Republic Act No. 491

: Republic Act No. 491 is an act creating the Municipality of Bagamanoc in the Province of Catanduanes.
: The barrios Quigaray, Hinipagan, Sukhan in the island of Panay; Lati, in the island of Lati; and Bacac, Hinipaan, Bugao, Minaili, and Bagamanoc of the municipality of Panganiban were separated to form the Municipality of Bagamanoc.
: They were separated from the municipality of Panganiban in the Province of Catanduanes.
: The seat of government is at the present site of the barrio of Bagamanoc.
: They shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines and shall hold office until their successors have been elected and qualified.
: The Act took effect upon its approval on June 12, 1950.
: The scope is limited to the creation and establishment of the Municipality of Bagamanoc from specific barrios in the Province of Catanduanes.
: The officials are initially appointed by the President until successors are elected and qualified.
: It was enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled.
: No, the act does not mention penalties or sanctions; it solely focuses on the creation of the municipality and appointment of officials.