Title
Division of Region IV and transfer of Aurora
Law
Executive Order No. 103
Decision Date
May 17, 2002
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's Executive Order No. 103 divides Region IV into CALABARZON and MIMAROPA, while transferring the Province of Aurora to Region III to enhance local governance and public service delivery.
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Division of Region IV

  • Region IV is formally divided into two distinct regions: Region IV-A and Region IV-B.

Composition of Region IV-A (CALABARZON)

  • Region IV-A is designated as CALABARZON.
  • It comprises five provinces: Batangas, Cavite, Laguna, Quezon, and Rizal.
  • Major cities included are Antipolo City, Batangas City, Calamba City, Cavite City, Lipa City, Lucena City, San Pablo City, Tagaytay City, Tanauan City, and Trece Martires City.

Composition of Region IV-B (MIMAROPA)

  • Region IV-B is designated as MIMAROPA.
  • It comprises five provinces: Marinduque, Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Palawan, and Romblon.
  • Cities included are Calapan City and Puerto Princesa City.

Transfer of the Province of Aurora

  • The Province of Aurora is transferred from Region IV to Region III, thereby reassigning its regional administrative alignment.

Administrative Supervision and Implementation

  • The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is tasked with supervising the division of Region IV and the transfer of Aurora to Region III.
  • This includes ensuring the administrative and operational transition complies with the Executive Order.

Repeal and Modification of Inconsistent Issuances

  • All existing orders, rules, regulations, and issuances inconsistent with this Executive Order are repealed or modified to conform to its provisions.

Effectivity

  • The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon approval, ensuring prompt implementation of the regional reorganization.

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