Law Summary

1. Reclassification of Engineering Office

• Legal Principle: This section details the transition of the existing Third Congressional Sub-District Engineering Office in Cebu into a regular engineering district office.
• Key Definitions:
  • Third Engineering District of Cebu: The new designation for the reclassified engineering office.
• Requirements/Procedures:
  • Official reclassification from a sub-district to a regular engineering district office.
• Timeframes/Deadlines:
  • The Act is effective upon approval.
• Penalties/Liabilities:
  • No specific penalties or liabilities are mentioned in this section.

2. Funding Appropriation

• Legal Principle: This provision mandates that the necessary funding to implement the Act will be allocated in the General Appropriations Act.
• Key Definitions:
  • General Appropriations Act: The annual budget law that outlines the allocation of funds for government activities.
• Requirements/Procedures:
  • The needed amount for this reclassification must be included in the following General Appropriations Act after the enactment of the law.
• Timeframes/Deadlines:
  • Funding to be included in the General Appropriations Act of the fiscal year following enactment.
• Penalties/Liabilities:
  • No penalties or liabilities noted.

3. Implementation Guidelines

• Legal Principle: This section provides authority for the Secretary of Public Works and Highways to issue rules for the Act's implementation.
• Key Definitions:
  • Secretary of Public Works and Highways: The government official responsible for overseeing the implementation of infrastructure projects and policies.
• Requirements/Procedures:
  • The issuance of necessary rules, orders, and circulars by the Secretary to ensure the Act's provisions are executed properly.
• Timeframes/Deadlines:
  • No specific timeframes are detailed for the issuance of these rules.
• Penalties/Liabilities:
  • No penalties or liabilities specified.

4. Approval and Effectivity

• Legal Principle: This section states the approval and enactment date of the law.
• Key Definitions:
  • Approval: The formal acceptance of the Act by the President of the Philippines.
• Requirements/Procedures:
  • The Act is enacted and takes effect upon its approval.
• Timeframes/Deadlines:
  • Approved on March 30, 2001.
• Penalties/Liabilities:
  • No penalties or liabilities mentioned.

Key Takeaways

• Republic Act No. 9052 reclassifies the Third Congressional Sub-District Engineering Office in Cebu to a regular engineering district office, named the Third Engineering District of Cebu.
• Funding provisions will be included in the General Appropriations Act for the fiscal year following the Act's enactment.
• The Secretary of Public Works and Highways is tasked with implementing the necessary regulations to enforce the Act.
• The law took effect on March 30, 2001, following its approval by the President.