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Approved May 11, 1955More laws from 1955 →

Republic Act No. 1220

An act creating the municipality of mayorga in the province of leyte

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This act creates the Municipality of Mayorga in Leyte by separating several barrios from Dulag. It provides for the presidential appointment of initial local officials until the next general elections are held.

REPUBLIC ACT No. 1220

An Act Creating the Municipality of Mayorga in the Province of Leyte

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippine Congress Assembled:

Section 1

The barrios of Mayorga, Andres Bonifacio, Talisay, San Roque, Burgos, Liberty, Union, Ormocay, Wilson, and the southern portion of barrio of Cogon Bingcay are separated from the Municipality of Dulag, Province of Leyte, and constituted into a new and regular municipality to be known as the Municipality of Mayorga in the same province.

Section 2

The first mayor, vice-mayor and councilors of the new municipality shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines and shall hold office until their successors shall have been elected in the general elections next following the approval of this Act and shall have duly qualified.

Section 3

This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved: May 11, 1955.

For information and research only, and not legal advice. This text may not reflect later amendments. For certified copies, refer to the Official Gazette or the issuing agency.