REPUBLIC ACT NO. 4876 - AN ACT CREATING THE MUNICIPALITY OF MABUHAY IN THE PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR

Section 1.    Barrios Mabuhay, Malinao, Sagay, Katipan, Mualbual, Tuburan, Kawilan, Abunda, Punawan, Kaliran, Taguisian, Bag-ong Silang, Siotan, Bagurod, Paminsa-an, Pinalim, Kasigpitan, Sawa and Ligaya, all in the Municipality of Olutanga, Province of Zamboanga del Sur, are separated from said municipality, and constituted into a distinct and independent municipality to be known as the Municipality of Mabuhay.

The seat of the government of the new municipality shall be at the present site of Barrio Mabuhay.

Sec. 2.    The first mayor, vice-mayor and councilors of the new municipality shall be duly elected in the next general elections for local officials.

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

Approved: May 18, 1967