Legal Authority and Basis
- The creation is based on the recommendation of the Provincial Board of Cotabato.
- It is pursuant to Section 68 of the Revised Administrative Code.
- The creation formalized through Executive Order No. 415 dated January 27, 1961.
Territorial Boundaries
- The municipality of Tantangan is geographically defined with clear boundary points:
- Begins at a point on the Buluan-Tacurong boundary near barrio Mangilala.
- Proceeds southwesterly perpendicular to the Norala-Tacurong boundary.
- Follows southeast the Old Tacurong-Norala boundary to Old Norala-Tacurong-BaAga boundary.
- Extends east to intersect Old Buluan-Tacurong boundary near barrio Talik.
- Then northwesterly following Old Buluan-Tacurong boundary back to the starting point.
- These boundaries are as per Resolution No. 228, series of 1960, by the Provincial Board of Cotabato.
Effect on the Municipality of Tacurong
- Tacurong retains its remaining territory, less the portions now part of Tantangan.
- The boundaries of Tacurong adjust accordingly after the segregation.
Conditions for Municipal Existence
- Tantangan municipality comes into existence only upon:
- Appointment and qualification of its mayor, vice-mayor, and majority of councilors.
- Certification by the Secretary of Finance confirming its financial capability to:
- Implement the Minimum Wage Law provisions.
- Fulfill statutory obligations.
- Provide ordinary essential municipal services.
- Assurance that Tacurong can still maintain a credible municipal government and meet its statutory and contractual obligations despite the territorial loss.
Administrative and Legal Formalities
- The Executive Order was signed in Manila on January 27, 1961.
- Signed by President Carlos P. Garcia and Executive Secretary Natalio P. Castillo.
- Marks the formal and legal creation of the municipality of Tantangan within Cotabato province.