Title
Renaming Guimbal Hospital to Rep. Pedro G. Trono Memorial Hospital
Law
Batas Pambansa Blg. 55
Decision Date
Jan 17, 1980
The Batas Pambansa Blg. 55 changes the name of the Guimbal Emergency Hospital to Rep. Pedro G. Trono Memorial Hospital in honor of Representative Pedro G. Trono's significant contributions to the First District of Iloilo.

Issuing authority, coverage, and subject matter

  • The act is enacted by the Batasang Pambansa in session assembled.
  • Section 1 applies to the Guimbal Emergency Hospital located in the Municipality of Guimbal, Province of Iloilo.
  • The purpose is a name change of the hospital.
  • The act concerns only the hospital’s official designation under its new name.

Name change rule

  • Section 1 changes the name of the Guimbal Emergency Hospital to Rep. Pedro G. Trono Memorial Hospital.
  • The hospital’s location remains the Municipality of Guimbal, Province of Iloilo.
  • The rule in Section 1 is mandatory: the hospital’s name is hereby changed to the new memorial designation.

Policy statement and historical recitals

  • The act’s factual recitals recognize Pedro G. Trono’s long service in the House of Representatives and his legislative involvement, including health-related committee work.
  • The recitals state that the act is intended to honor his public service and contributions, including efforts that made possible the establishment of the hospital.
  • The recitals describe the hospital as symbolizing public service to people in the First District of Iloilo, irrespective of age, sex, creed, or station in life.
  • The act frames the naming as the “most fitting and proper” way to honor him.

Substantive operative provisions only

  • Section 1 is the only operative substantive provision establishing the hospital’s new name.
  • Section 2 is the only operative procedural/effectivity provision, setting the act’s effectivity upon approval.

Repeal, separability, and transitory effects

  • The act contains no express repeal clause, separability clause, or sunset provision.
  • The act provides an immediate effectivity mechanism through Section 2 upon approval.

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