Responsibility for Road Maintenance and Funding
- The Secretary of Public Works and Highways is tasked with including the road in the DPWH's program.
- Programs include the improvement, repair, and maintenance of Delgado Road.
- Funding for these activities is to be provided under the annual General Appropriations Act.
Effectivity of the Law
- The Act takes effect 15 days after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation nationwide.
- This ensures public awareness and allows for administrative implementation.
Legislative Process and Approval
- Originated in the House of Representatives.
- Passed by the House on August 3, 2011 and by the Senate on December 18, 2012.
- Signed into law by the President on March 14, 2013.
Key Legal Concepts
- Conversion implies a reclassification of a local road to a national road, impacting management and funding.
- The DPWH, as the national agency, assumes supervisory and maintenance duties.
- Inclusion in the General Appropriations Act ensures sustained budgetary support for the road's upkeep.
- Delineates clear division of responsibilities among government entities for public infrastructure.