Question & AnswerQ&A (BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 762)
Batas Pambansa Blg. 762 is an act converting the Nabua to Balatan Provincial Road in the Province of Camarines Sur into a national road.
It was enacted on April 13, 1984.
The Nabua to Balatan Road in the Province of Camarines Sur.
Section 1 declares the Nabua to Balatan Road in Camarines Sur as a national road.
Funding shall come from the lump-sum appropriation authorized under Batas Pambansa Blg. 640 for the repair and maintenance of local roads until maintenance funds are specifically provided in future appropriations acts.
No, it was enacted without executive approval but takes effect upon its approval by the legislative assembly.
Converting a road to national road status places responsibility for its maintenance and improvement under the national government, ensuring priority funding and management.
The law was enacted by the Batasang Pambansa, the former legislative body of the Philippines.
Batas Pambansa Blg. 640 authorizes the lump-sum appropriation for repair and maintenance of local roads, which initially funds the maintenance of the converted road.
The provision ceases when maintenance funds for the road are provided for in subsequent appropriations acts.