Creation of Municipality of Burgos, Isabela
Republic Act No. 4877, enacted on May 18, 1967, establishes the Municipality of Burgos in the Province of Isabela, separating specific barrios from the Municipalities of Gamu and Aurora. The seat of government for Burgos is to be located between the barrios of Caliguian and Gullalabo. The first local officials, including the mayor, vice-mayor, and councilors, are to be elected in the next general elections. The Act took effect upon its approval and was published in the Official Gazette on February 10, 1969.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 4877
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
May 18, 1967
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 4877
AN ACT CREATING THE MUNICIPALITY OF BURGOS IN THE PROVINCE OF ISABELA
SECTION 1. The barrios of Caliguian, Catabban, Gullalabo, Masigun East, Malasin, San Bonifacio, San Roque, San Miguel and Raniag in the Municipality of Gamu; and the barrios of Bacnor East, Bacnor West and Dalig in the Municipality of Aurora, Province of Isabela, are separated from said municipalities, and constituted into a distinct and independent municipality, to be known as the Municipality of Burgos, same province. acd
The seat of government of the new municipality shall be in any place between barrios Caliguian and Gullalabo.
SECTION 2. The first mayor, vice-mayor and councilors of the said municipality shall be elected in the next general elections for local officials.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. casia
Approved: May 18, 1967
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 65, No. 6, p. 1266 on February 10, 1969
Cite This Law
Creation of Municipality of Burgos, Isabela, Republic Act No. 4877, May 18, 1967 (Philippines)
Creation of Municipality of Burgos, Isabela, Republic Act No. 4877 (Phil. 1967)
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