Question & AnswerQ&A (BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 168)
The primary purpose is to create the Municipality of Kapatagan in the Province of Lanao del Sur by separating certain barangays from the Municipality of Balabagan.
The creation is subject to the approval by the majority of votes cast in a plebiscite held in the Municipality of Balabagan.
Barangays include Kapatagan, Riarik, Pinantao, Sigpang, Biaklayan, Kabaniakawan, Minimao, Malinday, Upper-Plasen, Madaya, Barao, Demagalen, Tugaya, Tola-Tola, Libya-Sager, Dalo-mangcop, Katitowan, Bongabong, Salaman, Bakikis, Matimus, Lasac, Bacongan, Banigan, Lusain Pantukan, Lulubugan, Yliyana, Tappi, Babagulun, Tabowan, Balikaon, Linindigan, Murunsando, Upper-Egabay, Daguan Inudaran, and Benito.
It shall be in the present site of Barangay Kapatagan.
It is bounded on the East by the boundary line between the provinces of Lanao del Sur and Cotabato, following natural landmarks such as Mount Bita, Tugapangan Point, Budas River, Magolalung Creek, and Butig boundary.
They are appointed by the President of the Philippines after the plebiscite approves the creation of the municipality.
They hold office until their successors are elected and qualified in the next regular election for local officials.
They are governed by existing laws applicable to local government officials.
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is responsible for conducting and supervising the plebiscite.
The plebiscite must be held within 120 days from the approval of the Act.
Expenses are funded from appropriations allocated to the Commission on Elections under Batas Pambansa Blg. 131.
It took effect upon its approval on February 8, 1982.