Question & AnswerQ&A (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 106)
The main purpose of Presidential Decree No. 106 is to decree as final and binding all decisions of the National Historical Commission on the naming and renaming of historical edifices and landmarks in the Philippines.
The National Historical Commission has the authority to make decisions on the naming and renaming of historical edifices and landmarks, and these decisions are final and binding.
No, the decisions with respect to the naming and renaming of streets and plazas are recommendatory only and not final and binding under this decree.
The decisions of the National Historical Commission on naming and renaming historical edifices and landmarks are final and binding, meaning they must be accepted and enforced as part of the law of the land.
Yes, all provisions of laws, executive orders, or regulations inconsistent with this decree are repealed or modified accordingly.
Presidential Decree No. 106 took effect immediately upon its promulgation on January 24, 1973.
FERDINAND E. MARCOS signed Presidential Decree No. 106 as President of the Republic of the Philippines.
ALEJANDRO MELCHOR signed the decree as Executive Secretary.
The decree covers naming and renaming of historical edifices and landmarks as final and binding, but only sets recommendations concerning the naming and renaming of streets and plazas.