RA11988: AN ACT RENAMING THE URDANETA CITY BYPASS ROAD, TRAVERSING BARANGAYS NANCAYASAN, SANTO DOMINGO, SANTA LUCIA, CAMANTILES, AND ANONAS IN THE CITY OF URDANETA, PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN, TO AMBASSADOR EDUARDO "DANDING" M. COJUANGCO JR. AVENUE
Republic Act No. 11988 renames the Urdaneta City Bypass Road in Pangasinan to Ambassador Eduardo "Danding" M. Cojuangco Jr. Avenue. This 7.17-kilometer road traverses Barangays Nancayasan, Santo Domingo, Santa Lucia, Camantiles, and Anonas. The Department of Public Works and Highways is tasked with issuing the implementing rules and regulations within 60 days of the Act's effectivity, which will be 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
While primarily a renaming act, its significance to the people lies in the recognition of Ambassador Eduardo "Danding" M. Cojuangco Jr.'s legacy, potentially honoring his contributions to the province or the nation. Such renaming acts can serve to memorialize important figures and their impact, fostering a sense of historical awareness and community identity among residents. For the daily commuters and residents along the bypass road, the change in name will be a minor adjustment, but it may also be seen as a way to acknowledge a prominent individual associated with their locality.