Extension of Cebu Burnt Area for Street Widening

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 113: Extension of Cebu Burnt Area for Street Widening

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Title Supreme Court: Extension of Cebu Burnt Area for Street Widening

Law: Executive Order No. 113

Decision Date: Aug 31, 1937

Manuel L. Quezon extends the Cebu Burnt Area to facilitate the widening and improvement of streets in Cebu City, placing it under the jurisdiction of the designated committee for urban development.

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Geographic Boundaries of the Extended Area

The extended Burnt Area is defined by the following streets:
- North boundary: Legaspi Street
- East boundary: Martires Street
- South boundary: Juan Luna Street
- West boundary: Sanciangco Street

Jurisdiction and Control

The extended Burnt Area is placed under the jurisdiction and control of a specific committee.
This committee was originally appointed under Act No. 1393.

Relevant Legislative Acts

Act No. 1393 is entitled "An Act providing for the widening of the streets and the adjustment of ownership of the land located within certain specified limits in the municipality of Cebu, Province of Cebu."
The Act has been amended by Acts No. 1900 and No. 2150.
These laws govern the regulation, control, and procedures regarding the Burnt Area.

Legal Authority and Effectivity

The extension is issued by Manuel L. Quezon, President of the Philippines, exercising his lawful powers.
The Executive Order formalizes the extension as of August 31, 1937.
The Secretary of the Interior affirms the order, giving it official administrative backing.

Purpose and Policy Implications

The law reflects a governmental policy focused on urban planning and development.
It empowers authorities to regulate land ownership and street widening to improve infrastructure.
The measure supports the modernization and betterment of Cebu City's urban landscape.

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