Creation of the Sarangani Province
Republic Act No. 7228, enacted on March 16, 1992, establishes the Province of Sarangani by segregating the municipalities of Alabel, Glan, Maasin, Maitum, Malapatan, Malungon, and Kiamba from South Cotabato. The capital of the new province will be Alabel, with all relevant government offices located there. The creation of Sarangani is contingent upon a plebiscite in the affected areas, to be conducted within 120 days, and if approved, provincial officials will be elected either during the synchronized national and local elections in May 1992 or in a special election thereafter. Additionally, the division of assets and obligations between Sarangani and South Cotabato will be overseen by the President based on recommendations from the Commission on Audit. The Act took effect upon its publication in major newspapers.
Quick Answers
- What is Creation of the Sarangani Province about?
- Republic Act No. 7228, enacted on March 16, 1992, establishes the Province of Sarangani by segregating the municipalities of Alabel, Glan, Maasin, Maitum, Malapatan, Malungon, and Kiamba from South Cotabato. The capital of the new province will be Alabel, with all relevant government offices located there. The creation of Sarangani is contingent upon a plebiscite in the affected areas, to be conducted within 120 days, and if approved, provincial officials will be elected either during the synchronized national and local elections in May 1992 or in a special election thereafter. Additionally, the division of assets and obligations between Sarangani and South Cotabato will be overseen by the President based on recommendations from the Commission on Audit. The Act took effect upon its publication in major newspapers.
- What type of law is Republic Act No. 7228?
- Creation of the Sarangani Province (Republic Act No. 7228) is a Philippine Statutes enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Creation of the Sarangani Province enacted?
- Creation of the Sarangani Province (Republic Act No. 7228) was enacted on Mar 16, 1992.
- What is the citation for Creation of the Sarangani Province?
- Creation of the Sarangani Province, Republic Act No. 7228, Mar 16, 1992 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 7228
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
March 16, 1992
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7228
AN ACT CREATING THE PROVINCE OF SARANGANI
SECTION 1. The Municipalities of Alabel, Glan, Maasin, Maitum, Malapatan, Malungon, and Kiamba are hereby segregated from the Province of South Cotabato and constituted into a separate province to be known as Sarangani. The present Province of South Cotabato minus the territory comprising the municipalities abovementioned shall continue to be known as South Cotabato.
SECTION 2. Except as otherwise herein provided, all provisions of law now or hereafter applicable to regularly organized provinces shall be applicable to the Province of Sarangani.
SECTION 3. The provincial capital of Sarangani shall be the Municipality of Alabel, and the capitol building and all other national and provincial offices in the new province shall be established within the government lots thereat.
SECTION 4. The creation of the Province of Sarangani as provided in this Act shall be subject to the approval of the majority of the votes cast by the voters of the affected areas in a plebiscite to be conducted by the Commission on Elections within one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of the effectivity of the law as provided in Section 10 of the Local Government Code of 1991: Provided, That should the voters favor such division, the election of the provincial officials shall be held simultaneously with the forthcoming synchronized national and local elections in May 1992: Provided, further, That, should such election be not possible, the provincial officials shall be elected in special election to be held within sixty (60) days after the plebiscite.
SECTION 5. Upon the effectivity of this Act, the obligations, funds, assets and other properties of the present Province of South Cotabato shall be divided proportionately between the Province of South Cotabato and the Province of Sarangani by the President of the Philippines upon the recommendation of the Commission on Audit. casia
SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect upon its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Approved: March 16, 1992
Published in the Philippine Times Journal and Malaya on March 19, 1992. Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 88 No. 16 page 2142 on April 20, 1992.
Cite This Law
Creation of the Sarangani Province, Republic Act No. 7228, Mar 16, 1992 (Philippines)
Creation of the Sarangani Province, Republic Act No. 7228 (Phil. 1992)
Related Laws
- Establishing the Sarangani Sports Training Center in Alabel, SaranganiRepublic Act No. 11224 • Feb 22, 2019 • Statutes
- Request for the Concurrence of the President in the Deputation of the PNP for the 18 August 2012 Plebiscite in Alabel, Sarangani ProvinceMemorandum Order No. 46 • Jul 20, 2012 • Presidential Issuances
- Creation of Municipality of Sarangani in Davao del SurPresidential Decree No. 1550 • Jun 11, 1978 • Presidential Issuances
- Concurrence of the President in the Deputation of Law Enforcement Agencies to the Plebiscite to Ratify the Creation of Barangay New Canaan in Alabel, Sarangani ProvinceMemorandum Order No. 03 • Aug 19, 2022 • Presidential Issuances
- Creation of Five [5] Additional Branches of the RTC in Alabel, SaranganiA.M. No. 10-11-329-RTC • Jan 17, 2012 • Supreme Court Issuances
- Execution of Deed of Usufruct with Province of Sarangani<--!03012011-->A.M. No. 11-3-1-SC • Mar 1, 2011 • Supreme Court Issuances
Browse More Statutes
Explore other laws in the Statutes category.
View All StatutesNeed Help Understanding This Law?
Ask our AI assistant to explain provisions, implications, or related laws.
Ask AI About This Law