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REPUBLIC ACTS
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 374 - AN
ACT TO CREATE THE MUNICIPALITY OF PRESIDENT ROXAS IN THE PROVINCE OF
CAPIZ |
Section 1. The
sitios and barrios of Aranguel, Culilang, Pandan, Pinamihagan,
Cadoulan, Quiajo, Sangcal, Pondol, Marita, Madulano, Jabuyana, Bo-ac,
Cabugcabug, Goce Badiangon, Bayuyan, Agbobolo, Cubay, Ibaca, and the
sitio of Lotudlotud which is hereby converted into a barrio to be known
as the barrio of Elizalde, are hereby separated from the municipality
of Pilar, Province of Capiz, and constituted into a new municipality to
be known as the municipality of President Roxas with the seat of
government at the site of the present sitio of Lotudlotud (hereby
converted into the barrio of Elizalde). Sec. 2. One-half of the unpaid balance of the loan contracted by the municipality of Pilar for its waterworks from the National Government shall be assumed by the municipality of President Roxas. Sec. 3. The elective officials of the new municipality shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines and shall hold office until their successors shall have been elected and qualified. Sec. 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. Approved: June 14, 1949 |
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