Establishing Manila as Philippine Capital

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Title Supreme Court: Establishing Manila as Philippine Capital

Law: Presidential Decree No. 940

Decision Date: May 29, 1976

Manila is officially declared as the capital and permanent seat of the national government, recognizing its historical significance, modern infrastructure, and international prominence, with the decree taking effect on June 24, 1976.

National government’s permanent seat

Section 1 establishes the permanent seat of the national government in the Metro Manila area as defined under Presidential Decree No. 824.
Section 1 fixes the location of the national government’s permanent seat by reference to the Metro Manila boundaries already established in Presidential Decree No. 824.

Repeal and modification of inconsistent laws

Section 2 repeals, amends, or modifies all laws, decrees, orders, proclamations, charters, and rules and regulations (or parts thereof) contrary to or inconsistent with Presidential Decree No. 940.
Section 2 applies broadly to any earlier legal issuances that conflict with the designation and seat rules in Section 1.

Effectivity and commencement

Section 3 provides that Presidential Decree No. 940 takes effect on June 24, 1976.
Section 3 makes the effectivity date operate prospectively from June 24, 1976.

Promulgation and presidential issuance

Presidential Decree No. 940 is issued by President Ferdinand E. Marcos.
Presidential Decree No. 940 is dated May 29, 1976.
Presidential Decree No. 940 is signed by Ferdinand E. Marcos and countersigned by Jacobo C. Clave, Presidential Executive Assistant.

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