SECTION 1. The barrios of Catadman, Columbus, Cortez, Melgar, Mantag, Puerto Princesa, Rizal, Roxas, Tababaca, and Paniog in the Municipality of Dinagat, 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 Basilisa. The seat of government of the new municipality shall be in the present site of the barrio of Rizal.
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CitationRA 5775 Section 1 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)
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