Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 500)
The official new name of Caticlan Airport as proclaimed in Proclamation No. 500 is Godofredo P. Ramos Airport.
Godofredo P. Ramos was known as the 'Father of Aklan,' a former Aklan Congressman and Governor, and a Justice of the Court of Appeals. He authored Republic Act No. 1414, which officially separated Aklan from Capiz.
Republic Act No. 1414 officially separated Aklan from Capiz.
Proclamation No. 500 was signed by President Benigno S. Aquino III.
Proclamation No. 500 was signed on November 7, 2012.
The renaming of a public airport by the President is done by virtue of the powers vested in the President by law, as exercised under Proclamation No. 500.
It was renamed in recognition of Godofredo P. Ramos's dedication to public service and his unwavering commitment to the development of the Province of Aklan.
The official act includes the President's signing of the proclamation and the affixing of the seal of the Republic of the Philippines.
Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr. was the Executive Secretary who authorized the proclamation.