Title
Reorganization of Northern Mindanao
Law
Executive Order No. 439
Decision Date
Dec 7, 1990
Corazon C. Aquino modifies the administrative regions in Mindanao, establishing Northern Mindanao with specific provinces and cities, and designating Cagayan de Oro as its regional center.

Regional center and coverage

  • Region X is designated to be known as Northern Mindanao under Section 2 (as amended).
  • Northern Mindanao includes the provinces of Agusan del Norte, Camiguin, Agusan del Sur, Bukidnon, Misamis Oriental, and Surigao del Norte.
  • Northern Mindanao includes the cities of Cagayan de Oro, Gingoog, Butuan, and Surigao.
  • The City of Cagayan de Oro shall serve as the regional center.

Scope of the amendment

  • Executive Order No. 439 specifically amends Section 2 of Executive Order No. 429 by redefining the composition of Region X as Northern Mindanao.
  • The amended composition covers both provinces and cities enumerated in Section 2.

Transitory and final operation

  • Section 2 states that Executive Order No. 439 takes effect immediately upon issuance.
  • The order is signed in Manila on the 7th day of December, 1990, with Executive Secretary Catalino Macaraig, Jr. attesting by signature.

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