for non-compliance as it primarily deals with the renaming of the road.
: Naming the road after Jose Abad Santos honors the legacy of Jose Abad Santos, a Filipino hero and former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, reflecting national pride and historical recognition.
: The Act does not mention any change in jurisdiction or administrative control; it solely focuses on renaming the road.