Law Summary
Mandate of the Secretary of Transportation
- The Secretary of Transportation is tasked with the immediate integration of the operationalization of the new LTO district office into the Department of Transportation's programs.
- The funding required for this initiative must be incorporated into the General Appropriations Act, ensuring budgetary provisions.
Effectivity of the Act
- The law shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication.
- Publication must be in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation, which serves as the formal notice to the public.
Legislative Process and Approval
- The Act originated from the House of Representatives and subsequently passed both the House and the Senate.
- It was signed into law by the President of the Philippines on May 24, 2022.
- The documentation includes signatures of key legislative officials to authenticate the enactment.
Key Legal Concepts
- Decentralization of government services by establishing district-level offices to improve public service delivery.
- Clear designation of administrative responsibility to the Secretary of Transportation for program implementation and funding.
- Formal procedures for promulgation and effectivity ensuring transparency and public awareness.
Scope and Implications
- The law is specifically focused on creating an LTO district office in General Trias.
- It assumes the legal and administrative framework for operation, budgeting, and integration within the existing Department of Transportation.
- Enhances local government capacity by placing essential transport office closer to the constituents in Cavite.