QuestionsQuestions (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1011)
The text discusses Presidential Decree No. 1011 (September 22, 1976), whose primary purpose is to create the Municipality of South Upi in the Province of Maguindanao.
Barangays Looy, Bongo, Biarong, Lamud, Kigan, Pandan, Romongaob, Basak (Upi side), Pilar, San Jose, and Itaw are detached to form South Upi.
No. The Decree expressly states that it does not affect in any manner the legal existence of the Municipality of Upi.
The seat of government is in Barangay Looy.
Except as otherwise provided in the Decree, all provisions of law applicable to regular municipalities shall apply to the Municipality of South Upi.
They continue to perform their duties as such officials in the newly created municipality.
Such officials as may be necessary to organize and complete the government personnel of South Upi shall be appointed as provided under existing laws, and appointive officers hold office until successors are elected in the regular elections for municipal officials following issuance of the Decree.
They are appointed by the President. They hold office until their successors are elected in the next regular municipal elections and qualified, unless removed at the pleasure of the President.
The President transfers the proportionate share to the newly created municipalities upon the recommendation of the Commission on Audit.
It repeals and/or modifies all laws, parts of laws, and executive orders or regulations inconsistent with the Decree.
It takes effect immediately.
It states that the President acts 'by virtue of the powers in me vested by the Constitution.'
It states that close supervision through a well-equipped administrative machinery is necessary for intensified governmental development projects.
It states that creating the locality into an independent municipality contributes to the pacification drive in the area and that it had the clamor of residents to uplift their socio-economic well-being.