Section 2
SEC. 2. The new municipality shall acquire corporate existence upon the election and qualification of the first mayor, vice-mayor and councilors who shall be elected in the next general election for local officials.
RA 6489 Section 2
SEC. 2. The new municipality shall acquire corporate existence upon the election and qualification of the first mayor, vice-mayor and councilors who shall be elected in the next general election for local officials.
CitationRA 6489 Section 2 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)
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