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Changing the Name of "Benham Rise" to "Philippine Rise" and for Other Purposes (Executive Order No.25).

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Source

Abstract
This Order provides for the change of the undersea feature presently known as "Benham Rise" in local and international maps and charts, to be referred to as the "Philippine Rise". The Order requires that all departments, subdivisions, agencies and instrumentalities of the Government use and employ the name "Philippine Rise" in all official documents and in referring to the undersea feature. The text contains 8 Sections and refers further to official maps and charts, notification, and funding.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Order shall take effect upon its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No