Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 4802)
Republic Act No. 4802 is an act creating the Municipality of Quezon in the Province of Bukidnon by separating certain barrios and sitios from the municipalities of Maramag and Dangcagan.
The barrios and sitios of Nanapan (Pontian), Sta. Cruz, Dilapa, Kiburiao, Mibantang, Cebole, Salwagan, Manoto, San Jose, Kiokong, Paitan, Lumintao, and Kulaman were separated from their respective municipalities to form the Municipality of Quezon.
Barrios of Nanapan (Pontian), Sta. Cruz, Dilapa, Kiburiao, Mibantang, and Cebole were separated from Maramag (subsequently annexed by Dangcagan), and barrios of Salwagan, Manoto, San Jose, Kiokong, Paitan, Lumintao, and Kulaman were separated from Maramag.
The seat of government is at the present site of Barrio Kiokong.
The first mayor, vice-mayor, and councilors were to be elected in the 1967 general elections for local officials.
This Act took effect upon its approval on June 18, 1966.
The Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled enacted Republic Act No. 4802.
It involves creating a new political and administrative subdivision distinct from their mother municipalities, providing local government autonomy and administration under a new municipal government.
No, the Act specifically focuses on the creation of the municipality and election of the first officials but does not specify administrative duties.
The legal process involves passing a Republic Act that separates the barrios and sitios from existing municipalities and constitutes them into a new municipality, followed by the election of local officials.