Creation of Municipality of Buenavista, Quezon
Republic Act No. 495, enacted on June 12, 1950, establishes the municipality of Buenavista in the Province of Quezon by separating several barrios from the municipality of Guinayangan. The new municipality will have its seat of government in the former barrio of Perez. The municipal officials, including the mayor, vice-mayor, and councilors, will be appointed by the President of the Philippines until elected successors are qualified. The municipality officially begins its existence upon the President's proclamation and the appointment of its officers. The Act takes effect immediately upon approval.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 495
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 12, 1950
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 495
AN ACT TO CREATE THE MUNICIPALITY OF BUENAVISTA IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEZON
SECTION 1. The barrios of Perez, Batabat, Bukal, Buenavista, Cabong Sur, Cadlit, Catulin, Del Rosario, Hagonghong, Ilayang Wasay, Ibabang Wasay, Lilukin, San Vicente, Siain, and Villa Aurora are separated from the municipality of Guinayangan, Province of Quezon, and constituted into a new and separate municipality, to be known as the municipality of Buenavista, Province of Quezon, which municipality shall have its seat of government in the former barrio of Perez. cd
SECTION 2. The municipal mayor, vice-mayor and councilors of the new municipality shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines, to hold office until their successors are elected and have qualified.
SECTION 3. The municipality of Buenavista shall begin to exist on the date fixed in a proclamation to said effect by the President of the Philippines and upon the appointment and qualification of its officers.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: June 12, 1950
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 46, No. 8, p. 3549 in August 1950
Cite This Law
Creation of Municipality of Buenavista, Quezon, Republic Act No. 495, Jun 12, 1950 (Philippines)
Creation of Municipality of Buenavista, Quezon, Republic Act No. 495 (Phil. 1950)
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