Republic Act No. 5312

: Republic Act No. 5312 is an act creating the Municipality of Binuangan in the Province of Misamis Oriental by separating specific barrios from the Municipality of Salay.
: The barrios of Binuangan, Mabini, Kitamban, Kitambis, Valdiconcha, Mosangot, Dampias, and Nabataan were separated from the Municipality of Salay.
: The Municipality of Binuangan is located in the Province of Misamis Oriental.
: The seat of government is established in the present site of the barrio of Binuangan.
: It acquires corporate existence upon the election and qualification of the first mayor, vice-mayor, and councilors in the next general elections for local officials.
: The municipal officials of the mother municipality charged with the election duties in accordance with the Revised Election Code shall hold office until the first officials of Binuangan are elected and qualified.
: This Act took effect on January 1, 1968.
: No, the Act was enacted without Executive approval on June 15, 1968.
: The Philippine Congress has the authority to create new municipalities by separating barrios from existing municipalities through an act of legislation.
: The municipal officials of the mother municipality will continue to perform election duties until the first elected officials of the new municipality qualify, ensuring continuity in governance during the transition.