Republic Act No. 1020

: Republic Act No. 1020 is an act enacted on June 12, 1954, to create the municipality of Linapacan in the province of Palawan.
: The islands of Linapacan, Cabunlaoan, Niangalao, Decabayotot, Calibanbangan, Pical, and Barangonan were separated from the municipality of Coron to create the municipality of Linapacan.
: The seat of government of the municipality of Linapacan is in the barrio of San Miguel in the island of Linapacan.
: The initial elective officials of the new municipality are to be appointed by the President of the Philippines.
: They hold office until their successors have been elected and have qualified.
: The Act took effect upon its approval on June 12, 1954.
: These islands were removed from the municipality of Coron and placed under the newly created municipality of Linapacan.
: The Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled enacted Republic Act No. 1020.
: It identifies the administrative center and official location where the municipal government conducts its affairs for Linapacan.
: Yes, the appointed officials serve only until elected successors qualify, implying regular elections must be held thereafter.