Power to Create Local Government Units

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Who has the authority to create local government units (LGUs)?

Both B and C (correct)

Congress

Local legislative councils

The President of the Philippines

The President can create local government units by executive order.

False

What are the three verifiable indicators of viability for the creation of an LGU?

Income, Population, Land Area

A municipality created by executive fiat and functioning for a significant time can be considered a municipality by _______.

prescription Signup and view all the answers

What change is referred to when a municipality is converted to a city?

Conversion between local government levels Signup and view all the answers

Corporate existence of a newly created city begins when its chief executive and members of the sanggunian are elected and qualified.

True Signup and view all the answers

Match the following levels of LGU changes with their requirements:

Creation of a new city = Act of Congress and plebiscite vote Conversion of a city = Proclamation by the President and plebiscite vote Signup and view all the answers

The charter of the LGU is known as the _______.

enabling law Signup and view all the answers

What is required for the creation, division, or abolition of a local government unit?

Majority vote in a plebiscite Signup and view all the answers

A local government unit can be created without a plebiscite if Congress enacts a law.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan in creating local government units?

Passing ordinances for barangays Signup and view all the answers

A __________ is a vote by which the people express an opinion on a proposal.

plebiscite Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for changing local government unit boundaries?

Decrease in local population Signup and view all the answers

Residents who may be economically dislocated by a proposed change do not have the right to vote in the plebiscite.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is one power Congress has regarding metropolitan political subdivisions?

To create special metropolitan political subdivisions Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of local government units with their definitions:

Province = A large political unit comprising cities and municipalities City = An urban area governed as a separate entity Municipality = A local government unit that is smaller than a city Barangay = The smallest administrative division in the Philippines Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Authority to Create Local Government Units

Local government units (LGUs) can be created, divided, merged, abolished, or have their boundaries altered by:
- Congressional law for provinces, cities, municipalities, or political subdivisions.
- Ordinances by Sangguniang Panlalawigan or Sangguniang Panlungsod for barangays within their jurisdiction.
A plebiscite allows affected residents to vote on proposals that may economically dislocate them.
Plebsicites are also used for ratification of constitutional amendments in the Philippines.

Legal Provisions for Creation and Alteration of LGUs

No province, city, or municipality can be altered without conforming to the Local Government Code and obtaining majority approval through a plebiscite.
Special metropolitan political subdivisions can be created by Congress, requiring plebiscite approval.
Component cities and municipalities maintain basic autonomy, including their local executives and legislative assemblies.

Legislative Act on Creation of LGUs

Only Congress and authorized local legislative councils can create LGUs; this process is considered a legislative act.
The enabling law for an LGU is known as its charter; executive branches lack authority to create LGUs.

Municipalities by Prescription

Municipalities established through executive orders, which have functioned continuously, can be recognized as municipalities by prescription.

Criteria for Creation and Conversion of LGUs

Creation or conversion of an LGU relies on key viability indicators:
- Income: Must be adequate to meet essential services and functions relative to population size.
- Population: Defined by the total number of inhabitants within the LGU's jurisdiction.
- Land Area: Must be contiguous, properly defined, and sufficient for basic service provision.
Compliance with these requirements is validated by the Department of Finance, National Statistics Office, and Lands Management Bureau.

Creation vs. Conversion of LGUs

Creation: Involves legislative action, requiring majority plebiscite approval, leading to corporate existence upon election of officials.
Conversion: May occur through presidential proclamation for reclassification of a city, also needing plebiscite approval; corporate existence continues from prior classification.

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This quiz explores the authority to create, modify, or abolish local government units as outlined in Section 6. It discusses the legislative powers of Congress and local governing bodies regarding local political subdivisions. Test your understanding of the regulations governing the creation and management of local government entities.