Republic Act
Approved May 18, 1967

Republic Act No. 4875

An act creating the municipality of naga in the province of zamboanga del sur

An Act Creating the Municipality of Naga in the Province of Zamboanga del Sur

In plain language

This act establishes the Municipality of Naga, separating several barrios and sitios from the Municipality of Kabasalan in the Province of Zamboanga del Sur.

  • Separation of barrios and sitios from Kabasalan
  • Constitution of Municipality of Naga
  • Designation of Barrio Naga as seat of government
  • Election of first municipal officials in the next general elections
  • Effectivity upon approval
Municipality creation
Local government
Zamboanga del Sur

REPUBLIC ACT No. 4875

An Act Creating the Municipality of Naga in the Province of Zamboanga del Sur

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

Section 1

The barrios and sitios of Naga, Cubawang, Mamagon, Baus, Bongcaobangcao, Baga, Santa Clara Crossing, Lower Solitan, Upper Solitan, Solo, Tambanan, Botong, Batang, Cucotan, Lupa, Balono, Kaliantana, Andamio, Posaan, Cabong and Tipan in the Municipality of Kabasalan, Province of Zamboanga del Sur, are separated from said municipality and constituted into a distinct and independent municipality to be known as the Municipality of Naga, same province. The seat of government of the new municipality shall be the present site of Barrio Naga.

Section 2

The first mayor, vice-mayor and councilors shall be 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 18, 1967.

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