Section 1
SECTION 1. The municipal districts of Concord and Hinabangan, Province of Samar, are hereby converted into a regular municipality to be known as the municipality of Hinabangan with its seat of government at the district of Hinabangan.
Republic Act No. 263 (RA 263) — An Act Converting the Municipal Districts of Concord and Hinabangan, Province of Samar, into a Regular Municipality.
Republic Act No. 263 (RA 263) — An Act Converting the Municipal Districts of Concord and Hinabangan, Province of Samar, into a Regular Municipality.
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Section 2
SEC. 2. The municipal mayor, vice-mayor and councilors of the new municipality shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines, to hold office until their successors are elected and qualified.
Section 3
SEC. 3. The municipality herein established shall begin to exist on the date fixed in a proclamation to said effect by the President of the Philippines and upon the appointment and qualification of its officers.
Section 4
SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. Approved, June 15, 1948.
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