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Republic Act No. 614

An act creating the municipality of gigmoto in the province of catanduanes

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This act creates the municipality of Gigmoto in Catanduanes by separating several barrios from Viga and Baras. The President shall appoint the initial elective officials until their successors are elected and qualified.

[ REPUBLIC ACT NO. 614, May 15, 1951 ]

AN ACT CREATING THE MUNICIPALITY OF GIGMOTO IN THE PROVINCE OF CATANDUANES

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

Section 1

The barrios of Sicmil and Sioron of the municipality of Viga and the barrios of San Vicente, Gigmoto, Biong and Dororian of the municipality of Baras of the province of Catanduanes, are separated from said municipalities and constituted into a new municipality to be known as the municipality of Gigmoto.

Section 2

The elective officials of the new municipality shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines and shall hold office until their successors shall have been elected and qualified.

Section 3

This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved, May 15, 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.