Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 414)
Executive Order No. 414, dated January 27, 1961, created the Municipality of Libungan.
The Municipality of Libungan is located in the Province of Cotabato.
The municipalities of Midsayap and Carmen contributed barrios and sitios to form the Municipality of Libungan.
The seat of government is at the barrio of Cabaruyan.
It was created pursuant to the provisions of Section 68 of the Revised Administrative Code.
Yes, barrios and sitios within the boundary perimeter of the new municipality are deemed to be included.
The municipality begins to exist upon the appointment and qualification of its mayor, vice-mayor, and majority of councilors, and upon certification by the Secretary of Finance that it can implement the Minimum Wage Law and provide essential municipal services.
Certification by the Secretary of Finance that it is financially capable of implementing the Minimum Wage Law, meeting statutory obligations, and providing essential services.
The boundaries are defined by geographic landmarks such as rivers (Libungan, Malitubog), latitude lines, and old municipal boundaries, as described in Resolution No. 2 of the Cotabato Provincial Board.
Their territories are reduced by the portions comprising the new Municipality of Libungan, but they must remain capable of maintaining their municipal governments and services after the segregation.
President Carlos P. Garcia and Executive Secretary Natalio P. Castillo signed the executive order.