Section 1
SECTION 1. The name of the Province of Western Samar is hereby changed to Samar.
Republic Act No. 5650 (RA 5650) — An Act Changing the Name of the Province of Western Samar to Samar
Republic Act No. 5650 (RA 5650) — An Act Changing the Name of the Province of Western Samar to Samar
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Section 2
SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. Approved, June 21, 1969.
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