Title
Supreme Court
Name Change of Mayo Elementary School
Law
Republic Act No. 6803
Decision Date
Dec 12, 1989
Mayo Elementary School in Mati, Davao Oriental is renamed Vicente Almario, Sr. Memorial School to honor his contributions to the community, as authorized by Republic Act No. 6803.

Law Summary

Scope and Territorial Application

  • This renaming applies exclusively to the specified elementary school in Barangay Mayo, Mati, Davao Oriental.
  • The law does not extend to any other educational institutions or localities.

Effective Date

  • The act takes effect immediately upon its approval by the President of the Philippines.

Legislative Process and Enactment

  • The law was initiated in the House of Representatives and passed by both the House and the Senate on May 18, 1989, and September 22, 1989, respectively.
  • It was signed into law by President Corazon C. Aquino on December 12, 1989.

Legal Implications

  • The change of name is official and must be used in all official documents and references pertaining to the school.
  • This law does not specify any penalties or procedural requirements beyond the formal name change.

Signatories and Authorities

  • Signed by the President of the Senate, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the President of the Philippines.
  • The Secretaries of the Senate and the House of Representatives also attested the final passage.

Summary

  • This Act is a straightforward legislative measure primarily for commemorative and identification purposes, honoring Vicente Almario, Sr. through the renaming of an existing public elementary school.

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