Title
Renaming Cagayan de Oro Convention Center
Law
Republic Act No. 11845
Decision Date
Jun 18, 2022
Republic Act No. 11845 renames the Cagayan de Oro Convention Center as the Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. International Convention Center, with the law taking effect 15 days after its publication and becoming law without the President's signature.

Law Summary

Effectivity of the Law

  • The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication.
  • Publication must be made in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.

Legislative Process and Approval

  • The bill originated in the House of Representatives.
  • It was passed by the House of Representatives on March 22, 2021.
  • The Senate of the Philippines passed it on January 31, 2022.

Presidential Action and Legal Effect

  • The law lapsed into effect without the President's signature, pursuant to Article VI, Section 27(1) of the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines.
  • This means it automatically became law 30 days after submission to the President without approval or veto.

Important Legal Provisions

  • The law is a special rename act with no additional changes or conditions except for effectivity and rebranding.
  • It reflects the legislative intent to honor a prominent individual through an infrastructure dedication.
  • There are no penalties, procedures, or complex definitions contained beyond the scope of renaming.

Scope and Impact

  • The renaming applies solely to the convention center located at Barangay Indahag, Cagayan de Oro City.
  • The law does not create new governmental functions nor alter existing ones associated with the convention center.
  • It affects government and public references, signage, and official documents relating to the center's name.

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