Republic Act No. 5400

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

Section 1

The sitio of Tapalan in Barrio Palandoc, Municipality of Salug, Province of Zamboanga del Norte, is separated from said barrio and converted into a distinct and independent barrio of said municipality, to be known as Barrio Tapalan. The said barrio shall be bounded as follows:

1. North-Starting from the Northeastern corner of Lot No. 2711, going counterclockwise, proceed to Lot No. 2716, 2725, 2726, 2728 and 2729;

2. East-Take all areas traversed by Palandoc River;

3. South-By Pls-742;

4. West-Take all areas traversed by Lipakan River.

All areas within bounds of delineation comprise the proposed Barrio Tapalan.

Section 2

This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved: June 15, 1968.