Creating The Municipality Of Pantar In The Province Of Lanao Del Norte

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PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 1551

CREATING THE MUNICIPALITY OF PANTAR IN THE PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL NORTE

WHEREAS, in the execution of governmental projects, close supervision by local officials is a necessity so as to at least approximate a certain decree of achievement which will contribute to a large extent toward the political, social and economical upliftment of the residents;

WHEREAS, it has been the clamor of the residents of the proposed municipality with the conformity of the elective officials of the locality to create a new municipality out of the existing Municipality of Baloi, province of Lanao del Norte, to accelerate the development of the area, and

WHEREAS, the creation of the proposed municipality will redound and contribute greatly to the achievement of the developmental goals of the New Society;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution, do hereby order and decree and make as part of the law of the land,...

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Summary of Presidential Decree No. 1551

Creation of the Municipality of Pantar
- Barangays Pantar Poblacion, Pantaon, Talontona, West Pantar, Pindoloan, Pantar East, Campong, Bobong, Raya, Kalanganan East, Kalanganan Lower, Tambo, Cadayonan, Tawaan, Domakias, Pitubo, Bobong-Madaya, Cabasaran, Bangcal, Pantao-Marug, Punod, Bowi, Poona-Punod, Pantao-Ranao, Sundiga-Punud, Bogowan-Ingud, Cawi-Ompara, River Side, Kalilangan and Dibarosan are detached from the Municipality of Baloi, Lanao del Norte to form the new Municipality of Pantar. (Section 1)
• The seat of government of Pantar shall be in Barangay Pantar Poblacion.

Applicability of Laws
- Except as provided in the decree, all laws applicable to regular municipalities shall apply to the Municipality of Pantar. (Section 2)

Transition of Officials
- The elected municipal officials of Baloi shall continue to perform their duties in Pantar until new officials are appointed by the President. (Section 3)
• The appointed officials shall hold office until successors are elected in the next regular elections, unless removed by the President.
• Necessary appointive officers and employees shall be appointed to organize the government of Pantar.

Transfer of Obligations, Funds, Assets, and Property
- Upon the decree's effectivity, Pantar's corresponding share of obligations, funds, assets, and other property of Baloi shall be transferred by the President upon the 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)