QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 609)
Republic Act No. 609 is an act creating the Municipality of Maydolong in the Province of Samar.
The barrios of Maydolong, Balogo, Maybocog, Omawas, Tagaslian, Kampakirit, Suribao, Mayburak, Kanmanungdong, Malobago, Tabi, Maytigbao, and Kanluterio.
They are separated from the municipality of Borongan, Province of Samar.
The new municipality is known as the Municipality of Maydolong, Province of Samar.
Its seat of government is in the barrio of Maydolong.
The municipal mayor is appointed by the President of the Republic of the Philippines.
The vice-mayor and councilors are also appointed by the President of the Republic of the Philippines.
They hold office until their successors are elected and qualified.
No. The law states it was enacted without Executive approval.
It takes effect upon its approval.
It indicates that the enactment proceeded without the President’s approval, reflecting the legislative process as allowed under the applicable constitutional rules at the time.
They are separated from Borongan and constituted as a separate and independent municipality.
It means the barrios form a new local government unit (municipality) with its own municipal officials and local governance, distinct from Borongan.
By the specific barrios enumerated in Section 1.
Because the municipality is newly created, the law provides a transitional appointment of officials until the next election and qualification of successors.
May 1, 1951.