Title
Creation of Municipality of Sibuco
Law
Republic Act No. 2195
Decision Date
May 7, 1959
Republic Act No. 2195 created the Municipality of Sibuco in Zamboanga del Norte, appointing its first officials and establishing it as an independent municipality.

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Republic Act No. 2195 is an act creating the Municipality of Sibuco in the Province of Zamboanga del Norte.

The barrios of Sibuco and Malayal and the sitios of Cawit-cawit, Anungan, Parang-parang, Mantibo, Panganuran, Sarawagan, Lawi-Iawi, Tigbuaya, Pantamalitog, Maga, Pangian, Malog, Paniran, Lintangan, Limason, Siluput, and Limpapa from the Municipality of Siocon were separated to form the Municipality of Sibuco.

The new Municipality of Sibuco is located in the Province of Zamboanga del Norte.

The seat of government for the Municipality of Sibuco is at the present site of the barrio of Sibuco.

The first mayor, vice-mayor, and councilors of the Municipality of Sibuco shall be appointed by the President, subject to the confirmation of the Commission on Appointments.

The first appointed officials hold office until their successors shall have been elected in the next general elections for local officials and have qualified.

Successors are elected during the next general elections for local officials, and the elected officials take over after qualification.

Republic Act No. 2195 took effect upon its approval on May 7, 1959.

The Act was enacted without executive approval.

The Commission on Appointments confirms the President's appointment of the first municipal officials.


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