Question & AnswerQ&A (BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 236)
The title of the law is BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 236, AN ACT CREATING THE MUNICIPALITY OF REMEDIOS T. ROMUALDEZ IN THE PROVINCE OF AGUSAN DEL NORTE.
The areas separated were Tagbongabong, San Antonio, Basilisa, and Panaytayon, all of the Municipality of Cabadbaran, Province of Agusan del Norte.
The seat of government is located at Barangay Agay.
The law provides a detailed description of the boundaries beginning at a point marked MBM No. 1 with exact latitude and longitude coordinates, bounded by the City of Butuan, Municipality of Magallanes, and specific lots in various cadastral surveys with an approximate area of 8,147 hectares.
Yes, except as otherwise provided, all laws now or hereafter applicable to regular municipalities shall apply to the Municipality of Remedios T. Romualdez.
Its existence depends on the ratification by majority vote in a plebiscite conducted in the affected area of the Municipality of Cabadbaran within 120 days after the approval of the Act.
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is responsible for conducting and supervising the plebiscite.
The expenses for the plebiscite shall be paid out of the appropriations provided under the annual General Appropriations Act for the Commission on Elections.
After ratification, the President shall appoint the mayor and other officials as provided under existing laws.
The law took effect upon its approval, which was on September 12, 1982.