Republic Act No. 1059

Legal Principle: The Act prohibits naming various public places and institutions after living individuals.
Key Definitions:
- "Sitios," "barrios," "municipalities," "cities," "provinces," "streets," "highways," "avenues," "bridges," "public thoroughfares," "parks," "plazas," "public schools," "public buildings," "piers," "government aircraft," "vessels," and "other public institutions."
Requirements/Procedures:
- Naming after living persons is strictly forbidden, except when mandated as a condition in a donation to the government.
- Any ordinance or resolution that violates this provision is declared null and void.
Consequences:
- Any existing naming contrary to this Act is invalidated.

Legal Principle: Existing names of public places that contravene this Act are declared null and void.
Requirements/Procedures:
- All names of public thoroughfares and institutions after living individuals, which are not compliant with existing Acts of Congress still in effect as of the Act’s approval, must be changed.
- The proper authorities are mandated to effect these changes within six months post-approval.
Relevant Timeframes:
- A six-month deadline is established for authorities to implement necessary changes following the Act's approval.

Legal Principle: The provisions of the Act come into effect immediately upon approval.
Important Note: No specific penalties or liabilities for non-compliance with the Act are mentioned within this section.

Republic Act No. 1059 prohibits naming public places after living persons, with limited exceptions.
Any existing names in violation of this Act are rendered null and void, and authorities have six months to rectify this.
The Act is effective immediately upon its approval on June 12, 1954.