Title
Naming 2nd Mandaue-Mactan Bridge
Law
Republic Act No. 8795
Decision Date
Jun 27, 2000
Republic Act No. 8795 officially names the 2nd Mandaue-Mactan Bridge as the Marcelo B. Fernan Bridge, honoring the contributions of Marcelo B. Fernan, a prominent Filipino politician and jurist, and serving as a vital link between the cities of Mandaue and Lapu-Lapu in Cebu.

Q&A (Republic Act No. 8795)

The title of Republic Act No. 8795 is "An Act Naming the 2nd Mandaue-Mactan Bridge in the Province of Cebu as the Marcelo B. Fernan Bridge."

Republic Act No. 8795 refers to the 2nd Mandaue-Mactan Bridge situated in the Province of Cebu.

The 2nd Mandaue-Mactan Bridge is named as the Marcelo B. Fernan Bridge under Republic Act No. 8795.

Republic Act No. 8795 took effect upon its approval.

Republic Act No. 8795 was approved by then-President Joseph E. Estrada.

Republic Act No. 8795 was passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate of the Philippines.

The House of Representatives approved it on May 29, 2000, and the Senate finally passed it on December 22, 2000.

The key officials were Franklin M. Drilon, President of the Senate, and Manuel B. Villar Jr., Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Naming public infrastructure under Philippine law serves to honor notable persons or events, helping preserve historical memory, recognize contributions, and promote national identity.

No, Republic Act No. 8795 does not mention any penalties or sanctions related to the naming of the bridge.


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