Creation of Santa Fe Municipality, Leyte

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 277: Creation of Santa Fe Municipality, Leyte

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Creation of Santa Fe Municipality, Leyte

Law: Executive Order No. 277

Decision Date: Oct 10, 1949

Executive Order No. 277 establishes the independent municipality of Santa Fe, carved from the municipality of Palo in Leyte, effective upon the appointment of its local officials no earlier than November 15, 1949.

Legal Basis and Authority

The creation of the municipality is based on the recommendation of the Secretary of the Interior.
It is enacted pursuant to Section 68 of the Revised Administrative Code, which provides authority for such administrative changes.

Changes to the Territory of the Municipality of Palo

The municipality of Palo retains its territory except for the areas included in the new municipality of Santa Fe.

Commencement of Existence

The municipality of Santa Fe shall officially begin to exist only after the appointment and qualification of the mayor, vice-mayor, and a majority of the councilors.
The creation will not occur earlier than November 15, 1949.

Formality and Effectivity

The order is signed by the President of the Philippines and the Executive Secretary.
It was executed in Manila on October 10, 1949.
This executive order formalizes and gives effect to the administrative restructuring described.

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