Law Summary
Establishment of the Regional Center and Location of National Offices
- Butuan City is designated as the regional center.
- National offices, except for specific bureaus, shall be located in Butuan City.
- Bureau of Mines and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources are located in Surigao City.
- Department of Environment and Natural Resources is located in Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur.
Regional Realignment of Sultan Kudarat Province
- Sultan Kudarat is transferred and shall now form part of Region XI.
- This transfer is a direct consequence of Surigao del Sur's inclusion in Region XIII.
Continuation of Regional Privileges
- All existing privileges under regional rules and regulations shall remain in force.
- No diminution or loss of rights due to the creation of the new region.
Repealing Clause
- All laws, decrees, orders, rules, regulations, or parts inconsistent with this Act are repealed or amended accordingly.
Separability Clause
- If any part of this Act is declared unconstitutional or invalid, such declaration does not affect the validity of other provisions.
Effectivity Clause
- The Act takes effect immediately upon approval by the President of the Philippines.