Law Summary
Overview
Executive Order No. 126, issued on March 29, 1948, organizes a portion of the Municipality of Iligan, Province of Lanao, into an independent municipality named Kauswagan.
Authority and Recommendation
- Legal Basis: The order is issued under the authority of Section 68 of the Revised Administrative Code.
- Recommendation: Initiated upon the recommendation of the Secretary of the Interior.
Organization of Kauswagan
- Formation: The barrio of Kauswagan along with the sitios of Linamon, Magoong, Purakan, Rebukon, Samburun, Lapayan, Takub, and Kawit shall form the new municipality.
- Seat of Government: The municipal government will be located in the barrio of Kauswagan.
Boundaries of Kauswagan
- Geographical Description:
- Begins at the mouth of the Rupagan River on Iligan Bay, west of Kilometer Post No. 47 at Kawit.
- Follows the upstream course of Rupagan River to M.B.M. No. 1.
- Proceeds eastward in a straight line through M.B.M. Nos. 2, 3, and 4 to the west bank of the Agus River.
- Continues downstream along the Agus River to where it meets the Linamon River.
- Finally, follows the Linamon River downstream to its mouth on Iligan Bay.
Impact on Iligan Municipality
- Territory Adjustment: The Municipality of Iligan will retain its current territory, excluding the areas now designated as part of Kauswagan.
Effective Date
- Implementation: The organization of Kauswagan shall take effect on April 25, 1948.
Signatories
- Authority: Signed by Manuel Roxas, President of the Philippines, and Emilio Abello, Chief of the Executive Office.
Key Takeaways
- Executive Order No. 126 establishes Kauswagan as an independent municipality from Iligan.
- The new municipality includes specific barrios and sitios, with defined geographic boundaries.
- The order is effective April 25, 1948, and adjusts the territorial limits of the Municipality of Iligan accordingly.
- This legal action is supported by the provisions of the Revised Administrative Code and a formal recommendation from the Secretary of the Interior.