Change of Name of Manila International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Republic Act No. 6639, enacted on November 27, 1987, officially renames the Manila International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The law took effect immediately upon approval, which occurred without the need for executive endorsement. This change honors the legacy of Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. The act was published in the Official Gazette on February 15, 1988.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 6639
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
November 27, 1987 *
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6639
AN ACT RENAMING THE MANILA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AS THE NINOY AQUINO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
SECTION 1. The name of the Manila International Airport is hereby changed to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. cd i
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
* Enacted without executive approval, November 27, 1987.
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 84 No. 7 page 759 on February 15, 1988.
Cite This Law
Change of Name of Manila International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Republic Act No. 6639, Nov 27, 1987 (Philippines)
Change of Name of Manila International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Republic Act No. 6639 (Phil. 1987)
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