QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 9676)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 10401 is to convert the 2.5-kilometer Rimando a Ambiong Road traversing Andres Bonifacio Junction in Baguio City to Ambiong, La Trinidad, Benguet into a national road under the jurisdiction and supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is given jurisdiction and supervision over the Rimando a Ambiong Road as per RA No. 10401.
The length of the Rimando a Ambiong Road converted into a national road under RA No. 10401 is 2.5 kilometers.
According to RA No. 10401, the Rimando a Ambiong Road traverses Andres Bonifacio Junction in Baguio City and extends to Ambiong in La Trinidad, Benguet.
The Secretary of Public Works and Highways is responsible for including the improvement, repair, and maintenance of the Rimando a Ambiong Road in the Department's program and ensuring the funding for these activities is included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
The funding for the improvement, repair, and maintenance of the Rimando a Ambiong Road must be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
Republic Act No. 10401 took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
The Secretary of Public Works and Highways has the authority to issue the necessary rules, orders, and circulars to implement the provisions of Republic Act No. 10401.
Republic Act No. 10401 was approved by President Benigno S. Aquino III on March 19, 2013.
RA No. 10401 was finally passed by the House of Representatives on March 5, 2012, and by the Senate on December 19, 2012, after which it was signed into law by the President.