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Republic Act
Approved June 21, 1969

Republic Act No. 5689

An act creating the municipality of laurel in the province of batangas

AN ACT CREATING THE MUNICIPALITY OF LAUREL IN THE PROVINCE OF BATANGAS

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In plain language

This Republic Act establishes the Municipality of Laurel in Batangas by separating specific barrios from Talisay, designating the seat of government, stipulating the election of local officials, and taking effect upon approval.

  • Separation of specified barrios from Talisay to form Laurel.
  • Designation of the seat of government in Barrio Bayuyungan.
  • Election of the first mayor, vice-mayor, and councilors in the next general elections.
  • Effectivity of the act upon approval.
municipality creation
local government
Batangas

[ REPUBLIC ACT NO. 5689, June 21, 1969 ] AN ACT CREATING THE MUNICIPALITY OF LAUREL IN THE PROVINCE OF BATANGAS Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:

Section 1

Barrios Bayuyungan, Ticub, Balakilong, Bugaan, Borinayan, As-is, San Gabriel, and Buso-buso in the Municipality of Talisay, Province of Batangas, are separated from said municipality and constituted into a distinct and independent municipality to be known as the Municipality of Laurel, same province. The seat of government of the new municipality shall be in the present site of Barrio Bayuyungan.

Section 2

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

Section 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

Approved, June 21, 1969.

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