Classification of Philippine Municipal Districts

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 77: Classification of Philippine Municipal Districts

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Classification of Philippine Municipal Districts

Law: Executive Order No. 77

Decision Date: Jul 18, 1967

Executive Order No. 77 classifies various municipal districts in the Philippines, determining their class based on average annual revenues, and declares certain districts as municipalities, effective as of July 1, 1964.

Law Summary

Tentative Classification of Newly Created Municipal Districts

Municipal districts existing for less than four years as of June 30, 1964, are given tentative classifications.
The classification is based on their revenues during the fiscal year following their organization.
Examples include municipal districts in Nueva Viscaya (Quezon), Quezon (Patnanungan, Jumalig), and Romblon (San Jose, Carabao Island).

Declaration of Certain Municipal Districts as Municipalities

Municipal districts with average annual revenues exceeding 4,000 pesos for four consecutive fiscal years ending June 30, 1964, are declared municipalities.
These municipalities are categorized as fifth class (equivalent to seventh class under Republic Act No. 2368).
Examples include municipal districts in Lanao del Sur (Kapai, Madalum), Nueva Viscaya (Santa Fe), and Quezon (Panukulan).

Reclassification of Certain Municipalities as Municipal Districts

Certain seventh class municipalities that failed to meet the revenue threshold (4,000 pesos average annual revenue) are reclassified as first class municipal districts.
The applicable law governing these districts is Article 6, Chapter 64 of the Revised Administrative Code, as amended.
Examples include municipalities in Abra (Danglas, Langiden) and Batanes (Ivana, Uyugan, Sabtang).

Continuation of Elected Officials

The existing elected officials of municipal districts and municipalities continue to hold office until their successors are elected and qualified.
Successor officials will be elected during the next general elections for local officials.

Effectivity and Legal Authority

The classifications and declarations are effective retroactively as of July 1, 1964.
The Executive Order is signed by the President of the Philippines and the Executive Secretary, validating its enforcement.

This Executive Order systematically classifies and reclassifies municipal districts and municipalities based on financial criteria, ensuring alignment with statutory provisions and maintaining governance continuity during the transitions.

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