Creation of Linapacan Municipality

Republic Act No. 1020
Republic Act No. 1020 established the municipality of Linapacan in Palawan, separating it from the municipality of Coron and appointing officials until elections could be held.

Officials of the new municipality

  • Section 2 provides that the elective officials of the new municipality shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines.
  • Section 2 provides that those appointed officials shall hold office until their successors shall have been elected and shall have qualified.

Effectivity of the Act

  • Section 3 provides that the Act takes effect upon its approval.
  • The Act was approved on June 12, 1954.