Composition and Territorial Scope
- The new municipality includes the following areas, formerly part of the municipality of Midsayap:
- Barrios: Pigkawayan (the seat of government), Libungan Torreta, and Manuangan.
- Sitios, which are to be recognized as barrios: Pangangcalan, Matilac, Balicayan, Baguer, Tugar, Malagakit, Banacaguin, Upper Panatan, Maloan, Midpapan, Upper Buluan, Patot, Dinginin, Bolocauon, Capayoran, Balogo, Tibawan, Olamian, Kimmaroyag, and Upper Baguer.
- The municipality of Midsayap's territorial jurisdiction will accordingly be reduced by the areas transferred to Pigkawayan.
Conditions for Municipality's Effectivity
- The municipality of Pigkawayan shall officially come into existence upon:
- Appointment and qualification of its local officials: mayor, vice-mayor, and a majority of councilors.
- Certification by the Secretary of Finance or Provincial Treasurer of Cotabato confirming financial capability.
- The financial capability requirement includes the ability to:
- Comply with the Minimum Wage Law.
- Fulfill all statutory obligations.
- Provide ordinary essential services expected of a regular municipality.
Legal Formalization
- The Executive Order formalizing the creation was signed on September 30, 1953, in Manila.
- Signed by then-President Elpidio Quirino and Acting Executive Secretary Marciano Roque.
This Executive Order is a comprehensive legal act that delineates the creation, territorial jurisdiction, and operational conditions necessary for the establishment of the Municipality of Pigkawayan in Cotabato, ensuring compliance with financial and administrative requirements to function as a regular municipality.