Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 1016)
Proclamation No. 1016 officially names the Isabela Police Provincial Office located in the City of Ilagan, Province of Isabela, as "Camp Lt. Rosauro D. Toda, Jr." to honor the heroism and contributions of First Lieutenant Rosauro D. Toda, Jr.
The composition of the Philippine National Police (PNP) is provided under Section 25 of Republic Act No. 6975, as amended.
The PNP is composed of a national office, regional offices, provincial offices, district offices, and city or municipal stations.
It is located in Baligatan, City of Ilagan, Province of Isabela.
Republic Act No. 10068 or the "Strengthening Peoples' Nationalism Through Philippine History Act" aims to strengthen people's nationalism, love of country, and respect for heroes by reinforcing the importance of national and local history in daily life to raise social consciousness.
First Lieutenant Rosauro D. Toda, Jr. selflessly dedicated his life to "serve and protect" the people, embodying courage, honor, integrity, and love for country, especially serving the Province of Isabela.
The President of the Philippines has the authority, by virtue of the Constitution and existing laws, to name or rename government facilities such as police offices.
Section 2 of Republic Act No. 10068 supports the use of history and remembrance by emphasizing the importance of national and local history in strengthening nationalism and social consciousness, which underlies the naming of public offices after heroes.
The Executive Secretary attests to and signs presidential proclamations, acting as the President's alter ego to ensure the proclamation's implementation and validity.