Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 152)
The primary purpose is to amend EO No. 17 (s. 2017) and EO No. 55 (s. 2018) by changing the rendering of the Filipino hero's name from "Lapu-Lapu" to "Lapulapu" to conform with historical references and reinforce national identity.
Section 15, Article XIV of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, which mandates the State to conserve, promote, and popularize the nation's historical and cultural heritage and resources, including artistic creations.
Republic Act No. 10086, also known as the "Strengthening People's Nationalism Through Philippine History Act."
EO No. 17 (s. 2017), amended by EO No. 35 (s. 2017), and EO No. 55 (s. 2018), amended by EO No. 103 (s. 2020).
All government agencies and instrumentalities, including government-owned or controlled corporations, state universities and colleges, local government units, non-government organizations, civil society groups, and the private sector.
No, the official names of places established by statute, such as Lapu-Lapu City, shall continue to be respected.
The earliest Latin alphabet rendering of the hero's name is "Cilapulapu," with "Ci" as an honorific, and founding heroes like Jose Rizal and Juan Luna referred to him as "Si Lapulapu."
It shall take effect upon its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
No, all other provisions remain unchanged except for the amendments relating to the name change.
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte signed the order.