Law Summary

1. Creation of the Municipality

• Legal Principle/Provision: This Executive Order establishes the Municipality of Maruing within the Province of Zamboanga del Sur, as authorized by Section 68 of the Revised Administrative Code.

• Key Definitions:

  • Municipality of Maruing: Newly created municipality consisting of specified barrios and sitios.

• Important Details:

  • The following barrios and sitios are included:
    1. Maruing
    2. Timbang
    3. Boalan
    4. Moncayo
    5. Pingalay
    6. Luanan
    7. Linocmadalum
    8. Nipa
    9. Dumra
    10. Tabon
    11. Boalan (sitio)
    12. Tambotambo
    13. Sumelem
    14. Gonsili
    15. Pampang
    16. Kabog
    17. Latas
    18. Burakan

2. Seat of Government

• Legal Principle/Provision: The administrative center of the Municipality of Maruing will be located in the barrio of Maruing.

• Important Details:

  • The designated seat of government is explicitly stated as the barrio of Maruing.

3. Boundaries of the Municipality

• Legal Principle/Provision: The order delineates the geographical boundaries of the Municipality of Maruing.

• Important Details:

  • The boundaries are defined starting from the mouth of the Kumalarang River and include various points as outlined in the document.
  • The boundary description includes specific distances and directional indicators:
    • Upstream course of Kumalarang River
    • Intersections with national highways and shorelines
    • Inclusion of the Island of Kabog

4. Impact on the Municipality of Lapuyan

• Legal Principle/Provision: The Municipality of Lapuyan will retain its territory minus the portions designated to the Municipality of Maruing.

• Important Details:

  • The territory of Lapuyan is adjusted to exclude the newly formed municipality's areas.

5. Establishment Requirements

• Legal Principle/Provision: The Municipality of Maruing will officially commence operations upon fulfilling specific criteria.

• Key Requirements:

  • Appointment and qualification of local officials: Mayor, Vice-Mayor, and a majority of councilors.
  • Certification from the Secretary of Finance confirming:
    • Financial capability of Maruing to fulfill municipal obligations.
    • Continued capability of Lapuyan to govern and meet obligations post-formation of Maruing.

• Relevant Timeframes: The municipality becomes operational only after the above requirements are met.

6. Certification and Financial Viability

• Legal Principle/Provision: Financial assessment is mandatory for the establishment of the municipality.

• Important Details:

  • Certification by the Secretary of Finance is a prerequisite for the municipality's operational status.

Key Takeaways

• Executive Order No. 96 officially creates the Municipality of Maruing in Zamboanga del Sur.
• The municipality is composed of 18 designated barrios and sitios, with the seat of government located in Maruing.
• Clear geographical boundaries and their descriptions are provided.
• The establishment of Maruing is contingent upon the appointment of local officials and financial viability certification.
• The Municipality of Lapuyan will retain its remaining territory after the formation of Maruing.