Title
Supreme Court
Creation of Municipality of Pansipit
Law
Executive Order No. 140
Decision Date
May 12, 1948
Executive Order No. 140 establishes the independent municipality of Pansipit, comprising specific barrios from Lemery, Batangas, with Guitna as its seat of government, effective July 1, 1948.

Law Summary

Territorial Scope and Boundary Description of Pansipit

  • The new municipality consists of the portion of Lemery geographically separated by natural landmarks.
  • Boundaries begin from the confluence of Lake Taal and the Pansipit River, moving south then southwest along Pansipit River.
  • It follows the course of Balangon Stream upstream to Balangon Ridge.
  • The boundary continues northwest along Balangon Ridge to Kailong Creek, then north along this creek to Binigtal Ridge.
  • From Binigtal Ridge, it follows the ridge north to the present municipal boundary between Talisay and Lemery.

Impact on Municipality of Lemery

  • The municipality of Lemery loses jurisdiction over the barrios included in the newly formed municipality of Pansipit.
  • Lemery retains all other areas outside the defined new boundaries.

Effectivity and Formalization of the Organization

  • The organization of the municipality of Pansipit becomes effective on July 1, 1948.
  • The Executive Order was signed by President Elpidio Quirino and Executive Secretary Emilio Abello in Manila on May 12, 1948.

Legal Authority and Formal Endorsement

  • The formation of the municipality is legally authorized under Section 68 of the Revised Administrative Code.
  • The Executive Order reflects due administrative process and formal government endorsement for local government reorganization.

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