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.