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Republic Act No. 374 (RA 374) — An Act to Create the Municipality of President Roxas in the Province of Capiz.

Republic Act No. 374 (RA 374) — An Act to Create the Municipality of President Roxas in the Province of Capiz.

Republic Act No. 374 · Republic Act · Approved June 14, 1949 · 4 sections

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Section 1

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 a 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).

Section 2

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 assume municipality of President Roxas.

Section 3

SEC. 3.The elective officials of the new municipality appointed by the President of the Philippines and shall hold office until their successors shall have been elected and qualified.

Section 4

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. Approved, June 14, 1949.

Source: Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines. Philippine laws are public documents (works of the government).

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