Title
Creation of Quirino Municipality, Quezon, 1965
Law
Executive Order No. 209
Decision Date
Nov 26, 1965
Executive Order No. 209 establishes the municipality of Quirino in Quezon province, delineating its boundaries and incorporating several barrios from the municipality of Maria Aurora, effective upon the appointment of its local officials.

Law Summary

Territorial Boundaries

  • Northern boundary: Camili and Malupa rivers.
  • Southern and Southeastern boundaries: Present municipal boundaries of San Luis and Maria Aurora.
  • Eastern boundary: Present municipal boundaries of Baler and Maria Aurora.
  • Western boundary: Borders of Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya, and Quezon provinces.
  • Boundaries based on technical description from the Office of the Highway District Engineer and official maps.

Effect on Municipality of Maria Aurora

  • Maria Aurora’s territory is reduced by the barrios incorporated into Quirino.
  • The remaining territory of Maria Aurora excludes the areas now part of Quirino.

Commencement of Municipality Existence

  • The municipality of Quirino will officially exist upon:
    • Appointment and qualification of the Mayor.
    • Appointment and qualification of the Vice-Mayor.
    • Appointment and qualification of the majority of the municipal councilors.

Legal and Administrative Process

  • Creation authorized pursuant to Section 63 of the Revised Administrative Code.
  • The executive order was signed by the President of the Philippines and the Acting Executive Secretary.

Governing Authority

  • Quirino is governed by appointed local officials as per municipal government provisions.
  • The executive order formalizes the administrative and political structure and jurisdiction of Quirino within Quezon province.

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