Change of Name of Olongapo City to President Magsaysay City
Republic Act No. 6340, enacted on June 19, 1971, officially changes the name of the City of Olongapo to President Magsaysay City. The Act stipulates that all references to the City of Olongapo in existing laws will now be interpreted as President Magsaysay City. A plebiscite is mandated to be held during the local election in November 1971, allowing residents to vote on this name change, which will take effect only if a majority supports it. The law was enacted without Executive approval and was published in the Official Gazette on December 20, 1971.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 6340
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 19, 1971
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6340
AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF THE CITY OF OLONGAPO TO PRESIDENT MAGSAYSAY CITY
SECTION 1. The name of the City of Olongapo, created by Republic Act Numbered Forty-six hundred forty-five, is hereby changed to President Magsaysay City.
SECTION 2. Whenever the words "City of Olongapo" appear in Republic Act Numbered Forty-six hundred forty-five and all other Acts and executive orders, said words shall be understood to mean President Magsaysay City.
SECTION 3. A plebiscite shall be held in the City of Olongapo on the day of the election of local officials in November, nineteen hundred and seventy-one to enable the voters of that city to elect whether or not they favor the change of the name of said city as herein provided. The Commission on Elections shall prescribe the form of the ballot for the plebiscite. The change herein provided shall take effect if a majority of the votes cast in the plebiscite favor the change of the name of the City of Olongapo to President Magsaysay City. acd
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Enacted without Executive approval, June 19, 1971.
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 67, No. 51, p. 9836 on December 20, 1971
Cite This Law
Change of Name of Olongapo City to President Magsaysay City, Republic Act No. 6340, Jun 19, 1971 (Philippines)
Change of Name of Olongapo City to President Magsaysay City, Republic Act No. 6340 (Phil. 1971)
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