Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 505)
Republic Act No. 505 created the provinces of Oriental Mindoro and Occidental Mindoro by dividing the former Province of Mindoro.
The Province of Oriental Mindoro consists of the municipalities of Baco, Bongabon, Bulalacao, Calapan, Mansalay, Naujan, Pinamalayan, Pola, Puerto Galera, Roxas, and San Teodoro.
The Province of Occidental Mindoro consists of the municipalities of Abra de Ilog, Looc, Lubang, Mamburao, Paluan, Sablayan, San Jose, and Sta. Cruz.
The capital of Oriental Mindoro is Calapan as provided under Section 2 of RA No. 505.
The capital of Occidental Mindoro is to be designated by at least five municipal councils of the municipalities of Occidental Mindoro within fifteen days after the constitution of the province. If they fail to designate, the President of the Philippines shall designate the capital.
The elective provincial officers elected at the last general election continue to govern Oriental Mindoro until their successors are elected and qualified, continuing to receive their current salaries until further adjustment.
The elective provincial officers of Occidental Mindoro are initially appointed by the President of the Philippines with the advice and consent of the Commission on Appointments and hold office until successors are elected and qualified.
Each province shall have one Representative. The existing Representative for Mindoro serves as the Representative for Oriental Mindoro during his term and also represents Occidental Mindoro until a separate Representative is elected.
They are to be distributed equitably between Oriental Mindoro and Occidental Mindoro as recommended by the Auditor General and approved by the President of the Philippines.
The Act takes effect on the date set by a proclamation of the President of the Philippines.