Title
Creation of San Enrique Municipality in Iloilo
Law
Executive Order No. 259
Decision Date
Jul 12, 1957
Executive Order No. 259 establishes the independent municipality of San Enrique in Iloilo by segregating several barrios from the Municipality of Passi, contingent upon the appointment of local officials and financial capability to meet municipal obligations.
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Territorial Impact on the Municipality of Passi

  • The territory of the Municipality of Passi is reduced by the segregation of the above-mentioned barrios.
  • Passi retains jurisdiction over its remaining territory.

Conditions for the Municipality of San Enrique to Exist

  • The Municipality of San Enrique shall effectively come into existence upon:
    • The appointment and qualification of its local officials, specifically the mayor, vice-mayor, and a majority of the councilors.
    • Certification by the Secretary of Finance confirming its financial capability to:
      • Implement the Minimum Wage Law.
      • Fulfill statutory obligations.
      • Provide ordinary essential services expected of a regular municipality.
  • Certification must also confirm that the Municipality of Passi, after the segregation, can still adequately:
    • Maintain its municipal government.
    • Meet all statutory and contractual obligations.
    • Provide essential municipal services.

Legal Authority and Formalization

  • The creation of the Municipality of San Enrique is pursuant to Section 68 of the Revised Administrative Code.
  • The Executive Order was signed by the President of the Philippines and an Executive Secretary on July 12, 1957.
  • The Order affirms the administrative and territorial changes under legal and governmental authority.

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