Law Summary
Territorial Composition
- Territorial makeup includes barrio of Tunga and sitios Balire, Naliwatan (Barugo), Palinki, Upat, and southern parts of sitios Busawon and Pasacay.
- These areas were formerly part of the municipality of Barugo.
Seat of Government
- The seat of government for the new municipality shall be located at the barrio of Tunga.
Boundary Delineation
- The boundary between Tunga and Barugo is precisely defined, starting from Sagkahan extension point on the Barago-Carigara boundary, and following specific landmarks including the culvert bridge on Carigara-Barugo-Jaro road, Caracnayon bridge on Tunga-Barugo municipal road, and intersection of Bunawang River with Barugo-Jaro boundary line.
- The description is based on official maps submitted by the petitioners.
Territorial Adjustment of Barugo
- The municipality of Barugo retains its current territory minus the portions included within the new municipality of Tunga.
Commencement of Municipal Existence
- Tunga shall officially come into existence upon the appointment and qualification of its local officials: mayor, vice-mayor, and majority of the councilors.
Legal Authority and Formalization
- The order is made under authority granted by relevant provisions of the Revised Administrative Code.
- Signed and enacted by then-President Elpidio Quirino with the Executive Secretary Teodoro Evangelista.
- The order took effect on September 24, 1949, in Manila, marking the legal establishment of the municipality of Tunga.