Law Summary

SECTION 1: Conversion of Road

• Legal Principle/Provision: This section enacts the conversion of the Congressional Road located in North Caloocan City from a local road into a national road.
• Key Definitions Introduced:
  • Congressional Road: Defined as the specific road in question, now designated as a national road.
• Important Requirements or Procedures Outlined:
  • The conversion is a legislative act requiring no further procedures for its implementation beyond the enactment.
• Relevant Timeframes:
  • Immediate effect upon passage; however, the operational status is dependent on subsequent administrative actions.

SECTION 2: Implementation

• Legal Principle/Provision: Assigns the Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) the responsibility to issue necessary rules, orders, and circulars for the implementation of this Act.
• Key Definitions Introduced:
  • Secretary of the DPWH: The official responsible for overseeing the implementation of the conversion.
• Important Requirements or Procedures Outlined:
  • The Secretary must create and disseminate rules necessary for the execution of the law.
• Relevant Timeframes:
  • No specific deadlines are mentioned; however, timely implementation is implied.

SECTION 3: Effectivity

• Legal Principle/Provision: Establishes the effectivity of the Act, which shall commence fifteen (15) days after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
• Key Definitions Introduced:
  • Publication: The process by which the Act is made public for legal acknowledgment.
• Important Requirements or Procedures Outlined:
  • Publication in a newspaper is a prerequisite for the Act to take effect.
• Relevant Timeframes:
  • The Act becomes effective 15 days post-publication.

Approval and Legislative History

• Legal Principle/Provision: Documents the approval process and legislative history of the Act.
• Key Definitions Introduced:
  • Legislative History: Refers to the timeline and process through which the Act was passed.
• Important Requirements or Procedures Outlined:
  • The Act originated in the House of Representatives and was approved by both legislative bodies on specified dates.
• Relevant Timeframes:
  • Passed by the House on September 1, 2008, and by the Senate on February 2, 2010.
• Consequences: The approval signifies official legislative action, conferring national road status.

Key Takeaways

• The Congressional Road in North Caloocan City is officially converted to a national road by the enactment of Republic Act No. 10139.
• Implementation is the responsibility of the Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways, who must issue related orders and circulars.
• The Act takes effect 15 days after being published in a newspaper of general circulation, ensuring public awareness and compliance.
• This legislative action reflects a collaborative effort between the House of Representatives and the Senate, culminating in official approval by the President of the Philippines.