Law Summary
Supervisory Authority and Jurisdiction
- The newly established engineering district operates under the supervision and administrative control of the DPWH.
- It assumes responsibility for public works and infrastructure projects within the specified municipalities.
Funding and Operationalization
- The Secretary of DPWH is mandated to include the necessary funding for the operationalization of the Capiz Second Engineering District in the department's annual program.
- Funding covers the year immediately following the enactment of the law and subsequent years, ensuring continuous government support.
Effectivity of the Law
- The law takes effect immediately upon approval.
- The act lapsed into law on November 28, 2003, without the signature of the President, per Article VI, Section 27(1) of the Philippine Constitution.
Legislative Approval and Formalities
- The law was passed by the House of Representatives on May 8, 2002, and by the Senate on September 8, 2003.
- It was signed by the respective secretaries of the Senate and House of Representatives.
- Formal approval was noted by the President of the Philippines, with the law becoming effective through lapse into law provisions.