Law Summary
Municipality of Digos: Boundaries and Composition
- Comprised from a part of the municipality of Santa Cruz.
- Western and northwestern boundary: provincial boundary between Cotabato and Davao.
- Northeastern boundary: Quibanban Creek from Davao Gulf to its source, then a straight line to Mount Apo's summit.
- Eastern boundary: the limits of municipal waters pertaining to this municipality.
- Southern boundary: an imaginary line from Davao Gulf coast westward intersecting the Cotabato-Davao boundary.
- Contains barrios: Digos (seat of government), Tres de Mayo, Guma, Bansalan, Malanao, and Doropoy.
Municipality of Padada: Boundaries and Composition
- Formed from the southern part of the municipality of Santa Cruz.
- Northern boundary: southern boundary of Digos municipality.
- Western boundary: Cotabato-Davao provincial boundary.
- Southern boundary: boundary between municipalities of Sta. Rosa and Malita.
- Eastern boundary: limits of municipal waters pertaining to this municipality.
- Contains barrios including Limonso (seat of government), Danlalbalan, Layan, Ignit, among others.
Municipality of Panabo: Boundaries and Composition
- Comprised of the western part of the municipality of Tagum.
- Northern boundary: part of the boundary between Tagum and the municipalities of Kapalong and Saug.
- Western and southern boundary: boundary between Tagum and the City of Davao.
- Southeastern boundary: limits of municipal waters pertaining to Panabo.
- Eastern boundary: Tagum River.
- Contains barrios with seats of government in Panabo and associated sitios such as Ising, Maduao, Malatibas, Lasang, Cagangohan, Anibungan, and Bincungan.
Effectivity of Municipal Organization
- Each newly organized municipality shall commence upon appointment and qualification of its Mayor, Vice-Mayor, and a majority of its councilors.
Adjustments in Existing Municipal Boundaries
- Municipality of Santa Cruz will have its territory reduced by the portions annexed to Digos and Padada.
- Municipality of Tagum will have territory reduced by the portion included in Panabo.
Formalization and Authentication
- The Executive Order was promulgated in Manila.
- Signed by the President and Executive Secretary, confirming its legal enactment.
This comprehensive act details the territorial definitions, administrative seats, and procedural aspects of creating new municipalities within Davao, ensuring clear jurisdictional delimitations and governance structures.