WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2 dated May 6, 1998 by the National Historical Institute and Presidential Decree No. 260 dated August 1, 1973, declared Malaca ang Palace a National Historical Landmark;

WHEREAS, every past administration in the country reflects a particular period in our nation's rich history; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that Malaca ang Palace, residence and office of the President of the Philippines should recognize the historic connection past presidents have with Malaca ang Palace.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the authority vested in me by law, do hereby rename the Executive Office, Kalayaan Hall, Malaca ang Palace, established by President Manuel L. Quezon as the location for the public office of the Presidents of the Philippines, which shall henceforth be known as the Quezon Room, in recognition of the past service to the nation of President Quezon and the historic value of the room in which he conducted many affairs of state, thereby serving as a tangible reminder of President Manuel L. Quezon's service to the nation.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed.

Done in the City of Manila, this 19th day of August, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Three.


By the President:

(Sgd.) ALBERTO G. ROMULO
Executive Secretary