Creation of Sofronio Espanola Municipality

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Republic Act No. 7679: Creation of Sofronio Espanola Municipality

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Creation of Sofronio Espanola Municipality

Law: Republic Act No. 7679

Decision Date: Feb 24, 1994

The Charter of the Municipality of Sofronio Española, Palawan, created a new municipality by separating certain barangays from the Municipality of Brooke's Point, with specific boundaries and islands included, and appointed officials until successors are elected.

Law Summary

Territorial Boundaries and Geographical Scope

The law explicitly defines the boundary of the Municipality of Sofronio Española using precise latitude and longitude coordinates.
The boundary points cover areas on the southern side of Caramay Bay, slopes of Mantalingahan Range, Mount Corumi, Pulot Range, and Malanut Range.
The municipality includes several islands: Bintaugan, Inamukan, Arrecife, Bessie, Gardiner, and Tagalinog.

Corporate Existence and Ratification Procedure

The municipality shall acquire corporate existence upon ratification by a majority vote in a plebiscite.
The plebiscite must be held within ninety (90) days after the approval of this Act.
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is responsible for conducting and supervising the plebiscite.
Expenses for the plebiscite are charged to the appropriations allocated to COMELEC under the current General Appropriations Act.

Interim Governance and Political Organization

After the successful plebiscite ratifying the municipality's creation, the President of the Philippines shall appoint the first mayor, vice-mayor, and members of the Sangguniang Bayan (municipal council).
These appointed officials shall serve until successors have been duly elected and qualified.

Effectivity of the Act

The Act takes effect immediately upon approval.
It lapsed into law on February 24, 1994, without the President's signature, in accordance with Section 27(1), Article VI of the Philippine Constitution.

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