QuestionsQuestions (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 198)
Kitaotao is created in the Province of Bukidnon.
It took the listed barrios from the Municipality of Dangcagan.
The seat of government is at the barrio of Kitaotao.
Dangcagan retains its present territory minus the portions included in the territory of Kitaotao.
It begins to exist upon the appointment and qualification of the Mayor, Vice-Mayor, and a majority of the councilors.
The creation of the new municipality as proposed in House Bill No. 9010.
EO No. 198 states that the proposed creation of Kitaotao in House Bill No. 9010 was approved by the House of Representatives.
San Isidro, Bolocaon, Kimolong, Kitaotao, Magsaysay, Santo Rosario, Osmeña, Cauyonan, Cebale, Malobalo, Bobong, Lower Bokbok, Simod, Balangigay, Kitobo, and Dalorong.
It lists 16 barrios.
It implies creation by executive action under statutory authority, followed by the appointment and qualification of local officials before the municipality actually begins to exist.
It was signed by President Diosdado Macapagal, and by Acting Executive Secretary Salvador L. Marião.
The enumeration of the barrios included in Kitaotao and the clause that Dangcagan’s territory is its present territory minus the portions included in Kitaotao.
It demonstrates how LGU boundaries and existence can be established through executive issuance authorized by law, with subsequent official appointments.
It identifies the place and date of issuance, which helps determine the law’s official promulgation time and record-keeping.