Creation of Malapatan, South Cotabato
Republic Act No. 5823, enacted on June 21, 1969, establishes the Municipality of Malapatan in South Cotabato, separating several barrios from the Municipality of Glan. The new municipality is defined by specific geographical boundaries, including rivers and neighboring provinces. It designates Barrio Malapatan as the seat of government and mandates the election of its first mayor, vice-mayor, and councilors during the next general local elections. The Act took effect upon its approval and was published in the Official Gazette.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 5823
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 21, 1969
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 5823
AN ACT CREATING THE MUNICIPALITY OF MALAPATAN IN THE PROVINCE OF SOUTH COTABATO
SECTION 1. Barrios Sapu-Padidu, Sapu-Masla, Malapatan, Tuyan, Libi, Lun-masla and Lun-Padidu and all the sitios thereof in the Municipality of Glan, Province of South Cotabato, are separated from said municipality and constituted into a distinct and independent municipality to be known as the Municipality of Malapatan, Province of South Cotabato, with the seat of government at the preset site of Barrio Malapatan: Provided, That the said new municipality shall have the following boundaries: cd
"On the North by Lun-Padidu River following its main course starting at the sea and the course of its northern branch and up to Mt. Latian; on the South by Sapu-Padidu River; on the East by Davao del Sur; and on the West by Sarangani Bay." cd
SECTION 2. The first mayor, vice-mayor and councilors of the new municipality shall be elected in the next general elections for local officials.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Enacted without Executive approval, June 21, 1969.
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 66, No. 5, p. 987 on February 2, 1970
Cite This Law
Creation of Malapatan, South Cotabato, Republic Act No. 5823, Jun 21, 1969 (Philippines)
Creation of Malapatan, South Cotabato, Republic Act No. 5823 (Phil. 1969)
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