Question & AnswerQ&A (MANILA CITY ORDICE NO. 8345)
The main purpose is to authorize and empower barangays in the City of Manila to provide financial grants, assistance, or donations in kind to the City and other barangays in support of basic services and facilities.
The ordinance anchors its authority under the Local Government Code of 1991, specifically Sections 3(f) and 33 of Republic Act 7160.
Approval of the Sangguniang Barangay concerned must be obtained before implementation.
They must enter into a Memorandum of Agreement signed by the local chief executive, outlining terms and conditions for consolidation or coordination of efforts.
The acceptance must be ratified through a resolution of the Sangguniang Barangay or the City Council, depending on the recipient.
Other provisions not affected by the invalidity remain in full force and effect.
It takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
If the Mayor does not act on the Ordinance within ten (10) days after receipt, it is deemed approved by law.
Barangays in the City of Manila are empowered to provide financial grants, assistance, or donations to the City government, its departments, agencies, bureaus, instrumentalities, and other barangays within the city.
They exercise legislative functions including approval of financial grants, donations, and ratification of agreements as prescribed by law or ordinance.