Creation of Barrios in Tabango, Leyte

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Republic Act No. 2169: Creation of Barrios in Tabango, Leyte

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Creation of Barrios in Tabango, Leyte

Law: Republic Act No. 2169

Decision Date: Apr 25, 1959

Republic Act No. 2169 establishes new barrios in the Municipality of Tabango, Leyte, by officially designating several sitios as distinct communities.

Law Summary

Identification of Specific Sitios Constituting New Barrios

The following new barrios and their comprising sitios are created:
- Barrio of Inancatan: Sumacab, Mina, Durabod, Lawis, Tipolo Tubig-Baho, So-oy, Payaw (Tabang-o side).
- Barrio of Manlawa-an: Colonia, Tigo, La Fortuna II, Cabato-an, Danaw.
- Barrio of Gimarco: Bahay-Dako, Hamorawon, Sabang, Palid Gamay, Hacienda Bough, Bulalakaw, Dina-ayan, Holipak.
- Barrio of Catmon: Tangohay, Ruscidelsa, Cocolay, Bagakay.
- Barrio of Gibacungan: Banoyo, Cota, Palanog, Palanas, Bahay Camay, Batwan, Arimoso, Binanig, Manapaw, Panowayan.
- Barrio of Omaganhan: La Fortuna I, Tambis, Tag-abaka, Lugapak, Divisoria, Pagsa.

Legal Effectivity

The Act takes effect immediately upon approval.
Notably, the law was enacted without executive approval on April 25, 1959.

Legal Significance

Creation of barrios alters local administrative units, impacting governance, resource allocation, and community representation within the Municipality of Tabango.
The designation strengthens local identity and administrative efficiency by formally recognizing the sitios as barrios.

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