Title
Creation of Amaya Municipality in Cavite
Law
Executive Order No. 639
Decision Date
Nov 5, 1953
Executive Order No. 639 establishes the independent municipality of Amaya in Cavite, comprising specific barrios and delineating its boundaries from the municipality of Tanza, effective upon the appointment of its local officials and financial capability.
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Territorial Boundaries Between Amaya and Tanza

  • The boundary starts at the center of the mouth of Pandan Creek at Manila Bay and runs southeasterly following the creek upstream.
  • The boundary continues along the lines separating specific lot numbers (identified from 1147 to 1255 and beyond) within the cadastral map.
  • It extends to natural landmarks such as Pajo Reservoir and follows unnamed creeks up to the boundary line between the municipalities of Tanza and Indang.
  • The municipality of Tanza retains its remaining territories after the delineation of Amaya.

Conditions for Municipality Establishment and Governance

  • The municipality of Amaya shall officially exist once the mayor, vice-mayor, and majority of councilors are appointed and qualified.
  • A certification by the Secretary of Finance or the Provincial Treasurer is required to confirm that Amaya can provide salaries and wages to its officials and employees.
  • Salaries must comply with the minimum rates established under Republic Act No. 602.

Legal Basis and Authority

  • The creation of Amaya is pursuant to Section 68 of the Revised Administrative Code.
  • The establishment was recommended by the Provincial Board of Cavite and executed through an Executive Order.

Effectivity and Formal Approval

  • The Executive Order was signed by President Elpidio Quirino on November 5, 1953, in Manila.
  • The order is officially promulgated by the Acting Executive Secretary, Marciano Roque.

Important Legal Concepts

  • Provision for administrative reorganization respecting territorial jurisdiction and local governance.
  • Requirement of financial capability to sustain local government operations before formal operation.
  • Use of geographic and cadastral references to define municipal boundaries accurately.
  • Elevation of sitios to barrio status within the new municipality for administrative purposes.

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