Creation of Municipality of Lake Sebu

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BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 249: Creation of Municipality of Lake Sebu

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Creation of Municipality of Lake Sebu

Law: Batas Pambansa Blg. 249

Decision Date: Nov 11, 1982

The creation of the Municipality of Lake Sebu in South Cotabato is established, separating several barangays from their mother municipalities and constituting them into an independent municipality, with detailed boundaries and a plebiscite to be conducted within 120 days.

Law Summary

Boundary Description of Lake Sebu Municipality

The new municipality is carved out from the municipalities of Surallah and T'boli.
Boundaries: North - Municipality of Surallah and Province of Sultan Kudarat; East - Municipality of T'boli; South - Municipalities of Kiamba and Maitum; West - Province of Sultan Kudarat.
Detailed survey points and landmarks define the exact municipal limits, including Allah river and specific map points (e.g., points 1 to 9 on the T'boli map).

Seat of Government

The central administrative seat of Lake Sebu shall be located at the present Barangay Lake Sebu.

Ratification and Initial Governance

The creation of the municipality is subject to ratification through a plebiscite by a majority of votes in the affected areas within 120 days from the approval of the Act.
Upon ratification, the President appoints the first Mayor and other elective officials who serve until successors are elected and qualified.

Plebiscite Conduct and Funding

The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is mandated to conduct and supervise the plebiscite.
Expenses for the plebiscite are charged to the Commission on Elections’ appropriations.

Application of General Municipal Laws

All existing laws applicable to municipalities in the Philippines shall apply to Lake Sebu.

Effectivity

The Act takes effect immediately upon approval.

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