Section 1
SECTION 1. The arrabal of Madalag, municipality of Libacao, Province of Capiz, is hereby separated from Libacao and created and constituted into a new and separate municipality to be known as the municipality of Madalag.
Republic Act No. 297 (RA 297) — An Act Creating the Municipality of Madalag in the Province of Capiz
Republic Act No. 297 (RA 297) — An Act Creating the Municipality of Madalag in the Province of Capiz
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Section 2
SEC. 2. The said new municipality of Madalag shall include the following barrios: Logohon, Singay, Balactasan, Cabangahan, Cabilawan, Pangitan, San Jose, Talimagao, Talangban, Alaminos, Catabana, Bakyang, Calicia, Mercedes, Maria Cristina, Dit-ana, Guinato-an, Tigbauan, Alas-as, Mamba, Medina, Panikyason, and Paningayan.
Section 3
SEC. 3. The elective officials of the new municipality shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines to hold office until their successors are elected and qualified.
Section 4
SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. Approved, June 17, 1948.
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