RA 6406 Section 1

Section 1

SECTION 1. The Province of Lanao del Sur is hereby divided into two provinces to be known as Maranaw and Lanao del Sur, in the following manner: The Province of Maranaw shall consist of that portion of the present Province of Lanao del Sur which comprises the municipalities of Masiu, Poona-Bayabao, Lumba-Bayabao, Wao, Tamparan, Marantao, Kapai, Bubong, Ramain-Ditsaan, Mulondo, Saguiaran, Piagapo and Taraka. The Province of Lanao del Sur shall consist of that remaining portion of the present Province of Lanao del Sur which comprises the municipalities of Lumbatan, Butig, Binidayan, Bayang, Tubaran, Tugaya, Pagayawan, Pualas, Balabagan, Mala-bang, Ganassi, Madalum, Madamba, Bacolod Grande and Balindong.

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CitationRA 6406 Section 1 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

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