Name Change of Olongapo City to President Magsaysay City

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Republic Act No. 6340: Name Change of Olongapo City to President Magsaysay City

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Title Supreme Court: Name Change of Olongapo City to President Magsaysay City

Law: Republic Act No. 6340

Decision Date: Jun 19, 1971

Republic Act No. 6340 changed the name of the City of Olongapo to President Magsaysay City, honoring the former president of the Philippines, and required a plebiscite to be held to determine the residents' support for the name change.

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Scope of Name Change in Legal References

All references to ‘City of Olongapo’ in Republic Act No. 4645 and any other applicable laws or executive orders shall be interpreted as referring to President Magsaysay City.

Procedure for Approval: Plebiscite Requirement

A plebiscite is mandated to be conducted in the City of Olongapo concurrently with the November 1971 local elections.
The purpose of the plebiscite is to allow the city’s voters to decide whether they approve renaming their city to President Magsaysay City.
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is responsible for prescribing the ballot form for the plebiscite.
The name change will only take effect if a majority of the votes cast in the plebiscite favor the renaming.

Effectivity of the Law

The law shall take effect immediately upon its approval.
It was enacted without the need for executive approval on June 19, 1971.

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