Creation of Municipality of Pandami, Sulu
Batas Pambansa Blg. 324, enacted on November 20, 1982, establishes the Municipality of Pandami in the Province of Sulu, separating several barangays from the Municipality of Siasi. The new municipality's government will be based in Barangay Lapak and will cover an area of approximately 8,699 hectares, defined by specific geographical boundaries. The creation of Pandami is contingent upon a successful plebiscite, where a majority vote is required for ratification within 90 days of the act's approval. Following the plebiscite, the President will appoint the mayor and other officials for the new municipality, with costs for the plebiscite covered by local funds. The act became effective upon its approval and was published in the Official Gazette on December 26, 1983.
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- What is Creation of Municipality of Pandami, Sulu about?
- Batas Pambansa Blg. 324, enacted on November 20, 1982, establishes the Municipality of Pandami in the Province of Sulu, separating several barangays from the Municipality of Siasi. The new municipality's government will be based in Barangay Lapak and will cover an area of approximately 8,699 hectares, defined by specific geographical boundaries. The creation of Pandami is contingent upon a successful plebiscite, where a majority vote is required for ratification within 90 days of the act's approval. Following the plebiscite, the President will appoint the mayor and other officials for the new municipality, with costs for the plebiscite covered by local funds. The act became effective upon its approval and was published in the Official Gazette on December 26, 1983.
- What type of law is Batas Pambansa Blg. 324?
- Creation of Municipality of Pandami, Sulu (Batas Pambansa Blg. 324) is a Philippine Statutes enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Creation of Municipality of Pandami, Sulu enacted?
- Creation of Municipality of Pandami, Sulu (Batas Pambansa Blg. 324) was enacted on Nov 20, 1982.
- What is the citation for Creation of Municipality of Pandami, Sulu?
- Creation of Municipality of Pandami, Sulu, Batas Pambansa Blg. 324, Nov 20, 1982 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Batas Pambansa Blg. 324
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Mga Batas Pambansa
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
November 20, 1982
BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 324
AN ACT CREATING THE MUNICIPALITY OF PANDAMI IN THE PROVINCE OF SULU
SECTION 1. Barangays Hambilan, Baligtang, Bud Sibaud, Kabbon, Lahi, Lapak, Mamanuk, Malanta, North Manubul, Parian Dakulah, Sibaud, Sibaud Laud, Sigang-gang, South Manubul, Suba-Suba, Tingah Manubul, Tapaan Island, Maninculat Island, Bubuan Island, Manibul Island, and Sirum Island, are separated from the Municipality of Siasi, Province of Sulu, and constituted into an independent and distinct municipality of the province which shall be known as the Municipality of Pandami with the seat of government in the present site of Barangay Lapak. asia dc
SECTION 2. The Municipality of Pandami shall be bounded as follows:
A parcel of land, situated in the original Municipality of Siasi, Island of Siasi, Province of Sulu, beginning from point 1 (Latitude 5 deg. 43' 16" Longitude 120 deg. 18'53"), being
| Due south 21,600.00 m. to point 2; thence, S. 60 |
| degree 30' W., 23,600.00 m. to point 3 thence, N. 45 |
| deg. 00' W., 16,000.00 m. to point 4; thence, N. 0 |
| deg. 39' W., 11,833.80 m. to point 5; thence, S. 20 |
| deg. 10' E., 11,600.00 m. to point 6; thence, S. 88 |
| deg. 20' E., 28,000.00 m. to point of beginning |
containing an area of 8,699 has., more or less; bearings, true.
SECTION 3. After ratification by the majority of the votes cast in a plebiscite to be conducted by the Commission on Elections in the areas affected in the present Municipality of Siasi within the period of ninety (90) days after the approval of this Act, the President shall appoint the mayor and other officials to hold elective positions in the new Municipality of Pandami.
The expenditures for holding the plebiscite shall be chargeable to local funds.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. cd i
Approved: November 20, 1982 (P.B No. 1874)
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 79 No. 52 Page 7536 on December 26, 1983.
Cite This Law
Creation of Municipality of Pandami, Sulu, Batas Pambansa Blg. 324, Nov 20, 1982 (Philippines)
Creation of Municipality of Pandami, Sulu, Batas Pambansa Blg. 324 (Phil. 1982)
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