Title
Creation of General MacArthur Municipality
Law
Republic Act No. 193
Decision Date
Jun 22, 1947
Republic Act No. 193 created the municipality of General MacArthur in Samar by separating certain barrios from the municipality of Hernani, with appointed officials serving until successors are elected and qualified.

Q&A (Republic Act No. 193)

Republic Act No. 193 is an act creating the Municipality of General MacArthur in the Province of Samar.

The barrios of Pambujan Sur, Calutan, San Isidro, Vigan, Binalay, Camcueves, Domrog, and Pingan.

It is located in the Province of Samar.

They are appointed by the President of the Philippine Republic.

The President of the Philippine Republic.

They hold office until their successors are duly elected and qualified.

It takes effect upon its approval.

No, it was enacted without executive approval.

It allows for independent local governance and administration separate from the municipality of Hernani.

The Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled.


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