Territorial Composition and Boundaries
- Lapinig is composed of portions taken from the municipalities of Gamay and Oras, and the municipal district of Jipapad.
- Specific boundary descriptions include:
- North, northwest, and west boundaries defined by lines running from the shoreline between Gamay River's mouth and Cagamutan to points near Can Maria.
- Southwest boundary is an imaginary line extending to Catumsan River near barrio Catumsan.
- Southeast boundary follows the course of Catumsan River to Helm Harbor.
- Northeast boundary is defined by municipal waters as per section 2321 of the Revised Administrative Code.
Constituent Barrios and Sitios
- The municipality includes the following barrios: Cagamutan, Potong, Pio del Pilar, Canomanio, Look, Lapinig, Can Maria, and Catumsan.
- The municipality also includes the sitios of Cahugwayan, Palanas, and Mabini.
Effect on Existing Municipalities
- The municipalities of Gamay and Oras, and the municipal district of Jipapad, retain their territories minus the portions annexed to Lapinig.
Commencement of Existence
- Lapinig shall officially begin to exist upon the appointment and qualification of its municipal officials:
- Mayor
- Vice-mayor
- Majority of the councilors
- The municipality cannot exist earlier than November 15, 1949.
Legal Authority and Execution
- The executive order is signed and issued by the President of the Philippines and the Executive Secretary.
- Effective date is October 13, 1949, reflecting the administration of President Elpidio Quirino.