Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 10662)
Republic Act No. 10662 is titled "An Act Naming Stretch of the National Highway Along the Iloilo Diversion Road/Iloilo Capiz Road (Old Route)... as Senator Benigno S. Aquino, Jr. Avenue."
It pertains to the stretch of the national highway along the Iloilo Diversion Road/Iloilo Capiz Road (old route) beginning at the junction of General Luna to the airport access road and ending at the gate of Iloilo International Airport.
The highway traverses the municipalities of Pavia, Sta. Barbara, and Cabatuan, as well as Iloilo City.
The designated road stretch has a total length of 16.6153 kilometers.
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is tasked to issue necessary rules, orders, and circulations to implement the Act.
The Act took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
The naming serves to honor the late Senator Benigno S. Aquino, Jr. by assigning his name to a prominent highway stretch.
The law was approved by then President Benigno S. Aquino III on July 3, 2015.
The Act originated in the House of Representatives, passed the House on December 1, 2014, and the Senate on June 1, 2015 before final approval by the President.
No specific penalties are mentioned in Republic Act No. 10662 regarding violations on the highway naming.