Title
Creation of Hingyon, Ifugao Municipality
Law
Batas Pambansa Blg. 239
Decision Date
Sep 12, 1982
A law is enacted to create the Municipality of Hingyon in the Province of Ifugao, with specific boundaries defined, and a plebiscite to be conducted to affirm its creation.
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Territorial Boundaries of the Municipality

  • The municipality’s boundary defined by natural landmarks such as mountains, ridges, rivers, and barangay boundaries.
  • The boundary starts at Ulling Mountain and follows a detailed course covering various barangays and sites within Ifugao.
  • All areas within the described boundary constitute the territory of the new municipality.

Plebiscite for Municipal Creation

  • A plebiscite must be held in the affected barangays within 120 days from the Act’s final approval.
  • The creation of the municipality is subject to majority vote approval by the residents.
  • Upon affirmation, officials including Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Sangguniang Bayan members will be appointed.

Administration and Funding for Plebiscite

  • The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is responsible for conducting and supervising the plebiscite.
  • All expenses for the plebiscite will be covered by the concerned local government units.

Effectivity of the Act

  • The Act takes effect immediately upon its approval by the President.

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