Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 7613)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 7613 is to change the name of the Can-Avid Agricultural College in the Municipality of Can-Ávid, Province of Eastern Samar, to Can-Ávid National Agricultural College.
RA 7613 changes the name of the Can-Avid Agricultural College to Can-Avid National Agricultural College.
The Can-Avid Agricultural College is located in the Municipality of Can-Ávid, Province of Eastern Samar.
Republic Act No. 7613 took effect upon its approval on June 19, 1992.
Republic Act No. 7613 was approved by President Corazon C. Aquino.
Adding the term 'National' typically signifies an elevation in status, indicating that the college is recognized as a national institution, which may impact funding, governance, and prestige.
The House of Representatives passed RA 7613 on April 5, 1990, and the Senate passed it on February 7, 1992.
The key officials were Senate President Neptali A. Gonzales and House Speaker Ramon V. Mitra.
The legal identity of the college is updated to reflect its new name, Can-Avid National Agricultural College, which is officially recognized under Philippine law.
RA 7613 does not provide any penalties or sanctions regarding the use of the new name.