Creation of Municipality of Naawan, Misamis Oriental
Republic Act No. 1620, enacted on June 5, 1957, establishes the Municipality of Naawan in the Province of Misamis Oriental by separating it from the Municipality of Initao. The Act mandates that the first mayor, vice-mayor, and councilors of Naawan be appointed by the President and serve until successors are elected in the next local elections. The law takes effect immediately upon its approval. This legislation was officially published in the Official Gazette on July 31, 1957.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 1620
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 5, 1957
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1620
AN ACT CREATING THE MUNICIPALITY OF NAAWAN, PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL
SECTION 1. The barrio of Naawan is separated from the Municipality of Initao, Province of Misamis Oriental, and constituted into an independent municipality, to be known as the Municipality of Naawan, Province of Misamis Oriental.
SECTION 2. The first mayor, vice-mayor, and councilors of the new municipality shall be appointed by the President alone and shall hold office until their successors shall have been elected in the next general elections for local officials and shall have qualified.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. acd
Approved: June 5, 1957
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 53, No. 14, p. 4391 on July 31, 1957
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Creation of Municipality of Naawan, Misamis Oriental, Republic Act No. 1620, Jun 5, 1957 (Philippines)
Creation of Municipality of Naawan, Misamis Oriental, Republic Act No. 1620 (Phil. 1957)
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