Title
Creation of San Agustin Municipality, Isabela
Law
Executive Order No. 269
Decision Date
Nov 2, 1970
Executive Order No. 269 created the municipality of San Agustin in Isabela, Philippines, with specific boundaries and included barrios and sitios, resulting in changes to the municipality of Jones.
A

Specific Geographic Boundaries

  • Boundaries provided with specific references to points, lots, and cadastral markers
  • Natural courses such as Lakay-lakay creek, Cagayan River, Dutap Creek, Siraagap Creek, and Dibuluan River used as boundary markers
  • Use of precise bearings and distances to define the municipality's limits

Constituent Communities of San Agustin

  • Includes barrios: Dappig (municipal seat), Masaya Norte, Masaya Sur, Masaya Centro, Nemmatan, Quinalabasa, Virgoneza, Sinaoangan Norte, Sinaoangan Sur, Palacian Grande, Uldogan, Dabubu
  • Includes sitios: Rangay, Sto. Niño, Mapalad, San Juan

Status of the Municipality of Jones

  • The municipality of Jones retains its existing territory except the portion included in the new municipality of San Agustin

Effectivity and Organization

  • San Agustin municipality shall formally exist upon appointment and qualification of its municipal officials
  • Officials include the mayor, vice mayor, and a majority of the councilors
  • The municipality cannot commence existence earlier than November 15, 1949

Legal Authority and Approval

  • Creation pursuant to section 68 of the Revised Administrative Code
  • Recommendation of the Secretary of the Interior
  • Approved and signed by President Elpidio Quirino and Executive Secretary Teodoro Evangelista
  • Officially done in Manila on September 28, 1949

Analyze Cases Smarter, Faster
Jur helps you analyze cases smarter to comprehend faster, building context before diving into full texts. AI-powered analysis, always verify critical details.