# Department Executive Order No. 13, s. 1917

* EXECUTIVE ORDER
* No. 13
Pursuant to the provisions of section 2016 of the Administrative Code, and upon the recommendation of the Provincial Governor of Lanao, the territory in the Province of Lanao, not included in any of the municipalities therein existing, is hereby organized into thirty-five municipal districts constituted as follows, Executive Order No. 16, series of 1914, being hereby repealed:
1. The Municipal District of Balut shall consist of the territory bounded on the north by the southern boundary of the Municipal District of Mumungan eastward to its intersection with the northern extremity of the base of Tiradores’ Hill; on the east by a line drawn from said intersection circling the eastern base to the southern extremity of said hill, thence due west to a line drawn due north and south through a point midway between the rancherias of Pantar and Balut, thence by said north and south line to its intersection with a line drawn due east and west through a point one mile north of the rancheria of Hagu-Ingud; on the south by said east and west line to said point one mile due north of the rancheria of Bagu-Ingud, thence by a line drawn from said point to the eastern extremity of Lake Talau, thence along the northern shore of said lake to its western extremity; on the west by a line drawn through the western extremity of said lake to a point one mile due north and by the eastern boundary of the Municipal District of Pantau Ragat from said point to its intersection with the southern boundary of the Municipal District of Mumungan. The Municipal District of Balut shall consist of the five barrios of Balut, Mumungan, Lumbak, Taar, and Badsagad.
2. The Municipal District of Bukulud shall consist of the territory bounded on the northeast by the southwestern boundary of the Municipal District of Tugaya; on the southeast by the western shore of Lake Lanao south to the mouth of the Madalum River; on the west by a line drawn from said mouth of the Madalum River to the summit of Mount Gurain. Included Balut Masla. The Municipal District of Bakulud shall consist of the five barrios of Pindulunan, Dilabayan, Balud Masla, Bakulud and Kalahui.
3. The Municipal District of of Bayañg shall consist of the territory bounded on the north by the southern shore of Lake Lanao eastward to its intersection with a line drawn due north from the bridge over the East Mataling River at Mataling Falls; on the east by said north and south line to said bridge; on the south by the southern boundary of the Municipal District of Binidayan extended westward to its intersection with the eastern boundary of the Municipal District of Binidayan; on the west by said boundary north to the southern shore of Lake Lanao.
The Municipal District of Bayañg shall consist of the three barrios of Bayañg, Kadinilan and Biabi.
4. The Municipal District of Binidayan shall consist of the territory bounded on the north and west by the southern and eastern boundaries of the Municipal District of Tatarikan eastward and northward to the shore of Lake Lanao and by the southern shore of said lake east to its intersection with a line drawn due north and south through a point one-half mile due west of the rancheria of Magunaya; on the east by said north and south line south to its intersection with a line drawn from the bridge over the East Mataling River at Mataling Falls to the bridge over the West Mataling River at the head of Lake Dapau; on the south west by said last mentioned line north westward to said bridge; on the north west by the southern and eastern boundaries of the municipal district of Pualas from said bridge to the summit of the eastern Ganassi peak. Included Balut Maitu. The Municipal District of Binidayan shall consist of the five barrios of Kialilidan; Lumbak, Balut Maitu, Sultaruru and Basak.
5. The Municipal District of Bubung shall consist of the territory bounded on the north by a portion of the southern boundary of the Municipal District of Kapai from the summit of the detached mountain peak back of Puga’an east to the Sigaan River, thence northeast along the Sigaan River to its intersection with the Bukidnon-Lanao boundary; on the east by the Lanao-Bukidnon boundary south to the Sugangan foot hills; on the south following around the northern trail of said foot hills to its intersection with a line drawn due east and west through a point midway between the rancherias of Ragundingan and Disuun, thence along said east and west line to its intersection with a line drawn from the detached peak back of Puga’an to a point midway between the rancherias of Bubung and Ditsan on the southwest by last mentioned line to the summit of the detached mountain peak back of Puga’an.
6. The Municipal District of Buru’un shall consist of the territory bounded on the north and west by the southern shore of Iligan Bay; on the east by the Buru’un River to a point seven miles from the sea; on the south by a line drawn through said point to a point on the Liangan River seven miles from the sea, thence by the Liangan River westward to the southern shore of Iligan Bay. The Municipal District of Buru’un shall consist of the four barrios of Liangan, Tugar, Takub and Samborun.
7. The Municipal District of Butig shall consist of the territory bounded on the north by a portion of a line drawn from a point on the Malaig River one-half mile above the rancheria of Suair to the bridge over the East Mataling River at Mataling Falls; on the east by the Malaig River, which is considered to be the control of the three principal upper branches of said river, southward to its intersection with the Lanao-Cotabato boundary line; on the south by said boundary line westward to its intersection with the eastern boundary of the Municipal District of Tubaran; on the west by said boundary northward to its intersection with the above defined northern boundary of this municipal district. The Municipal District of Butig shall consist of the eight barrios of Butig, Bualan, Timbab, Malalis, Bayabau, Ragayan, Pantaun and Dulangan.
8. The Municipal District of Ditsan shall consist of the territory bounded on the northeast and east by the southwestern and part of the south boundary of the Municipal District of Bubung eastward to its intersection with the line drawn through the base of the line of the Subañgan foot hills; on the east along said line through the base of said foot hills to its intersection with the northern boundary of the Municipal District of Mulundu; on the south by the northern boundary of the Municipal District of Mulundu; on the west and north west by the eastern shore of Lake Lanao north to the mouth of the Puga’an River, thence by a line drawn from the mouth of said river to the summit of the detached mountain peak back of Puga’an. The Municipal District of Ditsan shall consist of the five barrios of Ditsan, Pagalungan, Ragundingan, Buntung and Buayaan.
9. The Municipal District of Ganassi shall consist of the territory bounded on the north by the southern boundary of the Municipal District of Madamba; on the east by the shore of Lake Lanao to its intersection with the Ganassi River; and by the western boundary of the Municipal District of Tatarikan; on the southwest by a line drawn from the summit of the eastern Ganassi peak to its intersection with the Municipal District Madamba. The Municipal District of Ganassi shall consist of the eight barrios of Ganassi, Makaguiling, Gadungan, Pantaun, Gi, Taliugun, Tabuan and Pindulunan.
10. The Municipal District of Gata shall consist of the territory bounded on the north by a line drawn through a point on the eastern shore of Lake Lanao one-half mile north of the mouth of the Gata River due east to its intersection with a line bisecting that formed by the Gata and Rumayas rivers; on the northeast by said bisecting line southeastward to its intersection with a line drawn through the base of the Pidatan mountains; on the southeast by said line south westward to its intersection with the Malaig River; on the west by the Malaig River to its mouth on the shore of Lake Lanao; thence continued along the shore of Lake Lanao to a point one-half mile north of the Gata River. The Municipal District of Gata shall consist of the eight barrios of Gata, Punud, Rugao, Kadayunan, Dilausan, Bansayan, Disan and Gadungan.
11. The Municipal District of Kapai shall consist of the territory bounded on the north by the southern boundary of the Municipal Dist,rict of Mandulug; on the east by the Lanao-Bukidnon boundary line south to its intersection by the Sigaan River; on the south by said Sigaan River westward to the rancheria of Raya, thence by a line to the summit of the detached mountain peak back of the rancheria of Puga’an; on the south and west by a line drawn from the summit of said mountain along the western base of the foot hills of the Kapai mountains to a point at the foot hills of the northern extremity of the Kapai Hills, thence by a line to a point on the Puga’an River three miles inland from the shore of Iligan Bay, thence along the eastern boundary line of the Municipality of Iligan to its intersection with the southern boundary of the Municipal District of Mandulug. The Municipal District of Kapai shall consist of the five barrios of Kapai, Pagulungan, Malana, Parau and Dimagaling.
12. The Municipal District of Kapatagan shall consist of the territory bounded on the north and northeast by the southwestern boundary of the Municipal District of Kolambugan; on the east by a line drawn through the point of intersection of the southeastern boundary line of the Municipal District of Kolambugan with the Darumawang River southwest to the point of intersection of the municipal boundary of Malabang with the Sigayan River, thence down said river to its mouth in Illana Bay, thence by the shore line of Illana Bay northwest to its intersection with the Lanao-Zamboanga boundary line; on the west by the Lanao-Zamboanga boundary line northward to its intersection with the southern shore of Panguil Bay, thence along the east shore of Panguil Bay to its intersection with the southern boundary of the Municipal District of Kolambugan.
The Municipal District of Kapatagan shall consist of the seven barrios of Kapatagan, Bulakan, Balut, Mama-anan, Kiatubukan, Salug and Karkam.
13. The Municipal District of Kolambugan shall consist of the territory bounded on the northwest by the eastern shores of Panguil and Iligan bays; on the northeast by the Liangan River to a point seven miles from the sea; on the southeast by that portion of a line drawn said point to the summit of Mount Inayauan to its intersection with the Darumawang River; on the southwest by the Darumawang River to its mouth on Panguil Bay. The Municipal District of Kolambugan shall consist of the thirteen barrios of Kolambugan, Tutunod, Labu, Luman, Tankal, Barungisan, Manguian, Lama-Lama, Banisilan, Maigu, Marinaut, Manga and Maribujoc.
14. The Municipal District of Lumbatan shall consist of the territory bounded on the north by the southern shore of Lake Lanao eastward to a point on the Lake shore one-half mile east of the rancheria of Yalamai, thence continued eastward by a line drawn from said point to a point on the Malaig River one-half mile above the rancheria of Sauir; on the southeast by the northern boundary of the Municipal District of Butig and a portion of the northern boundary of the Municipal District of Tubaran westward to the bridge over the Mataling River at Mataling Falls; on the west by the eastern boundary of the Municipal District of Bayang north to its intersection with the southern shore of Lake Lanao. The Municipal District of Lumbatan shall consist of the nine barrios of Lumbatan, Bakayawan, Darumuyud, Nanagun, Mineros, Balaygay, Basak, Dilausan and Makadar.
15. The Municipal District of Madalum shall consist of the territory bounded on the north by a portion of the southern boundary of the Municipal District of Munai eastward to the summit of Mount Gurain: on the east by the western boundary of the Municipal District of Bakulud; on the south and east by the western shore of Lake Lanao west and south to the mouth of Madamba River; on the south by the Madamba River westward to its point of intersection with a line drawn due north and south through a point midway between the rancherias of Linuk and Gadungan; on the west by said north and south line north to its intersection with the southern boundary of the Municipal District of Munai. The Municipal District of Madalum shall consist of the seven barrios of Madalum, Katasan, Kurumatan, Tungan-Tungan, Sugud, Gadungan and Linuk.
16. The Municipal District of Madamba shall consist of the territory bounded on the north by a portion of the southern boundary of the Municipal District of Munai eastward to its intersection with the western boundary of the Municipal District of Madalum, by the west and southwest boundary of the Municipal District of Madalum, thence continued on the east by the shore of Lake Lanao to its intersection with the northern boundary of the Municipal District of Ganassi; on the south by the northern boundary of the Municipal District of Ganassi due west to its intersection with a line drawn from the summit of the eastern Ganassi peak to the eastern extremity of Lake Dagianan; on the west by this latter line north to its intersection with the southern boundary of the Municipal District of Munai.
The Municipal District of Madamba shall consist of the eight barrios of Madamba, Banang, Tuka, Lakidan, Pantar, Tambu, Kabasaran and Uyan.
17. The Municipal District of Maging shall consist of the territory bounded on the north by the southern boundary of the Municipal District of Taraka, thence by a line drawn through the base of the Subangan and Pidatan mountains to its intersection with the northeastern boundary of the Municipal District of Gata; on the southwest by the northeastern boundary of the Municipal District of Gata and a portion of the eastern boundary of the Municipal district of Tamparan northwest to its intersection with the boundary of the Municipal District of Taraka. The Municipal District of Maging shall consist of the four barrios of Maging, Bakulud, Taluan and Rumayas.
18. The Municipal District of Mandulug shall consist of the territory bounded on the north by the Lanao-Misamis boundary line to its intersection with the Lanao-Bukidnon boundary line; on the east by the Lanao-Bukidnon boundary line south to its intersection by a line drawn along the watershed between the Mandulug and Kapai Rivers; on the south by said line of watershed westward to a point three miles from the shore of lligan Bay; on the west by a portion of the eastern boundary line of the Municipality of Iligan northward to its intersection with the Lanao-Misamis boundary line.
19. The Municipal District of Marantau shall consist of the territory bounded on the north by a portion of the southern boundary of the Municipal District of Sagiaran from its intersection with the line of crests of the Gurain range of mountains and extended eastward to the shore of Lake Lanao at the point one-fourth mile south of the rancheria of Little Bakulud; on the east by the western shore of Lake Lanao to a point midway between the rancherias of Kawayan and Bakayawan; on the south by a line drawn due east and west through said midway point westward to its intersection with a line drawn thru the crests of the Gurain range of mountains; on the west by said line of crests north to its intersection with the southern boundary of the Municipal District of Sagiaran. The Municipal District of Marantau shall consist of the twelve barrios of Bakayawan, Maul, Daan-a-Ingud, Kawayan, Inudaran, Kamalig, Kialdan, Batal, Linuk Bakung, Marantau and Punud.
20. The Municipal District of Masiu shall consist of the territory bounded on the northeast and east by the Malaig River from its mouth on the eastern shore of Lake Lanao to a point one half mile above the rancheria of Sauir: on the southwest by the eastern boundary of the Municipal District of Lumbatan northwest to the southern shore of Lake Lanao; on the west by the southern and eastern shore of Lake Lanao westward and northward to the mouth of the Malaig River. The Municipal District of Masiu shall consist of the eight barrios of Dayauan, Pantau, Putud, Talub, Balaigai, Mimbalai, Sauir and Buisan.
21. The Municipal District of Mulundu shall consist of the territory bounded on the north by a line drawn due east from Dalama point on the eastern shore of Lake Lanao about one-half mile south of the rancheria of Dalama east to its intersection with the line drawn through the base of the first foot hill; on the east by said line through the base of the first foot hills southward to its intersection with the northern boundary of the Municipal District of Taraka; on the south by the northern boundary of the Municipal District of Taraka; on the north west by the eastern shore of Lake Lanao north to its intersection with the southern boundary of the Municipal District of Ditsan. The Municipal District of Mulundu shall consist of the barrio of Mulundu.
22. The Municipal District of Mumungan shall consist of the territory bounded on the north by the southern and southeastern boundary line of the Municipality of Iligan eastward to its intersection with the western boundary of the Municipal District of Kapai; on the east by a portion of the southern and western boundary of the Municipal District of Kapai; south to its intersection by a line drawn due east and west through the northern extremity of the base of Tiradores’ Hill; on the south by said east and west line westward to its intersection with the Agus River, thence by a line to a point on the Buru’un River seven miles from the shore of Iligan Bay; on the west by the Buru’un River to a point three miles from the shore of Iligan Bay.
The Municipal District of Mumungan shall consist of the two barrios of Titay and Kiasar.
23. The Municipal District of Munai shall consist of the territory bounded on the north by the southern boundary of the Municipal District of Pantau Ragat; on the east by a portion of the western boundary of the Municipal District of Balut, the western boundary of the Municipal District of Sagiaran, the western portion of the southern boundary of the Municipal District of Sagiaran eastward to its intersection with the line of crests of the Gurain range of mountains and along said line of crests south and southwest to the summit of Mount Gurain; on the south and southwest by a line drawn from the summit of said mount Gurain through a point one mile due north of the northern extremity of Lake Uyan to its intersection with the line drawn from the summit of the eastern Ganassi peak to the eastern extremity of Lake Dagianan, thence northwest along said line and by the northeastern shore of said lake to its northern extremity, thence by a line drawn due west to its intersection with the eastern boundary of the Municipal District of Kolambugan; on the northwest by a portion of the said eastern boundary of the Municipal District of Kolambugan north to its intersection with the southern boundary of the Municipal District of Pantau Ragat. The Municipal District of Munai shall consist of the five barrios of Manai, Nunang, Dalama, Balintad and Sandig-a-Munai.
24. The Municipal District of Nunungan shall consist of the territory bounded on the north and northeast by a portion of the southern and southwestern boundary of the Municipal District of Munai east and southeast to the northwestern corner of the Municipal District of Ganassi, thence following the northern boundary line of the Municipal District of Pualas to its intersection with the Liangan River and the Liangan River southward to the municipal boundary line of the Municipality of Malabang; on the south by said boundary line westward to its intersection with the Sigayan River, thence on the west by said river and the eastern boundary line of the Municipal District of Kapatagan northward to the southwestern corner of the Municipal District of Munai. The Municipal District of Nunungan shall consist of the eight barrios of Mapialupa, Nunungan, Kalukungan, Kapatagan, Masibai, Karkum, Pagayawan and Katubuan.
25. The Municipal District of Pantar shall consist of the territory bounded on the north by the southern boundary of the Municipal District of Mumungan from its intersection with the eastern boundary of the Municipal District of Balut eastward to its intersection with the southern and western boundary of the Municipal District of Kapai; on the southeast by a line drawn from said intersection to the Pantar bridge over the Agus River, thence southwest to the southeast corner of the Municipal District of Balut; on the west by the eastern boundary of the Municipal District of Balut.
The Municipal District of Pantar shall consist of the four barrios of Pantar Pantaun, Punud and Kalanganan.
26. The Municipal District of Pantau Rugat shall consist of the territory bounded on the north by a portion of the southern boundary of the Municipal District of Buru’un from the Liangan River eastward to the Buru’un River and by a portion of the southern boundary of the Municipal District of Mumungan from the Buru’un River eastward to the Agus River; on the southeast by a line drawn from said Agus River southwest to a point one mile due north of the western extremity of Lake Talau; on the south by a line drawn due west from said point to its intersection with the southeastern boundary of the Municipal District of Kolambugan; on the northwest by a portion of the southeastern boundary of the Municipal District of Kolambugan north to its intersection with the Liangan River. The Municipal District of Pantau Ragat shall consist of the four barrios of Pantau Ragat, Dimayun, Nunang, and Aluun.
27. The Municipal District of Pualas shall consist of the territory bounded on the east by the southwestern boundary of the Municipal District of Ganassi to the summit of the eastern Ganassi peak, thence by a line from said peak south westward to the bridge over the west Mataling River at the head of Lake Dapau, thence by the Ganassi-Malabang trail southward to the boundary line of the Municipality of Malabang; on the south by said Malabang boundary line north westward to its intersection with the Liangan River, thence north along said river to its point of intersection with a line drawn due west from the summit of Bukid Peak; on the north by said line to said summit and by a line from said summit to the northwest corner of the Municipal District of Ganassi. The Municipal District of Pualas shall consist of the three barrios of Pualas, Danugan and Dapau.
28. The Municipal District of Sagiaran shall consist of the territory bounded on the north by the southern boundary of the Municipal District of Balut and a portion of the southeastern boundary of the Municipal District of Pantar to the Agus River bridge at Pantar; on the east by the southwestern boundary (Agus River) of the Municipal District of Sungud; on the southeast by the north western boundary of the Municipality of Dansalan to its intersection with a line drawn due west thru a point; on the shore of Lake Lanao one-quarter mile south of the rancheria of Little Bakulud; on the south by said due west line to its intersection with a line drawn due north and south through the western extremity of Lake Talau; on the west by said north and south line northward to its intersection with the southern boundary line of the Municipal District of Pantau Ragat. The Municipal District of Sagiaran shall consist of the eleven barrios of Sagiaran, Dilausan, Pawak, Bubu, Mintring, Bagu-Ingud, Basak, Pantar, Sapingit, Palau and Tambu.
29. The Municipal District of Sungud shall consist of the territory bounded on the northwest by the southeastern boundary of the Municipal District of Pantar; on the east by a portion of the western boundary of the Municipal District of Kapai to the northeast, corner of the Municipality of Dansalan, thence by a line southwest to the Agus River, thence down said river to the Agus River bridge at Pantar. The Municipal District of Sungud shall consist of the four barrios of Sungud, Mipaga, Limugau and Lumbayanagi.
30. The Municipal District of Tamparan shall consist of the territory bounded on the north by a line drawn parallel to and one-half mile south of the Taraka River; on the east by a line drawn parallel to and one-half mile west of the Rumayas River south to a point one-half mile due west of the junction of the Rumayas and Gata rivers, thence to the point of intersection between the northern boundary of the Municipal District of Gata with the midway line between the Gata and Rumayas rivers; on the south by the northern boundary of the Municipal District of Gata westward to the eastern shore of Lake Lanao; on the west by said eastern shore northward to a point one-half mile south of the Taraka River. The Municipal District of Tamparan shall consist of the six barrios of Tamparan, Putud, Lalabuan, Tatayauan, Miundas and Linuk.
31. The Municipal District of Taraka shall consist of the territory bounded on the north by a line drawn due east and west through a point midway between the rancherias of Mulundu and Sambulawan from the eastern shore of Lake Lanao eastward to its intersection with a line drawn through the base of the first foot hills; on the southeast by said line to its intersection with the Taraka or Putian River, thence down said river to a point about one-half mile below the junction of the Rumayas and Putian rivers, thence by a line drawn due west to its intersection with the eastern boundary of the Municipal District of Tamparan; on the west and south by a portion of the eastern and northern boundaries of the Municipal District of Tamparan and the eastern shore of Lake Lanao north to its intersection with the southern boundary of the Municipal District of Mulundu. The Municipal District of Taraka shall consist of the seven barrios of Sambulawan, Dilabayan, Malungan, Muriataubalindung, Muriataulukusadatu, Pitakas and Budiarurau.
32. The Municipal District of Tatarikan shall consist of the territory bounded on the east and north by the shore of Lake Lanao from the mouth of the Ganassi River east of its intersection with a line drawn due north and south through a point one mile east of the rancheria of Tubaran and said north and south line to its intersection with a line drawn due east from the summit of the Eastern Ganassi peak; on the south by said due east line west to the summit of said peak; on the west by a line drawn from said summit to the mouth of the Ganassi River. The Municipal District of Tatarikan shall consist of the eight barrios of Tatarikan, Linindingan, Pinalangka, Lumbak, Ayung, Paiguay, Pualas and Deyaremparkas.
33. The Municipal District of Tubaran shall consist of the territory bounded on the north by the southwestern boundary of the Municipal Districts of Binidayan and Bayang and a portion of southeast boundary of the Municipal District of Lumbatan; on the east by the western boundary of the Municipal District of Butig southward to its intersection with the Lanao-Cotabato boundary line; on the southeast by said boundary line west and south to its intersection with the boundary line of the Municipality of Malabang; on the southwest by said Malabang boundary line northwestward to its intersection with the Ganassi-Malabang trail; on the west by the eastern boundary of the Municipal District of Pualas. The Municipal District of Tubaran shall consist of the seven barrios of Tubaran, Buribid, Dikaparuan, Tangkal, Paiguay, Bita and Baguiangan.
34. The Municipal District of Tugaya shall consist of the territory bounded on the northeast by the southwestern boundary of the Municipal District of Uatu; on the east and south by the western shore of Lake Lanao south to a point midway between the rancherias of Tugaya and Great Bakulud; on the southwest by a line drawn from said midway point northwestward to the summit of Mount Gurain; on the northwest by a line drawn from the summit of Mount Gurain through the crests of the Gurain range of mountains northeastward to its intersection with the southwestern boundary of the Municipal District of Uatu.
The Municipal district of Tugaya shall consist of the eight barrios of Tugaya, Bubung, Gurain, Sugud, Puted, Lumbak, Sugud and Kayagan.
35. The Municipal District of Uatu shall consist of the territory bounded on the north by the southern boundary of the Municipal District of Marantau; on the east by the western shore of Lake Lanao south to a point midway between the rancherias of Uatu and Tugaya; on the southwest by a line drawn thru said midway point due northwest to its intersection with the line of crests of the Gurain range of mountains at the southwest corner of the Municipal District of Marantau. The Municipal District of Uatu shall also include the islands of Salungan and Nusa. The Municipal District of Uatu shall consist of the six barrios of Uatu, Lumbayau, Raya, Malaig, Pagayawan and Dilausan.
The form of government of such municipal districts shall be that, prescribed in Executive Order Numbered Ten, series of Nineteen hundred and fourteen, as amended by Executive Order Numbered Two, series of Nineteen hundred and sixteen.
The above changes in the political subdivisions of the municipal districts of the Province of Lanao shall take effect as of May 1, 1917.