Coverage and legal effect of the name change
- Section 1 changes the municipal name: “Municipality of Imelda” becomes the “Municipality of Santa Maria.”
- The change applies to the municipality located in the Province of Romblon.
- Section 1 effects an amendment tied to municipal naming by directing an amendment to Batas Pambansa Blg. 234.
Amendment instruction under the Act
- Republic Act No. 6651 expressly amends Batas Pambansa Blg. 234 for the purpose of reflecting the municipal name change.
- Section 1 supplies the operative amendment outcome by directing that the affected municipality’s name is Santa Maria instead of Imelda.
Implementation, procedures, and transitory rules
- Section 2 requires no implementing agency, filing, or further administrative action for effectivity.
- The Act becomes effective upon approval under Section 2, with no additional publication rule or delayed effect period stated.
Legislative process particulars
- The Act originated in the House of Representatives.
- The House finally passed the Act on November 23, 1987.
- The Senate finally passed the Act on March 4, 1988.
- The Act is noted as being approved April 17, 1988, after it lapsed into law without the President’s signature in line with Article VI, Section 27(1) of the Constitution.