Conversion of Malalao Road to National Road

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Republic Act No. 9325: Conversion of Malalao Road to National Road

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Conversion of Malalao Road to National Road

Law: Republic Act No. 9325

Decision Date: Aug 8, 2004

The Malalao Provincial Road in Tabuk, Kalinga, is officially converted into a national road, with the Department of Public Works and Highways tasked to oversee its improvement and maintenance funded through the annual General Appropriations Act.

Law Summary

Responsibility for Maintenance, Improvement, and Funding

The Secretary of the DPWH is mandated to include the Malalao Road in the department’s programs for improvement, maintenance, and repair.
Funding for these activities shall be allocated in the annual General Appropriations Act, ensuring budgetary support from the national government.

Effectivity of the Law

The conversion and all provisions under the act become effective immediately upon approval.
Although not signed by the President, the law took effect on August 8, 2004, through automatic lapse into law pursuant to Article VI, Section 27(1) of the 1987 Philippine Constitution.

Legislative Process and Enactment

The Act was passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate on July 30, 2002, and June 10, 2004, respectively.
The absence of the President’s signature does not affect the law’s validity due to constitutional provisions allowing automatic effect.

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