Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 389)
The purpose of Executive Order No. 389 is to create the municipal district of Magsaysay in the province of Lanao del Norte by defining its territorial scope and governance structure.
The municipal district of Magsaysay was created pursuant to section 68 of the Revised Administrative Code and section 2630 of the same Code, as amended by Republic Act No. 1515.
The barrios and sitios forming the municipal district of Magsaysay were taken from the Municipality of Kolambugan, the Municipal District of Tubod, and the Municipal District of Tangcal.
The seat of government of the municipal district of Magsaysay is located at the barrio of Bago-Ingud.
The boundaries of the municipal district of Magsaysay start at the abandoned tunnel passage of the railway of the Finlay Miller Timber Company on the Titunod River and follow natural landmarks like the Titunod River, Bulot River, Mt. Taguitingon, and municipal boundaries of neighboring towns.
The municipalities of Kolambugan and Tubod and the municipal district of Tangcal shall have their respective territories minus the portions included in the municipal district of Magsaysay.
The municipal district of Magsaysay shall begin to exist upon the appointment and qualification of the mayor, vice-mayor, and a majority of the councilors thereof.
While not explicitly stated in the Executive Order, the appointments are typically made by the President or an authorized executive official pursuant to administrative law governing municipal districts at the time.
Republic Act No. 1515 amended section 2630 of the Revised Administrative Code, thereby providing the legal basis and framework for creating municipal districts such as Magsaysay.
The map was prepared and submitted by the Office of the Highway District Engineer of Lanao del Norte.