Question & AnswerQ&A (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1091)
Presidential Decree No. 1091, creating the Municipality of Lumbayanague in the Province of Lanao del Sur, was issued on February 14, 1977.
The primary objective is to provide opportunities and facilities to hasten socio-economic development, particularly in Muslim Mindanao, and to maximize law and order and expedite optimum development in the area.
Barangays Bacayawan I, Bacayawan II, Bago-ingud, Balaigay, Cadingilan, Casalayan, Dalauan Occidental, Dalauan Oriental, Lamin, Lower Diromoyod, Lumbac, Lumbayanague (Kabasaran), Miniros, Managun, Pimbago, Pitatanglan, Pectan, Raya, Singcara, Upper Dilromoyod, Wago, West Balaygay, Punung, Ayong, Pendolonan, Kabuntongan, Dilimbayan, Sultan Village, Saloloy, and Binog were separated from Lumbatan.
Barangays Bualan, Mapantao-Balangas, Pagalonagan, and Pantaon from Butig were incorporated into the new municipality.
The seat of government is situated in Barangay Lumbayanague.
Yes, except as otherwise provided, all laws applicable to regular municipalities also apply to the Municipality of Lumbayanague.
The present elective officials of the Municipality of Lumbatan shall perform their duties in the newly created municipality until new officials are appointed by the President and elected.
They are appointed as provided under existing laws to organize or complete the government personnel of the municipality.
A proportionate share of these assets and obligations shall be transferred to the new municipality upon the recommendation of the Commission on Audit.
All inconsistent laws, parts of laws, executive orders, or regulations are repealed or modified accordingly.
The decree took effect immediately upon its issuance.