Title
Rename Roosevelt Ave to Ferdo Poe Jr. Ave
Law
Republic Act No. 11608
Decision Date
Dec 10, 2021
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.
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Role of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)

  • The DPWH is mandated to issue the necessary implementing rules, orders, and circulars.
  • These directives must be issued within sixty (60) days from the law's effectivity.
  • The purpose is to ensure smooth implementation and compliance with the street renaming.

Effectivity and Publication Requirements

  • The law takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication.
  • Publication must be in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
  • This allows public notice and awareness before the law becomes operational.

Legislative Process and Approval

  • The act originated in the House of Representatives and was passed on September 9, 2020.
  • It was amended by the Senate on September 13, 2021, and amendments were concurred by the House on September 27, 2021.
  • The President of the Philippines approved the Act on December 10, 2021.

Formal Enactment

  • The Act bears official signatures of the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
  • The secretaries of both chambers duly recorded the approval and concurrence.

This law specifically addresses the renaming of a street in Quezon City and delineates the administrative procedures for implementation, emphasizing transparency and official protocol in commemorating Fernando Poe Jr. through this public place renaming.


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