Creation of Municipal District of Tangcal, Lanao
Republic Act No. 1537, enacted on June 16, 1956, establishes the municipal district of Tangcal in the province of Lanao by separating it from the Municipality of Kolambugan. The barrios included in this new district are Tangcal, Berowar, Pangao, and several others. Upon the Act's approval, the Provincial Governor is responsible for appointing the first mayor, vice-mayor, and councilors of Tangcal. The law took effect immediately upon its approval and was published in the Official Gazette on August 31, 1956.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 1537
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 16, 1956
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1537
AN ACT CREATING THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF TANGCAL IN THE PROVINCE OF LANAO
SECTION 1. The barrios of Tangcal, Berowar, Pangao, Tawinian, Lumbac, Lawigadato, Somyorang, Bayabao, Pilingkingan, Ramain, Bagigicon, Lamaosa, Meladoc Big and Meladoc Small and Rarab, now comprised within the Municipality of Kolambugan, Province of Lanao, are hereby separated from said municipality and constituted into a distinct and independent municipal district to be known as the municipal district of Tangcal.
SECTION 2. Upon the approval of this Act, the first municipal district mayor, vice-mayor and councilors of the new municipal district of Tangcal shall be appointed by the Provincial Governor. aisa dc
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: June 16, 1956 cd
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 52, No. 10, p. 4513 on August 31, 1956
Cite This Law
Creation of Municipal District of Tangcal, Lanao, Republic Act No. 1537, Jun 16, 1956 (Philippines)
Creation of Municipal District of Tangcal, Lanao, Republic Act No. 1537 (Phil. 1956)
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