Creation of Malungon, South Cotabato
Republic Act No. 5522, enacted on June 21, 1969, establishes the Municipality of Malungon in South Cotabato, separating it from the Municipality of General Santos. The new municipality comprises various barrios and sitios, with its government seat located in Barrio Malungon. The geographical boundaries of Malungon are defined by specific natural landmarks, including Mt. Matutum and Mt. Magolo. Additionally, the Act mandates a special election for the first mayor, vice-mayor, and councilors to occur in November 1969. The law took effect upon its approval.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 5522
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 21, 1969
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 5522
AN ACT CREATING THE MUNICIPALITY OF MALUNGON IN THE PROVINCE OF SOUTH COTABATO
SECTION 1. The barrios and sitios of Lower Malungon, Mantao, Lower Mantao, Cabatuan, Lutay, Tamban, Lampanal, Malandag, Alta-i, and Lubay, in the Municipality of General Santos, Province of South Cotabato, are separated from said municipality, and constituted into a distinct and independent municipality, to be known as the Municipality of Malungon, same province. The seat of government of the new municipality shall be in the present site of Barrio Malungon. acd
The Municipality of Malungon shall be bounded as follows:
"Beginning at a point on the summit of Mt. Matutum, thence going directly to the summit of Mt. Magolo, (Atmodok); thence following the watershed that divides the waters that flow into Davao Gulf from those that flow into Sarangani Bay, to a point directly east of Mt. Latian; thence going directly west to the summit of Mt. Latian; thence going in a straight line directly to the summit of Mt. Matutum, the point of beginning."
SECTION 2. The first mayor, vice-mayor and councilors of the new municipality shall be elected in a special election to coincide with the elections of November, nineteen hundred and sixty-nine.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: June 21, 1969 acd
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 65, No. 46, p. 12684 on November 17, 1969
Cite This Law
Creation of Malungon, South Cotabato, Republic Act No. 5522, Jun 21, 1969 (Philippines)
Creation of Malungon, South Cotabato, Republic Act No. 5522 (Phil. 1969)
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