Title
Declaration of Manila North Expressway as Toll Road
Law
Executive Order No. 118
Decision Date
Feb 5, 1968
Ferdinand E. Marcos declares the Manila North Diversion Road as the Manila North Expressway, authorizing toll collection and empowering the Secretary of Public Works and Communications to regulate toll rates effective January 1, 1968.

Law Summary

Toll Road Designation and Legal Authority

  • The expressway is declared a toll road pursuant to Republic Act No. 3741.
  • The declaration enables authorized toll collection from vehicles using the expressway.

Authority to Regulate and Operate the Toll Road

  • The Secretary of Public Works and Communications is empowered to promulgate rules and regulations for the expressway's operation as a toll facility.
  • Said rules and regulations must be consonant with the provisions of Republic Act No. 2000.
  • The Secretary is authorized to determine, fix, and revise the toll rates as necessary over time.

Implementation and Effectivity

  • The executive order takes effect on January 1, 1968.
  • It is issued under the authority of the President of the Philippines, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, sanctioning the establishment and operation of the expressway as a toll facility.

Signatories and Authentication

  • The order is signed by President Ferdinand E. Marcos.
  • It is countersigned by Executive Secretary Rafael M. Salas, ensuring official authentication and binding effect of the order.

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