Title
Recreating Municipality of Bagumbayan, Cotabato
Law
Republic Act No. 5960
Decision Date
Jun 21, 1969
Republic Act No. 5960 establishes the Municipality of Bagumbayan in Cotabato, separating it from the Municipality of Isulan and defining its detailed boundaries.
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Defined Territorial Boundaries of Bagumbayan

  • Boundaries begin at the intersection of Panas Creek and Allah River.
  • The boundary follows various natural landmarks, lot boundaries, creeks, and project boundaries including Panas Creek, Pangolan Creek, Salatan Creek, Kabulonan River, Kulaman River, Malay Creek, and Allah River.
  • It includes a detailed enumeration of lot and project codes defining precise boundary lines.
  • The boundary description also refers to adjacent municipalities such as Lebak, Kalamansig, Isulan, and Surala.

Corporate Existence and Governance

  • The Municipality of Bagumbayan acquires corporate existence upon the election and qualification of its first set of local officials: mayor, vice-mayor, and councilors.
  • A special election shall be held specifically for this purpose in November 1969.

Effectivity of the Act

  • The Act becomes effective immediately upon its approval.
  • The law was approved on June 21, 1969.

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