Preamble
WHEREAS, the effective implementation of the progress of the government development hinges primarily of the administrative efficiency of each and every local unit; WHEREAS, the creation of more self-reliant communities would pave the way toward the economical, social and political development of the areas effected; WHEREAS, it has been the clamor of the residents of the proposed barangay with the conformity of the elective officials of the locality to create a new barangay; and WHEREAS, subject locality, if created into a barangay will help attain greater efficiency and expedience, in the rendition of essential public services thereby insuring the well-being of the residents; NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution, do hereby order and decree as part of the law of the land, the following: