Naming 2nd Mandaue-Mactan Bridge

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Republic Act No. 8795: Naming 2nd Mandaue-Mactan Bridge

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Naming 2nd Mandaue-Mactan Bridge

Law: Republic Act No. 8795

Decision Date: Jun 27, 2000

Republic Act No. 8795 officially names the 2nd Mandaue-Mactan Bridge as the Marcelo B. Fernan Bridge, honoring the contributions of Marcelo B. Fernan, a prominent Filipino politician and jurist, and serving as a vital link between the cities of Mandaue and Lapu-Lapu in Cebu.

Law Summary

Effectivity of the Law

The act takes effect immediately upon its approval.

Legislative Process and Validation

The law was passed by the Senate on December 22, 2000.
It was passed earlier by the House of Representatives on May 29, 2000.
Certification of passage was done by the Secretary of the Senate and the Secretary General of the House of Representatives.

Executive Approval

The law was approved by then-President Joseph E. Estrada on June 27, 2000.

Legal Nature and Scope

The law is specific and limited in scope, focusing only on the naming of the said bridge.
It serves as a symbolic act without delineating operational, funding, or structural provisions related to the bridge.

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