Title
Decentralization Act of 1967 Autonomy for Local Governments
Law
Republic Act No. 5185
Decision Date
Sep 12, 1967
The Decentralization Act of 1967 grants local governments in the Philippines greater autonomy and resources to address the needs of their people, including the power to undertake agricultural and health work, appoint local officials, and impose penalties for violations, while also increasing their allotment shares and establishing procedures for filling vacancies and creating new offices.
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