QuestionsQuestions (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 103)
To divide Region IV into Region IV-A (CALABARZON) and Region IV-B (MIMAROPA), transfer the Province of Aurora to Region III, and provide for related administrative supervision and implementation.
Article X, Section 4 of the Constitution, stating that the President shall exercise general supervision over local government units.
Administrative regions are established to promote efficiency in government, accelerate social and economic development, and improve public services.
It mandates the division of Region IV into Region IV-A and Region IV-B.
Region IV-A is known as CALABARZON. It includes provinces: Batangas, Cavite, Laguna, Quezon, Rizal; and cities: Antipolo, Batangas City, Calamba City, Cavite City, Lipa City, Lucena City, San Pablo City, Tagaytay City, Tanauan City, Trece Martires City.
Region IV-B is known as MIMAROPA. It includes provinces: Marinduque, Mindoro Occidental, Mindoro Oriental, Palawan, Romblon; and cities: Calapan City and Puerto Princesa City.
The Province of Aurora is transferred to and becomes part of Region III.
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).
To supervise the division of Region IV into Region IV-A and Region IV-B, and supervise the transfer of the Province of Aurora to Region III.
Yes. It states “City of Manila, May 17, 2002.” This appears near the end of the document.
Immediately upon approval.
It repeals or modifies any orders, rules, regulations, issuances, or parts thereof that are inconsistent with EO 103.
It reconfigures territories by dividing Region IV into two regions and transferring Aurora from its original region to Region III.
For example, Quezon (included in CALABARZON under Section 2, but not listed under MIMAROPA’s provinces in Section 3).
For example, Lucena City is included in CALABARZON (Section 2), while MIMAROPA lists only Calapan City and Puerto Princesa City.