Creation of Municipality of Sibunag, Guimaras
Republic Act No. 7896, enacted on February 20, 1995, establishes the Municipality of Sibunag in the Province of Guimaras. This new municipality is formed by separating specific barangays from the municipalities of Jordan and Nueva Valencia, with its temporary seat of government located in Barangay Sabang. The law outlines the geographic boundaries of Sibunag and stipulates that its corporate existence is contingent upon a majority vote in a plebiscite, to be supervised by the Commission on Elections. Following the plebiscite, the President will appoint local officials until elections are held for their successors. This Act took effect upon its approval and was published in the Official Gazette on May 8, 1995.
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- What is Creation of Municipality of Sibunag, Guimaras about?
- Republic Act No. 7896, enacted on February 20, 1995, establishes the Municipality of Sibunag in the Province of Guimaras. This new municipality is formed by separating specific barangays from the municipalities of Jordan and Nueva Valencia, with its temporary seat of government located in Barangay Sabang. The law outlines the geographic boundaries of Sibunag and stipulates that its corporate existence is contingent upon a majority vote in a plebiscite, to be supervised by the Commission on Elections. Following the plebiscite, the President will appoint local officials until elections are held for their successors. This Act took effect upon its approval and was published in the Official Gazette on May 8, 1995.
- What type of law is Republic Act No. 7896?
- Creation of Municipality of Sibunag, Guimaras (Republic Act No. 7896) is a Philippine Statutes enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Creation of Municipality of Sibunag, Guimaras enacted?
- Creation of Municipality of Sibunag, Guimaras (Republic Act No. 7896) was enacted on Feb 20, 1995.
- What is the citation for Creation of Municipality of Sibunag, Guimaras?
- Creation of Municipality of Sibunag, Guimaras, Republic Act No. 7896, Feb 20, 1995 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 7896
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
February 20, 1995
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7896
AN ACT CREATING THE MUNICIPALITY OF SIBUNAG IN THE PROVINCE OF GUIMARAS
SECTION 1. Barangays Sebaste, Bubog, Sabang, San Isidro, Alegria, Ayangan, Inampulogan, Millan, Maabay, Tanglad, Ravina, and Dasal in the Municipality of Jordan; and barangays Oracon and Concordia in the Municipality of Nueva Valencia are hereby separated from their respective municipalities and constituted into a distinct and independent municipality to be known as the Municipality of Sibunag. The temporary seat of government of the new municipality shall be in Barangay Sabang. acd
SECTION 2. The following describe the metes and bounds of the Municipality of Sibunag:
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COR.
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LATITUDE
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LONGITUDE
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LOCATION |
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1
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10º 32'33.22"
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122º 32'45.87"
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On MBM #1 along |
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Sta. Ana Bay |
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2
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10º 31'40.69"
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122º 32'30.45"
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On BBM 53 1/2 of |
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Barangay Concordia |
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3
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10º 08'67.00"
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122º 32'58.65"
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On BBM 56 1/2 of |
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Barangay Oracon |
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4
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10º 29'77.71"
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122º 35'06.94"
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on BBM 57 along |
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Barangay Calaya |
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and Creek |
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5
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10º 30'00.00"
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122º 36'00.00"
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On Sibunag River |
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6
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10º 27'55.43"
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122º 37'07.96"
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On Sibunag River |
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7
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10º 26'45.97"
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122º 38'15.44"
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On the southern |
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portion of Guimaras |
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Strait |
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8
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10º 26'00.00"
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122º 37'45.83"
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On Guimaras Strait |
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along Nagarao |
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Island |
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9
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10º 28'07.54"
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122º 39'44.52"
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On Guimaras Strait, |
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Pamangculan, |
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Siraray Islands |
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10
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10º 31'50.25"
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122º 41'00.00"
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On BBM 81 along |
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Sebario River and |
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Guihawiran River |
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10º 32'42.32"
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122º 39'00.00"
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On BBM 62 along |
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Sebario River |
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12
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10º 31'45.50"
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122º 37'48.08"
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On the boundary of |
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Barangay Manabay |
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and Millan |
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10º 32'10.61
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122º 37'33.40"
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On BBM 56 along |
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Barangay Millan |
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14
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10º 33'00.00"
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122º 37'34.63"
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On BBM 40 along |
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Barangay Millan |
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15
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10º 34'00.00"
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122º 38'21.60"
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On BBM 86 along |
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Barangay Millan |
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16
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10º 34'46.50"
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122º 37'56.01"
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On BBM 73 along |
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Barangay Millan |
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17
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10º 34'45.73
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122º 37'17.00"
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On BBM 74 along |
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Barangay Millan |
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18
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10º 35'00.00"
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122º 35'58.03"
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On BBM 17 along |
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Barangay San |
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Miguel, Tanglad, |
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and Millan |
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10º 34'16.92"
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122º 34'42.61"
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On BBM 22 along |
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Sibunag River and |
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Barangay Ravina |
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Norte |
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10º 33'05.86"
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122º 34'36.45"
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On the slopes of |
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| Corner 1 |
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LINE
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BEARING
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DISTANCE
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1-2
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S 11º 07'W
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1,535.72 m.
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2-3
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S 69º 45'E
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2,767.45 m.
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3-4
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S 41º 05'E
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3,335.25 m.
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4-5
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N 74º 08'E
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1,642.92 m.
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5-6
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S 39º 00'E
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4,369.27 m.
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6-7
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S 33º 01'W
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2,380.51 m.
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7-8
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S 65º 12'E
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3,139.05 m.
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8-9
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N 41º 13'E
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5,431.80 m.
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9-10
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N 20º 30'E
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6,987.54 m.
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10-11
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N 66º 15'W
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4,208.18 m.
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11-12
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S 57º 19'W
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2,751.42 m.
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12-13
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N 35º 06'W
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2,596.89 m.
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13-14
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N 00º 02'E
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124.71 m.
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14-15
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N 40º 00'E
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1,125.84 m.
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15-16
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N 31º 26'W
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170.10 m.
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16-17
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S 08º 02'W
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2,008.74 m.
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17-18
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N 78º 31'W
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2,130.52 m.
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18-19
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S 60º 21'W
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2,989.05 m.
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19-20
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S 12º 05'W
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2,830.91 m.
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20-1
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S 77º 52'W
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4,361.37 m.
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SECTION 3. The Municipality of Sibunag shall acquire corporate existence upon ratification by a majority of the votes cast in a plebiscite to be conducted in the municipalities affected within ninety (90) days after approval of this Act. The Commission on Elections shall conduct and supervise the plebiscite. The expenses to be incurred for the said plebiscite shall be charged to provincial funds. casia
SECTION 4. Upon approval of the creation of the new municipality by majority of the votes cast in the plebiscite, the mayor, the vice-mayor, and the members of the sangguniang bayan shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines, upon recommendation of the governor of the Province of Guimaras, and shall discharge their official functions until their successors shall have been elected and qualified.
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: February 20, 1995
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 91 No. 19 page 2852 on May 8, 1995.
Cite This Law
Creation of Municipality of Sibunag, Guimaras, Republic Act No. 7896, Feb 20, 1995 (Philippines)
Creation of Municipality of Sibunag, Guimaras, Republic Act No. 7896 (Phil. 1995)
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