Law Summary
Legal Basis and Authority
- The amendment is executed under the authority of the President of the Philippines.
- The change in the name is formalized through an Executive Order signed by the President and countersigned by the Executive Secretary.
Purpose and Implications of the Name Change
- Although the text does not explicitly state, the change suggests a broadening of the institution's role from focusing solely on pollution research to encompassing wider environmental concerns.
- The renaming potentially reflects an expanded mandate and scope in environmental protection, research, and related activities in the Philippines.
Formality and Location of Execution
- The Executive Order was signed in the City of Manila.
- The date of effectivity is March 27, 1973.
Legal Effect
- The name change officially replaces all references to the Pollution Research Center of the Philippines with the Environmental Center of the Philippines in all government documents and official records.
- This ensures consistency in government publications, administrative orders, and legal instruments concerning the institution.