Creation of Pagudpud Municipality

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 13: Creation of Pagudpud Municipality

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Title Supreme Court: Creation of Pagudpud Municipality

Law: Executive Order No. 13

Decision Date: Feb 14, 1954

Ramon Magsaysay's Executive Order No. 13 establishes the Municipality of Pagudpud in Ilocos Norte by separating several barrios from Bangui, contingent upon the new municipality's financial capability and the mother municipality's ability to maintain its governance.

administrative law

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Conditions for the Municipality to Begin Functioning

The municipality of Pagudpud shall legally come into existence upon the following events:
- Appointment and qualification of its mayor, vice-mayor, and a majority of the municipal councilors.
- Certification by the Secretary of Finance affirming that Pagudpud is financially capable of:
  - Implementing the provisions of the Minimum Wage Law.
  - Fulfilling all statutory obligations.
  - Providing ordinary essential municipal services consistent with that of a regular municipality.
- Certification that the mother municipality of Bangui, after the segregation of said barrios, remains financially capable to:
  - Maintain its municipal government operations creditably.
  - Meet all its statutory obligations.
  - Continue to provide essential municipal services.

Legal Authority and Compliance

The separation and creation of the new municipality are pursuant to Section 68 of the Revised Administrative Code.
The executive order reflects compliance with the administrative and financial prerequisites under Philippine law to form a viable local government unit.

Formalization and Effectivity

The Executive Order was signed by the President of the Philippines and the Executive Secretary on February 14, 1954, in Manila.
The establishment of Pagudpud as a municipality is bound to the fulfillment of the conditions enumerated, ensuring orderly governance and service delivery post-creation.

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