Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 9349)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 9349 is to convert the Concepcion-Capas Road in the municipalities of Concepcion and Capas, Province of Tarlac, consisting of approximately 7.5 kilometers, into a national road.
The municipalities affected are Concepcion and Capas, both located in the Province of Tarlac.
The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways is responsible for issuing the necessary rules, orders, and circulars to implement the provisions of Republic Act No. 9349.
The road converted is approximately 7.5 kilometers, more or less.
The Act took effect upon its approval on August 4, 2006.
The Act was approved and signed into law by then-President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, and signed by Senate President Franklin M. Drilon and House Speaker Jose De Venecia Jr.
Republic Act No. 9349 was passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate of the Philippines.
Converting a road into a national road generally subjects it to national government maintenance, funding, and development under the Department of Public Works and Highways, ensuring better infrastructure and connectivity.
Section 2 mandates the Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways to issue the necessary rules, orders, and circulars to implement the provisions of the Act.
No, the Act does not specify any penalties for non-compliance; it primarily provides for the conversion of the road into a national road and the implementing rules by the Department of Public Works and Highways.