Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 9688)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 9688 is to establish the Ifugao Second District Engineering Office in the Province of Ifugao and appropriate funds for its operation.
The Ifugao Second District Engineering Office will operate under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.
It is to be located at the boundary of the municipalities of Mayoyao and Aguinaldo in the Province of Ifugao.
The Ifugao Second District Engineering Office will comprise the municipalities of Banaue, Mayoyao, Aguinaldo, and Alfonso Lista.
The Secretary of Public Works and Highways has the authority to include it in the Department’s program.
The funding will be included in the annual General Appropriations Act as part of the Department’s budget.
The Act took effect upon its approval on August 04, 2009.
The Act was signed by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile, and House Speaker Prospero C. Nograles.
The office must be included in the Department of Public Works and Highways’ program and appropriated funds by the General Appropriations Act.
The House of Representatives and the Senate of the Philippines passed the Act.