Section 1
SECTION 1. In order to honor the memory of one of the greatest statesmen produced by the Province of Negros Oriental, the name of the Municipality of Payabon, Province of Negros Oriental, is changed to Municipality of Bindoy.
Republic Act No. 2526 (RA 2526) — An Act Changing the Name of the Municipality of Payabon, Province of Negros Oriental, to Municipality of Bindoy.
Republic Act No. 2526 (RA 2526) — An Act Changing the Name of the Municipality of Payabon, Province of Negros Oriental, to Municipality of Bindoy.
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Section 2
SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. Enacted without executive approval, June 21, 1959.
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