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Republic Act
Approved June 22, 1957

Republic Act No. 1902

An act to authorize the auditor general to reorganize the general auditing office and for other purposes

An Act to Authorize the Auditor General to Reorganize the General Auditing Office and for Other Purposes

In plain language

An act authorizing the Auditor General to reorganize the General Auditing Office, its units, and related government-owned corporations, outlining the scope, limitations, and approval processes for the reorganization.

  • Authorization of the Auditor General to reorganize the GAO
  • Limitations of reorganization to total appropriations
  • Protection of existing employees from layoffs or salary reductions
  • Requirement of presidential approval and congressional reporting
  • Repeal of conflicting laws
  • Effective upon approval
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REPUBLIC ACT No. 1902

An Act Creating the Municipality of Matanao, Province of Davao

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

Section 1. The barrios of Kibao, San Vicente, Kibuaya, Managa Km

67, Sinawilan, New Visayas, Sacub, Upper Malabang, Temongbong, Sinaragan, Maliit Digos, Kapok, Tamlangon, Manga, Buas, New Katipunan, Da-Anama, Upper Kauswagan, Kagaulas, Kabasagan, Tuwak, Mal, Latian, Lanturi, Dongang-Pekong, La Union, Kauswagan and Paitan, Municipality of Bansalan, Province of Davao, are separated from said municipality, and are constituted into a new and independent municipality, to be known as the Municipality of Matanao, Province of Davao.

The boundary line of the new municipality and that of the Municipality of Bansalan will start from the point between the boundary of barrio Tinongtongan and Kibao on the north, thence straight southward to Kilometer 72, Davao-Cotabato National Highway, thence to the barrio of New katipunan, touching the Municipality of Padada.

Section 2

The first mayor, vice-mayor, and councilors of the new municipality shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines alone, and shall hold office until their successors shall have been elected in the next general election for provincial and municipal officials and shall have duly qualified.

Section 3

This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved: June 22, 1957.

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.