Municipalities Involved
- The municipality of Amaya, created by Executive Order No. 639 dated November 5, 1953.
- The municipality of Tanza, located in the Province of Cavite, which originally included the territory of Amaya.
Action Taken
- The municipality of Amaya is merged with the municipality of Tanza.
- This effectively dissolves Amaya as an independent municipality and integrates its territory and jurisdiction into Tanza.
Purpose and Justification
- The merger is executed in consideration of the public welfare.
- It aims to streamline local governance by consolidating smaller municipalities.
Formal Execution
- The Executive Order is signed by the President of the Philippines, Ramon Magsaysay.
- The executive secretary, Fred Ruiz Castro, attests the order.
- The order is dated January 7, 1954, and issued in Manila.
Legal Effect
- The merger directs administrative and governmental functions to be unified under Tanza.
- It restores the original boundaries of Tanza as prior to the creation of Amaya.
- All related governance, administrative, and jurisdictional responsibilities transfer accordingly.