Renaming of Taytay Bridge in Bohol to Amb. Jacinto Castel Borja Bridge
Republic Act No. 8029, enacted on June 5, 1995, renames the Taytay Bridge, which connects Tagbilaran City and Panglao Island in Bohol, to Ambassador Jacinto Castel Borja Bridge. This change honors Ambassador Borja, a notable Boholano who served as the first Philippine envoy to the United Nations and as provincial governor of Bohol from 1952 to 1955. The Act took effect upon its approval and was published in the Official Gazette on September 4, 1995. It lapsed into law without the President's signature, in accordance with the Constitution.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 8029
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 5, 1995 *
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8029
AN ACT RENAMING THE TAYTAY BRIDGE LINKING TAGBILARAN CITY WITH PANGLAO ISLAND IN THE PROVINCE OF BOHOL TO AMBASSADOR JACINTO CASTEL BORJA BRIDGE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
SECTION 1. Ambassador Jacinto Castel Borja was the first and only Boholano to serve as Philippine envoy to the United Nations. He also served as a provincial governor of Bohol from 1952 to 1955. aisa dc
SECTION 2. To perpetuate his memory, the Taytay Bridge which links Tagbilaran City with Panglao Island in the Province of Bohol is hereby renamed Ambassador Jacinto Castel Borja Bridge.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. cdt
* Lapsed into law on June 5, 1995 without the signature of the President, in accordance with Article VI, Section 27 (1) of the Constitution.
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 91 No. 36 page 5728 on September 4, 1995.
Cite This Law
Renaming of Taytay Bridge in Bohol to Amb. Jacinto Castel Borja Bridge, Republic Act No. 8029, Jun 5, 1995 (Philippines)
Renaming of Taytay Bridge in Bohol to Amb. Jacinto Castel Borja Bridge, Republic Act No. 8029 (Phil. 1995)
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