Creation of Municipality of Mercedes, Camarines Norte
Republic Act No. 341, enacted on July 26, 1948, establishes the municipality of Mercedes in the province of Camarines Norte, separating various barrios from the municipality of Daet. The Act stipulates that the municipal mayor, vice mayor, and councilors will be appointed by the President of the Philippines until elected successors are in place. The municipality will officially commence upon a presidential proclamation and the qualification of its appointed officials. This law took effect immediately upon its approval.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 341
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
July 26, 1948
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 341
AN ACT CREATING THE MUNICIPALITY OF MERCEDES, PROVINCE OF CAMARINES NORTE
SECTION 1. The barrios of Babatnon, Lanot, Lalawigan, Pinagdamhan, Hamoraon, Culasi, Tarum, Pambuhan, Masalong-salong, Hinipaan, Matoogtoog, Cayucyucan, Mambongalon, Manguisoc, Gaboc, Cariñgo Is., Quinapaquian Is., Apwao Is., Mercedes, Tanayagan, Tagontong and Catandonganon, are separated from the municipality of Daet, Province of Camarines Norte, and constituted into a new and separate municipality to be known as the municipality of Mercedes, Province of Camarines Norte.
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. aisa dc
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: July 26, 1948
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 45, No. 4, p. 1680 in April 1949
Cite This Law
Creation of Municipality of Mercedes, Camarines Norte, Republic Act No. 341, Jul 26, 1948 (Philippines)
Creation of Municipality of Mercedes, Camarines Norte, Republic Act No. 341 (Phil. 1948)
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