Title
Creation of Municipality of Kapatagan, Lanao del Sur
Law
Batas Pambansa Blg. 168
Decision Date
Feb 8, 1982
Batas Pambansa Blg. 168 created the Municipality of Kapatagan in Lanao del Sur, with the approval of the majority of votes in a plebiscite, and appointed officials until the next regular election.
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Geographical Boundaries of Kapatagan

  • The municipality is bounded to the east by the boundary line between Lanao del Sur Province and Cotabato Province.
  • Boundaries are detailed from Mount Bita, following natural landmarks such as Tugapangan Point, Budas River, Magolalung Creek, and the Butig boundary.

Administrative Organization and Initial Leadership

  • After plebiscite approval, the initial mayor, vice mayor, and Sangguniang Bayan members of Kapatagan will be appointed by the President of the Philippines.
  • These officials will serve until their elected successors assume office in the next regular local elections.

Appointment Guidelines and Compensation

  • The appointment procedures, qualification standards, and remuneration of appointees shall comply with existing applicable laws.

Plebiscite Conduct and Funding

  • The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is responsible for conducting and supervising the plebiscite.
  • The plebiscite must be held within 120 days from the act's approval.
  • Funding for the plebiscite comes from the appropriations for COMELEC as stipulated in Batas Pambansa Blg. 131.

Effectivity of the Act

  • The law takes effect immediately upon its approval.

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