Title
Renaming Timog and East Avenue as Carlos P. Garcia Avenue
Law
Batas Pambansa Blg. 685
Decision Date
Mar 7, 1984
A Philippine law enacted in 1984 renames Timog Avenue and East Avenue in Quezon City as Carlos P. Garcia Avenue, in honor of former President Carlos P. Garcia.
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Q&A (BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 685)

The official title is Batas Pambansa Blg. 685, also known as "An Act Renaming Timog Avenue and East Avenue as Carlos P. Garcia Avenue."

The main purpose is to rename Timog Avenue and East Avenue in Quezon City as Carlos P. Garcia Avenue as a way of honoring former President Carlos P. Garcia.

The Batasang Pambansa enacted Batas Pambansa Blg. 685.

Section 1 declares the policy of the government to honor former presidents through naming streets, roads, avenues, boulevards, parks, and other public places or structures after them.

Timog Avenue, from Quezon Boulevard Extension to Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, and East Avenue, from Epifanio de los Santos Avenue to Quezon Memorial Circle in Quezon City.

The new name is "President Carlos P. Garcia Avenue."

The law took effect upon its approval on March 7, 1984.

No, the law does not specify any penalties or sanctions; it is purely a renaming act.

Yes, the law specifically covers only Timog Avenue and East Avenue in Quezon City as described.

It serves as a governmental policy to honor former presidents appropriately and perpetuate their legacy.


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