RA 5239 Section 1

Section 1

SECTION 1. The barrios of Alegria, Orabong, San Pedro, Alipao and Pungtod and the sitios of Gamotan, Anahao, Camp Eduardo, Budlingin, Lomundo and Manag-as, all in the Municipality of Mainit, Province of Surigao del Norte, are separated from said municipality and constituted into a distinct and independent municipality, to be known as the Municipality of Alegria, same province. The seat of government of the new municipality shall be in the present site of the barrio of Alegria.

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