Creation of Municipality of Marogong in Lanao del Sur

The decree is issued to accelerate the pace of progress throughout the country, including areas where political reasons hinder early realization of national aims.
It addresses the need for close supervision of intensified government projects through better organized administrative machinery.
It recognizes that Municipality of Tubaran has a vast territory whose officials are unable to efficiently discharge government functions.
It provides that dividing Tubaran into separate municipalities will enhance development and progress and ensure peace and order.
It declares that creating Marogong will contribute to the economic, social, and political upliftment of affected residents.

Section 1 provides that the Municipality of Tubaran remains a municipality exercising powers and discharging functions over its remaining areas.
Section 1 segregates the barangays listed in Section 1 from Tubaran to create a separate and independent municipality known as the Municipality of Marogong, both within Lanao del Sur.
The segregated barangays are: Marogong Proper, Marogong East, Cairantnng, Gandamato, Balut, Lindongan, Bolawan, Piangologan, Padas, Canibongan, Mantailoco, Matampay, Maya man, Cahera, Bagumbayan, Binumbaran, Paigoy Coda, Cabasaran, Sarang, Mapantao, Romagondong, Bumbaran, Pasayanun, Bonga, Bitayan, Di-ragun, Piamangowan, Pabrica, Puracan, and Tataya.
Section 1 confirms that Marogong is created as an autonomous municipal unit distinct from Tubaran.

Section 2 sets the seat of government of the Municipality of Marogong in Barangay Marogong Proper.

Section 4 directs that the present elective officials of Tubaran shall perform their duties in the newly created municipality of Marogong until the officials of Marogong are duly appointed by the President.
Section 4 provides that appointed officials hold office until their successors are elected in the election for provincial and municipal officials following the issuance of the decree.
Section 4 states that appointed officials hold office until their successors are elected and remain qualified unless removed sooner at the pleasure of the President.
Section 4 provides that other officials and employees necessary to organize and operate the municipal government are appointed under existing laws.

Section 3 provides that, except as otherwise provided in the decree, all provisions of law applicable to regular municipalities apply to the Municipality of Marogong.
Section 3 ensures that Marogong operates under the general legal framework governing municipal governments, subject to the decree’s specific rules.

Section 5 requires that upon the effectivity of the decree, the proportionate share of Marogong in the obligation, funds, assets, and other properties of Tubaran be transferred to Marogong.
Section 5 mandates that the transfer is made by the President.
Section 5 states that the President’s action is made upon the recommendation of the Commission on Audit.

Section 6 repeals or modifies any laws or parts of laws, and any executive orders or regulations, that are inconsistent with the decree.
Section 7 establishes immediate effectivity, so the decree’s creation, applicability, official continuity, and transfer mechanism operate upon effectivity.