Preamble
WHEREAS, it is the desired aim of the State to provide every possible opportunity to hasten the pace of progress throughout the land with emphasis not only in areas where economic development is behind, but likewise in Places where for political reasons, among others, constitute a stumbling block towards the early realization of the ideals of the New Society; WHEREAS, the municipality of Wao in the province of Lanao del Sur is comprised of so vast a territory that the present strength of the local Integrated National Police Force is far from adequate to patrol outlying communities for the maintenance of peace and order WHEREAS, a division of said municipality into two municipalities would enhance progress and development of the areas involved, since projects for development would be subjected to closer attention and supervision by local officials; WHEREAS, it is necessary to create the municipality of Bumbaran out of the existing municipality of Wao so as to maximize the enforcement of law and order thereat and to expediate optimum development thereof, considering that the territorial area of the proposed new Municipality of Bumbaran is vast agricultural lands capable of producing variable crops which would give sufficient food and income to its population; WHEREAS, the creation of the municipality of Bumbaran will benefit economically, socially and politically the residents of the area or areas affected; NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution, do hereby order and decree: