Republic Act No. 10382

Legal Principle/Provision: The 19.550-kilometer road from Tarlac City to San Jose via Tibag to Burgos is officially designated as a national road.
Key Definitions Introduced:
- National Road: A road under the jurisdiction of the national government, specifically managed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
Important Requirements or Procedures Outlined:
- The road is now under the supervision of the DPWH, which is responsible for its governance.
Bullet Points: • The road is located in the City of Tarlac and the Municipality of San Jose, Province of Tarlac.
• The conversion is intended to enhance the infrastructure and accessibility of the area.

Legal Principle/Provision: The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways is tasked with improving, repairing, and maintaining the newly designated national road.
Important Requirements or Procedures Outlined:
- The DPWH must include the road's improvement and maintenance in its annual programs.
- Funding for these activities will be allocated through the annual General Appropriations Act.
Bullet Points: • The Secretary of Public Works and Highways has a direct responsibility for road improvement and maintenance. • Financial provisions for the road's upkeep will be integrated into the national budget.

Legal Principle/Provision: This Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval.
Relevant Timeframes, Deadlines, or Expiration Details:
- The Act is stated to be effective from the date of its approval, which is March 14, 2013.
Bullet Points: • The approval date is significant for the immediate implementation of the provisions. • The Act is considered enacted once it is signed by the President of the Philippines.

Legal Principle/Provision: The Act has undergone necessary legislative processes and has been formally approved by both houses of Congress.
Key Definitions Introduced:
- Approval: The formal consent given by the President signifies the law's enactment.
Bullet Points: • The Act was passed by the House of Representatives on March 5, 2012, and by the Senate on December 18, 2012. • The President’s approval on March 14, 2013, finalizes the enactment of the Act.

Republic Act No. 10382 converts a specific road in Tarlac into a national road, enhancing its governance by the national government.
The Department of Public Works and Highways is mandated to oversee improvements and maintenance, with funding sourced from the national budget.
The Act is effective immediately upon presidential approval, marking a swift legislative process involving both chambers of Congress.