With the passage of republic act 7160, otherwise known as the local government code of 1991, the pes was among the services of the dswd devolved to the local government units. It provides for a more responsive local government structure instituted through a system of decentralization whereby local government units are delegated more powers, authority, responsibilities and resources. Republic of the philippines congress of the philippines. Republic act 7160 union of local authorities of the philippines message local governance in the philippines has taken a dramatic turn since the enactment of the republic act no. Philippine decentralization studies were not far behind, especially when decentralization was implemented with the passage of republic act 7160, otherwise known as the local government code of 1991. Local government code of 1991 ra 7160 free ebook download as pdf file. Republic of the philippines congress of the philippines metro manila. Act, ra 6657 comprehensive agrarian reform law and ra 7160 local. Section ii, article xiii of the 1987 constitution of the republic of the philippines declares that the state shall adopt an integrated and comprehensive approach to. This act shall be known and cited as the local government code of 1991. In this regard, the constitution mandated congress to enact a local government code which shall provide for a more responsive and accountable local government structure instituted through a system of decentralization. Chapter 2 general power and attributes of local government units section 17. The full text ra 6657 below also contains amendments by ra 7881, and ra 7905. Short title this act shall be known as the national health insurance act of 1995 article i.
Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. Local government units lgus may also rightsize their respective offices, consistent with the governing principles and guidelines contained in this act and the provisions of republic act no. Introduced by senator loren legarda explanatory note in 1991, republic act no. The following are sections 260 and 263 of ra 7160 in relation to the tax foreclosure auction of delinquent real properties in the philippines. Rules and regulations to implement republic act no. Contextual translation of republic act 7160 into tagalog. This act shall be known as the university of the philippines charter of 2008. Congress of the philippines metro manila eleventh congress. Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the philippines in congress assembled. This code establishes the system and defines powers of provincial, city, municipal and barangay governments in the philippines. Earlier studies, however, focused on decentralization benefits and advantages from an overall societal perspective rather than in terms of its. Republic of the philippines congress of the philippines metro manila eleventh congress third regular session begun and held in metro manila, on monday, the twentyfourth day of july, two thousand.
One of the fundamental state policies enshrined in the constitution is the autonomy of local government units. Republic of the philippines congress of the philippines metro manila eighth congressrepublic act no. Government code of the philippines republic act no. Salient features of republic act 7160 for merge free download as word doc. Sep 23, 2012 notices for the foreclosure sale of tax delinquent properties in the philippines always indicate that the sale or auction is being done by virtue of sections 260 and 263 of ra 7160 otherwise known as the local government code of 1991. The state recognizes the vital role of teachers in nationbuilding and development through a responsible and literate citizenry. Local government code of 1991 excerpts of provision on sports book i, title 4. The mall of asia moa arena in pasay city is ready for use as a covid19. A condominium is an interest in real property consisting of a separate interest in a unit in a. Translate republic act 7160 in tagalog with examples. The following rules and regulations are hereby issued pursuant to section 9 of r. In this regard, the constitution mandated congress to enact a local government code which shall provide for a more responsive and accountable local government structure instituted through a system of decentralization with effective.
Rule ii the philippine approach to social reform and poverty alleviation section 1. 3 sports activities at the division, district, municipal, and barangay levels. The grantee shall submit an annual report to the congress of the philippines, through the. Manner of election c in addition thereto, there shall be one 1 sectoral representative from the women, one 1 from the workers, and one 1 from any of the. The code has injected local governments with vigor and dynamism, creating the environment for innovations in local. The devolution, notwithstanding, the dswd enriched the manual in 2001 to provide additional reference guide for. Ra 7836 philippine teachers professionalization act of. Purpose these rules and regulations provide guidance and measures that will mobilize. The short title of this act shall be the condominium act.
Local government units shall endeavour to be selfreliant and shall continue exercising the powers and discharging the duties and functions currently vested upon them. Ra 7160 local government code of the philippines pdf. Social reform and poverty alleviation act rule i title section 1. Moa arena ready for use as covid19 swabbing facility.
Subject to the provisions of the constitution and applicable laws, rules and regulations, there is hereby granted to the kabasalan satellite cable television system, inc. Except as herein provided, the local government units comprising the ecozone shall retain their basic autonomy and identity. This act shall be known and cited as the magna carta for disabled persons. Title i general provisions chapter i basic principle section 1. The philippine clean water act of 2004 republic act r. Republic act 1425 was enacted on june 12, 1956 through the initiative of sen. This act shall be known as the philippine teachers professionalization act of 1994. Republic of the philippines congress of the philippines metro manila third regular session begun and held in metro manila, on monday the twentyfifth day of july nineteen hundred and ninetyfour. Sections 260 and 263 of ra 7160 otherwise known as the local. Aims to merge environmental protection with economic pursuits, recognizing the reorientation of the communitys view on solid waste.
The cities shall be governed by their respective charters and the municipalities shall operate and function in accordance with republic act no. There shall be a general management planning strategy to serve as guide in formulating individual plans for each protected area. An act to strengthen and expand the organic act for the autonomous region in muslim mindanao, amending for the purpose republic act no. The ecological solid waste management act of 2000 institutes measures to promote a more acceptable system which corresponds to the vision of sustainable development. Hb00054 journal 23 history text as filed pdf, 901k. Republic of the philippines congress of the philippines metro. Republic act 9400 bases conversion and development authority. The following is the full text of republic act ra no.
This document shall be known as the implementing rules and regulations of republic act 8425 or the social reform and poverty alleviation act. Within thirty 30 days after service of the warrant of levy, the local treasurer shall proceed to publicly advertise for sale or auction the property or a. Republic act 7160 an act providing for a local government code of 1991 book i general provisions, title two elective officials, chapter i qualifications and election, sec. Apr 19, 2011 one of the fundamental state policies enshrined in the constitution is the autonomy of local government units. Cooperative development authority republic act 9520.