Title
Creation of Aguinaldo, Ifugao Municipality
Law
Batas Pambansa Blg. 86
Decision Date
Sep 20, 1980
Batas Pambansa Blg. 86 established the Municipality of Aguinaldo in Ifugao province, with defined boundaries and a plebiscite to determine its ratification, effective upon approval on September 20, 1980.
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Boundaries of the Municipality of Aguinaldo

  • Northern Boundary: Follows the recognized boundary between Barangays Talete and Liwo.
  • Includes a national road crossing through Talete and Liwo.
  • Utilizes a big river formed by smaller rivers from Talete, Jacmal, and Bunhian as part of the boundary.
  • Southeastern Boundary: Follows the line between Barangay Ubao and the Municipality of Potia, including sitios Pusnaan and Mapacopaco.
  • Further boundary follows natural landmarks such as the ridge of Mt. Liyachan and mountain ridges overlooking sitio Manaot of Barangay Pinto, Municipality of Potia.
  • Also includes known boundaries between the Municipality of Paracelis and Barangay Damag, and between Barangay Damag and the Municipality of Natonin.

Plebiscite and Initial Governance

  • A plebiscite is required to ratify the creation of the Municipality within 120 days after the Act's approval.
  • The plebiscite is conducted within the barangays proposed to form the new municipality.
  • Upon ratification, the President (Prime Minister) appoints the first local officials: mayor, vice mayor, and eight municipal councilors.
  • These appointed officials serve until successors are elected in the next regular local elections.
  • Expenses for the plebiscite are to be borne by the local government unit concerned.

Effectivity of the Act

  • The Act takes effect immediately upon its approval by the proper legislative authority.

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