Provincial Roads Definition and Designation
- Connects municipalities with each other, typically with termini at public plazas.
- Includes roads extending to public wharfs or railway stations from municipalities or provincial/national roads.
- Can be designated by the Secretary of Public Works and Communications upon request of provincial boards and recommendation of the Director of Public Works.
- Minimum right-of-way of 15 meters.
Municipal Roads Definition
- Consist of all highways not classified as national or provincial roads.
- Minimum right-of-way of 10 meters.
- Includes specific roads and streets as enumerated in the official table referenced.
Construction, Maintenance, and Financing of National Roads
- Managed by district and city engineers under Director of Public Works' supervision.
- Funded by Commonwealth Government appropriations.
- Use funds collected under specific Revised Administrative Code sections and laws, excluding 20% allocated to provincial and chartered city road and bridge funds.
- Funds are used primarily for maintenance and improvement, or construction when feasible.
Construction, Maintenance, and Financing of Provincial Roads
- Managed by district engineers under the Director of Public Works' supervision.
- Funded by provincial funds and possible Commonwealth Government aid through appropriations acts.
- Subject to existing laws governing provincial projects.
Construction, Maintenance, and Financing of Municipal Roads
- Handled by respective municipal governments.
- Funded with municipal funds.
- Roads of significant importance to a province can be reclassified as provincial roads upon request and recommendation, approved by the Secretary of Public Works and Communications.
Official Road Map and Oversight
- The Secretary of Public Works and Communications oversees preparation of a road map of the national and provincial roads by the Director of Public Works.
- Upon presidential approval, this map constitutes the Official Road Map of the Philippines.
Repeal of Previous Orders and Effective Date
- This Executive Order revokes several prior orders relevant to road classification and maintenance, specifically Executive Orders numbered 1 (1910), 184 (1929), 625 (1935), and 71 (1936).
- The provisions take effect starting January 1, 1938.
Legal Authority and Administrative Responsibility
- Classification and maintenance responsibilities are clearly delineated among the national, provincial, and municipal levels.
- The Secretary of Public Works and Communications plays a critical role in classification, fund allocation, and map preparation.
- The President retains authority to designate roads of military importance as national roads based on recommendations.
This framework establishes a structured, hierarchical approach to road classification, funding, maintenance, and administration in the Philippines, ensuring clarity in responsibilities and enabling systematic infrastructure development.