Title
Creation of San Jacinto Municipality, Bohol
Law
Executive Order No. 229
Decision Date
Jun 17, 1949
Executive Order No. 229 establishes the independent Municipality of San Jacinto in Bohol, formed from portions of Balilihan, Antequera, and Tubigon, with its government seat located in the barrio of Catigbian.
A

Territorial Boundaries

  • Boundaries precisely defined using geographic points and bearings:
    • From Point 1 at Ines Hill running northwest to Cansagui Hill.
    • Continuing through Batong Cabang Ridge and Mapait Hill.
    • Extends eastward to the intersection of the municipalities of Clarin, Tubigon, and Borja.
    • Boundary follows Executive Order No. 204 for the Borja municipality's southwest boundary.
    • Returns southwest and west through notable topographical features like Cantomaka Hill, Cantinoc Forest, and Mount Manlawi to the starting point.
  • Description based on official sketch dated May 1948, scale 1:100,000.

Seat of Government

  • The municipal seat is established at the barrio of Catigbian.

Included Barrios

  • The new municipality includes the following barrios:
    • Catigbian (poblacion), Jaguilanan, Ambuan, Hagbuaya, Ba-ang, Triple Union, Alegria, Cauawagan Norte, Candumayao, Buenos Aires, Libertad, Cabanugan, San Isidro, Cambansag, Causwagan Sur, Caimbang, and Cansagui.

Impact on Parent Municipalities

  • Antequera, Tubigon, and Balilihan retain their territories minus those allocated to San Jacinto.

Conditions for Effectivity

  • The Executive Order takes effect upon the appointment and qualification of San Jacinto's municipal mayor, vice-mayor, and majority of councilors.

Legal Authority and Signatories

  • Issued by the President of the Philippines, Elpidio Quirino.
  • Endorsed by Executive Secretary Teodoro Evangelista.
  • Reflects power under the Revised Administrative Code.
  • Enacted on June 17, 1949, in Manila, coinciding with the third year of Philippine Independence.

Analyze Cases Smarter, Faster
Jur helps you analyze cases smarter to comprehend faster, building context before diving into full texts. AI-powered analysis, always verify critical details.