The provinces.
Section 19
SEC. 19. The provinces.—A civil provincial government is hereby established for the following provinces, within the territory of the Department of Mindanao and Sulu, to wit: (a) Agusan Province.—The Province of Agusan shall consist of the territory now known as the Province of Agusan, excluding only the subprovince of Bukidnon. (b) Bukidnon Province.—The Province of Bukidnon shall consist of the territory now known as subprovince of Bukidnon. (c) Cotabato Province.—The Province of Cotabato shall consist of the territory now known as the district of Cotabato. (d) Davao Province.—The Province of Davao shall consist of the territory now known as the district of Davao. (e) Lanao Province.—The Province of Lanao shall consist of the territory now known as the district of Lanao. (f) Sulu Province.—The Province of Sulu shall consist of the territory now known as the district of Sulu. (g) Zamboanga Province.—The Province of Zamboanga shall consist of the territory now known as the district of Zamboanga. The provinces herein provided shall preserve their present -boundaries ana boundaries and seats of government, except as provided in paragraph (m) of section eight hereof.