Technical Description and Territorial Boundaries
- The law provides a detailed technical description of the municipality's boundary lines using points and directional bearings.
- Boundaries follow natural landmarks such as the Lacsotan, Patawag, and Kipit Rivers.
- The total land area covers approximately 25,000 hectares.
Ratification and Leadership Appointment
- A plebiscite is mandated involving the entire Municipality of Labason.
- The plebiscite must be held within 120 days of the law's approval.
- Upon ratification by majority vote, the President shall appoint the first officials of the new municipality.
- These appointed officials serve until duly elected successors qualify.
Seat of Government
- Barangay Kalawit is designated as the seat of the municipal government for the new municipality.
Plebiscite Administration and Expenses
- The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is responsible for conducting and supervising the plebiscite.
- Expenses related to the plebiscite are charged against the current fiscal year's Contingent Fund.
Effectivity and Publication
- The Act takes effect upon its publication in at least two national newspapers of general circulation.
Constitutional and Legislative Process
- The law was approved after passage by both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
- The law became effective without the President's signature under the provision of the Constitution allowing lapse into law.