Naming The Bridge Across The Abra River Linking The Municipalities Of Tayum And Dolores, Abra, As "Don Mariano Marcos Bridge"

Case Overview and Summary

Summary of Presidential Decree No. 422

Naming of the Bridge
- The bridge across the Abra River linking the municipalities of Tayum and Dolores, Abra, shall be named the "Don Mariano Marcos Bridge". (Section 1)

Background and Rationale
- The Provincial Board and the Mayor's League of Abra adopted a resolution on February 8, 1974, to petition President Ferdinand E. Marcos to name the new bridge after Don Mariano Marcos. (Preamble)
- The resolution cited the following reasons:
    - The bridge is one of the longest in the Philippines and a vital link in the Abra-Kalinga-Cagayan Valley national highway. (Preamble)
    - The bridge plays an important role in promoting trade and commerce between Kalinga-Apayao, Cagayan Valley, and the Ilocos provinces. (Preamble)
    - The bridge symbolizes the unprecedented progress attained by the infrastructure program of President Ferdinand E. Marcos. (Preamble)
    - During the Japanese Occupation, Don Mariano Marcos won the hearts and admiration of the people of Abra through his timely intercession, convincing pleas for unity, and pragmatic approach in extending material assistance, thereby fortifying their faith and bolstering their morale. (Preamble)
- President Ferdinand E. Marcos deemed it appropriate to comply with the desire and sentiment of the provincial and local officials of Abra. (Preamble)

Effectivity
- The Decree took effect immediately upon its issuance on March 27, 1974. (Section 2)