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.