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RA 297 - An Act Creating the Municipality of Madalag in the Province of Capiz

June 17, 1948Civil Law

Republic Act No. 297

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippine Congress Assembled:

Section 1

The arrabal of Madalag, municipality of Libacao, Province of Capiz, is hereby separated from Libacao and created and constituted into a new and separate municipality to be known as the municipality of Madalag.

Section 2

The said new municipality of Madalag shall include the following barrios: Logohon, Singay, Balactasan, Cabangahan, Cabilawan, Pangitan, San Jose, Talimagao, Talangban, Alaminos, Catabana, Bakyang, Calicia, Mercedes, Maria Cristina, Dit-ana, Guinato-an, Tigbauan, Alas-as, Mamba, Medina, Panikyason, and Paningayan.

Section 3

The elective officials of the new municipality shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines to hold office until their successors are elected and qualified.

Section 4

This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved: June 17, 1948.

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RA 297 - An Act Creating the Municipality of Madalag in the Province of Capiz. BatasPH. Approved June 17, 1948. https://batasph.thirdygayares.com/republic-acts/republic-act-no-297

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