WHEREAS, among the illustrious leaders of the country whose
name is revered by all Filipinos is the late President Jose P. Laurel,
Sr., the beloved son of the province of Batangas; and
WHEREAS, it has been the tradition of the Filipino people to
name important buildings, bridges and highways after illustrious
leaders of the country to perpetuate their names and memories;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the
Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution,
do hereby order and decree: