Creation of Giporlos Municipality

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 255: Creation of Giporlos Municipality

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Creation of Giporlos Municipality

Law: Executive Order No. 255

Decision Date: Aug 19, 1949

Executive Order No. 255 establishes the independent municipality of Giporlos, carved from the municipality of Balangiga in Samar, with its government seat located in barrio Giporlos.

Law Summary

Territorial Composition

Giporlos municipality comprises the barrios of Giporlos, Gigoso, Paya, San Isidro, and the sitio of Cansingcol.
These areas were formerly part of the municipality of Balangiga.
The municipality of Balangiga will retain its territory except for the areas now incorporated into Giporlos.

Seat of Government

The designated seat of government for the new municipality is located in barrio Giporlos.

Legal Basis and Authority

The creation of Giporlos follows the recommendation of the Secretary of the Interior.
The authority for this reorganization is grounded on section 68 of the Revised Administrative Code.

Commencement of Existence

The municipality of Giporlos shall officially come into existence upon:
- The appointment of a mayor and vice-mayor.
- The qualification of these officials along with a majority of the municipal councilors.

Formalization and Effectivity

The Executive Order was issued on August 19, 1949, in Manila.
This order was signed by President Elpidio Quirino and Executive Secretary Teodoro Evangelista, ensuring its legal validity.

This reorganization exemplifies the administrative mechanism for local government unit creation under Philippine law, respecting procedural prerequisites and territorial delineation to promote effective governance.

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