Creation of three municipalities in Sultan Kudarat

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PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 339: Creation of three municipalities in Sultan Kudarat

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Title Supreme Court: Creation of three municipalities in Sultan Kudarat

Law: Presidential Decree No. 339

Decision Date: Nov 22, 1973

President Ferdinand E. Marcos issued Presidential Decree No. 339, creating three new municipalities in Sultan Kudarat, Philippines, with appointed officials until the next general elections.

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Creation and Boundaries of the Municipality of Mariano Marcos

Certain barrios from the Municipality of Sultan sa Barongis, Province of Maguindanao, are separated and constituted as the Municipality of Mariano Marcos.
This new municipality is also part of the Province of Sultan Kudarat.
The seat of government is designated at the barrio of Poblacion.

Creation and Boundaries of the Municipality of Esperanza

Barrios from the Municipality of Ampatuan, Province of Maguindanao, are separated to create the Municipality of Esperanza.
The new municipality is included in the Province of Sultan Kudarat.
The seat of government is located at the barrio of Esperanza.

Appointment of Local Officials

The President has the authority to appoint the initial mayors, vice-mayors, and councilors of the newly created municipalities.
These appointed officials will serve until elected successors qualify in the next general local elections.

Effectivity of the Decree

The decree takes immediate effect upon signing.
Signed by President Ferdinand E. Marcos on November 22, 1973, in Manila.

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