Supreme Court
Creation of North Cotabato, Maguindanao, Sultan Kudarat
Presidential Decree No. 341
To address ongoing troubles and conflicting interests in the province of Cotabato, Presidential Decree No. 341 divided the province into three separate provinces: North Cotabato, Maguindanao, and Sultan Kudarat, each with their own capital city, to promote more effective administration and development in the region.
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