Creation of Municipality of Madalag, Capiz
Republic Act No. 297, enacted on June 17, 1948, establishes the municipality of Madalag in the province of Capiz by separating it from the municipality of Libacao. The new municipality encompasses several barrios, including Logohon, Singay, and Mercedes, among others. Initially, the elective officials of Madalag will be appointed by the President of the Philippines until local elections are held. The Act took effect upon its approval and was published in the Official Gazette later that year.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 297
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 17, 1948
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 297
AN ACT CREATING THE MUNICIPALITY OF MADALAG IN THE PROVINCE OF CAPIZ
SECTION 1. The arrabal of Madalag, municipality of Libacao, Province of Capiz, is hereby separated from Libacao and created and constituted into a new and separate municipality to be known as the municipality of Madalag.
SECTION 2. The said new municipality of Madalag shall include the following barrios: Logohon, Singay, Balactasan, Cabangahan, Cabilawan, Pangitan, San Jose, Talimagao, Talangban, Alaminos, Catabana, Bakyang, Calicia, Mercedes, Maria Cristina, Dit-ana, Guinato-an, Tigbauan, Alas-as, Mamba, Medina, Panikyason, and Paningayan. cdt
SECTION 3. The elective officials of the new municipality shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines to hold office until their successors are elected and qualified.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: June 17, 1948
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 44, No. 12, p. 4793 in December 1948
Cite This Law
Creation of Municipality of Madalag, Capiz, Republic Act No. 297, Jun 17, 1948 (Philippines)
Creation of Municipality of Madalag, Capiz, Republic Act No. 297 (Phil. 1948)
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