Composition of Lanao del Norte
- Lanao del Norte consists of specific municipalities: Baloi, Kauswagan, Bacolod, Maigo, Kolambugan, Tubod, Baroy, Lala, Kapatagan, and Caromatan.
- It includes the municipal districts of Matungao, Pantao-Ragat, Munai, Tangcal, and Nunungan.
Composition of Lanao del Sur
- Comprises the Municipality of Malabang.
- Includes numerous municipal districts such as Pualas, Tatarikan, Tubaran, Binidayan, Bayang, Ganassi, Butig, Lumbatan, Masiu, Madamba, Madalum, Bacolod-Grande, Tugaya, Balindong, Marantao, Saguiaran, Kapai, Wao, Ramain, Babong, Molundo, Taraka, Lumba-a-Bayabao, Poon-a-Bayabao, and Tamparan.
Provincial Capitals
- Lanao del Norte’s capital is designated as the City of Iligan.
- Lanao del Sur’s capital is designated as the City of Marawi.
Application of Existing Laws and Voting Rights
- General laws applicable to regular provinces also apply to Lanao del Norte and Lanao del Sur unless otherwise stated.
- Qualified electors of the City of Iligan continue to vote for provincial officials in Lanao del Norte.
Continuity and Appointment of Provincial Officers
- Current elective provincial officers of the original Lanao province choose which new province to serve within 30 days of the law’s approval.
- They continue to receive their existing salaries until legally readjusted.
- Vacancies in the new provinces to be filled by presidential appointment with consent of the Commission on Appointments until successors are elected.
Appointment of Provincial Employees
- Current appointive officers and employees similarly choose their province of service within 30 days.
- They maintain current salaries until readjustments occur.
- Additional appointments to complete government personnel will follow existing laws.
Legislative Representation
- Each new province is entitled to one Representative.
- The incumbent Representative of the original Lanao province serves as Representative for Lanao del Norte during the current term and also represents Lanao del Sur until a new representative is elected.
Division of Assets and Liabilities
- Obligations, funds, assets, and properties of the original Lanao province are divided equitably between the two new provinces.
- The President, advised by the Auditor General, oversees this division.
Formal Establishment and Effectivity
- The provinces officially come into existence upon proclamation by the President.
- The law takes effect immediately upon its approval on May 22, 1959.