Question & AnswerQ&A (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1131)
The purpose of Presidential Decree No. 1131 is to create the Municipality of Marogong in the Province of Lanao del Sur in order to accelerate progress, ensure efficient government administration, and promote peace and order in the area.
The Municipality of Tubaran in the Province of Lanao del Sur was divided to create the Municipality of Marogong.
The barangays segregated from Tubaran to form Marogong include Marogong Proper, Marogong East, Cairantnng, Gandamato, Balut, Lindongan, Bolawan, Piangologan, Padas, Canibongan, Mantailoco, Matampay, Mayaman, Cahera, Bagumbayan, Binumbaran, Paigoy Coda, Cabasaran, Sarang, Mapantao, Romagondong, Bumbaran, Pasayanun, Bonga, Bitayan, Di-ragun, Piamangowan, Pabrica, Puracan, and Tataya.
The seat of government of the Municipality of Marogong shall be in Barangay Marogong Proper.
All provisions of law applicable to regular municipalities shall apply to the Municipality of Marogong, except as otherwise provided in the decree.
The present elective officials of the Municipality of Tubaran shall perform their duties in the Municipality of Marogong until the President appoints new officials or successors are elected.
Other necessary officials and employees for the municipal government shall be appointed according to existing laws.
The proportionate share of obligations, funds, assets, and other properties of Tubaran shall be transferred to Marogong upon the recommendation of the Commission on Audit.
Yes, all laws, parts of laws, executive orders, or regulations inconsistent with this decree are repealed or modified accordingly.
The decree took effect immediately upon its issuance on May 4, 1977.