Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 1779)
Republic Act No. 1779 is an Act creating the barrio of Ibabang Iyam in the Municipality of Lucena, Province of Quezon by separating it from the barrio of Iyam.
The southern portion of the barrio of Iyam in the Municipality of Lucena is separated to form the new barrio of Ibabang Iyam.
Ibabang Iyam is bounded on the north by the provincial road; on the east by the Iyam River; on the west by the barrios of Talim and Kanlurang Isabang; and on the south by the sitio of Pajo.
The barrio of Ibabang Iyam is created under the Municipality of Lucena, Province of Quezon.
The Act took effect upon its approval on June 21, 1957.
The creation of a new barrio like Ibabang Iyam legally establishes it as a distinct and independent local administrative unit within the municipality.
Republic Act No. 1779 approved the creation of the barrio of Ibabang Iyam.
No, Republic Act No. 1779 does not specify any penalties for violations as it only relates to the creation of a new barrio.
The Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled enacted Republic Act No. 1779.
June 21, 1957 is the date when Republic Act No. 1779 was approved and thus became effective.