Who issued it and legal authority
- Proclamation No. 500 is issued by the President of the Philippines.
- The President acts by virtue of powers vested in the President by law.
- Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr., Executive Secretary, certifies the proclamation By Authority of the President.
Purpose for renaming
- The renaming recognizes the public service and dedication of Godofredo P. Ramos.
- The proclamation identifies Godofredo P. Ramos as a former Aklan Congressman and Governor and a Justice of the Court of Appeals.
- The proclamation credits Godofredo P. Ramos with authoring Republic Act No. 1414, which officially separates Aklan from Capiz.
- The proclamation states the renaming is for the development of the Province of Aklan.
Operative directive (airport renaming)
- The proclamation renames the Caticlan Airport to Godofredo P. Ramos Airport.
- The directive is mandatory in effect: the airport’s name becomes Godofredo P. Ramos Airport.
Signatures and formalities
- The proclamation is signed by BENIGNO S. AQUINO III and bears the seal of the Republic of the Philippines.
- The proclamation is executed in the City of Manila on November 07, 2012.