Creation of Laurel, Batangas
Republic Act No. 5689, enacted on June 21, 1969, establishes the Municipality of Laurel in Batangas by separating specific barrios from the Municipality of Talisay. The new municipality will have its government seat in Barrio Bayuyungan. The first local officials, including the mayor, vice-mayor, and councilors, are to be elected during the next general elections. The Act took effect upon its approval and was published in the Official Gazette on December 22, 1969.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 5689
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 21, 1969
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 5689
AN ACT CREATING THE MUNICIPALITY OF LAUREL IN THE PROVINCE OF BATANGAS
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. acd
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: June 21, 1969. cd i
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 65, No. 51, p. 14115 on December 22, 1969
Cite This Law
Creation of Laurel, Batangas, Republic Act No. 5689, Jun 21, 1969 (Philippines)
Creation of Laurel, Batangas, Republic Act No. 5689 (Phil. 1969)
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