Qualifications for Local Officials in the Philippines

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An elective local official must be a citizen of the ______;

Philippines

Candidates for governor, vice-governor, or member of the ______ panlalawigan must be at least twenty-one years of age on election day.

sangguniang

Candidates for the position of punong barangay must be at least ______ years of age on election day.

eighteen

Candidates for the sangguniang kabataan must be at least ______ years of age but not more than twenty-one years of age.

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Those removed from office as a result of an ______ case are disqualified from running for any elective local position.

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Fugitives from justice in criminal or non-political cases are ______ from running for any elective local position.

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Permanent residents in a foreign country are disqualified if they have ______ to reside abroad.

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The ______ or feeble-minded are also disqualified from running for any elective local positions.

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Any elective local oCicial may be the subject of a ______ election only once during his term of office.

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No recall shall take place within one (1) year from the date of the official's assumption to ______.

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All expenses incident to recall elections shall be borne by the ______.

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No person shall be appointed in the career service of the local government if he is related within the fourth civil degree of ______ or affinity.

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The increase in compensation of elective local oCicials shall take effect only after the terms of office of those ______ such increase shall have expired.

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The punong barangay, the sangguniang barangay member, and the barangay treasurer shall be entitled to such ______, allowances, emoluments, and privileges.

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Elective local oCicials shall be entitled to the same leave privileges as those enjoyed by ______ local officials.

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Resignations by elective local oCicials shall be deemed effective only upon ______ by the following authorities.

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Ordinances enacted by the sangguniang barangay shall, upon approval by the majority of all its members, be signed by the ______.

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The secretary to the sanggunian panlungsod or sangguniang bayan shall forward copies of approved ordinances to the ______ for review.

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Within thirty (30) days after the receipt of copies of such ordinances, the sangguniang panlalawigan shall examine the documents or transmit them to the provincial ______.

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If the sangguniang panlalawigan finds that an ordinance is beyond the powers conferred, it shall declare such ordinance invalid in ______ or in part.

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If no action has been taken by the sangguniang panlalawigan within thirty (30) days, the ordinance shall be presumed consistent with ______.

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The sangguniang barangay shall furnish copies of all barangay ordinances to the sangguniang panlungsod or ______ for review.

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If the sangguniang panlungsod or sangguniang bayan fails to act on barangay ordinances within thirty (30) days, the ordinances shall be deemed ______.

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The provincial attorney or provincial prosecutor shall inform the sangguniang panlalawigan of his comments or recommendations within a period of ______ days.

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The local referendum shall be held under the control and direction of the ______ within sixty (60) days.

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Taxation shall be uniform in each local ______ unit.

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Each local government unit shall exercise its power to create its own sources of ______ and to levy taxes.

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The revenue collected shall inure solely to the benefit of the local government unit levying the ______.

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The collection of local taxes, fees, charges and other impositions shall in no case be let to any ______ person.

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The power to impose a tax, fee, or charge or to generate revenue shall be exercised by the ______ of the local government unit concerned.

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Nothing shall prevent the proper courts from declaring null and void any proposition approved for violation of the ______.

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Taxes, fees, charges, and other impositions shall not be unjust, excessive, oppressive, or ______.

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Receipts from the printing and/or publishing of books shall be exempt from the ______ imposed.

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The province may impose a tax on businesses enjoying a ______.

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The tax on a newly started business shall not exceed one-twentieth (1/20) of one percent (1%) of the ______ investment.

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The province may levy and collect not more than ten percent (10%) of fair ______ value in the locality.

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The permit to extract resources shall be issued exclusively by the provincial ______.

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Proceeds of the tax on sand and gravel shall be distributed, with thirty percent (30%) going to the ______.

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The province may levy an annual professional ______ on each person engaged in a profession requiring government examination.

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The professional tax must not exceed ______ pesos.

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The President may authorize a city or municipality to reclassify lands in excess of the limits set in the next preceding ______.

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Local government units shall prepare their respective comprehensive land use plans enacted through ______ ordinances.

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Where approval by a national agency is required for reclassification, such approval shall not be ______ withheld.

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A local government unit may, pursuant to an ______, permanently or temporarily close or open any local road.

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No way or place shall be permanently closed without making provisions for the maintenance of public ______.

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A property permanently withdrawn from public use may be used for any purpose for which other real property belonging to the local government unit concerned may be lawfully ______.

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In case of permanent closure of a public facility, an adequate substitute is ______.

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Nothing in this Section shall be construed as repealing, amending, or modifying in any manner the provisions of R.A. No. ______.

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Local government units shall enjoy full ______ in the exercise of their proprietary functions.

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The extent of operational supervision and control of local chief executives over the police force shall be governed by the provisions of Republic Act Numbered ______.

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The governor shall review all executive orders promulgated by the ______ city or municipal mayor within his jurisdiction.

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Copies of executive orders shall be forwarded to the governor or the city or municipal ______, as the case may be.

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If the governor or the city or municipal mayor fails to act on said executive orders within thirty (30) days, the same shall be deemed ______ with law.

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The local referendum allows registered voters to approve, amend, or reject any ordinance enacted by the ______.

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Highly urbanized cities and independent component cities shall be ______ of the province.

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A local government unit may levy taxes, fees, and charges consistent with the basic policy of local ______.

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The ______ to extract resources shall be issued exclusively by the provincial governor.

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The province may levy an annual professional ______ on each person engaged in a profession requiring government examination.

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Local referendums under the control of the ______ must occur within specified timeframes depending on the type of locality.

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Propositions approved through the system of initiative and referendum cannot be modified by the sanggunian within ______ months of approval.

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Taxation must be ______ in each local government unit to ensure fairness and equality among taxpayers.

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The collection of local taxes, fees, and charges should not be let to any ______ person to maintain accountability.

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Each local government unit shall exercise its power to create its own sources of revenue and to levy ______.

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In the case of barangays, the compliance period for amendments by the sanggunian is ______ months after the approval of an ordinance.

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Each local government unit shall evolve a progressive system of ______.

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The power to impose a tax, fee, or charge shall be exercised by the ______ of the local government unit.

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The collection of local taxes shall not be let to any private ______.

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The revenue collected shall inure solely to the benefit of the local government unit levying the tax, fee, or ______.

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Local government units shall not levy an ______ tax on business enterprises certified by the Board of Investments.

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Taxes on ______ and aquatic products when sold by marginal farmers or fishermen are exempt from local taxation.

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Except as provided herein, the taxing powers shall not extend to the levy of ______ duties.

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Each local government unit shall have the authority to create its own sources of revenue and to levy ______.

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No taxes, fees, or charges shall be unjust, excessive, ______, or oppressive.

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The province may levy an annual professional tax on each person engaged in a ______ requiring government examination.

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Cooking oil and cooking ______;

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Poultry feeds and other ______ feeds;

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Laundry soap, ______, and medicine;

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They may levy and collect not more than ten percent (10%) of fair ______ value;

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Section 146 specifies the ______ of Business Taxes.

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Cement is classified as a ______ product;

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The excise, value-added, or percentage tax may not exceed two percent (2%) of gross ______ or receipts;

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The tax must be paid by the person conducting the ______.

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Study Notes

Qualifications for Elective Local Officials

Must be a citizen of the Philippines and a registered voter in the relevant local area.
Required to be a resident for at least one year before the election.
Must possess the ability to read and write in Filipino or any local dialect.
Minimum age of 21 years on election day for positions like governor, vice-governor, and mayor in highly urbanized cities, as well as sangguniang panlalawigan members.
Minimum age of 18 years on election day for members of sangguniang panlungsod, sangguniang bayan, punong barangay, and sangguniang barangay.

Disqualifications for Elective Local Positions

Individuals with a conviction for moral turpitude or crimes with a sentence of one year or more, within two years after serving sentence.
Those removed from office due to administrative actions.
Individuals with dual citizenship or fugitives from justice.
Persons who are permanent residents of a foreign country or have gained rights to reside abroad.
Individuals deemed insane or feeble-minded.

Procedures for Vacancies and Ordinances

Sanggunian barangay ordinances require approval from the majority of its members and are signed by the punong barangay.
Ordinances and resolutions enacted by local councils must be sent to the sangguniang panlalawigan for review within three days.
The sangguniang panlalawigan has thirty days to examine such documents; failure to act results in presumption of validity.
Barangay ordinances must be reviewed by the sangguniang panlungsod or bayan within ten days, with inaction within thirty days leading to automatic approval.

Recall Elections and Spending

Elective local officials can face a recall election once per term due to loss of confidence, with restrictions on timing.
All expenses for recall elections are funded by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), which maintains a contingency fund.

Appointment Limitations and Compensation

No appointment in local career service allowed for individuals related by blood or affinity within the fourth civil degree to the appointing authority.
Compensation for local officials set by the sanggunian, with increases effective only after the current officials' terms.
Local officials entitled to paid leave privileges similar to appointed officials.

Resignation and Elections

Resignations of elective local officials only take effect upon acceptance by designated authorities.
Local referendums can be conducted under COMELEC supervision, with specified timeframes depending on local government type.

Revenue Generation and Taxation Principles

Local governments can create sources of revenue and levy taxes following principles of uniformity, equity, and public purpose.
Local taxes should not be excessively oppressive or contrary to public policy.
Local revenue must benefit the local government unit that levied it, without letting private individuals collect local taxes.

Specific Tax Authorities and Limitations

Provinces can impose various tax rates on franchises and extract quarry resources.
A professional tax can be levied on practitioners, capped at three hundred pesos (₱300).

Proceeds from quarry taxes distributed as follows:
- 30% to the province.
- 30% to the component city or municipality.
- 40% to the barangay where the resources were extracted.

Land Reclassification and Local Governance

The President can authorize land reclassification exceeding certain limits upon the National Economic and Development Authority's recommendation.
Local government units (LGUs) must prepare comprehensive land use plans that consider food production, human settlements, and industrial expansion.
National agency approval for land reclassification must not be unreasonable; failure to act within three months implies approval.
Regulations do not alter provisions set by R.A. No. 6657 regarding land reform.

Road Management

LGUs can open or close local roads through an ordinance with two-thirds approval from the sanggunian.
Permanent closures require alternative provisions for public facilities to ensure public safety.
Closed properties may be repurposed for lawful uses; freedom parks are exceptions that cannot close without relocation.

Local Chief Executives and Police Oversight

Local chief executives have operational control over police, fire units, and jails, governed by R.A. No. 6975.

Provincial-Sanggunians Relations

Governors ensure component cities and municipalities operate within their powers.
Highly urbanized cities and independent component cities have autonomy from provincial governance.

Executive Order Review Process

Governors review executive orders from city or municipal mayors; failure to act in thirty days validates the order.

Local Initiative and Referendum

The sanggunian's adoption of a proposition cancels an initiative before it occurs.
Ordinances approved by initiative cannot be amended by sanggunian for six months and can only be modified with a three-fourths vote in three years.

Local Referendum Characteristics

Local referendums allow registered voters to approve or reject ordinances; conducted within specified timelines by COMELEC.

Court Authority

Courts can void propositions from local government for constitutional violations or lack of authority.

Revenue Generation by LGUs

LGUs may create revenue sources, levying taxes, fees, and charges consistent with local autonomy principles.
Revenue collected must benefit the local government unit imposing the tax.

Taxation Principles

Taxation must be uniform, equitable, and based on the taxpayer's ability to pay.
Taxes should serve public purposes and avoid being unjust or excessive.
Local governments cannot outsource tax collection to private entities.

Local Tax Limitations

Specific taxes are not within LGUs' powers, including income tax (except on banks), documentary stamp tax, and customs duties.
Restrictions include agricultural products sold by marginal farmers and certain excise taxes.

Business Tax Collection

Business taxes apply per establishment; multiple businesses do not combine tax exemptions.
LGUs may impose taxes on businesses at specified rates, with particular provisions for sectors like financial institutions and peddlers.

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This quiz covers the essential qualifications and disqualifications for elective local officials in the Philippines. Learn about age requirements, residency, and other key eligibility criteria for various local government positions. Test your knowledge on these important electoral guidelines.