Title
Creation of Municipality of President Roxas
Law
Republic Act No. 374
Decision Date
Jun 14, 1949
Republic Act No. 374 created the Municipality of President Roxas in Capiz, separating certain sitios and barrios from the municipality of Pilar and appointing initial officials, while also transferring responsibility for a portion of Pilar's waterworks loan to President Roxas.
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Financial Liabilities Assumed

  • The new municipality of President Roxas assumes half of the unpaid balance of the loan contracted by Pilar for its waterworks.
  • This loan is from the National Government.

Appointment and Tenure of Officials

  • The elective officials of President Roxas are initially appointed by the President of the Philippines.
  • These officials will hold office until their duly elected successors qualify.

Effectivity Clause

  • The Act takes effect immediately upon its approval.
  • The approval date is June 14, 1949.

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