Title
Supreme Court
Division of Region IV and Reassignment of Aurora
Law
Executive Order No. 103
Decision Date
May 17, 2002
Executive Order No. 103 divides Region IV into two regions, IV-A and IV-B, transfers the Province of Aurora to Region III, and assigns the Department of the Interior and Local Government to oversee the implementation of the division and transfer.

Law Summary

Division of Region IV

  • Region IV shall be divided into two separate regions: Region IV-A and Region IV-B.

Composition of Region IV-A (CALABARZON)

  • Known as CALABARZON.
  • Composed of five provinces:
    • Batangas
    • Cavite
    • Laguna
    • Quezon
    • Rizal
  • Includes ten cities:
    • Antipolo City
    • Batangas City
    • Calamba City
    • Cavite City
    • Lipa City
    • Lucena City
    • San Pablo City
    • Tagaytay City
    • Tanauan City
    • Trece Martires City

Composition of Region IV-B (MIMAROPA)

  • Known as MIMAROPA.
  • Composed of five provinces:
    • Marinduque
    • Mindoro Occidental
    • Mindoro Oriental
    • Palawan
    • Romblon
  • Includes two cities:
    • Calapan City
    • Puerto Princesa City

Transfer of the Province of Aurora

  • Aurora Province is transferred from Region IV to Region III.

Implementation and Supervision

  • The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is tasked to supervise the division of Region IV and the transfer of Aurora to Region III.

Repeal and Modification of Inconsistent Issuances

  • All orders, rules, regulations, and other issuances inconsistent with this Executive Order are repealed or modified accordingly.

Effectivity

  • The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon approval on May 17, 2002.

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