Creation of Bien Unido Municipality, Bohol

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BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 93: Creation of Bien Unido Municipality, Bohol

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Creation of Bien Unido Municipality, Bohol

Law: Batas Pambansa Blg. 93

Decision Date: Dec 24, 1980

A law enacted in 1980 created the Municipality of Bien Unido in Bohol, Philippines, by separating several barangays and areas from other municipalities, with the seat of government designated in Barangay Bien Unido.

Law Summary

Seat of Government

The seat of government for the Municipality of Bien Unido is established in Barangay Bien Unido.

Territorial Boundaries and Area

The municipality's boundary is precisely delineated using geographic coordinates and landmarks, starting at Cambanha Creek and covering an approximate total land area of 30,885 hectares.

Plebiscite Requirement for Existence

The Municipality of Bien Unido shall formally come into existence only after a majority vote in a plebiscite held in the affected barangays.
The plebiscite must be conducted by the Commission on Elections within 120 days of the Act’s approval.
Expenses for the plebiscite are charged to the local government unit concerned.

Applicability of Laws

Except as otherwise specified, all existing and future laws applicable to regular municipalities apply to Bien Unido.

Appointment and Tenure of Initial Officials

The first municipal officials shall be appointed by the President (Prime Minister) and will hold office until successors are elected and qualified.
Additional appointive officials and employees necessary for organizing the municipal government will be appointed as provided by law.

Effectivity of the Act

This Act takes effect immediately upon its approval on December 24, 1980.

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