Republic Act No. 290

: The purpose of Republic Act No. 290 is to create the municipality of Motiong in the province of Samar by separating certain barrios from the municipality of Wright.
: The barrios of Motiong, Bayog, Uyandic, Calantawan, Sinampigan, Calape, Boiiga, Hinicaan, Caluyahan, Malolobog, and Maypangi were separated to form the municipality of Motiong.
: The President of the Philippines has the authority to appoint the municipal mayor, vice mayor, and councilors of the new municipality.
: The appointed municipal officials hold office until their successors are elected and qualified.
: The municipality of Motiong officially begins to exist on the date fixed in a proclamation by the President of the Philippines and upon the appointment and qualification of its officers.
: This Act takes effect upon its approval on June 16, 1948.
: The Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled enacted Republic Act No. 290.
: The municipality of Motiong is located in the province of Samar.
: Yes, the Act mentions that the barrios along with the sitios comprised in their jurisdiction are included in the municipality of Motiong.
: The municipality can exist as a legal entity once the President issues a proclamation fixing the date of existence and the appointed municipal officials have qualified.