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Republic Act No. 609

An act creating the municipality of maydolong, province of samar

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This act creates the municipality of Maydolong in Samar by separating several barrios from Borongan. It establishes the seat of government in Maydolong and authorizes the President to appoint its initial local officials.

[ REPUBLIC ACT NO. 609, May 01, 1951 ]

AN ACT CREATING THE MUNICIPALITY OF MAYDOLONG, PROVINCE OF SAMAR

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:

Section 1

The barrios of Maydolong, Balogo, Maybocog, Omawas, Tagaslian, Kampakirit, Suribao, Mayburak, Kanmanungdong, Malobago, Tabi, Maytigbao, and Kanluterio, are hereby separated from the municipality of Borongan, Province of Samar, and constituted as a separate and independent municipality to be known as the municipality of Maydolong, in the Province of Samar, with its seat of government in the barrio of Maydolong.

Section 2

The municipal mayor, vice-mayor and councilors of the new municipality shall be appointed by the President of the Republic of the Philippines, to hold office until their successors are elected and qualified.

Section 3

This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Enacted, without Executive approval, May 1, 1951.

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.