Creation of Lope de Vega Municipality

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BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 69: Creation of Lope de Vega Municipality

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Creation of Lope de Vega Municipality

Law: Batas Pambansa Blg. 69

Decision Date: May 1, 1980

Batas Pambansa Blg. 69 created the Municipality of Lope de Vega in Northern Samar, separating several barrios from the Municipality of Catarman and establishing them as an independent municipality, with the President responsible for appointing officials and the plebiscite expenses chargeable to the Commission on Elections.

Geographic Boundaries and Area

The Municipality of Lope de Vega is bordered as follows:
- Northwest and North: Municipality of Catarman
- East: Municipality of Mondragon
- Southwest: City of Calbayog
Precise boundary lines are described using bearings and distances between points forming the municipal boundary.
The total land area is approximately twenty-eight thousand (28,000) hectares.

Plebiscite and Appointment of Officials

The creation of the municipality is subject to ratification by majority vote in a plebiscite conducted in the affected areas.
Upon ratification, the President (Prime Minister) will appoint the mayor, vice-mayor, and members of the Sangguniang Bayan.
Other municipal officials will be appointed according to existing laws.
Expenses for the plebiscite will be charged to the budget of the Commission on Elections.

Effectivity

The Act becomes effective immediately upon its approval on May 1, 1980.

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