Legal Authority and Basis for Creation
- The creation was made upon the recommendation of the Secretary of the Interior
- It was pursuant to Section 68 of the Revised Administrative Code
- This action also references Executive Order No. 242, dated December 28, 1939, and Section 38 of the Revised Administrative Code regarding existing municipalities
Territorial Boundaries of the Municipality of Calamba
- Boundaries are described with reference to a sketch prepared by the District Engineer based on Forestry map dated October 31, 1925
- The boundary starts at the intersection near the trail leading southeast from the barrio of Lobog, municipality of Plaridel
- It follows the existing boundary line between Plaridel and Lopez Jaena westward, then turns south towards the provincial road connecting Oroquieta and Baliangao
- From there, it follows the southern part of the boundary line between Plaridel and Baliangao as well as the boundary line between Plaridel and Lopez Jaena
- The description gives precise bearings and distances, ensuring clarity in territorial limits
Effect on Municipality of Plaridel
- The municipality of Plaridel's territory is reduced by the areas portioned to form the municipality of Calamba
- Plaridel retains the remainder of its original territory after the separation
Date of Effectivity
- The organization of the municipality of Calamba shall take effect on November 16, 1947
Signatories and Formality
- The order was signed by then-President Manuel Roxas
- The Chief of the Executive Office, Emilio Abello, attested the document
- It was executed in Manila on September 3, 1947, marking the formal establishment of Calamba as an independent municipality