Creation of San Miguel Municipality, Bohol

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 423: Creation of San Miguel Municipality, Bohol

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Creation of San Miguel Municipality, Bohol

Law: Executive Order No. 423

Decision Date: Mar 14, 1961

Executive Order No. 423 creates the municipality of San Miguel in Bohol, Philippines, by incorporating several barrios from the municipalities of Trinidad and Ubay, with specific boundaries and requirements for official existence.

Law Summary

Composition of the Municipality

San Miguel comprises barrios from two municipalities:
- From Trinidad: Cambangay Sur, Cambangay Norte, Bayongan, Bonbong, Bugang, Cagawasan, Capayas, Camanaga, Garcia, Mahayag, Tomoc.
- From Ubay: Corazon and Magsaysay.
The seat of government is established at the barrio of Cambangay Sur.

Territorial Boundaries

The municipality boundaries are specifically defined with detailed metes and bounds starting from a point within Cambangay Sur and following a sequence of directional and distance markers.
The description includes exact measurements and directional bearings to demarcate the perimeter.

Effect on Mother Municipalities

The territories of Trinidad and Ubay are reduced by the corresponding portions included in San Miguel.

Conditions for Municipality’s Existence

San Miguel shall officially exist only upon:
- Appointment and qualification of its mayor, vice-mayor, and majority of councilors.
- Certification from the Secretary of Finance that San Miguel is financially capable of:
  - Implementing the Minimum Wage Law.
  - Fulfilling all statutory obligations.
  - Providing ordinary essential services required of a municipality.
- Assurance that Trinidad and Ubay remain capable of maintaining municipal governments and meeting obligations after the segregation.

Final Proclamation

The Executive Order was signed on March 14, 1961, by the President of the Philippines and took effect accordingly, formalizing the creation and organization of San Miguel.

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