Law Summary
Impact on Parent Municipalities
- Territorial adjustment for Malitbog and Macrohon
- Both municipalities lose the portions included in Padre Burgos
- Their territorial and administrative boundaries are modified accordingly
Conditions for Municipality Establishment
- Municipality shall commence existence only upon:
- Appointment and qualification of the mayor, vice-mayor, and majority of councilors
- Certification by Secretary of Finance confirming:
- Financial capacity to implement the Minimum Wage Law
- Ability to fulfill all statutory obligations
- Ability to provide ordinary essential municipal services
- Assurance that Malitbog and Macrohon maintain viable government and services post-segregation
Certification and Financial Requirements
- Secretary of Finance must certify:
- Padre Burgos' financial capability for statutory and essential services
- That Malitbog and Macrohon remain financially stable and capable
- Both mother municipalities can meet statutory and contractual obligations after territorial loss
Legal Effectivity and Formalization
- Executive Order executed on August 29, 1957, in Manila
- Signed by the President and Executive Secretary
- Marks the official creation and recognition of the municipality of Padre Burgos
These provisions collectively govern the administrative creation, territorial definition, governance setup, financial viability criteria, and legal formalization of the municipality of Padre Burgos.