Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 1229)
Republic Act No. 1229 is an act creating the Municipality of San Nicolas in the Province of Batangas by separating several barrios from the Municipality of Taal.
The barrios of San Nicolas, Gipit, Bangin, Pansipit, Calangay, Sinturisan, Talang, Abilo, Balete, Bancora, Saimsim, Maabud, Mulavvin, Tambo, Caluraala, Alas-as, Calawit, and Pulangbato were separated.
The Municipality of San Nicolas is created under the Province of Batangas.
The initial municipal mayor, vice-mayor, and councilors are appointed by the President of the Philippines.
They hold office until their successors are elected and have qualified.
The municipality is organized on the date fixed by proclamation of the President of the Philippines and upon the appointment and qualification of its officers.
This Act took effect upon its approval on June 1, 1955.
The President of the Philippines has the authority to appoint them.
The Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled.
No, the Act does not mention any penalties or sanctions; it only provides for the creation and organization of the municipality.