Laws creating the Cities of the Philippines

Region !
Ilocos Norte
REPUBLIC ACT No. 4584 (1966-01-01) yyyy-mm-dd
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An act creating the city of Laoag

(1) (2)

Ilocos Sur
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9018 (2001-03-28)
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An act creating the city of Candon

(1)(3)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8988 (2001-01-22)

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An act validating and recognizing the creation of the city of Vigan by the
Royal decree of September 7, 1757 issued by Fernando IV king of Spain.
(1)(3)

La Union
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8509 (1998-03-20)
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An act converting the municipality of San Fernando, La Union, into a

component City to be known as the city of San Fernando
(1)(3)

Pangasinan
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9025 (2001-03-28)
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An act converting the municipality of Alaminos, Province of Pangasinan, into a

component City to be known as the city of Alaminos
(1)(3)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 4487 (1966-01-01)

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An act creating the city of San Carlos in Pangasinan

(1)(2)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8480 (1998-03-21)

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An act converting the municipality of Urdaneta in the Province of Pangasinan,

into a component City to be known as the city of Urdaneta
(1)(2)

Region II
Cagayan
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8755 (1999-12-18)
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An act converting the municipality of Tuguegarao, Province of Cagayan, into a

component City to be known as the city of Tuguegarao
(1)(3)

Isabela
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9017 (2001-03-28)
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An act converting the municipality of Cauayan, Province of Isabela, into a

component City to be known as the city of Cauayan
(1)(3)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10169 (2012-08-11)

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An act converting the municipality of Ilagan, Province of Isabela, into a

component City to be known as the city of Ilagan
(1)(3)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7720 (1994-07-03)

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An act converting the Municipality of Santiago into an independent

component city to be known as the city of Santiago.
(1)(3)

Region III
Bataan
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8984 (2000-12-30)
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An act converting the municipality of Balanga, Bataan Province, into a

component City to be known as the city of Balanga
(1)(3)

Bulacan
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8754 (1999-12-18)
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An act converting the municipality of Malolos, Bulacan Province, into a

component City to be known as the city of Malolos
(1)(3)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9356 (2006-12-10)

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An act converting the municipality of Meycauayan, in the Province of Bulacan,

into a component City to be known as the city of Meycauayan
(1)(4)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8797 (2000-09-10)

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An act converting the municipality of San Jose Del Monte, in the Province of
Bulacan, into a component City to be known as the city of San Jose Del Monte
(1)(3)

Nueva Ecija
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 526 (1950-07-14)
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An act creating the City of Cabanatuan in the province of Nueva Ecija

(1)(2)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9022 (2001-08-25)

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An act converting the municipality of Gapan, Province of Nueva Ecija, into a

component City to be known as the city of Gapan
(1)(3)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8977 (2000-12-09)

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An act converting the municipality of Muoz, Province of Nueva Ecija, into a

component City to be known as the Science city of Muoz
(1)(3)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 4475 (1965-06-19)

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An act establishing the new capital of the province of Nueva Ecija, creating
the city of Palayan, providing a charter therefore, and for other purposes
general provisions
(1)(2)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6051 (1969-08-04)

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An act creating the city of San Jose in Nueva Ecija

(1)(5)

Pampanga
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8990 (2001-02-03)
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An act converting the municipality of San Fernando, in the Province of

Pampanga, into a component City to be known as the city of San Fernando
(1)(3)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 3700 (1964-01-01)

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An act creating the city of Angeles in Pampanga

(1)(2)

Tarlac
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8593 (1998-04-19)

An act converting the municipality of Tarlac, into a component City to be

known as the city of Tarlac
(1)(3)

Zambales
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 4645 (1966-06-01)
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An act creating the city of Olongapo in Zambales

(1)(5)

Region IVA
Laguna
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9740 (2010-02-03)
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An act converting the municipality of Bian, in the Province of Laguna, into a

component City to be known as the city of Bian
(1)(3)

REPUBLIC ACT No.10163 (2012-08-04)

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An act converting the municipality of Cabuyao, in the Province of Laguna, into

a component City to be known as the city of Cabuyao
(1)(4)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9024 (2001-04-21)

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An act converting the municipality of Calamba, in the Province of Laguna, into

a component City to be known as the city of Calamba
(1)(3)

COMMONWEALTH ACT NO. 520 (1940-05-07)

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An act creating the City of San Pablo in Laguna

(1)(2)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9264 (2004-07-10)

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An act converting the municipality of Santa Rosa, in the Province of Laguna,

into a component City to be known as the city of Santa Rosa
(1)(6)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10420 (2013-12-28)

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An act converting the municipality of San Pedro, Laguna Province, into a

component City to be known as the city of Sa Pedro
(1)(6)

Cavite
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9723 (2009-11-26)

An act converting the municipality of Dasmarias, Province of Cavite, into a

component City to be known as the city of Dasmarias
(1)(4)

COMMONWEALTH ACT NO. 547 (1940-05-26)

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An act creating the city of Cavite

(1)(2)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10160 (2012-06-23)

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An act converting the municipality of Bacoor, in the Province of Cavite, into a

component City to be known as the city of Bacoor
(1)(4)

REPUBLIC ACT No.10161 (2012-06-30)

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An act converting the municipality of Imus, in the Province of Cavite, into a

component City to be known as the city of Imus
(1)(4)

COMMONWEALTH ACT NO. 338 (1938-06-21)

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An act to incorporate the city of Tagaytay and for other purposes

(1)(2)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 981 (1956-01-01)

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An act establishing the new capital of the province of Cavite, and providing a
charter therefor, and for other purposes ("The Charter of Trece Martires City")
(1)(2)

Batangas
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 5495 (1969-06-21)
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An act creating the city of Batangas

(1)(5)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 162 (1947-06-20)

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An act creating the city of Lipa in Batangas

(1)(2)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9005 (2001-03-10)

Rizal

An act converting the municipality of Tanauan, in the Province of Batangas,

into a component City to be known as the city of Tanauan
(1)(3)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8508 (1998-04-04)

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An act converting the municipality of Antipolo, into a component City to be

known as the city of Antipolo
(1)(3)

Quezon
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 3271 (1961-06-17)
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An act creating the city of Lucena in Quezon

(1)(2)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 09398 (2007-07-14)

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An act converting the municipality of Tayabas, in the Province of Quezon, into

a component City to be known as the city of Tayabas
(1)(2)

Region IVB
Oriental Mindoro
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8475 (1998-03-21)
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An act converting the municipality of Calapan, in the Province of Oriental

Mindoro, into a component City to be known as the city of Calapan
(1)(3)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 5906 (1969-06-21)

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An act creating the city of Puerto Prinsesa

(1)(2)

Region V
Albay
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9008 (2001-03-24)
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An act converting the municipality of Ligao, in the Province of Albay, into a

component City to be known as the city of Ligao
(1)(3)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9020 (2001-03-24)

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An act converting the municipality of Tabaco, in the Province of Albay, into a

component City to be known as the city of Tabaco

(1)(3)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9008 (1959-06-12)

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An act creating the city of Legazpi

(1)(5)

Masbate
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8807 (2000-09-30)
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An act converting the municipality of Masbate, in the Province of Masbate,

into a component City to be known as the city of Masbate
(1)(3)

Sorsogon
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8806 (2000-12-16)
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An act creating the city of Sorsogon by merging the municipalities of Bacon

and Sorsogon in the province of Sorsogon and appropriating funds therefor
(1)(3)

Camarines Sur
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 5261 (1968-06-15)
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An act creating the city of Iriga

(1)(5)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 305 (1948-06-18)

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An act creating the city of Naga

(1)(5)

Region VI
Capiz
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 603 (1951-04-11)
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An act creating the city of Roxas

(1)(2)

Ilo-Ilo
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8469 (1998-03-14)
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An act converting the municipality of Passi, in the Province of Iloilo, into a

component City to be known as the city of Iloilo
(1)(3)

Negros Occidental
COMMONWEALTH ACT NO. 326 (1938-06-18)
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An act creating the city of Bacolod

(1)(2)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 4382 (1966-01-01)

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An act creating the city of Bago

(1)(2)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 4894 (1967-06-17)

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An act creating the city of Cadiz

(1)(2)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9014 (2001-03-31)

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An act converting the municipality of Escalante, in the Province of Negros

Occidental, into a component City to be known as the city of Escalante
(1)(3)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9028 (2001-03-31)

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An act converting the municipality of Himamaylan, in the Province of Negros

Occidental, into a component City to be known as the city of Himamaylan
(1)(3)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8297 (1997-08-02)

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An act converting the municipality of Kabankalan, in the Province of Negros

Occidental, into a component City to be known as the city of Kabankalan
(1)(3)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 4585 (1966-01-22)

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An act creating the city of La Carlota

(1)(5)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8192 (1996-08-10)

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An act converting the municipality of Sagay, in the Province of Negros

Occidental, into a component City to be known as the city of Sagay
(1)(3)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 2643 (1960-06-18)

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An act creating the city of San Carlos

(1)(2)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1621 (1957-06-12)

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An act creating the city of Silay

(1)(2)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9027 (2001-03-31)

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An act converting the municipality of Sipalay, in the Province of Negros

Occidental, into a component City to be known as the city of Sipalay
(1)(3)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8489 (1998-03-21)

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An act converting the municipality of Talisay, in the Province of Negros

Occidental, into a component City to be known as the city of Talisay
(1)(3)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8488 (1998-03-21)

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An act converting the municipality of Victorias, in the Province of Negros

Occidental, into a component City to be known as the city of Victorias
(1)(3)

Region VII
Negros Oriental
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 5444 (1968-09-01)
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An act creating the city of Bais

(1)(2)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8983 (2000-12-23)

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An act converting the municipality of Bayawan, in the Province of Negros

Oriental, into a component City to be known as the city of Bayawan
(1)(3)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 3445 (1961-06-18)

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An act creating the city of Canlaon

(1)(2)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 327 (1948-06-15)

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An act creating the city of Dumaguete

(1)(2)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9026 (2001-03-31)

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An act converting the municipality of Tanjay, in the Province of Negros

Oriental, into a component City to be known as the city of Tanjay
(1)(3)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 09409 (2007-07-14)

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An act converting the municipality of Guihulngan, in the Province of Negros

Oriental, into a component City to be known as the city of Guihulngan
(2)(1)

Cebu
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9436 (2007-07-01)
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An act converting the municipality of Carcar, in the Province of Cebu, into a

component City to be known as the city of Carcar
(1)(4)

COMMONWEALTH ACT NO. 58 (1936-10-20)

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An act creating the city of Cebu

(1)(2)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 3028 (1961-06-07)

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An act creating Danao city

(1)(2)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 3134 (1961-06-17)

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An act creating the city of Lapu Lapu

(1)(2)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 5519 (1969-06-21)

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An act creating the city of Mandaue

(1)(5)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9491 (2007-09-02)

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An act converting the municipality of Naga, in the Province of Cebu, into a

component City to be known as the city of Naga
(4)(1)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8979 (2000-12-30)

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An act converting the municipality of Talisay, in the Province of Cebu, into a

component City to be known as the city of Talisay
(1)(3)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 2688 (1960-06-18)

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An act creating the city of Toledo

(1)(5)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 09390 (2007-06-16)

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An act converting the municipality of Bogo, in the Province of Cebu, into a

component City to be known as the city of Bogo
(1)(5)

Bohol
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 4660 (1966-07-01)

An act creating the city of Tagbilaran

(1)(2)

Region VIII
Western Samar
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 328 (1948-07-15)
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An act creating the city of Calbayog

(1)(2)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 09391 (2007-06-16)

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An act converting the municipality of Catbalogan, in the Province of Samar,

into a component City to be known as the city of Catbalogan
(1)(2)

Leyte
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 179 (1947-09-04)
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An act creating the Ormoc City

(1)(2)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 760 (1952-06-20)

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An act creating the city of Tacloban

(1)(2)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 09389 (2007-06-16)

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An act converting the municipality of Baybay, in the Province of Leyte, into a

component City to be known as the city of Baybay
(1)(2)

Eastern Samar
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 09394 (2007-06-20)
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An act converting the municipality of Borongan, in the Province of Eastern

Samar, into a component City to be known as the city of Borongan
(1)(2)

Southern Leyte
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8796 (2000-08-10)
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An act converting the municipality of Maasin, in the Province of Southern

Leyte, into a component City to be known as the city of Maasin
(1)(3)

Region IX

Zamboanga Del Norte

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 3811 (1963-06-22)
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An act creating the city of Dapitan

(1)(5)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 5520 (1970-01-01)

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An act creating the city of Dipolog

(1)(5)

Zamboanga Del Sur

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 5478 (1969-06-21)
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An act creating the city of Pagadian

(1)(2)

COMMONWEALTH ACT NO. 39 (1936-10-12)

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An act creating the city of Zamboanga

(1)(2)

Basilan
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9023 (2001-04-25)
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An act converting the municipality of Isabela, in the Province of Basilan, into a

component City to be known as the city of Isabela
(1)(3)

Region X
Bukidnon
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8490 (1998-03-22)
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An act converting the municipality of Malaybalay, in the Province of Bukidnon,

into a component City to be known as the city of Malaybalay
(1)(3)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8985 (2000-12-30)

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An act converting the municipality of Valencia, in the Province of Bukidnon,

into a component City to be known as the city of Valencia
(1)(3)

Lanao Del Norte

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 525 (1950-06-16)
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An act creating the city of Iligan

(1)(3)

Misamis Occidental
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 5518 (1970-01-01)
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An act creating the city of Oroquieta

(1)(2)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 321 (1948-06-19)

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An act creating the city of Ozamiz

(1)(2)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 5131 (1967-06-17)

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An act creating the city of Tangub

(1)(2)

Misamis Oriental
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 521 (1950-06-15)
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An act creating the city of Cagayan De Oro

(1)(2)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9435 (2007-06-27)

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An act converting the municipality of El Salvador, in the Province of Misamis

Oriental, into a component City to be known as the city of El Salvador
(1)(4)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 2668 (1960-06-18)

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An act creating the city of Gingoog

(1)(2)

Region XI
Davao Del Norte
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9015 (2001-03-31)
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An act converting the municipality of Panabo, in the Province of Davao del

Norte, into a component City to be known as the city of Panabo
(1)(3)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8471 (1998-03-07)

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An act constituting the three municipalities of Babak, Samal and Kaputian of

Samal Island, province of Danao, into a component city to be known as the
Island Garden city of Samal
(1)(3)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8472 (1998-03-07)

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An act converting the municipality of Tagum, in the Province of Davao, into a

component City to be known as the city of Tagum
(1)(3)

Davao Del Sur

COMMONWEALTH ACT NO. 51 (1936-10-16)
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An act creating the city of Davao

(1)(2)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8798 (2000-09-08)

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An act converting the municipality of Digos, in the Province of Davao del Sur,
into a component City to be known as the city of Digos
(3)(1)

Davao Oriental
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 09048 (2007-06-18)
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An act converting the municipality of Mati, in the Province of Davao Oriental,

into a component City to be known as the city of Mati
(1)(2)

Region XII
North Cotabato
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8500 (1998-03-22)
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An act converting the municipality of Kidapawan, in the Province of Cotabato,

into a component City to be known as the city of Kidapawan
(1)(3)

Maguindanao
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 2364 (1959-06-20)
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An act creating the city of Cotabato

(1)(2)

South Cotabato
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 5412 (1968-06-15)
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An act creating the city of General Santos

(1)(5)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8803 (2000-10-08)

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An act converting the municipality of Koronadal , in the Province of South

Cotabato, into a component City to be known as the city of Koronadal
(3)(1)

Sultan Kudarat
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8805 (2000-09-18)
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An act converting the municipality of Tacurong , in the Province of Sultan

Kudarat, into a component City to be known as the city of Tacurong
(1)(3)

Region XIII
Agusan del Norte

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 523 (1950-08-02)

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An act creating the city of Butuan

(1)(2)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9434 (2007-07-28)

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An act converting the municipality of Cabadaran, in the Province of Agusan

Del Norte, into a component City to be known as the city of Cabadbaran
(1)(4)

Agusan del Sur

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9405 (2007-06-20)
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An act converting the municipality of Bayugan, in the Province of Agusan Del

Sur, into a component City to be known as the city of Bayugan
(1)(4)

Surigao del Norte

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 06134 (1970-08-31)
-

An act creating the city of Surigao

(1)(2)

Surigao del Sur

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8593 (2000-09-18)
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An act converting the municipality of Tarlac, into a component City to be

known as the city of Tarlac
(1)(3)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8804 (2007-06-23)

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An act converting the municipality of Bislig, into a component City to be

known as the city of Bislig
(2)(1)

CAR
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9404 (2007-06-23)
-

An act converting the municipality of Tabuk, in the Province of Kalinga, into a

component City to be known as the city of Tabuk
(1)(4)

ACT NO. 1963 (1909-09-01)

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An act converting the municipality of Baguio, in the Province of Benguet into

a component City to be known as the city of Baguio
(1)(5)

ARMM
COMMONWEALTH ACT NO. 592 (1940-08-19)
-

An act to create the City of Dansalan

(1)(2)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9393 (2007-06-18)

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An act converting the municipality of Lamitan, in the Province of Basilan into

a component City to be known as the city of Lanao
(1)(2)

NCR
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 3278 (1962-02-16)
-

An act creating the city of Caloocan

(1)(2)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8251 (1997-03-26)

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An act converting the municipality of Las Pias, into a highly - urbanized City
to be known as the city of Las Pias
(1)(3)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7854 (1995-02-04)

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An act converting the municipality of Makati, into a highly - urbanized City to

be known as the city of Makati

(1)(3)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9019 (2001-04-21)

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An act converting the municipality of Malabon, into a highly - urbanized City

to be known as the city of Malabon
(1)(3)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7675 (1994-04-10)

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An act converting the municipality of Mandaluyong, into a highly - urbanized

City to be known as the city of Mandaluyong
(1)(3)

ACT 0183 (1901-07-31)

-

An act to incorporate the city of Manila

(1)(5)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8223 (1996-12-07)

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An act converting the municipality of Marikina, into a highly - urbanized City

to be known as the city of Marikina
(1)(3)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7926 (1995-05-08)

-

An act converting the municipality of Muntinlupa, into a highly - urbanized

City to be known as the city of Muntinlupa
(1)(2)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9387 (2007-06-24)

-

An act converting the municipality of Navotas, into a highly - urbanized City

to be known as the city of Navotas
(1)(3)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8507 (1998-03-22)

-

An act converting the municipality of Paraaque, into a highly - urbanized

City to be known as the city of Paraaque
(1)(3)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 437 (1950-06-07)

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An act changing the name of Rizal City to Pasay City

(1)(2)

(REPUBLIC ACT NO. 183) (1947-06-21)

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An act creating the City of Rizal

(1)(2)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7829 (1947-06-21)

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An act converting the municipality of Pasig, into a highly - urbanized City to

be known as the city of Pasig
(1)(3)

COMMONWEALTH ACT NO. 502 (1939-10-12)

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An act to create Quezon City

(2)(1)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9388 (2007-06-16)

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An act converting the municipality of San Juan, into a highly - urbanized City
to be known as the city of San Juan (1)(3)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8487 (2004-12-08)

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An act converting the municipality of Taguig, Metro Manila into a highly urbanized City to be known as the city of Taguig and for other purposes
(3)(1)

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8526 (1998-12-30)

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An act converting the municipality of Valenzuela, into a highly - urbanized

City to be known as the city of Valenzuela
(1)(3)

References:
(1)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cities_in_the_Philippines
(2)http://www.chanrobles.com
(3)http://www.congress.gov.ph/
(4)http://www.senate.gov.ph/republic_acts
(5)http://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts
(6)http://lexoterica.wordpress.com/