Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 495)
Republic Act No. 495 creates the municipality of Buenavista in the Province of Quezon by separating certain barrios from the municipality of Guinayangan.
The barrios of Perez, Batabat, Bukal, Buenavista, Cabong Sur, Cadlit, Catulin, Del Rosario, Hagonghong, Ilayang Wasay, Ibabang Wasay, Lilukin, San Vicente, Siain, and Villa Aurora were separated from Guinayangan to constitute the municipality of Buenavista.
The seat of government of the municipality of Buenavista is located in the former barrio of Perez.
The President of the Philippines is responsible for appointing the municipal mayor, vice-mayor, and councilors of the new municipality of Buenavista.
The appointed municipal officials shall hold office until their successors are elected and have qualified.
The municipality shall begin to exist on the date fixed in a proclamation by the President of the Philippines and upon the appointment and qualification of its officers.
Yes, the Act separates specific barrios from an existing municipality and establishes a new municipality with appointed officials, to be formalized by a presidential proclamation and approval.
Yes, the Act takes effect upon its approval, which was done on June 12, 1950.
The Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled enacted Republic Act No. 495.
The proclamation by the President fixes the date when the municipality of Buenavista shall officially exist, marking the start of its legal and administrative operation.