Creating Municipality Of Tagoloan In The Province Of Lanao Del Sur

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PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 1548

CREATING MUNICIPALITY OF TAGOLOAN IN THE PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL SUR

WHEREAS, self-reliant communities are a must in line with the intensified governmental development projects geared towards the hastening up of the pace of economic development throughout the country;

WHEREAS, the effective implementation of the declared programs of the government on development hinges primarily on the administrative efficiency of each and every local government unit;

WHEREAS, it has been the persistent clamor of the resident of the proposed municipality with the conformity of all the local officials of the locality, to create the proposed municipality, so as to achieve a closer supervision of the execution of the developmental programs of the area; and

WHEREAS, the creation of the proposed municipality will not only contribute greatly to the maintenance of the peace and order but will also enhance the pacification drive to restore normalcy in the area;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers in...

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Summary of Presidential Decree No. 1548

Creation of the Municipality of Tagoloan
- Barangays Kianibong, Kingan, Malinao, Mimbagulang, Purung, Inodaran, Cadayonan, Sarimbar, Indolang, Tagoloan, Kolambogan, Sigayan, Kibanog, Malingen, Man-ay, Mipait, Imaon, San Olipio, Marawi, Mago-Ingud, Dagonalan, Banguian, Bayog, Buntong, Ragundang, Pikutan, Patpat, Kamadahan, Bantalan, Molobolo, Quiapo, Logisan, Gayakay, Bansayan, Kitaon, Maganding, Kalilangan, Lantud and Basigan are detached from the Municipality of Kapai, Province of Lanao del Sur to form the new Municipality of Tagoloan. (Section 1)
- The seat of government of Tagoloan shall be in Barangay Tagoloan. (Section 1)

Applicability of Laws
- All laws applicable to regular municipalities shall apply to the new Municipality of Tagoloan, except as provided in the decree. (Section 2)

Transition of Officials and Personnel
- The current elective municipal officials of Kapai shall continue to perform their duties in Tagoloan until new officials are appointed by the President. (Section 3)
- The appointed officials shall hold office until successors are elected and qualified, unless removed by the President. (Section 3)
- Necessary appointive officers and employees shall be appointed to organize the government of Tagoloan. (Section 3)

Transfer of Assets and Liabilities
- Upon effectivity of the decree, the proportionate share of Tagoloan in the obligations, funds, assets and other property of Kapai shall be transferred by the President upon recommendation of the Commission on Audit. (Section 4)

Repealing Clause
- All laws, executive orders or regulations inconsistent with the decree are repealed or modified accordingly. (Section 5)

Effectivity
- The decree shall take effect immediately. (Section 6)