Formation of Manticao Municipality, 1949

The organization into an independent municipality is done pursuant to Section 68 of the Revised Administrative Code.
The reorganization is based on the recommendation of the Secretary of the Interior.

The boundaries begin at the mouth of Linangkayan Creek, located southwest of the sitio named Linangkayan.
From this point, an imaginary west to east straight line runs approximately 7.1 kilometers.
The boundary then runs due south along the west boundary of the municipal district of Lourdes until it meets the Misamis Oriental-Lanao provincial boundary.
From there, it proceeds northwestward along the Misamis Oriental-Lanao provincial boundary, passing the Bureau of Lands monument at Km. 76.437 near Zalimbal Point.
The boundary reaches the waters of Iligan Bay at high tide.
It follows the municipal waters boundary in accordance with Section 2331 of the Revised Administrative Code back to the point of beginning.

The municipality of Manticao will formally exist upon the appointment and qualification of its local officials: mayor, vice-mayor, and majority of municipal councilors.

The Executive Order was signed in Manila on February 7, 1949, by President Elpidio Quirino and Executive Secretary Teodoro Evangelista.
This act marks the third year of Philippine independence timing.

The creation of a new municipality involves territorial reorganization at the local government level.
The administrative code provisions guide the reorganization, especially Sections 68 and 2331.
The seat of government and boundaries are clearly defined for the newly formed municipality.
The legal effectivity depends on the installation of duly appointed local officials.