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Republic Act
Approved May 18, 1967

Republic Act No. 4877

An act creating the municipality of burgos in the province of isabela

An Act Creating the Municipality of Burgos in the Province of Isabela

In plain language

The Republic Act No. 4877 creates the Municipality of Burgos by separating specific barrios from the municipalities of Gamu and Aurora in the Province of Isabela, establishing its seat of government, and setting the election of its local officials.

  • Creation of the Municipality of Burgos
  • Separation of specified barrios from Gamu and Aurora
  • Designation of seat of government between Caliguian and Gullalabo
  • Election of first mayor, vice-mayor, and councilors in next general elections
  • Effective upon approval
municipality creation
local government
Isabela
Republic Act

REPUBLIC ACT No. 4877

An Act Creating the Municipality of Burgos in the Province of Isabela

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

Section 1

The barrios of Caliguian, Catabban, Gullalabo, Masigun East, Malasin, San Bonifacio, San Roque, San Miguel and Raniag in the Municipality of Gamu; and the barrios of Bacnor East, Bacnor West and Dalig in the Municipality of Aurora, Province of Isabela, are separated from said municipalities, and constituted into a distinct and independent municipality, to be known as the Municipality of Burgos, same province.

The seat of government of the new municipality shall be in any place between barrios Caliguian and Gullalabo.

Section 2

The first mayor, vice-mayor and councilors of the said municipality shall be elected in the next general elections for local officials.

Section 3

This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved: May 18, 1967.

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.