The Autonomous Region
AREA AND SEAT OF GOVERNMENT
Section 1. (1) There is hereby created the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, to be composed of provinces and cities voting favorably in the plebescite called for the purpose, in accordance with Section 18, Article X of the Constitution.
(2) The plebescite shall be conducted in the provinces of Basilan, Cotobato, Davao del Sur, Lanao del Norte, and Zamboanga del Sur, and the cities of Cotobato, Dapitan, Dipolog, General Santos, Iligan, Marawi, Pagadian, Puerto Princess, and Zamboanga.
Section 2. The Regional Legislative Assembly, hereinafter referred to as the Regional Assembly, shall fix by law the permanent seat of government for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, taking into considertation accessibility and efficiency in carrying out its mandate under this Act: Provided, That the provisional seat of the Regional Government shall be in Cotabato City.
