Republic Act
Approved June 17, 1967

Republic Act No. 5161

An act creating the municipality of tubo in the province of abra

An Act Creating the Municipality of Tubo in the Province of Abra

In plain language

Creates the Municipality of Tubo in Abra, granting it corporate existence upon the election of its officials.

  • Creation of the Municipality of Tubo
  • Corporate existence upon election of officials
  • Effective immediately upon approval
Municipality
Abra
Local Government

REPUBLIC ACT No. 5161

An Act Creating the Municipality of Tubo in the Province of Abra

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

Section 1

The barrios of Alangting, Amtuagan, Delong, Kili, Poblacion, Mayabo, Supo, Tiempo, Tubtuba, and Wayañgan, at present comprising the Municipal District of Tubo, Province of Abra, are hereby constituted into a distinct and independent municipality, to be known as the Municipality of Tubo, same province.

Section 2

The Municipality of Tubo shall acquire corporate existence upon the election and qualification of the first mayor, vice-mayor and councilors in the next general elections for local officials. For election purposes, the municipal officials of the mother municipality charged with the election duties in accordance with the Revised Election Code shall hold office until the first officials shall have been elected and qualified.

Section 3

This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved: June 17, 1967.

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