Title
Creation of barrios in La Paz, Tarlac
Law
Republic Act No. 2843
Decision Date
Jun 19, 1960
Republic Act No. 2843 declares several places in the Municipality of La Paz, Tarlac as barrios, effectively designating them as official subdivisions of the municipality.
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Specific Barrios and Their Components

  • The law enumerates 20 distinct barrios:
    1. Balanoy
    2. Bantog-Caricutan
    3. Caramutan
    4. Caut
    5. Gomillas (including the sitio of Riolova)
    6. Dumarais
    7. Guevara (including the sitio of Particion)
    8. Kapanikian
    9. Lara
    10. Laungcupang
    11. Lomboy (including the sitio of Mapalad)
    12. Macalong
    13. Matayumtayum
    14. Mayang
    15. Motrico
    16. Paludpud
    17. La Purisima (also known as Pulongcawayan)
    18. San Isidro
    19. San Roque (including the sitio of Libtong)
    20. Sierra
  • Certain barrios include smaller subdivisions called sitios, which are explicitly incorporated as parts thereof.

Legal Effectivity

  • The law takes effect immediately upon its approval.
  • It was enacted by the legislative branch without the need for executive approval, emphasizing its immediate applicability.

Scope and Significance

  • Establishes the framework for local governance by defining clearly the administrative units within La Paz.
  • Provides formal recognition to these areas, facilitating governmental functions such as census-taking, local administration, and resource allocation.
  • The law clarifies territorial and administrative boundaries critical for local governance and community identity.

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