Title
Creation of Municipality of Quirino, Isabela
Law
Republic Act No. 4901
Decision Date
Jun 17, 1967
Republic Act No. 4901 created the Municipality of Quirino by incorporating certain barrios and sitios from the municipalities of Ilagan, Roxas, and Gamu in the Province of Isabela, with defined boundaries and the requirement for the election of local officials.
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Designation of the Seat of Government

  • The seat of government for the Municipality of Quirino is designated to be a site located between the barrio of Santa Lucia (Ilagan) and the barrio of Luna (Gamu).

Boundaries of the Municipality of Quirino

  • The municipal boundaries are clearly delineated starting from the junction of the Mallig River and Cagayan River.
  • The boundary runs southwest along the center of the Siffu River toward Roxas.
  • Continues to a point approximately 5.50 kilometers from the Calao-Enrile Road (national highway).
  • Extends northward to the Mallig River, then eastward along the Mallig River until reaching the boundary line intersecting Ilagan, Mallig, and Magsaysay.
  • Follows existing boundary lines of Mallig and Ilagan, and then Magsaysay and Tumauini, returning to the point of origin.

Territorial Adjustments in Ilagan, Roxas, and Gamu

  • The original municipalities of Ilagan, Roxas, and Gamu will lose the territories assigned to Quirino as specified.
  • This ensures no overlap in jurisdiction between Quirino and its neighboring municipalities.

Effectivity and Political Organization

  • The Municipality of Quirino shall officially come into existence upon the election and qualification of its local officials: mayor, vice-mayor, and a majority of the councilors.
  • The officials will be elected during the next local elections following the approval of this Act and subsequent elections.

Legal Effectivity

  • The Act takes effect immediately upon its approval, formalizing the creation and organization of the Municipality of Quirino.

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