Specific Territorial Transfers Prohibited by the TRO
- The TRO prohibits the transfer of Misamis Occidental from Region X to Region IX.
- The transfer of Oroquieta City, Tangub City, and Ozamiz City from Region X to Region IX is restrained.
- The transfer of South Cotabato from Region XI to Region XII is halted.
- The transfer of General Santos City from Region XI to Region XII is stopped.
- The transfer of Lanao del Norte from Region XII to Region IX is prohibited.
- The transfer of Iligan City and Marawi City from Region XII to Region IX is also restrained.
Implementation of District Office Codes
- The law involves amendments to the implementation of new district office codes related to registration transactions.
- Changes in district office codes are made in accordance with the Temporary Restraining Order issued by the Supreme Court.
- Copies of the revised district office codes are provided to the concerned offices for guidance and implementation.
Administrative Directive and Enforcement
- The memorandum circular is issued by the Land Transportation Office (LTO), indicating adherence to the Supreme Court’s TRO.
- Assistant Secretary Manuel N. Sabalza signed the circular dated June 13, 1991.
- All relevant personnel and offices involved in registration transactions are instructed to comply strictly with the TRO and the amended district office codes.
Legal Effect and Compliance
- This circular ensures that administrative departments refrain from effecting territorial transfers contested and restrained by the Court.
- It highlights the supremacy of the Supreme Court’s order in administrative matters affecting regional jurisdiction.
- Continued compliance is required until the Court issues further orders lifting or modifying the restraining order.