Addition of Specific Roads to National Roads Classification
- The order includes two specific roads in the National Roads classification:
- Gamu Cadre Road located in Isabela, measuring 1.055 kilometers.
- Lucena Airport Road located in Tayabas, spanning from kilometer marker 137.81 to 138.41, with a length of 0.60 kilometers.
Scope and Application
- The classification affects the designation and administrative categorization of roads within the Commonwealth of the Philippines.
- It supports infrastructure planning, funding allocation, maintenance, and governance related to national transportation routes.
Legal Authority and Effectivity
- Issued under the authority of the President of the Philippines.
- Signed by President Manuel L. Quezon, with the Secretary to the President, Jorge B. Vargas, attesting.
- The order took effect upon signing on February 5, 1941, in Manila.
Importance and Implications
- Establishing roads as National Roads confers priority in government resources and administrative responsibility.
- It ensures consistency and clarity in road management across provinces like Isabela and Tayabas.
- Helps facilitate transportation, economic activity, and regional connectivity by officially recognizing key routes as part of the national infrastructure network.