Converts Bongabong-Sagana-Roxas-San Aquilino Road to National

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Republic Act No. 9800: Converts Bongabong-Sagana-Roxas-San Aquilino Road to National

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Title Supreme Court: Converts Bongabong-Sagana-Roxas-San Aquilino Road to National

Law: Republic Act No. 9800

Decision Date: Nov 20, 2009

Republic Act No. 9800 converts the Bongabong-Sagana-Roxas-San Aquilino Provincial Road in Oriental Mindoro into a national road, granting the national government jurisdiction and responsibility for its maintenance and improvement, leading to a safer and more efficient road network in the province.

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Authority and Implementation

The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is mandated to issue the necessary rules, orders, and circulars to effectively implement the conversion of the road.
This provides the DPWH full authority to manage the standards, maintenance, and development of the road as a national highway.

Effectivity and Publication

The Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
This requirement ensures public awareness and transparency regarding the change in the road’s status.

Legislative Process and Approval

The Act originated in the House of Representatives and was passed by the House and Senate on September 1, 2008, and August 17, 2009, respectively.
It was approved by the President of the Philippines on November 20, 2009, making it a duly enacted law.

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