Title
Creation of Salug Municipality in Zamboanga
Law
Republic Act No. 2510
Decision Date
Jun 21, 1959
The Republic Act No. 2510 established the Municipality of Salug in Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines, separating several barrios from the Municipality of Liloy and appointing the first set of officials until the next general elections.

Questions (Republic Act No. 2510)

The barrios of Salug, Mucas, Libertad, Tambalang, Balacan, Danao, Caracol, Canawan, Bacong, Lipakan, and Palandok.

The barrios were separated from the Municipality of Liloy, Province of Zamboanga del Norte.

It is known as the Municipality of Salug, Province of Zamboanga del Norte.

At the site of the present barrio of Mucas.

The President appoints them, with the consent of the Commission on Appointments.

They hold office until their successors are elected in the next general elections for local officials and have qualified.

It takes effect upon its approval.

It indicates that the Act became effective/enacted despite the absence of executive approval, as stated in the law’s final note.

Those barrios are constituted into a distinct and independent municipality.

(a) Section 1 deals with the separation of barrios and creation of the municipality and seat of government; (b) Section 2 deals with appointment of the first local officials.

It designates the location where government functions will be centered immediately after creation, facilitating administration and transition to elected officials.

It provides consent to the President’s appointments of the first mayor, vice-mayor, and councilors.

It provides that appointed officials will serve only until the next general elections for local officials, when successors are elected and have qualified.

“Constituted into a distinct and independent municipality to be known as the Municipality of Salug.”


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