Authority and Legislative Process
- Enacted by the City Council of Manila during Regular Session No. 197, 9th City Council.
- Ordinance was initiated by several council members including the Acting Majority Floor Leader, Majority Floor Leader, Acting Presiding Officer, Vice-Mayor, and other councilors.
- The ordinance underwent formal legislative procedures and was finally approved on April 5, 2016.
Implementation and Signage
- The City Engineer of Manila is mandated to replace all existing street signs with new signage reflecting the street’s new name.
- Replacement of signs must be done at strategic locations along the renamed street.
Notification and Coordination
- Copies of the ordinance are to be furnished to multiple government offices for awareness and coordination, namely:
- Office of the President
- Office of the Representative of the Fifth District of Manila
- National Historical Institute
- Philippine Postal Corporation
- City Engineer’s Office
Effectivity Clause
- The ordinance takes effect immediately upon its approval by the Mayor.
Formal Enactment and Approval
- The ordinance was formally enacted by the City Council on March 17, 2016.
- Certified and attested by the City Council Secretary.
- Approved by the Mayor of Manila, with approval and attestation duly documented.
Key Legal Concepts
- Renaming of a street within a city jurisdiction requires an ordinance passed by the local legislative body.
- The involvement of the City Engineer’s office in implementing signage changes ensures proper public information and compliance.
- Distribution of copies to relevant offices ensures coordination across government units related to postal, historical, and legislative functions.