Question & AnswerQ&A (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1134)
The main purpose of Presidential Decree No. 1134 is to create the municipality of Maguing in the province of Lanao del Sur by dividing the existing municipality of Lumba-Bayabao to enhance development, law and order, and efficient governance.
The municipality of Lumba-Bayabao in the province of Lanao del Sur is divided to create the municipality of Maguing.
The seat of government of the municipality of Maguing is barrio Dilausan.
The present elective officials of the municipality of Lumba-Bayabao shall perform their duties in the newly created municipality of Maguing until new officials are duly appointed by the President.
The formal organization depends on the certification by the Secretary of Finance that the municipality of Maguing is financially capable of providing for statutory obligations and essential services, and that Lumba-Bayabao can still maintain its government and obligations after the segregation.
Other officials and employees necessary for the organization and operation of the municipal government shall be appointed in the manner provided for under existing laws.
These are vested either in the municipality of Lumba-Bayabao or the municipality of Maguing depending on the particular territorial jurisdiction where they are situated.
No, all laws, decrees, executive orders, ordinances, rules, and regulations inconsistent with Presidential Decree No. 1134 are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.
The Decree took effect immediately upon its issuance on May 4, 1977.
The Commission on Audit recommends the transfer of Maguing's corresponding share in the obligations, funds, deposits, and property of the original municipality of Lumba-Bayabao to the new municipality.