Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 6718)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 6718 is to change the name of Tigato Elementary School in Buhangin District, Davao City to Pilar Rodriguez Elementary School, in honor of its donor, the late Pilar P. Rodriguez.
Tigato Elementary School located in Buhangin District, Davao City is the school affected by Republic Act No. 6718.
The Tigato Elementary School was renamed to Pilar Rodriguez Elementary School.
Pilar P. Rodriguez was the donor of the school and was honored by renaming the school after her through Republic Act No. 6718.
Republic Act No. 6718 took effect upon its approval on March 17, 1989.
The Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines enacted Republic Act No. 6718.
Corazon C. Aquino was the President of the Philippines when Republic Act No. 6718 was approved.
Renaming a public elementary school through a Republic Act formally recognizes and honors individuals or entities who have significantly contributed to the school or community, ensuring the name change has legal effect and recognition nationwide.
Section 2 of Republic Act No. 6718 specifies that the Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Jovito R. Salonga signed as President of the Senate, and Ramon V. Mitra signed as Speaker of the House of Representatives.