Division of Mindoro into Oriental and Occidental

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Division of Mindoro into Oriental and Occidental

Law: Republic Act No. 505

Decision Date: Jun 13, 1950

Republic Act No. 505 divides the Province of Mindoro into Oriental Mindoro and Occidental Mindoro, providing details on the creation of the provinces, designation of capitals, continuity of provincial officers, representation in Congress, distribution of funds, obligations, and property, and the effective date of the law.

Law Summary

Capital Cities Designation

The capital of Oriental Mindoro is designated as Calapan.
The capital of Occidental Mindoro is to be selected by at least five municipal councils from its municipalities within fifteen days following the constitution of the new province.
If these councils fail to designate a capital within the specified period, the President of the Philippines shall appoint the capital of Occidental Mindoro.

Application of Existing Laws

Both provinces shall be governed by all laws applicable to regular provinces, whether existing or enacted in the future, except where explicitly provided otherwise.

Governance of Oriental Mindoro

The elected provincial officers from the former Province of Mindoro will continue governing Oriental Mindoro until their successors are duly elected and qualified.
The provincial governor, treasurer, and fiscal of Oriental Mindoro shall maintain their current salaries until a new salary adjustment is made.

Governance of Occidental Mindoro

The President, with the advice and consent of the Commission on Appointments, will appoint the initial elective provincial officers of Occidental Mindoro as soon as the Act is implemented.
These appointed officers will serve until their successors are elected in the next general election and qualified.

Congressional Representation

Each new province shall have one Representative in the national legislature.
The current Representative for the unified Province of Mindoro shall represent Oriental Mindoro during their term.
That Representative will also represent Occidental Mindoro until a new Representative is elected in the next general or special election.

Distribution of Assets and Obligations

The properties, funds, and obligations of the original Province of Mindoro shall be equitably divided between the two new provinces.
The Auditor General will recommend the distribution plan which requires approval by the President.

Effectivity of the Act

The Act shall take effect on a date to be proclaimed by the President of the Philippines, thereby providing flexibility for its execution.

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