Law Summary
Composition of Territorial Jurisdiction
- From General Santos municipality, 26 barrios and sitios such as Polomolok, Sulit, Palkan, Polo, Rubber Creek, and others are included.
- From Tupi municipality, four barrios are included: Buntong, Pagalugan, Bantal, and Koronadal.
Boundary Description
- Defined starting from Mt. Magolo summit moving eastward through boundary lines of adjacent municipalities and provinces.
- Boundaries include Cotabato-Davao boundary, various natural landmarks (rivers, peaks), and highways.
- The detailed boundary lines ensure precise delimitation to avoid jurisdictional conflicts.
Changes in Territory of Adjacent Municipalities
- Municipalities of General Santos and Tupi will retain their remaining territory minus the portions allocated to Polomolok.
Conditions for the Municipality’s Effective Existence
- Municipality of Polomolok shall exist upon:
- Appointment and qualification of mayor, vice-mayor, and majority of councilors.
- Certification by the Secretary of Finance confirming:
- Financial capability to implement the Minimum Wage Law.
- Capacity to meet statutory obligations and provide essential municipal services.
- Assurance that General Santos and Tupi can maintain their governments and meet obligations after territorial adjustment.
Legal and Administrative Formalities
- Created by Executive Order No. 264, signed by the President of the Philippines and countersigned by the Executive Secretary.
- The order took effect on August 21, 1957, marking the legal foundation of Polomolok as a municipality.
Important Legal Concepts
- Emphasizes compliance with financial and administrative requirements before full municipal status is operational.
- Demonstrates respect for territorial integrity and administrative capacity of original municipalities.
- Establishes a clear legal procedure for the creation of a new municipality under Philippine law.