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Republic Act No. 341

An act creating the municipality of mercedes, province of camarines norte

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This act creates the municipality of Mercedes in Camarines Norte by separating several barrios from the municipality of Daet. The President is authorized to appoint its initial local officials.

REPUBLIC ACT No. 341

An Act Creating the Municipality of Mercedes, Province of Camarines Norte

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

Section 1

The barrios of Babatnon, Lanot, Lalawigan, Pinagdamhan, Hamoraon, Culasi, Tarum, Pambuhan, Masalong-salong, Hinipaan, Matoogtoog, Cayucyucan, Mambongalon, Manguisoc, Gaboc, Cariñgo Is., Quinapaquian Is., Apwao Is., Mercedes, Tanayagan, Tagontong and Catandonganon, are separated from the municipality of Daet, Province of Camarines Norte, and constituted into a new and separate municipality to be known as the municipality of Mercedes, Province of Camarines Norte.

Section 2

The municipal mayor, vice mayor and councilors of the new municipality shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines to hold office until their successors are elected and qualified.

Section 3

The municipality herein established shall begin to exist on the date fixed in a proclamation to said effect by the President of the Philippines and upon the appointment and qualification of its officers.

Section 4

This Act shall take effect upon its approval.1avvphi1

Approved: July 26, 1948.

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.