Constitution of the Second Congressional District Office in Sulu into a Separate District Engineering Office
Republic Act No. 9223 establishes a separate district engineering office in the Second Congressional District of Sulu, specifically located in the Municipality of Luuk. This office will operate under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). The Act mandates the DPWH Secretary to include funding for the office's operational needs in future budget programs. It became effective on August 8, 2003, after lapsing into law without presidential approval, as stipulated in the Constitution.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 9223
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
August 8, 2003 *
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9223
AN ACT CONSTITUTING THE SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OFFICE IN THE PROVINCE OF SULU INTO A SEPARATE DISTRICT ENGINEERING OFFICE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
SECTION 1. There shall be established under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) a separate district engineering office in the Second Congressional District, Province of Sulu to be located in the Municipality of Luuk to be known as Sulu Second District Engineering Office.
SECTION 2. The Secretary of the DPWH shall include in its program the funding requirements for the operationalization of the Sulu Second Engineering District in the year following its enactment into law and thereafter. EHcaDT
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
* Lapsed into law on August 8, 2003, without the signature of the President, in accordance with Article VI, Section 27 (1) of the Constitution.
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 99 No. 45 Page 6995 on November 10, 2003.
Cite This Law
Constitution of the Second Congressional District Office in Sulu into a Separate District Engineering Office, Republic Act No. 9223, Aug 8, 2003 (Philippines)
Constitution of the Second Congressional District Office in Sulu into a Separate District Engineering Office, Republic Act No. 9223 (Phil. 2003)
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