Creation of Barrios in Certain Municipalities of Samar
Republic Act No. 2591, enacted on June 21, 1959, establishes several sitios as barrios in various municipalities within the Province of Samar, Philippines. Specifically, it converts sitios into barrios in the municipalities of Llorente, Quinapundan, San Julian, Hernani, Balangiga, Taft, Laoang, Allen, and Mondragon, each designated with specific names. The Act aims to enhance local governance by formalizing these communities as distinct administrative entities. It took effect immediately upon approval and was published in the Official Gazette later that year.
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- What is Creation of Barrios in Certain Municipalities of Samar about?
- Republic Act No. 2591, enacted on June 21, 1959, establishes several sitios as barrios in various municipalities within the Province of Samar, Philippines. Specifically, it converts sitios into barrios in the municipalities of Llorente, Quinapundan, San Julian, Hernani, Balangiga, Taft, Laoang, Allen, and Mondragon, each designated with specific names. The Act aims to enhance local governance by formalizing these communities as distinct administrative entities. It took effect immediately upon approval and was published in the Official Gazette later that year.
- What type of law is Republic Act No. 2591?
- Creation of Barrios in Certain Municipalities of Samar (Republic Act No. 2591) is a Philippine Statutes enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Creation of Barrios in Certain Municipalities of Samar enacted?
- Creation of Barrios in Certain Municipalities of Samar (Republic Act No. 2591) was enacted on Jun 21, 1959.
- What is the citation for Creation of Barrios in Certain Municipalities of Samar?
- Creation of Barrios in Certain Municipalities of Samar, Republic Act No. 2591, Jun 21, 1959 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 2591
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 21, 1959
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 2591
AN ACT CREATING BARRIOS IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES OF THE PROVINCE OF SAMAR
SECTION 1. The sitios of Babanikhon and Julag in the Municipality of Llorente, Province of Samar, are converted into barrios of said municipality to be known as the barrios of Babanikon and Julag, respectively.
SECTION 2. The sitio of Cantenio in the Municipality of Quinapundan, same province, is converted into a barrio of said municipality to be known as the barrio of Cantenio. casia
SECTION 3. The sitios of Potong, Casoroy and Bonacan in the Municipality of San Julian, same province, are converted into barrios of said municipality to be known as the barrio of Potong, Casoroy and Bonacan, respectively.
SECTION 4. The sitios of Garawon and San Isidro in the Municipality of Hernani, same province, are converted into barrios of said municipality to be known as the barrios of Garawon and San Isidro, respectively.
SECTION 5. The sitios of Bacjao, Cansomangcay, Guinmaayohan, Santa Rosa, Guinob-an and Bita-ug in the Municipality of Balangiga, same province, are converted into barrios of said municipality to be known as the barrios of Bacjao, Candomangcay, Guinma-ayohan, Santa Rosa, Guinob-an and Bita-ug, respectively. cd
SECTION 6. The sitios of Dacul, Burak, Gayam, Mapunod, Betoc, Papuahan and Guinto-inan in the Municipality of Taft, same province, are converted into barrios of said municipality to be known as the barrios of Dacul, Burak, Gayam, Mapunod, Betoc, Papuahan and Guinto-inan, respectively.
SECTION 7. The sitios of Son-og, Canyomanao, Tarusan, Cabagngan, Magsaysay and Pinantao in the Municipality of Laoang, same province, are converted into barrios of said municipality to be known as the barrios of Son-og, Canyomanao, Tarusan, Cabagngan, Magsaysay and Pinantao, respectively.
SECTION 8. The sitios of Cag-olañgo and Pinayagan in the Municipality of Allen, same province, are constituted into a barrio in the said municipality to be known as the barrio of San Miguel.
SECTION 9. The sitios of Borac and Caranas in the Municipality of Mondragon, same province, are converted into barrios of said municipality to be known as the barrios of San Antonio and San Isidro, respectively.
SECTION 10. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Enacted without executive approval, June 21, 1959.
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 55, No. 40, p. 8442 on October 5, 1959
Cite This Law
Creation of Barrios in Certain Municipalities of Samar, Republic Act No. 2591, Jun 21, 1959 (Philippines)
Creation of Barrios in Certain Municipalities of Samar, Republic Act No. 2591 (Phil. 1959)
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