Composition of the Municipality
- The municipality consists of barrios taken from four existing municipalities:
- From Carmen: Colonia, La Esperanza, San Vicente, Villa Aurora, Can-oling.
- From Sierra-Bullones: Caluasan, San Miguel, Candelaria.
- From Trinidad: Mahayag, Malitbog, Cagawasan, Sto. Rosario.
- From Ubay: Babag.
- The seat of government is established at the barrio of Colonia.
Territorial Boundaries
- Municipal boundaries are specifically delineated with reference to geographic landmarks and survey points.
- The description includes compass directions, distances in meters, and specific markers such as hills, reforestation project corners, lot numbers, and bridges.
- The official boundary description is based on a detailed sketch prepared by the Highway District Engineer of Bohol dated March 1956.
Effect on Existing Municipal Territories
- The municipalities of Carmen, Sierra Bullones, Trinidad, and Ubay will have their territories reduced by the barrios allocated to Dagohoy.
- These municipalities will retain their remaining territories and responsibilities after segregation.
Conditions for Existence of Dagohoy Municipality
- The municipality of Dagohoy will commence to exist upon:
- Appointment and qualification of its mayor, vice-mayor, and a majority of councilors.
- Certification from the Secretary of Finance that Dagohoy is financially capable of:
- Implementing the Minimum Wage Law.
- Meeting all statutory obligations and providing ordinary essential services comparable to a regular municipality.
- Certification that the parent municipalities (Carmen, Sierra Bullones, Trinidad, Ubay) remain financially viable and capable of maintaining municipal services and obligations after the separation.
Legal Authority and Execution
- The Executive Order is issued under the authority of the President of the Philippines.
- The formal signing was done by President Ramon Magsaysay and Executive Secretary Fortunato de Leon in Manila on June 21, 1956.
- Establishes a formal and clear legal framework for territorial and governance changes within the province of Bohol.