Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2298

Introduced by Rep. Arnulfo F, Go and Rep. Raden C. Sakaluran

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to recognize the legacy of the First Woman President who etched
the real picture of democracy in the lives of every Filipino, Maria Corazon Sumulong
Cojuangeo-Aquino was the 11th President of the Philippines and the first woman to hold that
office in Philippine history. She is best remembered for leading the 1986 People Power
Revolution, which toppled Ferdinand Marcos_and restored democracy in the Philippines. She is
considered an icon of democracy, and was titled by TIME Magazine in 1986 as its ‘Woman of
the Year’,

Hence, as a woman of courage and valor, it would be but a fitting tribute to name a
particular portion of the national highway connecting Isulan Highway  Jot.- Dukay-
Bagumbayan -SNA —Kalamansig , which traverses the Municipality of Senator Ninoy
Aquino (also named after her deceased husband Senator Benigno Aquino) in perpetual
memoriam of President Corazon Aquino’s heroic contribution in the restoration of civil
liberties and human rights, and peace talks with communist insurgents and Muslim secessionists
Hence, may I earnestly seek for your approval and support to this piece of legislation.

P. RADEN C. SAKALURAN


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

98

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HON, ARNULFO F,GO and HON. RADEN C. SAKALURAN

An Act
Naming the Portion of the National Road Connecting Isulan Highway Jet- Dukay-
Bagumbayan- Senator Ninoy Aquino —Kalamansig , Sultan Kudarat, Traversing the
Municipality of Senator Ninoy Aquino as “ President Corazon Aquino National
Highway”

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
Assembled:

SECL. Declaration of Policy- it is the policy of the State to give priority to the
country’ s history and culture to foster patriotism, nationalism, preservation, enrichment and
dynamic evolution of Filipino national history and cultural heritage.

SEC 2. Naming- The portion of the national highway connecting Isulan Highway Jet.-
Dukay- Bagumbayan ~SNA -Kalamansig ,Sultan Kudarat, (km _ 1775+288-km 1847+000 and
km 1848+(999) to Km 1908+384) which traverses the Municipality of Senator Ninoy
Aquino shall be named President Corazon Aquino National Highway in honor of Former
President Corazon C, Aquino, the first woman President of the Republic of the Philippines.

See 3. Repealing Clause- All provision of laws, presidential decrees or issuances,
executive orders, rules and regulations contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this
‘Act are hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly.

Sce 4. Separability Clause- If for any reason any section ot provision of this Act is
held invalid or unconstitutional, the other sections or provisions hereof shall not be affected
thereby.

Sve 5. Effectivity Clause- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its
publication in the Official gazette or in at least two (2) news papers of general circulation.

Approved,