Republic Act No. 9488

: Republic Act No. 9488 is an act renaming the Sagrada-Lidong Road, which extends from the Province of Camarines Sur to the Province of Albay, as the Diosdado Macapagal Highway.
: The road extends from Sagrada, Buhi in the Province of Camarines Sur to Lidong, Polangui in the Province of Albay.
: The Sagrada-Lidong Road is renamed as the Diosdado Macapagal Highway.
: RA No. 9488 took effect upon its approval, which lapsed into law on June 24, 2007.
: No, RA No. 9488 lapsed into law without the signature of the President of the Philippines, in accordance with Article VI, Section 27 (1) of the Constitution.
: Article VI, Section 27 (1) of the Philippine Constitution allows a bill to lapse into law without the President's signature if it is not acted upon within a certain period.
: The Speaker of the House of Representatives was Jose De Venecia Jr. and the President of the Senate was Manny Villar.
: Renaming a road legally changes its official designation for purposes of navigation, government records, public use, and honorific recognition.
: Naming the highway after Diosdado Macapagal honors the former President of the Philippines and commemorates his contributions to the country.
: No, RA No. 9488 does not provide any penalties or sanctions; it solely legislates the renaming of the road.