Title
Renaming Radial Road 10 in Manila as Mel Lopez Blvd
Law
Republic Act No. 11280
Decision Date
Apr 12, 2019
Radial Road 10 in Manila is officially renamed Mel Lopez Boulevard to honor Gemeliano "Mel" C. Lopez, Jr. for his significant contributions as a sportsman and public servant.

Policy and recognition basis

  • Section 1 renames a defined portion of Radial Road 10 to recognize the noteworthy accomplishments, invaluable contributions, and exceptional public service of Gemeliano “Mel” C. Lopez, Jr.
  • Section 1 expressly ties the renaming to contributions particularly for the people of the City of Manila.
  • Section 1 describes the honoree as a sportsman, public servant, and socio-civic leader.

Renaming of Radial Road 10 portion

  • Section 1 renames the specified portion of Radial Road 10 as Mel Lopez Boulevard.
  • Section 1 covers the portion of Radial Road 10 traversing Bonifacio Avenue Drive at Anda Circle at Station Kilometer (Sta Km) 1+100.
  • Section 1 covers the route up to Marala Bridge at the foot of Estero de Marala at Sta Km 6+445.
  • Section 1 specifies the described path, including the intersection of Claro M. Recto Avenue and Manila International Container Terminal South Access Road under the Manuel Roxas Jr. Flyover, veering past the North Harbor Passenger Terminal Complex and the Manila North Harbor Container Port through Road 10 over Estero de Vitas and up to Marala Bridge.
  • Section 1 states the portion has a length of approximately 5.345 kilometers.

Government implementation duties

  • Section 2 requires the Department of Public Works and Highways to issue the necessary rules, orders, and circulars to implement Republic Act No. 11280.
  • Section 2 sets the implementation deadline as within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of the Act.

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