An Act Changing the Name of the Province and Island of Paragua to that of Palawan
Act No. 1363, enacted on June 28, 1905, officially changes the name of the Province and Island of Paragua to Palawan, following the recommendation of the Philippine Commission on Geographical Names. The Act emphasizes the urgency of the name change for the public good and expedites its passage in accordance with previous legislative procedures. It takes effect immediately upon its enactment.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Act No. 1363
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 28, 1905
ACT NO. 1363
AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF THE PROVINCE AND ISLAND OF PARAGUA TO THAT OF PALAWAN
SECTION 1. Upon the recommendation of the Philippine Commission on Geographical Names the name of the Province and Island of Paragua is hereby changed to that of Palawan.
SECTION 2. The public good requiring the speedy enactment of this bill, the passage of the same is hereby expedited in accordance with section two of "An Act prescribing the order of procedure by the Commission in the enactment of laws," passed September twenty-sixth, nineteen hundred.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on its passage.
ENACTED, June 28, 1905.
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An Act Changing the Name of the Province and Island of Paragua to that of Palawan, Act No. 1363, Jun 28, 1905 (Philippines)
An Act Changing the Name of the Province and Island of Paragua to that of Palawan, Act No. 1363 (Phil. 1905)
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