Classification of Newly Declared Municipalities
- The municipalities declared under this Order are classified as fifth class municipalities.
- This fifth class classification is equivalent to seventh class pursuant to Republic Act No. 2368.
- The effective date of conversion to municipalities is July 1, 1962.
Specific Municipal Districts Affected
- The Order lists municipal districts in the following provinces: Agusan, Bukidnon, Lanao del Sur, La Union, Mountain Province.
- Each province has specific municipal districts named such as Las Nieves in Agusan and Malitbog in Bukidnon.
Continuity of Elected Municipal District Officials
- The incumbent elective municipal district officials continue to serve as officials of the newly declared municipalities.
- They retain their position until the election and qualification of new officials in the next general elections.
Legal Effect and Implementation
- The Order provides the legal basis for the transformation of municipal districts into municipalities based on established revenue criteria.
- It ensures administrative continuity and legal recognition from the specified effective date.
- Signed by the President and Executive Secretary, it holds executive authority for implementation.