Creation of North Cotabato, Maguindanao, Sultan Kudarat

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PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 341: Creation of North Cotabato, Maguindanao, Sultan Kudarat

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Title Supreme Court: Creation of North Cotabato, Maguindanao, Sultan Kudarat

Law: Presidential Decree No. 341

Decision Date: Nov 22, 1973

To address ongoing troubles and conflicting interests in the province of Cotabato, Presidential Decree No. 341 divided the province into three separate provinces: North Cotabato, Maguindanao, and Sultan Kudarat, each with their own capital city, to promote more effective administration and development in the region.

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Composition of North Cotabato Province

North Cotabato is composed of the following municipalities: Pigcawayan, Libungan, Alamada, Midsayap, Kabacan, Carmen, Malalam, M’lang, Tulunan, Makilala, President Roxas, Magpet, Kidapawan, and Pikit.

Composition of Maguindanao Province

Maguindanao includes the municipalities of Buldon, Parang, Sultan Kudarat, Tumbao, Upi, Dinaig, Datu Piang, Maganoy, Pagalungan, Buluan, Ampatuan, Sultan sa Barongis, and the newly created town of Datu Paglas.

Composition of Sultan Kudarat Province

Sultan Kudarat consists of the municipalities of Tacurong, Isulan, Lutayan, Bagumbayan, Kalamansig, Lebak, Columbio, Palimbang, and the newly established towns of President Quirino, Mariano Marcos, and Esperanza.

Provincial Capitals

The capitals of the newly created provinces are designated as follows:
- North Cotabato: Kidapawan
- Maguindanao: Maganoy
- Sultan Kudarat: Isulan

Applicability of Laws to New Provinces

All existing and future legal provisions applicable to regular provinces in the Philippines shall also apply to North Cotabato, Maguindanao, and Sultan Kudarat unless otherwise provided.

Transition of Provincial Officials

The incumbent governor and provincial officials of the original Cotabato Province shall immediately assume administration of North Cotabato.
Until the President appoints officials for Maguindanao and Sultan Kudarat, the current officials shall continue to administer all three provinces.

Distribution of Assets and Liabilities

Upon the decree's effectivity, the President shall allocate the proportionate shares of obligations, funds, assets, and properties from the former Cotabato Province to the new provinces.
Such transfers shall be based on recommendations from the Auditor General.

Effectivity of the Decree

The division and all provisions under this decree take immediate effect on the date stated.

Subsequent Administrative Order on Territorial Jurisdiction

Related to this decree, the Bureau of Lands issued Lands Administrative Order No. 1-10 (e) 3 re-defining the territorial jurisdiction of the District Land Officer in Cotabato, effective January 14, 1974.

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