Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 47)
The width of the rights-of-way for national and provincial roads constructed through public land is fixed at sixty meters.
The rights-of-way for principal streets of town sites located on public land should be reserved at sixty meters in width.
A minimum width of fifteen meters is reserved for other streets in town sites located on public land.
Yes, the order takes effect immediately and must be observed by all offices and officials concerned.
Elpidio Quirino signed the Executive Order No. 47 as the Secretary of the Interior.
No, the provisions specifically apply to roads and streets through public land only.
The intended benefits include preserving natural timber growth, enabling roadside beautification, and providing appropriate planting along roads and streets.
The Executive Order does not specifically mention penalties for non-compliance but mandates that all concerned offices and officials observe the provisions.