Question & AnswerQ&A (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1339)
The main purpose of Presidential Decree No. 1339 is to create Barangay Almanza Dos in the Municipality of Las Piñas, Metro-Manila, for more effective local governance and socio-economic development.
The subdivisions included are DBP (formerly Almanza), TS Cruz, and BF Almanza in Barangay Almanza.
No, the creation of Barangay Almanza Dos does not affect in any manner the legal existence of the mother barangay Barangay Almanza.
Yes, all provisions of law, now or hereafter applicable to regular barangays, shall be applicable to Barangay Almanza Dos except as otherwise provided in the decree.
The present elective barangay officials of Barangay Almanza shall continue to perform their duties until barangay officials of Barangay Almanza Dos are appointed by the President.
They hold office until their successors have been elected in the regular elections for barangay officials following the issuance of the Decree and have qualified, unless sooner removed by the President.
Yes, the President may appoint such officers and employees as may be necessary to organize or complete the government personnel of Barangay Almanza Dos under existing laws.
These shall be transferred by the President to Barangay Almanza Dos upon recommendation of the Commission on Audit.
This Decree took effect immediately upon its signing on April 3, 1978.
All laws, parts of laws, executive orders, or regulations inconsistent with this Decree are repealed or modified accordingly.