Composition of the Municipality
- Barrios incorporated into Palimbang include, among others, Palimbang, Kraan, Milbuk, Tibulos, Culobi, Kolong-Kolong, Botril, Baliango, and many others as listed.
- These barrios originally belong to the municipalities of Lebak and Kiamba.
Geographical Boundaries
- The boundaries of Palimbang start at Nara Point in the Celebes Sea.
- The boundary runs eastward to the boundary line between Isulan and Lebak municipalities.
- It follows old municipality boundary lines southward and southeastward through various intersection points involving Isulan, Bafiga, Lebak, and Kiamba.
- The Malisbong River forms part of the southeastern boundary leading to its mouth on the Celebes Sea.
- The coastline along the Celebes Sea returns the boundary northeastward to Nara Point, forming a closed perimeter.
Impact on Adjacent Municipalities
- The municipalities of Lebak and Kiamba continue with their territories minus the barrios allocated to Palimbang.
Conditions for Municipality Effectivity
- The municipality of Palimbang takes effect only upon:
- Appointment and qualification of the Mayor, Vice-Mayor, and majority of councilors.
- Certification by the Secretary of Finance regarding financial capability.
- Financial capability requirements include:
- Compliance with the Minimum Wage Law.
- Capacity to fulfill statutory obligations.
- Ability to provide essential municipal services.
- The mother municipalities (Lebak and Kiamba) must still be able to maintain municipal governments, meet statutory obligations, and provide essential services post-segregation.
Legal Execution
- The order was signed and effectuated on August 14, 1959, in Manila.
- Signed by the President of the Philippines and the Executive Secretary, signifying official promulgation and authority.