Title
Supreme Court
Amending creation of Limasawa municipality
Law
Executive Order No. 217
Decision Date
Dec 9, 1965
Diosdado Macapagal amends the establishment of Limasawa municipality in Southern Leyte, stipulating its official existence upon the appointment of its local officials.

Law Summary

Conditions for the Municipality's Legal Existence

  • The officials include the Mayor, Vice-Mayor, and a majority of the municipal councilors.
  • Only after these officials have been appointed and qualified does the municipality gain legal recognition.

Legal Authority and Effectivity

  • The amendment was promulgated under the legal authority of the President of the Philippines, Diosdado Macapagal.
  • This amendment modifies the penultimate paragraph of Executive Order No. 193, dated October 24, 1965.
  • The amendment was executed on December 9, 1965, in Manila.

Purpose and Public Welfare

  • The amendment was issued in the interest of public welfare, ensuring clear legal and administrative procedures for the establishment of the municipality.

Official Signatories

  • Signed by President Diosdado Macapagal.
  • Countersigned by Froilan R. Montalban, Acting Assistant Executive Secretary.

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