Title
Creation of Palimbang Municipality, Cotabato
Law
Executive Order No. 350
Decision Date
Aug 14, 1959
Executive Order No. 350 establishes the independent municipality of Palimbang in Cotabato by segregating various barrios from the municipalities of Lebak and Kiamba, contingent upon the appointment of local officials and financial capability to meet statutory obligations.
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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.

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