Purpose and Importance of the Road Network
- The road facilitates social, political, cultural, and economic development in the connected provinces and city.
- It serves as a critical conduit for farmers in La Union and Benguet to transport farm and agricultural products to urban markets.
Damage and Maintenance Challenges
- The road has suffered significant damage due to heavy rains from typhoons and monsoon, causing mudslides and landslides.
- These natural events have rendered portions of the road nearly impassable to vehicles.
- Local provincial engineering offices have been unable to adequately maintain or improve the road against these natural forces.
Funding for Maintenance and Improvement
- Maintenance and improvement costs are to be funded initially from the lump sum appropriation for the repair and maintenance of local roads.
- Additional funding may come from savings in the appropriations allocated for the maintenance of national roads in the Philippines.
- Once specific funds for the road network's maintenance are provided in the national budget, those funds will be utilized.
Legal Effectivity
- The Decree took immediate effect upon approval on November 5, 1985.
- It was promulgated by the President of the Philippines, utilizing constitutional powers to effect the conversion and funding provisions.