Territorial Boundaries of Mangagoy
- Eastern boundary begins at the mouth of Mancarogo River (point aAa).
- Follows the upstream course of Mancarogo River to its source (point aBa).
- Proceeds southwest in a straight line to intersect Bislig River (point aCa).
- Follows the right side of Bislig River upstream to the municipal boundary of Bislig and Lingig (point aDa).
- Follows the Bislig-Lingig boundary northeast to the shoreline (point aEa).
- Continues along the shoreline northwest back to the starting point (point aAa).
- Boundaries are based on an official map prepared by the Office of the Highway District Engineer of Surigao del Sur.
Impact on the Municipality of Bislig
- Bislig’s territorial jurisdiction is reduced by the area included in Mangagoy.
- Bislig retains all other areas outside the new municipality’s demarcation.
Legislative Approval and Existence of Mangagoy
- The creation was proposed in House Bill No. 2821 and approved by the House of Representatives.
- Mangagoy officially exists upon the appointment and qualification of its Mayor, Vice-Mayor, and a majority of its councilors.
Formalities and Effectivity
- Executed and signed in Manila on November 17, 1965, by President Diosdado Macapagal.
- Certification and validation by the Acting Executive Secretary, Salvador L. Mariao.
This comprehensive enumeration highlights the legal framework creating Mangagoy, defining its territorial extent, political composition, and procedural prerequisites for its establishment as a municipality distinct from Bislig within Surigao del Sur.