Transfer of Jose Abad Santos Govt Seat

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 275: Transfer of Jose Abad Santos Govt Seat

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Transfer of Jose Abad Santos Govt Seat

Law: Executive Order No. 275

Decision Date: Oct 18, 1957

Carlos P. Garcia's Executive Order No. 275 transfers the seat of government of Jose Abad Santos municipality from Butulan to Caburan, effective immediately.

Law Summary

Legal Authority and Basis

The transfer is made pursuant to Section 68 of the Revised Administrative Code.
This provision grants authority for such administrative changes at the municipal level.

Amendment of Prior Executive Order

The transfer amends the previous Executive Order No. 156, series of 1948, which had established the seat of government at the barrio of Butulan.

Effective Date of Transfer

The transfer takes effect immediately upon issuance of this Executive Order.

Formality and Ratification

The Executive Order was signed by the President of the Philippines, Carlos P. Garcia.
The Assistant Executive Secretary, Enrique C. Quema, countersigned the order.
Issued in the City of Manila on October 18, 1957, during the twelfth year of Philippine independence.

Scope and Impact

The order solely affects the location of the seat of government within the municipality.
No other administrative or political changes are indicated.
The new seat of government at Caburan assumes all administrative functions formerly performed at Butulan.

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