Law Summary

Introduction

This document is an Executive Order issued by President Elpidio Quirino, amending Executive Order No. 279 dated October 11, 1949, which pertains to the creation of the Municipality of Padre Garcia in Batangas.

Purpose of the Amendment

• Legal Principle: The amendment aims to formally include the barrio of Bukal within the jurisdiction of the Municipality of Padre Garcia.
• Context: Executive Order No. 279 inadvertently omitted the barrio of Bukal from its list of barrios, despite its geographical inclusion within the defined boundaries of the municipality.

Specific Provisions

• Inclusion of Bukal:
  • The barrio of Bukal, previously part of the municipality of Rosario, is hereby designated as one of the barrios of Padre Garcia.
  • This inclusion addresses jurisdictional clarity and administrative governance over the area.

Key Details

• Authority: The amendment is made under the authority vested in the President by Section 68 of the Revised Administrative Code.
• Effective Date: The order was executed on December 23, 1953.

Signatories

• The Executive Order is signed by:
  • President: Elpidio Quirino
  • Acting Executive Secretary: Marciano Roque

Key Takeaways

• Executive Order No. 659 serves to clarify and rectify jurisdictional boundaries by formally including the barrio of Bukal in Padre Garcia.
• It is a necessary administrative action to ensure proper governance and avoid jurisdictional disputes.
• The amendment underscores the authority of the President to make such changes under the Revised Administrative Code.