Title
Supreme Court
Naming Public Places after Living Persons Prohibited
Law
Republic Act No. 1059
Decision Date
Jun 12, 1954
A Philippine Jurisprudence case declares the nullity of existing names and prohibits the naming of public places, institutions, and thoroughfares after living persons, requiring authorities to make necessary changes within six months from the enactment of the law.

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