State policy and purpose
- The decree declares it as a policy of the State to strengthen local government units to serve as a foundation for a strong self-reliant nation.
- It states that a local government unit’s strength depends, to a certain measure, on its identity as signified by its name.
- It finds that the name “Tumbao” does not serve as a proper symbol that could edify and rally the inhabitants.
- It states that the municipal officials and inhabitants of Tumbao have jointly or severally expressed their desire to rename the town into “KABUNTALAN.”
- It states that “KABUNTALAN” is expected to perpetuate for posterity the heroic exploits of traditional leaders known as “Sultan sa Kabuntalan.”
Main operative change
- Presidential Decree No. 1010 provides that the name of the Municipality of Tumbao is changed to the Municipality of Kabuntalan.
- The renaming is effected for the municipality located in Maguindanao, Central Mindanao.
Effectivity and implementation
- The decree provides that the change in the municipality’s name takes effect immediately.
- The decree is complete and self-executing for purposes of the name change without prescribing additional implementing steps, offices, or filings.