Section 1
SECTION 1. Any provisions of law to the contrary notwithstanding, there shall be created the positions of three Registers of Deeds for the Province of Cotabato. One Register of Deeds shall serve the territory which includes the municipalities of Nuling, Parang, Buldon, Pigcawayan, Libungan, Midsayap, Pikit, Pagalungan, Kabacan, Carmen, Matalam, Magpot, Kidapawan and Makilala; the second, the territory which includes the municipalities of Mlang, Tulunan, Columbio, Buluan, Tacurong, Sultan Sa Barongis, Isulan, Ampatuan, Maganoy, Datu Piang, Tumbao, Dinaig, Upi, Lebak, Kalamansig and Palimbang; and the third, the territory which includes the municipalities of Norala, Surala, Banga, Tantangan, Koronadal, Tupi, Polomolok, General Santos, Kiamba, Maitum, Maasin, Tampacan and Glan, all in the Province of Cotabato.