AN ACT CREATING THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF TANGCAL IN THE PROVINCE OF LANAO

REPUBLIC ACT No. 1537

AN ACT CREATING THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF TANGCAL IN THE PROVINCE OF LANAO.

Section 1. The barrios of Tangcal, Berowar, Pangao, Tawinian, Lumbac, Lawigadato, Somyorang, Bayabao, Pilingkingan, Ramain, Bagigicon, Lamaosa, Meladoc Big and Meladoc Small and Rarab, now comprised within the Municipality of Kolambugan, Province of Lanao, are into a distinct and independent municipal district to be known as the municipal district of Tangcal.

Section 2. Upon the approval of this Act, the first municipal district mayor, vice-mayor and councilors of the new municipal district of Tangcal shall be appointed by the Provincial Governor.

Section 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved: June 16, 1956

Summary of Republic Act No. 1537

Creation of Municipal District of Tangcal
- The following barrios are separated from the Municipality of Kolambugan, Province of Lanao to form the new municipal district of Tangcal: (Section 1)
    - Tangcal, Berowar, Pangao, Tawinian, Lumbac, Lawigadato, Somyorang, Bayabao, Pilingkingan, Ramain, Bagigicon, Lamaosa, Meladoc Big, Meladoc Small, and Rarab

Appointment of First Set of Officials
- Upon approval of this Act, the Provincial Governor shall appoint the first municipal district mayor, vice-mayor, and councilors of the new municipal district of Tangcal. (Section 2)

Effectivity
- This Act shall take effect upon its approval. (Section 3)