QuestionsQuestions (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 269)
Executive Order No. 269, dated September 28, 1949.
It was pursuant to Section 68 of the Revised Administrative Code, upon the recommendation of the Secretary of the Interior.
It consisted of the southern portion of the municipality of Jones, described through specific metes and bounds and natural boundaries (e.g., creeks and rivers) and references to cadastral/plan points.
Jones retained its present territory minus the portion included in the municipality of San Agustin.
In the barrio of Dappig, which was designated as the seat of the municipal government.
Dappig (seat), Masaya Norte, Masaya Sur, Masaya Centro, Nemmatan, Quinalabasa, Virgoneza, Sinaoangan Norte, Sinaoangan Sur, Palacian Grande, Uldogan, and Dabubu.
Rangay, Sto. Niño, Mapalad, and San Juan.
Upon the appointment and qualification of the mayor, vice-mayor, and a majority of the councilors, but in no case earlier than November 15, 1949.
It sets a minimum effective date for the municipality’s existence, regardless of earlier appointment/qualification.
Appointment and qualification of the mayor, vice-mayor, and a majority of the councilors.
Lakay-lakay creek, Cagayan River, Dutap Creek, Siraagap Creek, and Dibuluan River.
That the territorial description was anchored on existing cadastral/land survey records and named points to precisely locate the boundary line.
Because it determines with precision the political and administrative jurisdiction over the territory, clarifying which lands are included in the new municipality versus those retained by Jones.
It was signed by President Elpidio Quirino; the Executive Secretary was Teodoro Evangelista.