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Republic Act
Approved May 2, 1959

Republic Act No. 2195

An act creating the municipality of balangkayan, province of samar

An Act Creating the Municipality of Balangkayan, Province of Samar

In plain language

An act establishing the Municipality of Balangkayan in Samar, delineating its boundaries and governance structure.

  • Creation of the Municipality of Balangkayan
  • Designation of its seat of government
  • Appointment of initial local officials by the President with confirmation by the Commission on Appointments
  • Effectivity upon approval
municipality
Samar
local government
administrative division

REPUBLIC ACT No. 2195

An Act Creating the Municipality of Subuco in the Province of Zamboanga del Norte

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

Section 1

The barrios of Sibuco and Malayal and the sitios of Cawit-cawit, Anungan, Parang-parang, Mantibo, Panganuran, Sarawagan, Lawi-lawi, Tigbuaya, Pantamalitog, Maga, Pangian, Malog, Paniran, Lintangan, Limason, Siluput and Limpapa in the Municipality of Siocon, Province of Zamboanga del Norte, are separated from said municipality, and are constituted into a distinct and independent municipality to be known as the Municipality of Sibuco, same province, with the seat of government at the present site of the barrio of Sibuco.

Section 2

The first mayor, vice-mayor and councilors of the new municipality shall be appointed by the President, subject to the confirmation of the Commission on Appointments, and shall hold office until their successors shall have been elected in the next general elections for local officials and shall have 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.