Responsibility for Implementation
- The Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is mandated to issue the necessary rules, orders, and circulars to effectuate the provisions of this Act.
- This includes any administrative measures needed to maintain, develop, and regulate the involved road as a national road.
Effectivity of the Act
- The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation, ensuring public awareness.
- The publication serves as the official notice to the government agencies and the public regarding the change in the road's status.
Legislative Process and Approval
- The Act originated in the House of Representatives.
- It was passed by the House on September 1, 2008, and by the Senate on July 28, 2009.
- The President of the Philippines approved the Act on November 3, 2009, making it law.
Legal and Administrative Implications
- The reclassification implies that funding, maintenance, and administration of the road will be sourced from national government budgets.
- It potentially accelerates infrastructure development and improves connectivity among the municipalities.
- The DPWH’s oversight ensures standardization in road management according to national policies and standards.