Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 1122)
Republic Act No. 1122 is an act passed on June 15, 1954, that creates the barrio of Don Juan in the municipality of Cuenca, Province of Batangas.
The sitios of Lungos ng Parang, Kulit, Lumpao, Pisa, Napapanayan, and Lagundian were constituted into the barrio of Don Juan.
The barrio of Don Juan is located in the municipality of Cuenca, Province of Batangas.
The legal basis is Republic Act No. 1122, enacted by the Philippine Congress.
The Act took effect upon its approval on June 15, 1954.
The boundaries start at the boundary of municipalities of Alitagtag and Cuenca from the shore of Lake Taal, follow the boundary line between the municipalities upward to the boundary between sitio Kulit and barrio San Felipe, Cuenca; then going northward to the uppermost central part of Makat-mon; include the entire portion of Maculot mountain facing Lake Taal, and follow the boundary between sitios Lagundian and Lagnas downward to the shore of Lake Taal.
The boundary between the municipalities of Alitagtag and Cuenca is referenced.
No, the Act only creates the barrio and defines its territorial boundaries but does not specify the governance structure or officials.
The shore of Lake Taal and Maculot mountain are used as natural landmarks in defining the boundaries.
No, the Act does not mention any penalties or sanctions.