QuestionsQuestions (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1010)
It renames the Municipality of Tumbao in Maguindanao (Central Mindanao) to the Municipality of “Kabuntalan.”
The Municipality of Tumbao in Maguindanao, Central Mindanao.
The Municipality of Tumbao is changed to the Municipality of Kabuntalan.
It shall take effect immediately.
It was promulgated by President Ferdinand E. Marcos on September 22, 1976.
It states that the President acts “by virtue of the powers in me vested by the Constitution.”
It declares that strengthening LGUs is a state policy and that LGU strength depends, in part, on identity signified by its name.
The decree states that “Tumbao” does not serve as a proper symbol which could edify and rally the inhabitants of the municipality.
The municipal officials and inhabitants have jointly or severally expressed their desire to rename the town into “Kabuntalan.”
It claims the name is expected to perpetuate for posterity the heroic exploits of traditional leaders known as “Sultan sa Kabuntalan.”
No. The decree itself takes effect immediately and does not specify any plebiscite or additional procedure.
Presidential Decrees are laws issued by the President during the relevant constitutional regime, exercising authority as provided by the Constitution at the time.
All official references, documents, and identifiers that previously used “Tumbao” should be updated to “Kabuntalan,” consistent with the decree.
Juan C. Tuvera is shown as Presidential Executive Assistant. “By the President” indicates administrative attestation/issuance consistent with official promulgation practices.