Creation of Municipality of San Nicolas, Batangas
Republic Act No. 1229, enacted on June 1, 1955, establishes the Municipality of San Nicolas in Batangas by separating several barrios from the Municipality of Taal. The new municipality is officially recognized and will have its local government officials appointed by the President of the Philippines until elected successors take office. The organization of the municipality will commence upon the President's proclamation and the qualification of its appointed officials. This act took effect upon its approval.
June 1, 1955
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1229
AN ACT CREATING THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN NICOLAS, PROVINCE OF BATANGAS
SECTION 1. The barrios of San Nicolas, Gipit, Bangin, Pansipit, Calangay, Sinturisan, Talang, Abilo, Balete, Bancora, Saimsim, Maabud, Mulawin, Tambo, Calumala, Alasas, Calawit and Pulangbato, are separated from the Municipality of Taal, Province of Batangas, and constituted into a new and separate municipality, to be known as the Municipality of San Nicolas, in the same province.
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 have qualified.
SECTION 3. The municipality herein created shall be organized on the date fixed by proclamation of the President and upon the appointment and qualification of its officers.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: June 1, 1955
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 51, No. 6, p. 2797 in June 1955