QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 2228)
RA 2228 creates two new provinces—Lanao del Norte and Lanao del Sur—by dividing the former Province of Lanao.
It is divided into two provinces: Lanao del Norte and Lanao del Sur.
Lanao del Norte consists of Baloi, Kauswagan, Bacolod, Maigo, Kolambugan, Tubod, Baroy, Lala, Kapatagan, Caromatan, and the municipal districts of Matungao, Pantao-Ragat, Munai, Tangcal, and Nunungan.
Lanao del Sur consists 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, Poon-a-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.
All provisions of law applicable to regular provinces shall likewise apply to Lanao del Norte and Lanao del Sur, except as otherwise provided.
Qualified electors of the City of Iligan continue to vote for the Provincial Governor and members of the Provincial Board for Lanao del Norte.
They perform their duties as officers in either of the two provinces by individually choosing within 30 days from approval of the Act, and they continue receiving their existing salaries until a new salary readjustment.
The President appoints the person with the consent of the Commission on Appointments, who serves until the successor is elected in the next general election and qualified.
They likewise choose within 30 days from approval to serve in either province and continue receiving their salaries until the next readjustment, with additional appointments as provided by law.
Each new province has one Representative.
He serves as the Representative for Lanao del Norte during his term, and also represents Lanao del Sur until a Representative for Lanao del Sur is elected in the next general election for national officials.
They are divided equitably between Lanao del Norte and Lanao del Sur by the President upon recommendation of the Auditor General.
Upon proclamation by the President of the Philippines.
Upon its approval.