Republic Act No. 3728: An act creating the municipality of sta. teresa in the province of cagayan

In plain language

This act creates the Municipality of Sta. Teresa by separating certain barrios from Buguey, establishes its seat, appoints initial officials, and takes effect upon approval.

Separates barrios from Buguey to form Sta. Teresa

Establishes seat of government in Namunit

Appoints first mayor, vice-mayor and councilors by President with consent of Commission on Appointments

Act takes effect upon approval

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Republic Act 3728

REPUBLIC ACT No. 3728

An Act Creating the Municipality of Sta. Teresa in the Province of Cagayan

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

Section 1

The barrios of Villa, Mission, Gungeg, Buyun Masi, Luga, Alocaa Este, Tuyo and Namunit in the Municipality of Buguey, Province of Cagayan, are separated from said municipality, constituted into a distinct and independent municipality to be known as the Municipality of Sta. Teresa, same province. The seat of government of the new municipality shall be in the present site of the barrio of Namunit.

Section 2

The first mayor, vice-mayor and councilors of the new municipality shall be appointed by the President with the consent 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: June 22, 1963.

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