Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 277)
The barrios of Santa Fe, San Juan, San Isidro, San Miguel, Tibak, and Pitogo, and the sitios of Badiangay, Bolod, Kilometer 17, and Curba.
Pursuant to the provisions of section 68 of the Revised Administrative Code and upon the recommendation of the Secretary of the Interior.
The seat of government is at barrio Santa Fe.
The Municipality of Palo retained its present territory minus the portion included in the Municipality of Santa Fe.
The municipality begins to exist upon the appointment and qualification of the mayor, vice-mayor, and a majority of the councilors but not earlier than November 15, 1949.
Section 68 provides the legal basis and authority for reorganizing territorial units like municipalities.
The Secretary of the Interior recommends the creation of new municipalities to the President.
The mayor, vice-mayor, and a majority of the councilors must be appointed and qualify.