Title
Finality of Historical Commission's Naming Decisions
Law
Presidential Decree No. 106
Decision Date
Jan 24, 1973
Presidential Decree No. 106 declares the final and binding authority of the National Historical Commission in naming and renaming historical buildings and landmarks, while also repealing or modifying conflicting provisions in existing laws and regulations, with immediate effect upon its issuance.

Questions (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 106)

It makes all NHC decisions on the naming and renaming of historical edifices and landmarks final and binding.

NHC decisions regarding streets and plazas are recommendatory, not final and binding.

The rule applies to the naming and renaming of historical edifices and landmarks.

The naming and renaming of streets and plazas; for these, the NHC decision is recommendatory.

They are repealed or modified accordingly to the extent they are inconsistent with PD No. 106.

It takes effect immediately.

Powers vested by the Constitution as Commander-in-Chief of all the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

Proclamation No. 1081 (dated September 21, 1972) and General Order No. 1 (dated September 22, 1972).

It is mandatory in effect—final and binding—meaning other government actions should conform to NHC determinations for covered subjects.

Because NHC decisions on streets/plazas are only recommendatory, an ordinance is not legally barred from differing solely on that basis, though other laws and policies may still be relevant.

No. For historical edifices and landmarks, the decision is final and binding, so agencies should not disregard it.

It determines the degree of legal obligation: “final and binding” controls and must be followed, while “recommendatory” indicates guidance without the same mandatory legal effect.

It signifies that PD No. 106 has legal force and is enforceable as part of Philippine law.

Only provisions of laws, executive orders, or regulations inconsistent with PD No. 106 are repealed or modified accordingly.


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