An Act Changing the Names of the Barrio of Crossing Macasilao or Barrio Yonson in the Municipality of Calatrava, and the Barrio of Binabongol in the Municipality of Escalante, Province of Negros Occidental, to Barrio Castellano and Barrio Magsaysay, Respectively
Year:
1959
Category:
Other
Date Approved:
June 21, 1959
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This Act changes the names of two barrios in Negros Occidental: Crossing Macasilao or Barrio Yonson is renamed to Barrio Castellano, and Binabongol is renamed to Barrio Magsaysay. The changes aim to reflect new identities for these communities.Full Text
REPUBLIC ACT No. 2584
An Act Changing the Names of the Barrio of Crossing Macasilao or Barrio Yonson in the Municipality of Calatrava, and the Barrio of Binabongol in the Municipality of Escalante, Province of Negros Occidental, to Barrio Castellano and Barrio Magsaysay, Respectively
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippine Congress Assembled:
Section 1. The name of the barrio of Crossing Macasilao or Barrio Yonson in the Municipality of Calatrava, Province of Negros Occidental, is changed to Barrio Castellano.
Section 2. The name of the barrio of Binobongol in the Municipality of Escalante, same province, is changed to Barrio Magsaysay.
Section 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: June 21, 1959.
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