Creation of Certain Barrios in Guihulngan, Negros Oriental
Republic Act No. 2498, enacted on June 21, 1959, establishes three new barrios—Luz, Linantuyan, and Hilaitan—in the Municipality of Guihulngan, Negros Oriental. Each barrio is composed of designated sitios, with Luz comprising various sitios including Magbala-as (large) and Hinoba-an (small), Linantuyan including Magbala-as (small) and Gusa (small), and Hilaitan including Marilao and Danao among others. The Act took effect immediately upon its approval and was published in the Official Gazette on September 14, 1959.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 2498
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 21, 1959
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 2498
AN ACT CREATING THE BARRIOS OF LUZ, LINANTUYAN AND HILAITAN IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF GUIHULNGAN, PROVINCE OF NEGROS ORIENTAL
SECTION 1. The following barrios are hereby created in the Municipality of Guihulngan, Province of Negros Oriental:
1. Barrio Luz, consisting of the sitios of Magbala-as, (large), Cambalo, Dadiangao, Agbabakid, Banogbanog, Hinoba-an (small), Taluktok, Hinogpayan, Balingos, Kanapu-an, Mahilig, Takung and Bonbong; cd
2. Barrio Linantuyan, consisting of the sitios of Magbala-as (small), Aya (small), Magkilignit, Taloto, Hinoba-an (large), Gusa (small), Alamag and Salong; and
3. Barrio Hilaitan, consisting of the sitios of Marilao, Ilaya, Kambulongnon, Busay, Danao, Manhantik, Tinagducan, Katawan, Mambug, Panlubiran and Himaya.
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Enacted without executive approval, June 21, 1959.
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 55, No. 37, p. 7883 on September 14, 1959
Cite This Law
Creation of Certain Barrios in Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, Republic Act No. 2498, Jun 21, 1959 (Philippines)
Creation of Certain Barrios in Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, Republic Act No. 2498 (Phil. 1959)
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