Republic Act No. 5650
An Act Changing the Name of the Province of Western Samar to Samar
[ REPUBLIC ACT NO. 5650, June 21, 1969 ]
AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF THE PROVINCE OF WESTERN SAMAR TO SAMAR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:
Section 1. The name of the Province of Western Samar is hereby changed to Samar.
Section 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved, June 21, 1969.