AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF THE PROVINCE OF WESTERN SAMAR TO SAMAR
Year:
1969
Category:
Other
Date Approved:
June 21, 1969
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This act changes the name of the Province of Western Samar to Samar. The change is intended to simplify the name and enhance the identity of the province.Full Text
[ REPUBLIC ACT NO. 5650, June 21, 1969 ]
AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF THE PROVINCE OF WESTERN SAMAR TO SAMAR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:
Section 1. The name of the Province of Western Samar is hereby changed to Samar.
Section 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved, June 21, 1969.
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