Law Summary
Designation of the Ben Palispis Highway
- The section of the Agoo-Baguio Road that starts at the provincial boundary between La Union and Benguet, and traverses the Province of Benguet and the City of Baguio within the Cordillera Region, is officially named the Ben Palispis Highway.
Scope and Geographic Coverage
- The law covers specific segments of the Agoo-Baguio Road.
- The Agoo-Tubao-Pugo segment is under the jurisdiction of La Union Province in Region 1.
- The Benguet-Baguio City segment traverses Benguet Province and Baguio City in the Cordillera Administrative Region.
Effectivity
- The act takes effect immediately upon its approval by the President.
Legislative Procedure and Approval
- The act originated in the House of Representatives.
- It was finally passed by the House of Representatives on August 16, 2000, and by the Senate on June 8, 2000.
- The act was approved by the President of the Philippines on October 31, 2000.
Legal and Administrative Implications
- Official naming by Republic Act confers legal recognition and may affect road signage, mapping, and official references.
- The names honor notable personalities: Jose D. Aspiras and Ben Palispis, recognizing their contributions and memorializing their legacy in public infrastructure.
Absence of Penalties and Other Provisions
- The law is silent on penalties, administrative procedures, or sanctions related to misuse of the designated highway names.
- The act exclusively deals with the naming and does not include maintenance, funding, or development provisions.