Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 5323)
The purpose of Republic Act No. 5323 is to create certain sitios in the Municipality of Calubian, Province of Leyte, into distinct and independent barrios.
It pertains to the Municipality of Calubian, Province of Leyte.
The sitios are converted into distinct and independent barrios of the Municipality of Calubian.
Examples include the sitio of Gantonghao into Barrio Gantonghao, Malobago into Barrio Malobago, Dulao into Barrio Dulao, Petrolio into Barrio Petrolio, and Pates into Barrio Pates, among others.
Republic Act No. 5323 specifies the creation of multiple barrios from the sitios listed within the Municipality of Calubian.
This Act took effect upon its approval on June 15, 1968.
The Act was enacted without Executive approval on June 15, 1968.
After conversion, the sitios have the legal status of distinct and independent barrios within the municipality.
The law names the barrios but does not provide detailed boundaries; it only mentions some secondary names or landmarks.
Converting sitios into barrios provides them administrative recognition, local governance, and representation under the municipality for purposes such as local administration and development.