Title
Creation of Carmen Municipality, Surigao del Sur
Law
Executive Order No. 197
Decision Date
Nov 17, 1965
Diosdado Macapagal establishes the municipality of Carmen in Surigao del Sur, comprising several barrios from Lanuza, with its government seat located in the barrio of Carmen.
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Territorial Boundaries and Delimitation

  • Boundary description begins at point "aAa," following municipal and provincial boundaries with specified directions and landmarks.
  • Includes natural landmarks such as Malonong River and the seashore.
  • Water territory limits correspond with the included barrios and sitios.
  • Boundary specifics based on technical descriptions from the Office of the Highway District Engineer of Surigao del Sur.

Impact on the Municipality of Lanuza

  • Lanuza's territory is reduced by the portions included in the newly created municipality of Carmen.

Legal Authorization and Implementation

  • Creation authorized via House Bill No. 16404, approved by the House of Representatives.
  • Municipality of Carmen comes into existence upon the appointment and qualification of its local officials: Mayor, Vice-Mayor, and the majority of councilors.

Effective Date and Formality

  • The Executive Order was signed in Manila on November 17, 1965.
  • Signed by President Diosdado Macapagal and Acting Executive Secretary Salvador L. Mariao.

This executive order formally establishes the Municipality of Carmen, defines its territorial scope, and specifies the process for its operational commencement and governance.


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