Title
Creation of Municipality of Binuangan, Misamis Oriental
Law
Republic Act No. 5312
Decision Date
Jun 15, 1968
Republic Act No. 5312 establishes the Municipality of Binuangan in Misamis Oriental, Philippines, separating it from the Municipality of Salay and granting it independent governance upon the election of its first set of officials.

Creation of new municipality

  • The barrios of Binuangan, Mabini, Kitamban, Kitambis, Valdiconcha, Mosangot, Dampias, and Nabataan in the Municipality of Salay, Province of Misamis Oriental are separated from Salay.
  • The separated barrios constitute a distinct and independent municipality named the Municipality of Binuangan.
  • The Municipality of Binuangan is placed in the same province: Misamis Oriental.
  • The seat of government of the new municipality is located at the present site of the barrio of Binuangan.

Corporate existence and election rule

  • The Municipality of Binuangan acquires corporate existence upon the election and qualification of the first mayor, vice-mayor, and councilors.
  • The first municipal officials are elected in the next general elections for local officials.
  • For election purposes, the municipal officials of the mother municipality charged with election duties hold office and perform their election duties in accordance with the Revised Election Code.
  • Those election-duty officials continue holding office until the first officials of the new municipality are elected and qualified.

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