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Approved May 9, 1955

Republic Act No. 1222

An act creating the municipality of san jose, province of negros oriental

An Act Creating the Municipality of San Jose, Province of Negros Oriental

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An act establishing the Municipality of San Jose in Negros Oriental by separating specified barrios from Ayuquitan, appointing officials, and taking effect on approval.

  • Creation of a new municipality
  • Appointment of municipal officials by the President
  • Effectivity upon approval
Municipality
Local Government
Negros Oriental

REPUBLIC ACT No. 1222

An Act Creating the Municipal District of Potia in the Mountain Province

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

Section 1

The barrios of Potia, Dolowog, San Juan, San Quintin, Cabicalan, Pinto, Busilac, Sta. Maria, and Namillañgan in the Municipal District of Mayaoyao, Mountain Province, are separated from the said municipal district and constituted into a municipal district in the Mountain Province, to be known as the Municipal District of Potia, with the seat of government at the site of the present barrio of Potia.

The first mayor and councilors of the Municipal District of Potia shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines and shall hold office until their successors shall have been duly elected and shall have qualified.

Section 2

This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved: May 11, 1955.

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