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Approved June 18, 1966

Republic Act No. 4790

An act creating the municipality of dianaton in the province of lanao del sur

An Act Creating the Municipality of Dianaton in the Province of Lanao del Sur

In plain language

This act establishes the Municipality of Dianaton by separating specified barrios from the municipalities of Butig and Balabagan in Lanao del Sur, designates Togaig as its seat of government, and provides for the election of its first mayor, vice‑mayor, and councilors in the 1967 general elections. The act takes effect upon its approval.

  • Creation of the Municipality of Dianaton
  • Designation of Togaig as the seat of government
  • Election of first mayor, vice‑mayor, and councilors in 1967
  • Effectivity upon approval
municipality
local government
Lanao del Sur

REPUBLIC ACT No. 4790

AN ACT CREATING THE MUNICIPALITY OF DIANATON IN THE PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL SUR

Section 1

Barrios Togaig, Madalum, Bayanga, Langkong, Sarakan, Kat-bo, Digakapan, Magabo, Tabangao, Tiongko Colodan, Kabamakawan, Kapatagan, Bongabong, Aipang, Dagowan, Bakikis, Bungabung, Losain, Matimos and Magolatung, in the municipalities of Butig and Balabagan, Province of Lanao del Sur, are separated from said municipalities and constituted into a distinct and independent municipality of the same province to be known as the Municipality of Dianaton, Province of Lanao del Sur. The seat of government of the municipality shall be Togaig.

Section 2

The first mayor, vice-mayor and councilors of the new municipality shall be elected in the nineteen hundred sixty-seven general elections for local officials.

Section 3

This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved: June 18, 1966

For information and research only, and not legal advice. This text may not reflect later amendments. For certified copies, refer to the Official Gazette or the issuing agency.