Rename Roosevelt Ave to Ferdo Poe Jr. Ave

Republic Act No. 11608
Roosevelt Avenue in Quezon City is officially renamed Fernando Poe Jr. Avenue, with implementation rules to be issued by the Department of Public Works and Highways within 60 days.

Renaming of Roosevelt Avenue

  • Section 1 renames Roosevelt Avenue located in Legislative District I of Quezon City as Fernando Poe Jr. Avenue.
  • The renaming established by Section 1 applies to the specified roadway within Quezon City’s Legislative District I.

Implementation by DPWH

  • Section 2 directs the Department of Public Works and Highways to issue the necessary rules, orders, and circulars.
  • Section 2 requires issuance of the implementing rules and related measures within sixty (60) days from the Act’s effectivity.
  • The implementation authority under Section 2 covers steps needed to carry out Republic Act No. 11608.

Legislative history of passage

  • Republic Act No. 11608 was passed by the House of Representatives on September 9, 2020.
  • The Senate of the Philippines amended the measure on September 13, 2021.
  • The House of Representatives concurred in the Senate amendments on September 27, 2021.
  • The Act was approved by the President on December 10, 2021.