QuestionsQuestions (PROCLAMATION NO. 418)
It requires (1) a minimum population of 200,000 inhabitants certified by the National Statistics Office, and (2) a latest income of at least P50,000,000.00 certified by the City Treasurer, based on 1991 constant prices.
The President of the Philippines, upon proper application and after the city meets the requirements in Section 452.
Within thirty (30) days after it has met the minimum requirements prescribed in Section 452, upon proper application.
The interested city must submit to the Office of the President a resolution of the Sanggunian adopted by a majority of all its members in a duly called meeting, and approved and endorsed by the city mayor.
A certification as to income and population.
Within thirty (30) days from receipt, the President must verify that the income and population requirements have been met, then declare the city as highly-urbanized.
Within 120 days from the declaration of the President of the Philippines, or as specified in the declaration.
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC).
No. The proclamation states it takes effect only upon ratification in a plebiscite by the qualified voters in the city.
To inform voters about the proposed conversion, conducted by COMELEC with assistance from national and local officials, media, NGOs, and other interested parties.
Sangguniang Panglungsod Resolution No. 183-2011 dated 11 July 2011.
Population: at least 200,000 inhabitants certified by the National Statistics Office. Income: latest income of at least P50,000,000 certified by the City Treasurer (based on 1991 constant prices).
Because Section 453 requires the President to declare a city as HUC only after verifying that the city met the Section 452 requirements.
City Sanggunian resolution + mayor endorsement + certification of income/population submitted to Office of the President; President verifies within 30 days and declares; COMELEC conducts plebiscite within 120 days (or as specified) preceded by information campaign; proclamation takes effect upon ratification by qualified voters.
It is the required ratification by the qualified voters for the proclamation to take effect, reflecting the local electorate’s direct approval.
It was signed by President Benigno S. Aquino III, with the Executive Secretary (Paquito N. Ochoa Jr.) signing “By Authority of the President,” indicating formal issuance under presidential authority.