Renaming Municipality of Cagayan de Tawi-Tawi to Mapun

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Republic Act No. 6672: Renaming Municipality of Cagayan de Tawi-Tawi to Mapun

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Title Supreme Court: Renaming Municipality of Cagayan de Tawi-Tawi to Mapun

Law: Republic Act No. 6672

Decision Date: Sep 5, 1988

Republic Act No. 6672 changes the name of the municipality of Cagayan de Tawi-Tawi to Mapun, reflecting the identity or heritage of the municipality, while the province of Tawi-Tawi retains its original name and continues to be governed by its existing laws and regulations.

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Effectivity of the Law

The law takes effect immediately upon its approval by the President.
No additional procedures or conditions are specified for the name change to become effective.

Legislative Process and Ratification

The legislation originated in the House of Representatives.
It underwent the legislative process and was passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
The Senate passed the law on August 12, 1988, while the House of Representatives passed it earlier on April 28, 1988.
The law was approved by the President on September 5, 1988.

Signatories and Official Validation

The approved law bears the signatures of key legislative and executive officials including:
- The President of the Senate.
- The Speaker of the House of Representatives.
- The Acting Secretary of the Senate.
- The Secretary of the House of Representatives.
- The President of the Philippines.
These signatures authenticate the enactment of the law and validate its provisions.

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