Capital of the Province
- Designates the Municipality of Isabela as the capital of the newly created Province of Basilan.
Application of Laws
- Specifies that all laws applicable to regular provinces shall, unless otherwise provided, apply to the Province of Basilan.
Government Officials and Administrative Transition
- Entrusts the present elective officials of the Province of Zamboanga del Sur to continue performing their duties in Basilan until new officials are appointed by the President.
- States that appointed officials shall hold office until successors are elected and qualified, or until removed by the President.
- Provides for the appointment of additional necessary officials and employees to complete the provincial government organization as provided by law.
Legislative Representation
- Stipulates that the Province of Basilan remains part of the representative district of Zamboanga del Sur until a law reapportions legislative districts as prescribed by the Constitution.
Transfer of Funds and Property
- Mandates the transfer of Basilan's proportionate share in obligations, funds, deposits, and other properties from the City of Basilan to the Province, upon recommendation of the Chairman of the Commission on Audit and the President's directive.
Effectivity
- Declares that the Decree shall take effect immediately upon issuance.