Law Summary

Purpose of the Executive Order

This Executive Order establishes a new municipality named Quirino in the province of La Union, based on the recommendation of the Provincial Board of La Union and under the authority of Section 68 of the Revised Administrative Code.

• Objective: Creation of the Municipality of Quirino.
• Authority: Issued under Section 68 of the Revised Administrative Code.

Composition of the Municipality

The municipality of Quirino will comprise the following barrios from the existing municipality of Bacnotan:

• Barrios Included:

  • Quirino
  • Ballogo
  • Ubbog
  • Paagan
  • Carcarmay
  • Nagatiran
  • Maragayap
  • Calongen
  • Nangalisan
  • Mabanengben Iro
  • Mabanengbeng II
  • Narra

• Seat of Government: The local government will be seated in the barrio of Quirino.

Territorial Boundaries

The document provides an intricate description of the geographical boundaries of the new municipality, defined by a series of directional and distance measurements.

• Boundary Description:
  • Starts from a defined point (BLBM No. 2, Dumarang, Bacnotan) and includes a detailed series of bearings and distances leading back to the starting point, ensuring precise delineation of the municipality’s territory.

Territorial Adjustment of Bacnotan

Upon the creation of Quirino, the Municipality of Bacnotan will have its territory adjusted by excluding the areas that now fall under Quirino.

• Territorial Adjustment:
  • Bacnotan will retain its remaining territory after the establishment of Quirino.

Operationalization of the Municipality

The municipality of Quirino will officially commence operations upon the appointment and qualification of its local officials.

• Conditions for Existence:
  • The municipality will begin functioning once the Mayor, Vice-Mayor, and a majority of the councilors are appointed and qualified.

Official Adoption

The Executive Order was signed on November 29, 1965, by President Diosdado Macapagal, with the acting assistant executive secretary Froilan R. Montalban also providing confirmation.

• Date of Issuance: November 29, 1965.
• Signatories:
  • Diosdado Macapagal, President of the Philippines
  • Froilan R. Montalban, Acting Assistant Executive Secretary

Key Takeaways

• Executive Order No. 211-F officially creates the Municipality of Quirino in La Union.
• This new municipality will consist of specific barrios from Bacnotan and will operate from Quirino as its government seat.
• The boundaries are precisely defined, and Bacnotan's territory will be adjusted accordingly.
• The establishment of the municipality is contingent upon the appointment of its local officials.