Declaration of Barrios as Barangays

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PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 557: Declaration of Barrios as Barangays

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Declaration of Barrios as Barangays

Law: Presidential Decree No. 557

Decision Date: Sep 21, 1974

Presidential Decree No. 557 declares all barrios in the Philippines as Barangays, increasing community participation in government affairs and transferring powers and responsibilities to the Barangay assemblies, councils, and officials.

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