Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 5960)
Republic Act No. 5960 is an act that recreates the Municipality of Bagumbayan in the Province of Cotabato by separating certain barrios and sitios from the Municipality of Isulan.
The barrios and sitios separated include Bagumbayan, Bai Sirafinang, Biwang, Busok, Chrismor, Damaslot, Dawing, Kambad, Kanakan, Kapaya, Keposo, Kibongkog, Kinayao, Ladasino, Lanao, Languan, Lawa, Malalas, Malingaon, Malay, Mamison, Mapayag, Marbel, Masiag, Muno, Natubak, Payaguntong, Pangolan, Salatan, Sipaka, Siop, and Tuka.
The seat of government shall be in the present site of the barrio of Bagumbayan.
It acquired corporate existence upon the election and qualification of the first mayor, vice-mayor, and councilors in a special election to be called for this purpose in November 1969.
The boundaries are defined by natural features such as Panas Creek, Allah River, Pangolan Creek, Salatan Creek, Kabulonan River, Kulaman River, Malay Creek, and several lot boundaries as specified in the law.
The municipalities of Lebak, Kalamansig, Isulan, and Surala border the Municipality of Bagumbayan.
The Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled enacted the law.
It was approved on June 21, 1969.
The special election is significant because the Municipality of Bagumbayan will gain corporate existence upon the election and qualification of its first local officials in this election.
No, the act primarily focuses on the creation and territorial definition of the Municipality; it does not provide penalties or sanctions.