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.
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Boundaries of the Municipality

  • The municipality's boundaries are clearly defined by natural landmarks and man-made points:
    • Starting from Kinamalig Creek at the intersection with Paco (Km. 118) - Inac Road.
    • Westerly along Kinamalig Creek to the original boundary of Matalam and Kidapawan.
    • Northward along this boundary to intersections of rivers Kabacan and Magpet.
    • Following the old boundary through Arakan and Pulangi Rivers to the Pulangi and Mulita Rivers intersection.
    • Following Mulita River upstream to Bukidnon-Cotabato boundary.
    • Eastward along Cotabato-Bukidnon boundary up to Mt. Tianlad peak.
    • Southward following the original boundary of Magpet and Kidapawan to where Paco-Inac Road and Marbel River intersect.
    • Southerly along the road back to Kinamalig Creek where the description began.

Election and Qualification of Local Officials

  • The first set of municipal officials—mayor, vice-mayor, and councilors—shall be elected in the next general local elections scheduled in 1967.
  • These elected officials must meet the qualifications prescribed under Philippine laws governing local officials.

Effectivity of the Act

  • The law takes effect immediately upon its approval, formalizing the establishment of the Municipality of President Roxas.

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