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.