Creation of Municipality of San Vicente, Samar
Republic Act No. 4761, enacted on June 18, 1966, establishes the Municipality of San Vicente in the Province of Samar, created from a portion of the Municipality of Capul. This new municipality includes the island barrios of Mongolbongol, Ternate, Sila, Sangputan, Mahaba, Panganoron, and Maragat, with its government seat located in Mongolbongol. The Municipality of Capul retains its territory, excluding the areas designated for San Vicente. The first local officials, including the mayor and councilors, are to be elected during the next regular elections. The Act took effect upon its approval.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 4761
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 18, 1966
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 4761
AN ACT CREATING THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN VICENTE IN THE PROVINCE OF SAMAR
SECTION 1. There is hereby created in the Province of Samar, a municipality to be known as the Municipality of San Vicente, which shall consist of the portion of the Municipality of Capul of the same province.
SECTION 2. The Municipality of San Vicente shall comprise the island barrios of Mongolbongol, Ternate, Sila, Sangputan, Mahaba, Panganoron and Maragat and shall have its seat of government at the present island barrio of Mongolbongol.
The Municipality of Capul shall retain its present territory except the portion thereof included in the Municipality of San Vicente.
SECTION 3. The first mayor, vice-mayor, and councilors of the newly created Municipality of San Vicente shall be elected in the next regular elections for provincial and municipal officials.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: June 18, 1966
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 65, No. 3, p. 485 on January 20, 1969
Cite This Law
Creation of Municipality of San Vicente, Samar, Republic Act No. 4761, Jun 18, 1966 (Philippines)
Creation of Municipality of San Vicente, Samar, Republic Act No. 4761 (Phil. 1966)
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