Title
Renaming Roosevelt Avenue to Ferdo Poe Jr. Avenue
Law
Republic Act No. 11608
Decision Date
Dec 10, 2021
Republic Act No. 11608 renames Roosevelt Avenue in Quezon City as Fernando Poe Jr. Avenue, with the Department of Public Works and Highways responsible for implementing the renaming within 60 days.

Implementing Rules and Regulations

  • The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is mandated to issue the necessary rules, orders, and circulars to ensure the proper implementation of the renaming within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of the law.

Effectivity of the Law

  • The law takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Legislative Process and Approval

  • The law originated from the House of Representatives.
  • It was passed by the House on September 9, 2020.
  • Amended by the Senate on September 13, 2021.
  • The House concurred with the Senate amendments on September 27, 2021.
  • Approved by the President of the Philippines on December 10, 2021.

Key Authorities Involved

  • Senate President: Vicente C. Sotto III
  • Speaker of the House of Representatives: Lord Allan Jay Q. Velasco
  • Secretary of the Senate: Myra Marie D. Villarica
  • Secretary General of the House: Mark Llandro L. Mendoza
  • President of the Philippines: Rodrigo Roa Duterte

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