Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 9033)
Republic Act No. 9033 converts the Sub-District Engineering Office located in Naguilian, La Union into a regular engineering district known as the La Union Second Engineering District.
The Department of Public Works and Highways supervises the La Union Second Engineering District.
The municipalities of Agoo, Aringay, Bagulin, Bauang, Burgos, Caba, Naguilian, Pugo, Rosario, Sto. Tomas, and Tubao are included in the La Union Second Engineering District.
The Department of Public Works and Highways is tasked with promulgating rules and regulations necessary for the effective implementation of this Act.
The necessary funds to carry out the provisions of the Act are to be included in the General Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment and thereafter.
The Act took effect upon its approval on March 12, 2001.
Converting the Sub-District Engineering Office into a regular engineering district likely grants it more autonomy, resources, and capacity to manage engineering projects within its jurisdiction more efficiently.
Republic Act No. 9033 was approved by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
The Act originated in the House of Representatives, was passed by the House on May 23, 2000, and by the Senate on December 11, 2000, before being approved by the President.
Republic Act No. 9033 does not specify any penalties for non-compliance within its provisions.