Republic Act
Approved June 16, 1948

Republic Act No. 297

An act to amend section sixty-six of act numbered four thousand three, entitled "an act to amend and compile the law relating to fish and other aquatic resources of the philippine islands, and for other purposes" as amended by commonwealth act numbered four hundred seventy-one

An Act to Amend Section Sixty-Six of Act Numbered Four Thousand Three, Entitled "An Act to Amend and Compile the Law Relating to Fish and Other Aquatic Resources of the Philippine Islands, and for Other Purposes" as Amended by Commonwealth Act Numbered Four Hundred Seventy-One

In plain language

This Act further amends Section 66 of Republic Act No. 4003, authorizing an annual appropriation of up to 150,000 pesos for research, education, and development of fish and other aquatic resources, and stipulates how the funds are to be used, appropriated, and carried forward.

  • Annual appropriation of up to 150,000 pesos for fish and aquatic resource research and related activities
  • Allocation for scientific research, knowledge diffusion, experimental stations, education, and other purposes
  • Automatic appropriation in the Appropriation Act and use of unexpended balances
  • Special budget provisions for fiscal year 1949
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Republic Act

REPUBLIC ACT No. 297

An Act Creating the Municipality of Madalag in the Province of Capiz

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

Section 1

The arrabal of Madalag, municipality of Libacao, Province of Capiz, is hereby separated from Libacao and created and constituted into a new and separate municipality to be known as the municipality of Madalag.

Section 2

The said new municipality of Madalag shall include the following barrios: Logohon, Singay, Balactasan, Cabangahan, Cabilawan, Pangitan, San Jose, Talimagao, Talangban, Alaminos, Catabana, Bakyang, Calicia, Mercedes, Maria Cristina, Dit-ana, Guinato-an, Tigbauan, Alas-as, Mamba, Medina, Panikyason, and Paningayan.

Section 3

The elective officials of the new municipality shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines to hold office until their successors are elected and qualified.

Section 4

This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved: June 17, 1948.

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