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Republic Act
Approved May 7, 1959

Republic Act No. 2199

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

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

In plain language

Establishes the Municipality of Lawa-an in Samar, designates its seat of government, appoints the first municipal officials, and specifies the act’s effective date.

  • Separates specified barrios to form the Municipality of Lawa-an
  • Appoints first municipal mayor, vice-mayor, and councilors by presidential decree
  • Declares the act effective upon approval
Municipality
Samar
Local Government

REPUBLIC ACT No. 2199

An Act Creating the Barrio of Hagichikan in the Municipality of Naval, Province of Leyte

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

Section 1

The sitios of Hagichikan, Bagakay, Hubasan, Cambonot and Gisok in the Municipality of Naval, Province of Leyte, are constituted into a distinct and independent barrio of said municipality to be known as the barrio of Hagichikan.

Section 2

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.