Territorial Composition
- Municipality of Siay is composed of barrios and sitios taken from two existing municipalities:
- From Kabasalan: 26 barrios and sitios including Siay, Titay, Kulasian, Lumorac, and others.
- From Malangas: 6 barrios including Mali, Balabao, Mantinaw, Paruk, Sampuli, and Minsulao.
Seat of Government
- The seat of government for the new municipality is established at the barrio of Siay.
Effect on Existing Municipalities
- Kabasalan and Malangas shall retain their municipal status but with reduced territories subtracting the barrios and sitios assigned to Siay.
Conditions for Existence and Operation
- The municipality of Siay shall legally begin to exist upon:
- Appointment and qualification of its local government officials: mayor, vice-mayor, and majority of councilors.
- Certification by the Secretary of Finance that Siay is financially capable of:
- Complying with the Minimum Wage Law provisions.
- Meeting all statutory obligations.
- Providing ordinary essential municipal services.
- Confirmation that Kabasalan and Malangas remain financially and operationally capable of maintaining their governments and services after territorial losses.
Legal and Administrative Authority
- The creation and operation of the Municipality of Siay is authorized and validated by the President of the Philippines by executive order.
Date and Execution
- The order was executed on December 28, 1956, in Manila.
- Signed by President Ramon Magsaysay and Executive Secretary Fortunato De Leon.