Title
Creation of Municipality of Quezon in Palawan
Law
Republic Act No. 617
Decision Date
May 15, 1951
Republic Act No. 617 established the municipality of Quezon in Palawan, separating certain barrios from existing municipalities and appointing officials until elections could be held.
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Q&A (Republic Act No. 617)

The title is 'An Act to Create the Municipality of Quezon in the Province of Palawan.'

The barrios of Berong and Alfonso XIII in the municipality of Aborlan, and the barrios of Iraan, Candawaga, and Canipaan in the municipality of Brook's Point were separated.

Barrios were taken from the municipalities of Aborlan and Brook's Point.

The present site of the barrio of Alfonso XIII is designated as the seat of government.

The elective officials shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines.

They hold office until their successors have been elected and duly qualified.

The Act took effect upon its approval on May 15, 1951.

The specific barrios separated to form Quezon are no longer part of Aborlan and Brook's Point, effectively reducing their jurisdiction.

Yes, the President appoints the initial officials until elections are held.

No penalties or sanctions are specified in the text of RA 617.


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