Act
Approved June 15, 1968

Republic Act No. 5293

An act constituting the province of surigao del sur into two highway engineering districts

An Act Constituting the Province of Surigao del Sur into Two Highway Engineering Districts

In plain language

The Republic Act No. 5293 establishes two highway engineering districts within the Province of Surigao del Sur, delineating the towns that comprise each district and authorizing the appointment of a highway district engineer for each district. The act becomes effective upon its approval.

  • Establishment of two highway engineering districts covering specified towns in Surigao del Sur
  • Appointment of a highway district engineer for each district in accordance with existing laws
  • Effectiveness of the act upon approval
Infrastructure
Transportation
Local Government
Philippines

REPUBLIC ACT No. 5293

An Act Constituting the Province of Surigao del Sur into Two Highway Engineering Districts

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippine Congress Assembled:

Section 1

Any provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding, upon the recommendation of the Commissioner of Public Highways and upon approval of the Secretary of Public Works and Communications, the Province of Surigao del Sur shall be constituted into two highway engineering districts. The first highway engineering district shall include the towns of Carrascal, Cantilan, Madrid, Lanuza, Cortes, Tandag, Tago, San Miguel, Bayabas, and Cagwait, and the second highway engineering district shall include the towns of Marihatag, Oteiza, Lianga, Barobo, Hinatuan, Bislig and Linging.

Each highway engineering district shall have one highway district engineer who shall be appointed in accordance with existing laws.

Section 2

This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved: June 15, 1968.

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