Republic Act No. 1537 (RA 1537) — An Act Creating the Municipal District of Tangcal in the Province of Lanao
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SECTION 1. The barrios of Tangcal, Berowar, Pangao, Tawinian, Lumbac, Lawigadato, Somyorang, Bayabao, Pilingkingan, Ramain, Bagigicon, Lamaosa, Meladoc Big and Meladoc Small and Rarab, now comprised within the Municipality of Kolambugan, Province of Lanao, are hereby separated from said municipality and constituted into a distinct and independent municipal district to be known as the municipal district of Tangcal.
SEC. 2. Upon the approval of this Act, the first municipal district mayor, vice-mayor and councilors of the new municipal district of Tangcal shall be appointed by the Provincial Governor.
SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. Approved, June 16, 1956.
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