Question & AnswerQ&A (Act No. 1543)
The main purpose of Act No. 1543 is to change the name of the municipality of Namacpacan, in the Province of La Union, to the name Luna.
The municipality of Namacpacan in the Province of La Union had its name changed to Luna.
Act No. 1543 was enacted by the Philippine Commission under the authority of the United States.
The municipal council of the municipality must request the change, and it must be approved and recommended by the provincial board of the province involved.
The Act does not specify any particular reason other than the request by the municipal council and approval by the provincial board, indicating local legislative concurrence.
The Act took effect immediately upon its passage, on October 18, 1906.
The passage is expedited in accordance with section two of "An Act prescribing the order of procedure by the Commission in the enactment of laws," passed September 26, 1900.
The provincial board's recommendation is necessary to validate and approve the municipal council's request, ensuring the change has local governance support.
No penalties or sanctions are mentioned in Act No. 1543, as it merely provides for the official renaming of a municipality.
The principle that legislative processes should be expedited when the public good so requires, allowing timely responses to local government needs.