Title
Creation of Camiguin as Independent Province
Law
Republic Act No. 4669
Decision Date
Jun 18, 1966
Republic Act No. 4669 separated Camiguin from Misamis Oriental, establishing it as an independent province with its own government and jurisdiction, allowing residents to elect their own officials and ensuring a smooth transfer of assets.
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Q&A (Republic Act No. 4669)

Republic Act No. 4669 is an act separating the Subprovince of Camiguin from the Province of Misamis Oriental and establishing it as an independent province.

The Subprovince of Camiguin was declared a separate and independent province upon the enactment of Republic Act No. 4669 on June 18, 1966.

The territory of the Province of Camiguin is that of the former Subprovince of Camiguin, and its capital is the Municipality of Mambajao.

The provisions of the Administrative Code and other applicable laws that govern a regularly organized province apply to the government and operation of the Province of Camiguin.

The elective provincial officials were to be elected at the general or local elections in November 1967.

The first election for the Representative of the Province of Camiguin was held in the general elections in November 1969.

During the term of the present Representative of the Province of Misamis Oriental, he continued to represent the Province of Camiguin.

All funds, obligations, and properties owned by or assigned to the Subprovince of Camiguin become the property of or are assigned to the new Province of Camiguin.

It commences its corporate existence upon the election and assumption of office by its provincial officials.

Yes, all Acts or parts of Acts inconsistent with Republic Act No. 4669 are repealed.


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