RA 11961 Section 25

Renaming of Historic Place Names.

Section 25

SEC. 25. Renaming of Historic Place Names. - Historic place names such as, but not limited to, geographic names, streets, parks, buildings, shrines, landmarks, monuments, sties, and other public spaces shall not be allowed to be renamed by a local legislation, unless approved by the NHCP, and only after due hearing on the matter. Furthermore, for changes of names done to historic place names prior to the effectivity of this Act, the NHCP may direct the LGUs to restore their original names after due hearing." "ARTICLE VI REGULATING THE EXPORT, TRANSIT, IMPORT AND REPATRIATION OF CULTURAL PROPERTY

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