Republic Act No. 2914: An act transferring the provincial capital of the province of cotabato to the municipality of sultan sa baroñgis

In plain language

The act transfers the provincial capital of Cotabato from the City of Cotabato to the Municipality of Sultan sa Baroñgis, with a transitional provision that Cotabato remains the capital until necessary buildings are constructed.

Transfers provincial capital to Sultan sa Baroñgis

City of Cotabato remains capital until necessary buildings constructed

Act takes effect upon approval

REPUBLIC ACT No. 2914

An Act Transferring the Provincial Capital of the Province of Cotabato to the Municipality of Sultan sa Baroñgis

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippine Congress Assembled:

Section 1. The Municipality of Sultan sa Baroñgis, Province of Cotabato, shall be the capital of said province: Provided, That until the necessary buildings to be used for housing the different offices of the Provincial Government of Cotabato shall have been constructed, the City of Cotabato shall continue to be the capital of the Province of Cotabato.

Section 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved: June 19, 1960.

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