Title
Creation of Bansalan Municipality, Davao
Law
Executive Order No. 506
Decision Date
Jun 6, 1952
Executive Order No. 506 created the Municipality of Bansalan in the Province of Davao, Philippines, by separating it from the municipality of Digos and establishing its own government, subject to certain financial and administrative requirements.
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Q&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 506)

Executive Order No. 506, dated June 6, 1952, created the municipality of Bansalan.

The western portion of the municipality of Digos, including specific barrios and sitios such as Anonang, Bala, Barayong, Blocon, and others, was separated to create Bansalan.

The municipality of Bansalan was created pursuant to section 68 of the Revised Administrative Code.

The organization and existence of Bansalan depend on certification by the provincial treasurer that it can pay its officials and employees minimum wages and salaries as per Republic Act No. 602, and the appointment and qualification of the mayor, vice-mayor, and a majority of the councilors.

The executive branch, as implied by the executive order, appoints the mayor, vice-mayor, and councilors.

Miral is designated as the seat of government.

The territory of Digos was reduced by the portion that became part of the new municipality of Bansalan.

Republic Act No. 602 governs the minimum wages and salaries to be paid to officials and employees.

President Elpidio Quirino signed Executive Order No. 506.

June 6, 1952, is the date when Executive Order No. 506 was issued, formally creating the municipality of Bansalan.


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