REPUBLIC ACT No. 1099
An Act Authorizing the Municipality of Romblon in the Province of Romblon to Reclaim a Portion of its Foreshore Bordering Romblon Bay and Vesting Title Thereto in the Said Municipality
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippine Congress Assembled:
Section 1. The municipality of Romblon in the Province of Romblon is hereby authorized to reclaim a portion not exceeding five hectares of its foreshore bordering Romblon Bay. After reclamation, title to the area reclaimed shall vest in the said municipality and, thereafter, the said municipality shall subdivide said reclaimed area into lots or blocks of suitable size for the purpose of constructing public improvements thereon, and the lots or blocks not needed for public purposes may be leased by it for commercial or industrial purposes or for the purpose of providing homesites for its inhabitants: Provided, That the new foreshore along the reclaimed lands shall continue to be property of the National Government.
Section 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: June 15, 1954.
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