Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 4800)
The purpose of Republic Act No. 4800 is to create the Municipality of Don Carlos in the Province of Bukidnon by segregating certain barrios from the Municipality of Maramag.
The barrios of Sinanguyan, Don Carlos del Norte, Don Carlos del Sur, Kalao-kalao, New Nongnongan (Masimag), Upper Bokbok, Kalubihon, Kiara, Kawilihan, Old Nongnongan, Pualas, Pinamaloy, Manlamunay, Minsalagan, and Kibatang were segregated.
These barrios were segregated from the Municipality of Maramag in the Province of Bukidnon.
The seat of government of the Municipality of Don Carlos is in the present site of Barrio Don Carlos del Sur.
They 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 Don Carlos was created under Republic Act No. 4800.
Yes, it remains part of the Province of Bukidnon.
Creating a new municipality by law officially establishes a new political and administrative entity with its own local government, powers, and responsibilities.
The law specifies the election of the initial local officials but does not detail other administrative procedures.