Law Summary

I. Amendment of Section 18 of Act No. 1511

• Explanation: This section amends the existing provision of the Philippine Road Law (Act No. 1511) to allow municipalities to implement the law even without a provincial vote of acceptance.
• Key Definitions:
  • Provincial Board: The governing body for provinces that must give acceptance for the law to take effect.
  • Municipal Councils: Local governing bodies of municipalities that can vote on the law’s acceptance.
• Requirements/Procedures:
  • The Act will not be effective in any province until it is accepted by both the provincial board and a majority of the municipal councils.
  • If a municipal council votes affirmatively, the law may be enacted in that municipality regardless of the absence of a provincial vote.
• Timeframes:
  • Acceptance can be for a designated period, not less than one year.
• Consequences:
  • The Act becomes applicable in the Moro Province upon acceptance by its legislative council, which overrides the requirement for a provincial vote.

II. Expedited Passage of the Bill

• Explanation: This section emphasizes the urgency of enacting the law for the public good and facilitates its expedited passage.
• Requirements/Procedures:
  • The law is to be enacted swiftly in accordance with Section 2 of a previous Act regarding legislative procedures.

III. Effectivity of the Act

• Explanation: This section states that the Act shall come into effect immediately upon its passage.
• Timeframes:
  • The law takes effect immediately after it is enacted on May 18, 1907.

Key Takeaways

• Act No. 1653 modifies the Philippine Road Law to allow municipalities to enact road provisions without needing provincial approval.
• Municipal councils can independently vote to implement the law within their jurisdiction.
• The law can be enforced for a minimum period of one year, providing flexibility to local governments.
• The Act emphasizes the public interest and mandates its immediate effectivity upon passage.