Creation of Municipality of Bumbaran, Lanao del Sur

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PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1243: Creation of Municipality of Bumbaran, Lanao del Sur

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Title Supreme Court: Creation of Municipality of Bumbaran, Lanao del Sur

Law: Presidential Decree No. 1243

Decision Date: Nov 17, 1977

The creation of the Municipality of Bumbaran in Lanao del Sur aims to enhance progress and development in economically underdeveloped areas by dividing the vast municipality of Wao, allowing for closer attention and supervision to development projects, benefiting residents economically, socially, and politically.

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Creation of the Municipality of Bumbaran (Section 1)

Barangays listed from the Municipality of Wao in Lanao del Sur are segregated to form the new Municipality of Bumbaran.
Clear geographical boundaries defined by natural features and boundary lines with neighboring provinces and municipalities.

Seat of Government (Section 2)

Barangay Aparport designated as the seat of government of the Municipality of Bumbaran.

Initial Governance and Appointment of Officials (Section 3)

Existing elective officials of Wao to continue performing their duties in the new municipality until new officials are appointed and elected.
Presidential appointment of initial officials, with tenure until successors qualified following elections.
Other necessary officials and employees to be appointed according to existing laws.

Transition of Assets, Liabilities, and Properties (Section 4 & 5)

The Municipality of Bumbaran to receive a corresponding share of obligations, funds, deposits, and properties from Wao, as recommended by the Commission on Audit and transferred by the President.
Titles to properties, powers, rights, and obligations vested according to territorial jurisdiction between the two municipalities.

Legal Adjustments (Section 6)

Repeal, amendment, or modification of laws, decrees, executive orders, ordinances, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this Decree.

Effectivity (Section 7)

Decree to take effect immediately upon issuance.

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