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BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 336: Creation of Salvador Benedicto Municipality

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Creation of Salvador Benedicto Municipality

Law: Batas Pambansa Blg. 336

Decision Date: Feb 9, 1983

The creation of the Municipality of Salvador Benedicto in the Province of Negros Occidental is established through Batas Pambansa Blg. 336, with defined boundaries and the seat of government designated in Barangay Igmaya-an, pending ratification through a plebiscite.

Law Summary

Geographical Boundaries

Defined by specific natural and surveyed landmarks such as rivers, creeks, mountain peaks, ridges, and former logging roads
Boundary starts at the junction of Bago River and Pandanon River
Followed upstream and around notable reference points including Mt. Mandalagan and a logging road
The area covers approximately 17,056 hectares

Seat of Government

Barangay Igmaya-an is designated as the seat of the municipal government

Ratification and Appointment of Officials

A plebiscite must be held where majority vote ratifies the creation of the municipality
Plebiscite to be conducted within 120 days from approval of the Act
Upon ratification, the President appoints the first set of municipal officials including mayor and vice mayor

Plebiscite Organization and Funding

Commission on Elections (COMELEC) responsible for conducting and supervising the plebiscite
Expenses related to the plebiscite to be charged to local funds

Effectivity

The Act takes effect immediately upon its approval

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