Implementing Agency and Rules for Renaming
- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is tasked with issuing all necessary rules, orders, and circulars for the implementation of this renaming.
- These implementing directives must be issued within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of the law to ensure timely compliance and coordination.
Effectivity and Publication Requirements
- The law takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
- Publication serves to inform the public and stakeholders of the change in the road’s official name, facilitating administrative and logistical adjustments.
Legislative Process and Enactment
- The Act was passed by the House of Representatives on March 21, 2023, and by the Senate on August 14, 2023.
- It lapsed into law on October 12, 2023, without the President's signature, pursuant to Article VI, Section 27(1) of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, which allows a bill to become law if the President does not act on it within 30 days after receipt.
Significance of the Renaming
- The renaming serves to honor Senator Miriam P. Defensor-Santiago, recognizing her contributions to the nation.
- This act reflects the legislative power to rename public infrastructures as a form of tribute and historical commemoration.