Creation of Municipality of Isabel, Leyte
Republic Act No. 191, enacted on June 22, 1947, establishes the municipality of Isabel in the Province of Leyte by separating specific barrios from the municipality of Merida. The new municipality's seat of government will be in the barrio of Quiot. Initially, the municipal mayor, vice-mayor, and councilors will be appointed by the President of the Philippines until subsequent elections occur. The Act takes effect upon the President's proclamation and the qualification of the appointed officials.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 191
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 22, 1947
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 191
AN ACT CREATING THE MUNICIPALITY OF ISABEL, PROVINCE OF LEYTE
SECTION 1. The barrios of Quiot, Sta. Cruz, Libertad, Matlang, Tolingan, Bantigue, Apale and Jonan are separated from the municipality of Merida, Province of Leyte, and constituted into a new and separate municipality to be known as the municipality of Isabel, Province of Leyte, with the seat of government at the barrio of Quiot.
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 qualified.
SECTION 3. The municipality herein established 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. acd
SECTION 4. 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. 2908 in July 1947
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Creation of Municipality of Isabel, Leyte, Republic Act No. 191, Jun 22, 1947 (Philippines)
Creation of Municipality of Isabel, Leyte, Republic Act No. 191 (Phil. 1947)
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