Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 1593)
Republic Act No. 1593 is a law enacted on June 16, 1956, that created the Municipality of Dumalinao in the Province of Zamboanga del Sur.
The barrios of Dumalinao Proper, Bigong, Tigbao, Ticwas, Bulongating, Baguitan, Pantad, Napulan, Tagulo, Camanga, Margang, Sibucao, Tina, Guling, Miculong, Baga, Rebucon, and Mambilik were separated from Pagadian to form Dumalinao.
The seat of government is located at the site of the present Barrio of Dumalinao Proper.
The President of the Philippines appoints the first mayor, vice-mayor, and councilors.
They serve until their successors are elected in the next regular elections for provincial and municipal officials and have qualified.
The Act took effect upon its approval on June 16, 1956.
The barrios are specifically listed under Section 1 of the Act.
The Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled enacted the law.
The purpose is to create the Municipality of Dumalinao in the Province of Zamboanga del Sur by separating designated barrios from the Municipality of Pagadian.
Yes, successors shall be elected in the next regular elections and must qualify to assume office.