QuestionsQuestions (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1334)
PD No. 1334 was issued by the President pursuant to the powers vested by the Constitution.
It is created in the Municipality of Las Piñas, Metro-Manila, specifically as a barangay detached from Barangay Talon.
Barangay BF International Village in Barangay Talon is detached and separated to form the new barangay.
No. The decree states that it is created as a distinct and independent barangay “without affecting in any manner the legal existence of the mother barangay.”
All provisions of law applicable to regular barangays (whether now or hereafter applicable) shall also apply to Barangay BF International, except as otherwise provided in the decree.
They continue to perform their duties until barangay officials of the new barangay shall have been appointed by the President.
They hold office until their successors are elected in the regular elections for barangay officials following the issuance of the decree, unless sooner removed at the pleasure of the President.
They hold office until successors are elected in the regular barangay elections after the decree, and they may be removed sooner at the pleasure of the President.
Any necessary appointive officers and employees to organize or complete the government personnel of Barangay BF International shall be appointed as provided under existing laws.
Upon effectivity of the decree, the President transfers the proportionate share to the newly created barangay upon the recommendation of the Commission on Audit.
The Commission on Audit.
The President transfers the proportionate share of Barangay BF International in the obligations, funds, assets, and other property of Barangay Talon based on the Commission on Audit’s recommendation.
It states that the decree shall take effect immediately.
All laws/parts of laws and all executive orders/regulations inconsistent with the decree are repealed or modified accordingly.
It was signed by President Ferdinand E. Marcos and countersigned by Juan C. Tuvera, Presidential Assistant.
It emphasized administrative efficiency at the local government unit level and that residents and elective officials clamored for creation to achieve closer supervision of the execution of local developmental programs.