Organization of La Union Municipalities

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 72: Organization of La Union Municipalities

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Title Supreme Court: Organization of La Union Municipalities

Law: Executive Order No. 72

Decision Date: Jul 30, 1947

Executive Order No. 72 organized three municipal districts in La Union into regular municipalities, increasing the total number of municipalities in the province from fourteen to seventeen.

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Reorganization of Municipal Districts into Regular Municipalities

The municipal districts of Sudipen, San Gabriel, and Pugo in the Province of La Union are converted into regular municipalities.
This change grants these areas the full status and administrative capabilities of regular municipalities.

Impact on the Number of Municipalities in La Union

Prior to this order, La Union had fourteen municipalities as established under Section 38 of the Revised Administrative Code.
After the implementation of this order, the total number of municipalities increases from fourteen to seventeen.

Immediate Effectivity and Implementation

The executive order takes effect immediately upon issuance.
The formal assignment of municipal status occurs as of July 30, 1947.

Formalities and Authentication

The order was signed by the President of the Philippines, Manuel Roxas.
The Chief of the Executive Office, Emilio Abello, also authenticated the order.
The place of effectivity is the City of Manila, with the specific date noted, linking the action to the historical context of Philippine independence (second year of independence).

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