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PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1243
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1243 -
CREATING THE MUNICIPALITY OF BUMBARAN IN THE PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL SUR
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WHEREAS, it
is the desiredm of the State to provide every possible opportunity to
hasten the pace of progress throughout the land with emphasis not only
in areas where economic development is behind, but likewise in places
where for political reasons, among other, constitute a stumbling block
towards the early realization of the ideals of the New Society;chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
WHEREAS, the municipality of Wao in the province of Lanao del Sur is
comprised of so vast a territory that the present strength of the local
Integrated National Police Force is far from adequate to patrol
outlying communities for the maintenance of peace and order;chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
WHEREAS, a division of said municipality into two municipalities would
enhance progress and development of the areas involved, since projects
for development would be subjected to closer attention and supervision
by local officials;chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
WHEREAS, it is necessary to create the municipality of Bumbaran out of
the existing municipality of Wao so as to maximize the enforcement of
law and order thereat and to expedite optimum development thereof,
considering that the territorial area of the proposed new Municipality
of Bumbaran is vast agricultural lands capable of producing variable
crops which would sufficient food and income to its population;chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
WHEREAS, the creation of the municipality of Bumbaran will benefit
economically, socially and politically the residents of the area or
areas affected;chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines,
by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution, do hereby
order and decree: chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
Section 1. Barangays Sumiorang, Ilama, Mansilano,
Lico, Ranao-Baning, Aparport, Punud, Lambanogan, Frankfort, Borantacan,
Sumogot, Pagalamatan, Sigua-an, Salam, Piagma, Comara, Natangcopan,
Bandara-Ingud, Miorod, Pagonayan, Bagombayan, all in the municipality
of Wao, Lanao del Sur, are hereby segregated therefrom and shall
constitute a separate and independent municipality to be known as the
Municipality of Bumbaran, in the province of Lanao del Sur, and same
shall be bounded as follows: On the East by the mother of Municipality
of Wao only separated by a straight line 13.65 km. drawn Northward from
Point-1 to Point-2 on the bank of the Maladugao Boundary line as
Point-3; thence by straight line following the Lumbabayabao-Wao
boundary line Southward to the intersection of the Lanao-Cotabato
Boundary as Point-4; thence finally 1.72 Eastward following the
Lanao-Cotabato Boundary Line to Point of beginning.
Section 2. The seat of government of the Municipality
of Bumbaran shall be Barangay Aparport.
Section 3. The present elective officials of the
Municipality of Wao shall perform their duties as such in the newly
created municipality until the officials of the latter shall have been
duly appointed by the President and shall hold office until their
successors shall have been elected in the election for provincial and
municipal officials following the issuance of this Decree, and shall
have qualified unless sooner removed at the pleasure of the President.
Other officials and employees necessary in the organization and
operation of the municipal government shall be appointed in the manner
provided for under existing laws.
Section 4. Upon the effectivity of this Decree, the
corresponding share of the Municipality of Bumbaran in the obligations,
funds, deposits and property of the original municipality of Wao, shall
be transferred by the President to the new Municipality upon the
recommendation of the Commission on Audit.
Section 5. Title to all the property, powers, rights
and obligations, or portions thereof formerly belonging to the original
municipality of Wao, shall be vested either in the new municipality of
Bumbaran or the mother of municipality, depending upon the particular
territorial jurisdiction in which they are situated. chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
Section 6. All laws, decrees, executive orders,
ordinances, rules and regulation, or parts thereof, inconsistent
herewith are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.
Section 7. This Decree shall take effect immediately.
Done in the City of Manila,
this 17th day of November, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred
and seventy-seven.
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