Netizens Confused About Change from Gil Puyat Avenue to ‘Gil Tulog’
FROM GIL PUYAT TO GIL TULOG? – A Facebook post by netizen “Tom Berenguer” has gained significant attention after he shared a photo of a street sign in Makati, which he claimed had been altered from “Gil Puyat Avenue” to “Gil Tulog.” Berenguer expressed his surprise and sought confirmation from others, asking, “Seriously???? Can anyone confirm this???”
One commenter suggested that the sign might have been digitally altered, noting inconsistencies in the borders when zoomed in. Despite this, Berenguer insisted that he took the photo himself while driving past the sign on his way to the vet. He questioned whether any new law or ordinance had changed the street name and requested verification on this matter.
In an exclusive interview with Balita, Berenguer shared that he and his companions found the situation amusing when they saw the altered sign. He noted that “Gil Puyat” had long been the name of the street, honoring a real person, and planned to pass by the location again to verify the signage.
Berenguer confirmed that the street in question is located in Makati, specifying its intersection with Paseo de Roxas and its proximity to Bel Air Village. He explained that turning right from Paseo de Roxas onto Gil Puyat leads to the Kalayaan flyover, which connects to BGC and EDSA.
The issue has sparked discussions across various social media platforms, including TikTok and Reddit. Users are debating whether the signage was genuinely altered or if it is a prank or a mistake. The situation highlights the ongoing engagement and curiosity of social media users with local anomalies and changes.
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Meanwhile, changing a street or avenue name in the Philippines involves proposing the change to the barangay council, which reviews and, if approved, forwards it to the municipal or city council. After public consultation and hearings, the council drafts and passes an ordinance, which the mayor must sign. The local government then updates signage and records.