Title
Conversion of Dumaguete-Valencia-Bacong road
Law
Republic Act No. 10100
Decision Date
May 14, 2010
Republic Act No. 10100 converts the Dumaguete City-Valencia-Bacong Provincial Road into a national road, aiming to enhance infrastructure and transportation in Negros Oriental, with the Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways responsible for implementing the provisions.

Q&A (Republic Act No. 10100)

The primary subject of Republic Act No. 10100 is the conversion of the Dumaguete City - Valencia - Bacong Provincial Road in the Province of Negros Oriental into a national road.

The Dumaguete City - Valencia - Bacong Provincial Road in the Province of Negros Oriental is converted into a national road under Republic Act No. 10100.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is tasked with implementing the provisions of Republic Act No. 10100.

The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways is authorized to issue the necessary rules, orders, and circulars to implement the provisions of Republic Act No. 10100.

Republic Act No. 10100 took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.

Republic Act No. 10100 was approved by then President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

The House of Representatives passed the act on September 1, 2008, and the Senate passed it on February 1, 2010.

Converting a provincial road to a national road places the road under the jurisdiction and maintenance of the national government through the Department of Public Works and Highways, generally ensuring better funding, maintenance, and development.

Republic Act No. 10100 does not specify any penalties for non-compliance within its provisions.

Juan Ponce Enrile, President of the Senate, and Prospero C. Nograles, Speaker of the House of Representatives, signed the act in the legislative body.


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