Title
Reorganization of Nueva Vizcaya Municipalities
Law
Executive Order No. 368
Decision Date
Oct 5, 2004
Executive Order No. 368 reorganized municipalities in Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines, creating ten new municipalities and abolishing certain municipal districts, with defined boundaries and immediate effect.

Law Summary

Boundaries and Areas Defined for Each Municipality

  • Detailed geographic boundaries are defined for each municipality using compass bearings, distances, and landmarks.
  • Approximate land area provided in hectares for each municipality, reflecting significant territorial detail.
  • Bearings and distances derived by scale and protractor, ensuring precise territorial demarcation.

Specific Municipality Boundaries (Examples)

  • Aglipay: Bordered by Isabela province, Maddela, Bambang, and Diffun; area of around 41,126 hectares.
  • Aritao: Bordered by Kayapa, Bambang, Dupax, Nueva Ecija, Pangasinan, and Benguet; area approximately 57,558 hectares.
  • Bagabag: Bordered by Isabela, Diffun, Solano, and Ifugao; area about 36,510 hectares.
  • (Similar detailed boundaries provided for Bambang, Bayombong, Diffun, Dupax, Kayapa, Maddela, and Solano.)

Abolishment of Municipal Districts

  • The municipal districts of Imugan, Kasibu, Pinappagan, Pingkian, and Kayapa are abolished.

Legal Authority and Effectivity

  • Issued pursuant to Section 68 of the Revised Administrative Code upon Secretary of Interior's recommendation.
  • The reorganization and abolition take effect immediately upon issuance.
  • Signed by President Elpidio Quirino and Executive Secretary Teodoro Evangelista on November 11, 1950, in Manila.

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