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Republic Act No. 2185

An act creating the municipality of lawa-an, province of samar

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This act creates the Municipality of Lawa-an in Samar by separating several barrios from the Municipality of Balangiga. It provides for the appointment of its first local officials by the President of the Philippines.

REPUBLIC ACT No. 2185

An Act Creating the Municipality of Lawa-an, Province of Samar

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

Section 1

The barrios of Lawa-an, Bulosao, Guinoban, Bitaog, Taguite and Maslog are hereby separated from the Municipality of Balangiga, Province of Samar, and are constituted as a separated and independent municipality to be known as the Municipality of Lawa-an in the Province of Samar, with its seat of government in the barrio of Lawa-an.

Section 2

The first municipal mayor, vice-mayor and councilors of the new municipality shall be appointed by the President of the Republic of the Philippines, with the consent of the Commission on Appointments, to hold office until their successors are elected and qualified.

Section 3

This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved: May 7, 1959.

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.