Republic Act No. 191

: Republic Act No. 191, approved on June 22, 1947, created the Municipality of Isabel in the Province of Leyte.
: The barrios of Quiot, Sta. Cruz, Libertad, Matlang, Tolingan, Bantigue, Apale, and Jonan were separated from the municipality of Merida to form the Municipality of Isabel.
: The seat of government of the Municipality of Isabel is the barrio of Quiot.
: The President of the Philippines has the authority to appoint the initial municipal mayor, vice-mayor, and councilors of the Municipality of Isabel.
: The appointed municipal officials shall hold office until their successors are elected and qualified.
: The Municipality of Isabel 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 municipality shall begin to exist upon the date fixed in a proclamation issued by the President.
: Section 1 of Republic Act No. 191 details the separation of barrios from Merida to create the Municipality of Isabel.
: The Act states it shall take effect upon its approval, which was enacted without executive approval on June 22, 1947.
: Yes, the Act provides that the appointed officials shall serve until their successors are elected and qualified.