Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 223)
The creation is pursuant to the provisions of Section 68 of the Revised Administrative Code as stated in Executive Order No. 223 dated December 28, 1956.
The barrios and sitios include Siay, Titay, Kulasian, Lumorac, Coloy, Labasan, Mirangan, Gandiagan, Lalat, San Jose, Sibugay, Balagen, Camanga, Dalama, Dipili, Bulawan, Sibayat, Payao, Balian, Bato or Tasok, Talaid Point, Boyogan, Calapi, Salanagan, Balangasan, and Balucanan.
The barrios and sitios include Mali, Balabao, Mantinaw, Paruk, Sampuli, and Minsulao.
The seat of government is located at the barrio of Siay.
It begins to exist upon the appointment and qualification of the mayor, vice-mayor, and a majority of the councilors and upon certification by the Secretary of Finance that the municipality is financially capable of meeting statutory obligations and providing essential services.
It must be financially capable of implementing the Minimum Wage Law, providing statutory obligations, and maintaining ordinary essential municipal services.
They must still be able to maintain creditably their respective municipal governments, meet all statutory and contractual obligations, and provide essential municipal services.
It was signed by President Ramon Magsaysay and countersigned by Executive Secretary Fortunato De Leon.
Section 68 provides the legal authority for the President to create municipalities through executive orders.
Yes, the territories of Kabasalan and Malangas are diminished by the barrios and sitios included in the new municipality of Siay.