Creation of Municipality of Matag-ob, Leyte
Republic Act No. 1614, enacted on May 20, 1957, establishes the Municipality of Matag-ob in Leyte by separating several barrios from the Municipality of Palompon. The act outlines that the initial local government officials, including the mayor, vice-mayor, and councilors, will be appointed by the President of the Philippines until elected successors assume office. This law took effect immediately upon its approval and was published in the Official Gazette on July 31, 1957.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 1614
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
May 20, 1957
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1614
AN ACT CREATING THE MUNICIPALITY OF MATAG-OB IN THE PROVINCE OF LEYTE
SECTION 1. The barrios of Santo Rosario, Santa Rosa, Balagtas, San Vicente and Mabini are separated from the Municipality of Palompon, Province of Leyte, and constituted into a new and regular municipality to be known as the Municipality of Matag-ob in the same province. casia
SECTION 2. The first mayor, vice-mayor and councilors of the new municipality shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines and shall hold office until their successors shall have been elected and shall have duly qualified.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: May 20, 1957
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 53, No. 14, p. 4388 on July 31, 1957
Cite This Law
Creation of Municipality of Matag-ob, Leyte, Republic Act No. 1614, May 20, 1957 (Philippines)
Creation of Municipality of Matag-ob, Leyte, Republic Act No. 1614 (Phil. 1957)
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