Republic Act No. 5661

Legal Principle/Provision: This section establishes the Municipality of Tampakan in the Province of South Cotabato.
Key Definitions Introduced:
- Municipality of Tampakan: The new local government unit created from specific barrios and sitios.
Important Requirements or Procedures Outlined:
- The barrios of Tampakan, Maltana, Kipaldig, and Liberty, along with the sitios of Boto, Lambayong, Kolondatal, Tablo, Liberty II, and Miasong, are officially separated from the Municipality of Tupi.
Relevant Timeframes, Deadlines, or Expiration Details: No specific deadlines are mentioned in this section.
Penalties, Liabilities, or Consequences Mentioned: None specified in this section.

• Barrrios and sitios involved in the creation:

Barrios: Tampakan, Maltana, Kipaldig, Liberty
Sitios: Boto, Lambayong, Kolondatal, Tablo, Liberty II, Miasong
• The seat of government will be located at the present site of Barrio Tampakan.

Legal Principle/Provision: This section outlines the election process for local officials of the newly created municipality.
Key Definitions Introduced:
- First Mayor, Vice-Mayor, and Councilors: The initial local government officials to be elected in the special election.
Important Requirements or Procedures Outlined:
- A special election will be held to elect the first mayor, vice-mayor, and councilors.
Relevant Timeframes, Deadlines, or Expiration Details:
- The special election is scheduled to coincide with the next general elections in 1969.
Penalties, Liabilities, or Consequences Mentioned: None specified in this section.

• Elections for local officials will occur during the next general elections in 1969.

Legal Principle/Provision: This section states the effective date of the Act.
Key Definitions Introduced: None.
Important Requirements or Procedures Outlined: The Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Relevant Timeframes, Deadlines, or Expiration Details: The Act was approved on June 21, 1969.
Penalties, Liabilities, or Consequences Mentioned: None specified in this section.

• The Act becomes effective immediately upon approval.

Republic Act No. 5661 officially creates the Municipality of Tampakan from certain barrios and sitios previously part of the Municipality of Tupi.
The first local officials for Tampakan will be elected during a special election aligned with the general elections of 1969.
The Act is effective immediately following its approval on June 21, 1969.