Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 2228)
Republic Act No. 2228 is an Act to create the provinces of Lanao del Norte and Lanao del Sur by dividing the former Province of Lanao.
Republic Act No. 2228 was approved on May 22, 1959.
The Province of Lanao is divided into two provinces: Lanao del Norte and Lanao del Sur.
Lanao del Norte consists of the municipalities of Baloi, Kauswagan, Bacolod, Maigo, Kolambugan, Tubod, Baroy, Lala, Kapatagan, Caromatan and the municipal districts of Matungao, Pantaoragat, Munai, Tangcal, and Nunungan.
Lanao del Sur consists of the Municipality of Malabang and the municipal districts of Pualas, Tatarikan, Tubaran, Binidayan, Bayang, Ganassi, Butig, Lumbatan, Masiu, Madamba, Madalum, Bacolod-Grande, Tugaya, Balindong, Marantao, Saguiaran, Kapai, Wao, Ramain, Babong, Molundo, Taraka, Lumba-a-Bayabao, Poona-Bayabao, and Tamparan.
The capital of Lanao del Norte is the City of Iligan, and the capital of Lanao del Sur is the City of Marawi.
Yes, all provisions of law applicable to regular provinces shall also apply to Lanao del Norte and Lanao del Sur, except as otherwise provided in the Act.
The present elective provincial officers of Lanao shall perform their duties in either new province, which they shall choose within thirty days from the approval of the Act, until their successors are elected and qualified.
Vacancies shall be filled by appointment by the President of the Philippines with the consent of the Commission on Appointments, and appointees shall hold office until successors are elected and qualified.
They shall continue to perform their duties in either of the two new provinces, which they shall choose within thirty days from the approval of the Act.
Each new province shall have one Representative, with the present Representative of Lanao serving as the Representative for Lanao del Norte during his term and also for Lanao del Sur until a new Representative is elected for Lanao del Sur in the next general election.
They shall be divided equitably between Lanao del Norte and Lanao del Sur upon recommendation of the Auditor General and by the President of the Philippines.
The provinces of Lanao del Norte and Lanao del Sur are formally established upon proclamation by the President of the Philippines.
The Act takes effect upon its approval.