Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 3080)
The highway is officially known as the MacArthur Highway.
The highway passes through the Municipality of Tarlac in the Province of Tarlac; and the Municipalities of Villasis, Urdaneta, Sta. Barbara, Calasiao, Dagupan, and Binmaley, all in the Province of Pangasinan.
Republic Act No. 3080 was approved on June 17, 1961.
General of the Army Douglas MacArthur, the Liberator of the Philippines, is honored by naming the highway after him.
General MacArthur and his forces wrote an inspiring chapter in the liberation of the Philippines during World War II, and the highway is named to honor his contribution as the Liberator of the Philippines.
The Act shall take effect upon its approval.
No penalties or fines are mentioned in Republic Act No. 3080 regarding non-compliance with the highway naming.
The Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled enacted Republic Act No. 3080.
No, RA 3080 specifically refers to the existing municipalities; it does not provide for any change or renaming of the municipalities themselves.
RA 3080 references the brilliant military operations during World War II, particularly the liberation of the Philippines led by General MacArthur and his forces.