Creation of Dulawan and Midsayap Municipalities

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 66: Creation of Dulawan and Midsayap Municipalities

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Title Supreme Court: Creation of Dulawan and Midsayap Municipalities

Law: Executive Order No. 66

Decision Date: Nov 25, 1936

Manuel L. Quezon's Executive Order No. 66 establishes the independent municipalities of Dulawan and Midsayap in Cotabato by reorganizing several municipal districts, effective January 1, 1937.

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Territorial Boundaries and Composition of the New Municipalities

Dulawan municipality consists of several municipal districts: Daguma, Isulan, Maganuy, Reina Regente, Talayan, and southern Dulawan.
Midsayap municipality consists of the Municipal District of Libuagan and northern Dulawan.
Boundaries described by natural landmarks such as rivers (Cotabato River, Libuagan River) and specific coordinate lines.

Seat of Government

Dulawan's seat of government is in the Barrio of Dulawan.
Midsayap's seat of government is in the Barrio of Midsayap.

Composition of the Municipality of Dulawan

Comprises of 104 named barrios, including Bual, Laguilayan, Sagabay, Kapaya, Natubak, and others.
The barrios cover a wide area encompassing different communities and geographic locations.

Composition of the Municipality of Midsayap

Comprises 71 named barrios such as Baluguan, Baugani-Amayagar, Bugunkuagen, Kakar, Kulamian, and others.
These barrios represent the municipal district of Libuagan and the northern part of Dulawan.

Effective Date and Legislative Authority

Organization and creation of the two municipalities effective January 1, 1937.
The Executive Order signed by President Manuel L. Quezon and Secretary of the Interior Elpidio Quirino.
Serves as the legal foundation for establishing independent municipalities within Cotabato province.

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