Authority and Implementation
- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary is mandated to oversee the implementation of this law.
- The Secretary shall issue all necessary rules, orders, and circulars to effectuate the conversion of the road and ensure its maintenance and administration as a national road.
Effectivity
- The law takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
- Publication serves as the mechanism for informing the public and relevant government agencies about the conversion.
Legislative Process and Approval
- The law was passed by the House of Representatives on September 1, 2008.
- It was subsequently passed by the Senate on November 10, 2009.
- The Act was approved by the President of the Philippines on February 23, 2010.
Key Legal Provisions
- Conversion of a specific provincial road to a national road increases its status, implying national government responsibility for funding, maintenance, and development.
- Empowers the DPWH Secretary to regulate and administer the road following national road standards.
- Ensures proper legislative and executive process compliance for legalization of infrastructure changes.