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What is the primary function of a barangay in local governance?
What is the primary function of a barangay in local governance?
Which of the following is NOT a key requirement for the creation of a municipality?
Which of the following is NOT a key requirement for the creation of a municipality?
What legal basis promotes decentralization in local governance?
What legal basis promotes decentralization in local governance?
Which level of local government is responsible for regulating businesses and construction?
Which level of local government is responsible for regulating businesses and construction?
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Which of the following officials is part of the provincial local government unit?
Which of the following officials is part of the provincial local government unit?
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What is the minimum population requirement for a province to be established?
What is the minimum population requirement for a province to be established?
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Which function is NOT typically associated with municipalities in local governance?
Which function is NOT typically associated with municipalities in local governance?
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Which local government unit is considered the basic political unit?
Which local government unit is considered the basic political unit?
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Study Notes
Decentralization and Local Governance
- Decentralization is the transfer of authority, responsibility, and resources from national to local government units (LGUs) for better management.
- Local autonomy is guaranteed by the 1987 Constitution. LGUs develop into self-reliant communities.
- The Local Government Code of 1991 (Republic Act 7160) supports decentralization, making LGUs active partners in nation-building.
Levels of Local Government in the Philippines
- Barangay: The basic political unit.
- Municipality: A group of barangays.
- City: More urbanized municipalities or barangays.
- Province: Composed of cities and municipalities.
Roles and Functions of LGUs
Barangay
- Primary planning and implementation unit for local policies.
- Functions:
- Delivering basic services
- Protecting the environment
- Preventing drug and child abuse
- Resolving community disputes
Municipality
- Coordinates service delivery to barangays.
- Key requirements for creation:
- Average annual income of ₱2.5 million
- Population of 25,000+
- Land area of 50+ square kilometers
- Functions:
- Delivering services
City
- Enforces laws.
- Regulates businesses and construction.
- Acts as a coordination hub for barangays.
- Key requirements for creation:
- Average annual income of ₱20 million
- Population of 150,000+ or land area of 100 square kilometers
- Functions:
- Delivering services
- Enacting and enforcing laws
- Regulating industries and construction
Province
- Supervises municipalities, facilitating development.
- Key requirements for creation:
- Average annual income of ₱20 million
- Population of 250,000+ or land area of 2,000 square kilometers
- Functions:
- Supervising municipal planning and budgeting
- Facilitating economic development
- Enforcing environmental laws
- Providing tertiary health services
Officials in LGUs
- Barangay: Punong Barangay, Sangguniang Barangay, SK Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer, Lupong Tagapamayapa.
- Municipality: Mayor, Vice-Mayor, Sangguniang Bayan, Treasurer, Assessor, Engineer, Health Officer.
- City: Mayor, Vice-Mayor, Sangguniang Panlungsod, Treasurer, Accountant, Legal Officer, Health Officer, etc.
- Province: Governor, Vice-Governor, Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Treasurer, Engineer, Veterinarian, etc.
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This quiz explores the concept of decentralization and its importance in local governance, particularly in the Philippines. It covers the roles and functions of local government units (LGUs) as well as their impact on community development. Test your knowledge on barangays, municipalities, and the legislative framework that supports local autonomy.
