Renaming Busuanga Airport to Francisco B. Reyes Airport

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PROCLAMATION NO. 1665: Renaming Busuanga Airport to Francisco B. Reyes Airport

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Renaming Busuanga Airport to Francisco B. Reyes Airport

Law: Proclamation No. 1665

Decision Date: Nov 10, 2008

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo renames Busuanga Airport in Coron, Palawan to Francisco B. Reyes Airport to honor former Mayor Francisco B. Reyes, who donated the land for the airport and served as Mayor of Coron from 1936 to 1939.

Law Summary

Historical Background of the Airport Land

The land on which Busuanga Airport is situated was donated by Francisco B. Reyes, who served as Mayor of Coron from 1936 to 1939.

Role of the Airport in Development

The airport has significantly contributed to the business and tourism progress of Northern Palawan.

Recognition of Francisco B. Reyes' Contribution

The residents and local government officials of Coron and Palawan accord recognition that the development spurred by the airport is due to the generosity of the late Mayor Francisco B. Reyes.

Formal Requests for Renaming

The Sangguniang Bayan of Coron and the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Palawan passed respective Resolutions (Nos. 26-A and 4449-00) in 2000 and 2001 requesting that the airport be renamed to honor Francisco B. Reyes.

Presidential Authority and Renaming

By virtue of presidential powers, the airport is officially renamed from Busuanga Airport to Francisco B. Reyes Airport, located in Coron, Palawan.
The proclamation authorizes the installation of new markers and signage reflecting the airport's new name.

Repeal and Modification of Inconsistent Issuances

All existing orders, rules, regulations, or issuances inconsistent with this renaming proclamation are repealed or modified accordingly.

Formalization of the Proclamation

The proclamation was signed by the President and the Executive Secretary, and the seal of the Republic of the Philippines was affixed, rendering the renaming legally effective as of November 10, 2008.

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