Legal basis and authority
- Executive Order No. 143 is issued pursuant to Section 68 of the Revised Administrative Code.
- The reorganization is made upon recommendation of the provincial board of Iloilo.
- Executive Order No. 143 reflects the petition of inhabitants of the former municipality of Tubungan.
- Executive Order No. 143 is issued by the President of the Philippines under the signature of Manuel L. Quezon.
- Jorge B. Vargas, Secretary to the President, signs Executive Order No. 143 “By the President.”
Purpose and organizing intent
- Executive Order No. 143 responds to petitions from inhabitants seeking separation from Guimbal and reorganization as an independent municipality.
- Executive Order No. 143 establishes independent municipal organization for Tubungan.
- Executive Order No. 143 identifies the governing seat location to support the functioning of the reorganized municipality.
Municipal boundaries and territorial coverage
- The municipality of Guimbal consists of its present territory less the territory comprised in the former municipality of Tubungan.
- The municipality of Tubungan consists of the territory comprised in the former municipality of Tubungan.
Government seat
- The seat of government of the municipality of Tubungan is located at the barrio of Tubungan.
Implementation timeline
- Executive Order No. 143 directs that the organizational change takes effect on May 1, 1938.