Title
Supreme Court
Rename Municipality Andreson to Garchitorena
Law
Executive Order No. 218
Decision Date
May 28, 1949
Executive Order No. 218, signed by President Elpidio Quirino, officially renames the municipality of Andreson in Camarines Sur to Garchitorena.

Q&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 218)

Executive Order No. 218 changes the name of the municipality of Andreson in the Province of Camarines Sur to Garchitorena.

Executive Order No. 205 organized certain barrios and sitios in the municipality of Caramoan, Province of Camarines Sur, into an independent municipality under the name of Andreson.

Executive Order No. 218 amends Executive Order No. 205 by changing the name of the newly created municipality from Andreson to Garchitorena.

Elpidio Quirino was the President who signed the Executive Order on May 28, 1949.

It formally and legally changes the name of the municipality as recognized by the government, affecting official documents and administrative references.

The Executive Secretary certifies and attests the authenticity of the Executive Order by signing it on behalf of the President.

A municipality refers to a local government unit composed of a group of barangays (villages or barrios), governed by elected officials, and recognized under Philippine law.

No, it does not create a new municipality; it changes the name of an already created independent municipality from Andreson to Garchitorena.

Reasons can include honoring historical figures, correcting errors, reflecting cultural identity, or political considerations.


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