Title
Creation of Municipality of Kapatagan, Lanao del Sur
Law
Batas Pambansa Blg. 168
Decision Date
Feb 8, 1982
Batas Pambansa Blg. 168 created the Municipality of Kapatagan in Lanao del Sur, with the approval of the majority of votes in a plebiscite, and appointed officials until the next regular election.

Questions (BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 168)

To create the Municipality of Kapatagan in the Province of Lanao del Sur by separating specified barangays from the Municipality of Balabagan.

No. It is subject to the approval of the majority of votes cast in a plebiscite to be held in the Municipality of Balabagan.

In the Municipality of Balabagan, Province of Lanao del Sur.

Barangays of 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.

In the present site of Barangay Kapatagan.

Natural and described boundaries using named points and features (e.g., Mount Bita summit, Tugapangan Point, Budas River, Magolalung Creek) and referenced provincial boundaries.

On the East, it is bounded by the boundary line between Lanao del Sur on the West and Cotabato on the East, using a route starting from the summit of Mount Bita to Tugapangan Point and back to the point of beginning.

From the 'summit of Mount Bita, the highest peak south of Butig.'

The President of the Philippines.

They hold office until their successors are elected and qualified in the next regular election for local officials.

They determine when the appointed officials’ terms end—when successors are elected and qualified in the next regular local election.

Existing laws.

The Commission on Elections (COMELEC).

Within one hundred twenty (120) days from the approval of the Act.

Out of the appropriations for the Commission on Elections provided for the purpose in Batas Pambansa Blg. 131.

It takes effect upon its approval.

The approval of its creation through a plebiscite, requiring a majority of votes cast.


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