Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11047)
Republic Act No. 11047 is titled "An Act Renaming Governor's Drive, Traversing Soro-Soro Bridge in the City of Binan, Province of Laguna and the Municipality of Ternate, Province of Cavite, as Juanito R. Remulla, Sr. Road."
The road traverses Governor's Drive and Soro-Soro Bridge in the City of Binan, Province of Laguna; the municipalities of Carmona and General Mariano Alvarez; the cities of Dasmarinas, General Trias and Trece Martires; and the municipalities of Tanza, Naic, and Ternate in the Province of Cavite.
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is authorized to issue the necessary rules, orders, and circulars to implement the provisions of this Act.
The Act took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
The Act was approved by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and was signed by Senate President Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III and House Speaker Pantaleon D. Alvarez.
The Act originated in the House of Representatives and was passed by the House on May 2, 2017, and by the Senate on March 12, 2018.
Renaming a public road by legislative act gives the new name official recognition and mandates the relevant government agencies to implement and reflect the change in official documents and road markers.
No, the Act does not provide specific penalties for non-compliance; implementation is mandated through the rules and orders to be issued by the Department of Public Works and Highways.
While not expressly stated in the text, local government units in the affected areas would typically assist in the implementation, such as updating signage and informing constituents of the renaming.
Yes, the Act states that it shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.