PNOy Renames Two Iloilo Roads After Cory, Ninoy

President Benigno Aquino III on Thursday led the renaming of roads in this province after his parents (former President Corazon Aquino, and former Senator Benigno Aquino Jr).

Congress has passed the bills earlier this year authorizing the renaming of the said roads after his parents.

Last month, a proposal to rename the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) into the President Corazon C. Aquino Expressway (CAEX) was approved by the House committee on public works and highways. The House Bill 4820 filed by Nueva Ecija Rep. Magnolia Rosa Antonio-Nadres is closer to becoming a law.

Aquino, who arrived almost an hour late, unveiled the street markers at the junction of President Corazon C. Aquino Avenue and Senator Benigno S. Aquino Jr. Avenue in Pavia town.

The President Corazon C. Aquino Avenue covers the circumferential road that starts from the junction of the Iloilo-Dumangas Coastal Road in Jaro town.

The Senator Benigno S. Aquino Jr. Avenue meanwhile spans the highway that starts from the Iloilo Diversion Road to the gate of the Iloilo International Airport. This road traverses the towns of Pavia, Sta. Barbara and Cabatuan.

The National Historical Commission of the Philippines allows the naming of roads after persons of historical and cultural significance.

After leading the renaming of the roads, the President inspected the Dungon Bridge IV here. He is scheduled to inspect the Muelle Loney Bridge later this afternoon. Both bridges are under heavy renovation.

On Friday, President Aquino led the Independence Day rites in Sta. Barbara town and hold the traditional vin d’honneur at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol as part of the Independence Day celebration in the province.

/Lily Golez/

Source: GMA News

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