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AN ORDINANCE REVOKING CITY ORDINANCE NO. 97-093, AND OFFICIALLY RETAINING THE NAME “SANTONJA STREET” FOR THE ENTIRE STRETCH THEREOF, AND EXTENDING ITS COVERAGE TO INCLUDE THE AREA FROM THE COLGANTE BRIDGE UP TO THE CORNER OF DAYANGDANG STREET:-

Author: Hon. David Casper Nathan A. Sergio

Explanatory Note

WHEREAS, there is a collective desire among the residents and local historians of Naga City to preserve the traditional and historical nomenclature of its city streets;

WHEREAS, this collective desire found its voice in the letter dated 11 May 2026 of Mr. Allen L. Reondanga, Department Head of City Events, Protocol and Public Information Office (CEPPIO), currently the city’s arm for culture and the arts;

WHEREAS, City ordinance No. 97-093 previously sought to rename or alter the designation of the thoroughfare known as Santonja Street;

WHEREAS, the street was originally named in honor of Father Antonio Santonja, a Spanish Franciscan friar who served as the Rector of the Holy Rosary Seminary and was instrumental in the construction of the iconic Colgante Bridge;

WHEREAS, the name “Santonja” holds significant historical value and remains the primary identifier used by the community for this specific locality; and that despite the enactment of City ordinance No. 97-093, the People of Naga and including the City Government continue to use uninterruptedly the name Santonja Street;

WHEREAS, for purposes of administrative clarity, improved postal delivery, and enhanced emergency response, it is necessary to clearly define and extend the official limits of said street;

NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of the City of Naga, that:

SECTION 1. REVOCATION. City Ordinance No. 97-093 is hereby revoked and repealed in its entirety. Any other local measures or administrative orders inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance are likewise repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 2. RETENTION OF NAME. The public thoroughfare historically known as Santonja Street shall officially retain the name “Santonja Street.”

SECTION 3. EXTENSION OF COVERAGE. The official coverage and jurisdictional limits of Santonja Street are hereby extended and defined as follows: starting from its current junction, traversing through and including the approaches to the Colgante Bridge, and terminating at the intersection/corner of Dayangdang Street.

SECTION 4. IMPLEMENTATION. The City Planning and Development Office (CPDO), the City Engineering Office (CEO), the Public Safety Office (PSO), the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO), and the General Services Department (GSD) are hereby directed to:

    b. install or update street signage at prominent intersections, particularly at the Colgante Bridge and the Dayandang Street corner, within sixty (60) days of this Ordinance’s effectivity.

SECTION 5. EFFECTIVITY. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval and publication in accordance with the Local Government Code. Copies of this Ordinance shall likewise be furnished to the Liga ng mga Barangay (LnB) and the Sangguniang Kabataan Federation (SKF) of Naga City for their information, and all radio stations operating within Naga City for wider information dissemination and public awareness.

ENACTED: June 2, 2026

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WE HEREBY CERTIFY to the correctness of the foregoing ordinance.

City Vice Mayor & Presiding Officer

Acting Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod

City Mayor