Creation of Municipality of Malungon, South Cotabato

Republic Act No. 5522
Republic Act No. 5522 established the Municipality of Malungon in South Cotabato, Philippines, separating it from the Municipality of General Santos and defining its boundaries.

Creation of Malungon Municipality

  • Section 1 separates the following barrios and sitios from the Municipality of General Santos in South Cotabato and constitutes them into a distinct and independent municipality: Lower Malungon, Mantao, Lower Mantao, Cafiatuan, Lutay,, Tamban, Lampanal Malandag, Alta-i, and Lubay.
  • The new municipality is known as the Municipality of Malungon, in the Province of South Cotabato.
  • Section 1 sets the seat of government of Malungon in the present site of Barrio Malungon.

Territorial Boundaries of Malungon

  • Section 1 defines Malungon’s boundaries starting from a point on the summit of Mt. Matutum.
  • The boundary route proceeds by these successive lines and landmarks:
    • From Mt. Matutum to the summit of Mt. Magolo (Atmodok).
    • Then along the watershed dividing waters flowing into the Davao Gulf and waters flowing into Sarangani Bay, to a point directly east of Mt. Latian.
    • Then by a direct line west to the summit of Mt. Latian.
    • Then by a straight line directly back to the summit of Mt. Matutum, the point of beginning.

Special Election of Local Officials

  • Section 2 requires electing the first mayor, vice-mayor, and councilors of the new municipality through a special election.
  • Section 2 provides that the special election must coincide with the elections of November, nineteen hundred and sixty-nine.

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