Establishment of the Municipality of Cabucgayan
- Barrios Cabucgayan, Balaquid, Bunga Pawican, and Talibong from Biliran and Caibiran are separated to constitute the Municipality of Cabucgayan in Leyte.
- The seat of government is at the barrio of Cabucgayan.
- Boundaries are defined by natural features including Mt. Lauan, Asug Brook, Carigara Bay, municipal waters under the Revised Administrative Code, and the Manlaunan River.
Formation of the Municipality of Tabango
- Barrios and sitios from San Isidro and Leyte municipalities are separated to form the Municipality of Tabango in Leyte.
- The seat of government is at the barrio of Tabango.
- Municipal boundaries are delineated using natural landmarks such as creeks, rivers (Naga River), and geographical points established in coastal and topographic maps.
Creation of the Municipality of Culaba
- Barrios Culaba, Bool, Acaban, Habuhab, and Pinamihagan from Caibiran are separated to create the Municipality of Culaba.
- The seat of government is at the barrio of Culaba.
Effective Dates of the Municipalities
- Municipality of Almeria: Effective August 12, 1948.
- Municipality of Cabucgayan: Effective September 29, 1949.
- Municipality of Tabango: Effective October 15, 1949.
- Municipality of Culaba: Effective October 16, 1953.
Legislative Context
- Enacted by the Philippine Congress without the Executive approval on June 17, 1972.
- The law establishes distinct municipalities by separating barrios and sitios from pre-existing municipalities specifically within the Province of Leyte.
- Provides specific boundary lines, seats of government, and legal recognition for these newly created municipalities.