Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 4790)
Republic Act No. 4790 is an act creating the Municipality of Dianaton in the Province of Lanao del Sur.
The barrios of Togaig, Madalum, Bayanga, Langkong, Barakan, Kat-bo, Digakapaii, Magabo, Tabangao, Tionpko Colodan, Kabamakawan, Kapatagan, Bongabong, Aipang, Dagowan, Bakikis, Bungabung, Losain, Matimos, and Magoiatung were separated to form the Municipality of Dianaton.
The barrios were taken from the municipalities of Butig and Balabagan in the Province of Lanao del Sur.
The seat of government of the Municipality of Dianaton is Togaig.
The first mayor, vice-mayor, and councilors were to be elected in the 1967 general elections for local officials.
The act took effect upon its approval on June 18, 1966.
The Municipality of Dianaton was created in the Province of Lanao del Sur.
The Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress enacted Republic Act No. 4790.
Declaring Togaig as the seat of government establishes the official location for the municipal government offices and administrative functions.
The act provides for the election of the first mayor, vice-mayor, and councilors in the next general elections following the creation of the municipality.