Title
Definition of Tagaytay City Territorial Limits
Law
Executive Order No. 336
Decision Date
Apr 1, 1941
Executive Order No. 336, signed by President Manuel L. Quezon, establishes the territorial boundaries of Tagaytay City, encompassing 7,493.5 hectares and extending over specific waters of Taal Lake, effective April 1, 1941.
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Specific Boundary Description and Measurement

  • Boundary lines begin at point a1a with coordinates N. 74°47' E., 699.46 meters from B.L.L.M. No.1 Alfonso Crossing.
  • The lines proceed through points 2 to 13 with specified compass bearings and distances.
  • The boundary includes portions along the shore of Taal Lake from point 6 to point 11 with detailed bearings and distances for accuracy in measurement.

Extension of Territorial Limits over Taal Lake Waters

  • For the purpose of the Fisheries Act (Act No. 4003, as amended) and police jurisdiction, territorial limits also extend over water areas of Taal Lake.
  • This water territory is defined between two perpendicular lines drawn from the boundary points where the city touches the lake at low tide.
  • A third line runs parallel to the general coastline, three kilometers distant, effectively extending water jurisdiction.

Effect on Adjacent Municipalities

  • Portions of territory currently part of the Municipality of Talisay, Batangas Province, and Alfonso, Cavite Province, are transferred to Tagaytay City within the new boundary limits.
  • These municipalities maintain their existing territories except for the areas now included within Tagaytay.

Legal and Administrative Effectivity

  • The boundary changes become effective on April 1, 1941.
  • The order was executed and signed by the President of the Philippines, Manuel L. Quezon, and Secretary to the President, Jorge B. Vargas, at Baguio City on April 1, 1941.

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