Section 1
SECTION 1. The barrio of Malay with all the surrounding barrios is hereby separated from the municipality of Buruanga, Province of Capiz, and created into a new and separate municipality to be known as the municipality of "Malay".
Republic Act No. 381 (RA 381) — An Act Creating the Municipality of Malay in the Province of Capiz
Republic Act No. 381 (RA 381) — An Act Creating the Municipality of Malay in the Province of Capiz
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Section 2
SEC. 2. The said new municipality of Malay shall include the following: Malay (poblacion, seat of local government) with the following barrios: Dumlog, Cabolihan, Balosbos, Maba-oy, Cubay Norte, Cubay Sur, Cogon, Argao, San Viray, Caticlan, Manoc Manoc, Balabag and Na-asog.
Section 3
SEC. 3. The elective officials of the new municipality shall, be appointed by the President of the Philippines to office until their successors are elected and qualified.
Section 4
SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. Approved, June 15, 1949.
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