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1955, the former barrio of Bauan formally separated to become a town in itself by way of Republic Act Number 1344, the contents of which are provided below:
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1344
AN ACT TO CREATE THE MUNICIPALITY OF TINGLOY IN THE PROVINCE OF BATANGAS
Section 1. The barrios of Tingloy, Maricaban, Payapa, Pisa, Gamao, and Talahib are hereby separated from the Municipality of Bauan, Province of Batangas, and constituted into a separate and independent municipality to be known as the Municipality of Tingloy in the Province of Batangas. The seat of government of the newly constituted Municipality of Tingloy shall be located in the present site of the barrio of Tingloy.
Sec. 2. The first officials of the newly constituted Municipality of Tingloy shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines, and shall hold office until their successors shall have been elected and have qualified.
Sec. 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: June 17, 1955
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Source: Chan and Robles Virtual Library
Source: Chan and Robles Virtual Library
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