Creation of Lakewood Municipality in Zamboanga del Sur

The decree declares that self-reliant communities are a must in line with intensified governmental development projects to hasten economic development across the country.
It states that the creation of local government units enables faster administrative response to better meet the social, cultural, and economic needs of the people.
It emphasizes that close supervision by local officials is necessary both to enhance development and to ensure peace and order in the areas involved.

Section 1 detaches and separates Barangays Gatub and Bagong Kahayag from the Municipality of Kumalarang.
Section 1 detaches and separates Barangays Lakewood, Bolalawan, Sebugay, Bisuangan, Lokoan, Backing, Dagum, Sapang Pinolis, Tubod, Gasa, Tiwales, and Matalang from the Municipality of Lapuyan.
Section 1 constitutes these detached barangays into a distinct and independent municipality to be known as the Municipality of Lakewood in the province of Zamboanga del Sur.
Section 1 provides that the seat of government of the Municipality of Lakewood shall be in Barangay Lakewood.

Section 2 provides that, except as otherwise provided, all provisions of law applicable to regular municipalities apply to the Municipality of Lakewood.
Section 2 applies the coverage to provisions of law that are now or hereafter applicable to regular municipalities.

Section 3 provides that the present elective municipal officials of the Municipality of Lanuyan shall continue performing their duties in the new Municipality of Lakewood until the next step for officials is implemented.
Section 3 provides that municipal officials of the Municipality of Lakewood shall be appointed by the President after the decree’s effectivity.
Section 3 states that officials appointed by the President shall hold office until their successors are elected in the regular elections for municipal officials following the issuance of this Decree, and shall have qualified, unless removed sooner.
Section 3 provides that the appointed officers and the appointees’ tenure continue until removed at the pleasure of the President.
Section 3 directs that any necessary appointive officers and employees to organize or complete the Municipality of Lakewood’s government personnel shall be appointed as provided for under existing laws.

Section 4 provides that upon the decree’s effectivity, the proportionate share of Lakewood in the obligations, funds, assets, and other property of the former municipalities shall be transferred.
Section 4 states that the transfer shall be made by the President.
Section 4 requires the transfer to be done upon the recommendation of the Commission on Audit.

Section 5 repeals or modifies all laws or parts of laws and all executive orders or regulations that are inconsistent with the decree.
Section 6 provides that the decree takes effect immediately.