Title
Creation of Municipality of President Roxas
Law
Republic Act No. 4869
Decision Date
May 8, 1967
The creation of the Municipality of President Roxas in Cotabato through Republic Act No. 4869 led to the separation of several barrios and sitios from the Municipality of Kidapawan, with the first mayor, vice-mayor, and councilors to be elected in the next general elections in 1967.

Creation of Municipality of President Roxas

  • Section 1 separates the following barrios and sitios from the Municipality of Kidapawan, Province of Cotabato, and constitutes them into a distinct and independent municipality to be known as the Municipality of President Roxas: Butsi, Kabunuangan, Salat, Arakan (part), Kisupaan, Sarayan, Naje, Datu Selio, Basak, Roxas, Labo-o, Idauman, Camarahan, Tuael, Magsaysay, New Cebu, Del Carmen, Kamasi, Kisupa-an, Kiyab, Lohong, New Camiguin, and Lebpas.
  • Section 1 fixes the seat of government of the new municipality in the present Barrio Roxas.
  • Section 1 provides that the new municipality is under the same province as the municipality from which it was separated, Province of Cotabato.

Geographic boundaries and limits

  • Section 1 establishes the boundaries by a stated course of lines and natural features, beginning at the intersection of Kinamalig Creek and Paco (Km. 118) - Inac Road.
  • Section 1 directs that the boundary proceeds:
    • In a westerly direction following Kinamalig creek to a point where it intersects the original boundary of Matalam and Kidapawan.
    • Northward following the said boundary up to the point of intersection of Kabacan and Magpet Rivers.
    • Following the old boundary of Matalam and Kidapawan, through Arakan, and Pulangi Rivers to the point of intersection of Pulangi and Mulita Rivers.
    • Following Mulita River upstream to a point where this river intersects the Bukidnon-Cotabato boundary.
    • In an easterly direction following the Cotabato-Bukidnon boundary up to the peak of Mt. Tianlad.
    • Going southward following the original boundary of Magpet and Kidapawan to a point where the Paco-Inac road and Marbel River intersects.
    • Following the road in a southerly direction up to the Kinamalig creek, the beginning point.

Local officials and first election

  • Section 2 provides that the first mayor, vice-mayor, and councilors of the new municipality shall be elected in the next general elections for local officials in 1967.
  • Section 2 requires that those officials have qualified.

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