Creation of Municipality of General MacArthur, Samar
Republic Act No. 193, enacted on June 22, 1947, establishes the municipality of General MacArthur in the Province of Samar by separating specific barrios from the municipality of Hernani. The Act mandates that the municipal mayor, vice-mayor, and councilors of General MacArthur be appointed by the President of the Philippines until elected successors are qualified. The law took effect immediately upon approval and was published in the Official Gazette in July 1947.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 193
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 22, 1947
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 193
AN ACT CREATING THE MUNICIPALITY OF GENERAL MACARTHUR IN THE PROVINCE OF SAMAR
SECTION 1. The barrios of Pambujan Sur, Calutan, San Isidro, Vigan, Binalay, Camcueves, Domrog and Pingan of the municipality of Hernani, Province of Samar, are hereby constituted as a separate and independent municipality to be known as General MacArthur.
SECTION 2. The municipal mayor, vice-mayor, and councilors of the newly created municipality shall be appointed by the President of the Philippine Republic to hold office until their successors are duly elected and qualified. cd
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Enacted, without Executive approval, June 22, 1947.
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 43, No. 7, p. 2909 in July 1947
Cite This Law
Creation of Municipality of General MacArthur, Samar, Republic Act No. 193, Jun 22, 1947 (Philippines)
Creation of Municipality of General MacArthur, Samar, Republic Act No. 193 (Phil. 1947)
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