QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 9351)
RA 9351 converts the Victoria–La Paz Road in the municipalities of Victoria and La Paz, Province of Tarlac, into a national road.
In the municipalities of Victoria and La Paz, Province of Tarlac.
Fifteen point one (15.1) kilometers, more or less.
The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
To issue the necessary rules, orders, and circulars to implement the provisions of the Act.
Upon its approval, as provided in Section 3.
August 4, 2006.
It converts the specified road into a national road.
It typically shifts the road’s administration and associated national road services/maintenance to the national government, through DPWH, pursuant to the Act and related laws/rules.
Section 2 provides the implementation mechanism by authorizing the DPWH Secretary to issue the rules/orders/circulars necessary to carry out the conversion.
House of Representatives: May 29, 2006; Senate: April 3, 2006.
Yes. The text states it originated in the House of Representatives. This is relevant for understanding legislative procedure and compliance with constitutional rules on bill origination.
President of the Senate: Franklin M. Drilon; Speaker of the House of Representatives: Jose de Venecia Jr.
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. Her signature implies presidential approval, which triggers the effectivity upon approval.
It indicates the stated length is approximate; minor variations from the exact measurement may be acceptable, but the road section intended is that between Victoria and La Paz as covered by the Act.
The main command is that the Victoria–La Paz Road is hereby converted into a national road.