Law Summary
Authority to Implement Rules and Regulations
- The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is mandated to issue all necessary rules, orders, and circulars to effectively implement the provisions of this conversion.
- This includes administrative and procedural measures to ensure compliance and proper maintenance.
Effectivity of the Law
- The Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
- This period allows for public dissemination and preparation for the law’s implementation.
Legislative Process and Enactment
- The legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives and underwent the legislative process in both chambers.
- It was finally passed by the House of Representatives on September 1, 2008, and by the Senate on November 10, 2009.
- The law received the President's approval on February 23, 2010, thereby becoming effective following its publication.