Republic Act
Approved June 22, 1947

Republic Act No. 194

An act creating the municipality of tagana-an, province of surigao

An Act Creating the Municipality of Tagana-An, Province of Surigao

In plain language

Establishes the municipality of Tagana-an in Surigao Province by separating specified barrios and sitios from the municipality of Placer.

  • Separates specified barrios and sitios from Placer to form Tagana-an
  • Appoints elective officials until election
  • Act takes effect upon approval
municipality
Surigao
local government
Republic Act

REPUBLIC ACT No. 194

An Act Creating the Municipality of Tagana-An, Province of Surigao

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

Section 1

The barrios of Tagana-an, Banban, Talavera, and Opong, and the sitios of Libas, Kawilan, Diyo, and Gimamaug are separated from the municipality of Placer, Province of Surigao, and constituted into a municipality, to be known as the municipality of Tagana-an in the Province of Surigao.

Section 2

Upon the approval of this Act, the President of the Philippines shall appoint the elective officials of the new municipality who shall hold office until their successors shall have been elected and qualified.

Section 3

This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved: June 22, 1947.

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