Title
Creation of Molave Municipality as Zamboanga Capital
Law
Republic Act No. 286
Decision Date
Jun 16, 1948
The Republic Act No. 286 established the municipality of Molave in the province of Zamboanga, with defined boundaries and designated as the capital of the province, while the municipality of Dipolog remains the capital until the necessary government buildings are constructed in Molave.
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Territorial Boundaries and Area

  • Northern boundary: Latitude 8° 20' 00", adjoining Katipunan, Dipolog, and Dapitan municipalities.
  • Eastern boundary: The provincial boundary between Misamis Occidental and Zamboanga.
  • Southern boundary: Latitude 8° 0' 00", adjoining Aurora, Pagadian, and Margosatubig municipalities.
  • Western boundary: Longitude 123° 10' 00", adjoining Sindangan, Labason, and Kabasalan municipalities.
  • Total area approximated at nine hundred square kilometers.

Appointment and Tenure of Initial Officials

  • The President of the Philippines is mandated to appoint the initial elective officials of Molave upon the law's approval or as soon as possible thereafter.
  • These appointed officials will hold office until duly elected successors assume office following the next general elections.

Designation as Provincial Capital

  • Molave is designated as the capital of the Province of Zamboanga.
  • A proviso allows Dipolog to remain the provincial capital temporarily until appropriate provincial government buildings are constructed in Molave.

Effectivity

  • The Act takes effect immediately upon approval on June 16, 1948.

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