Question & AnswerQ&A (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 341)
The title is Presidential Decree No. 341, dated November 22, 1973.
The division was to promote stability, accelerate development, and resolve conflicting political, social, and economic interests in the large and rich province of Cotabato.
The three provinces are North Cotabato, Maguindanao, and Sultan Kudarat.
The municipalities are Pigcawayan, Libungan, Alamada, Midsayap, Kabacan, Carmen, Malalam, M'lang, Tulunan, Makilala, President Roxas, Magpet, Kidapawan, and Pikit.
The municipalities are Buldon, Parang Sultan Kudarat, Tumbao, Upi, Dinaig, Datu Piang, Maganoy, Pagalungan, Buluan, Ampatuan Sultan sa Barongis, and the new town of Datu Paglas.
Municipalities include Tacurong, Isulan, Lutayan, Bagumbayan, Kalamansing, Lebak, Columbio, Palimbang, and the new towns of President Quirino, Mariano Marcos, and Esperanza.
The capital of North Cotabato is Kidapawan; Maguindanao's capital is Maganoy; and Sultan Kudarat's capital is Isulan.
The present governor and other provincial officials of the existing Province of Cotabato transfer to the new Province of North Cotabato and assume administration immediately.
Until the President appoints officials for Maguindanao and Sultan Kudarat, the present officials of the Province of Cotabato shall continue to administer all three provinces.
The President shall transfer the proportionate share of obligations, funds, assets, and properties to the new provinces based on the recommendation of the Auditor General.