Classification of Mindoro provinces and La Union

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 554: Classification of Mindoro provinces and La Union

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Title Supreme Court: Classification of Mindoro provinces and La Union

Law: Executive Order No. 554

Decision Date: Dec 23, 1952

Elpidio Quirino classifies Oriental Mindoro as a 1st class province and Occidental Mindoro as a 4th class province, while maintaining La Union's status as 1st class-A, based on their estimated annual incomes.

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Continuing Existing Classification of La Union

The law maintains the existing classification of La Union as a 1st class-A province.
This classification, effective since July 1, 1950, was last set on June 20, 1950.

Basis for Classification

The classification decisions were based on data certified by the General Auditing Office regarding the annual incomes of the provinces.
The average annual income for La Union was P628,947.32 during the fiscal years 1949, 1950, and 1951.

Legal Authority and Effectivity

The order was issued by the President of the Philippines under Executive Order No. 554 on December 23, 1952.
The classifications specified took effect on the indicated dates for each province.

Purpose of Classification

The classification serves the public interest by appropriately categorizing provinces based on fiscal capacity.
This classification impacts administrative and fiscal management within the provinces.

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