Creation of Municipality of Motiong, Samar

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Republic Act No. 290: Creation of Municipality of Motiong, Samar

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Title Supreme Court: Creation of Municipality of Motiong, Samar

Law: Republic Act No. 290

Decision Date: Jun 16, 1948

Republic Act No. 290 establishes the municipality of Motiong in Samar, with appointed officials who will serve until successors are elected, and the municipality will come into existence upon their appointment and qualification.

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Appointment of Municipal Officials

The initial municipal officials consisting of the mayor, vice mayor, and councilors are to be appointed by the President of the Philippines.
These appointed officials serve until their duly elected successors assume office and are qualified.

Commencement and Effectivity of the Municipality

The new municipality officially comes into existence on the date specified by a proclamation issued by the President of the Philippines.
The effective functioning of the municipality begins upon the appointment and qualification of its officers.

Effectivity of the Law

The law takes effect immediately upon its approval by the legislative authority.
The approval date stated is June 16, 1948, marking the formal establishment of the law and the municipality.

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