Batas Pambansa Blg. 57, enacted on February 1, 1980, officially transfers the seat of government for the Municipality of Sitangkai in Tawi-Tawi from Sitangkai Island to Sibutu Proper in Barangay Sibutu. This change aims to enhance governance and accessibility within the municipality. The act took effect immediately upon its approval and was published in the Official Gazette on July 7, 1980.
February 1, 1980
BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 57
AN ACT TRANSFERRING THE SEAT OF GOVERNMENT OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF SITANGKAI, PROVINCE OF TAWI-TAWI, TO SIBUTU PROPER, BARANGAY SIBUTU
SECTION 1. The seat of government of the Municipality of Sitangkai, Province of Tawi-Tawi, is hereby transferred from Sitangkai Island to Sibutu Proper, Barangay Sibutu. cd
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: February 1, 1980 acd
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 76 No. 27 Page 4577 on July 7, 1980.