Legal Basis and Amendment
- The act serves as an amendment to existing legislation specifically Batas Pambansa Blg. 324.
- The change affects legal references and administrative records tied to the municipality's name.
Effectivity and Publication Requirement
- The law takes effect only after its publication in at least two newspapers with general circulation.
- This ensures public awareness and formal notice of the change.
Legislative Approval and Signatures
- The act was passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate on February 7, 1992, and January 30, 1992, respectively.
- It was signed into law by the President of the Philippines after legislative approval.
Key Legal Concepts
- Renaming as an administrative and legal act impacting governance.
- Amendment of prior legislation for clarification and proper implementation.
- Importance of publication for enactment and public knowledge.
Penalties and Enforcement
- While the act does not specify penalties, compliance with the name change is mandatory for all government and administrative functions.
- Failure to use the new name may result in administrative confusion or legal inconsistency but no explicit penalty is provided in the act.