Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 2472)
Republic Act No. 2472 is an act creating the barrios of Tongodnon, Irawahan, Giparayan, Calingnan, Canuctan, and Guibwangan in the Municipality of Catubig, Province of Samar.
Republic Act No. 2472 was enacted on June 21, 1959.
The Municipality of Catubig in the Province of Samar are affected by Republic Act No. 2472.
Six barrios were created under Republic Act No. 2472.
The barrios created are Tongodnon, Irawahan, Giparayan, Calingnan, Canuctan, and Guibwangan.
The sitio of Maykabaan comprises the barrio of Tongodnon.
The barrios of Irawahan (Matadag, Imaljos, Cognonoc), Calingnan (Sowa, Guinsorjan), and Canuctan (Caloocan, Gibaca-an, Amambucad) consist of more than one sitio.
No, the Act was enacted without executive approval, and it took effect upon its approval by the legislature.
The Act took effect upon its approval on June 21, 1959.
The barrios are created under Section 1 of Republic Act No. 2472.