Title
Creation of Municipality of Talaingod
Law
Republic Act No. 7081
Decision Date
Jul 29, 1991
Republic Act No. 7081 created the Municipality of Talaingod in the Province of Davao, separating it from the Municipality of Kapalong, and established its seat of government in Tibi-tibi, Barangay Sto. Niño, with a plebiscite to be conducted to determine its ratification and the election of local officials.
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Geographical Boundaries and Area

  • Talaingod is a portion of Kapalong, Province of Davao, on Mindanao Island.
  • Bounded on the south by the City of Davao.
  • Western boundary adjoins the Province of Bukidnon.
  • Northeast and southeast boundaries touch the mother municipality, Kapalong.
  • The law precisely defines boundary points with measurements and bearings.
  • Total land area covers approximately 45,496 hectares.

Seat of Government

  • The municipal government shall be seated in Tibi-tibi, Barangay Sto. Nino.

Plebiscite and Organization of Local Government

  • A plebiscite must be conducted within 180 days from the law's approval.
  • Majority vote in the affected area(s) is required for ratification.
  • Upon ratification, local officials including mayor and vice mayor will be elected during the next regular elections.
  • The municipality is officially organized once elected officials assume office.

Administration of Plebiscite

  • The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) will oversee and conduct the plebiscite.
  • Funding for the plebiscite will come from the Contingent Fund of the current fiscal year appropriations.

Effectivity and Publication Requirements

  • The law takes effect upon publication in at least two newspapers of general circulation.
  • Approval and signatures from the President, the Senate President, and the Speaker of the House complete the enactment process.

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