Question & AnswerQ&A (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1331)
The main purpose is to create Barangay Manuyo Dos in the Municipality of Las Piñas, Metro Manila, to improve administrative efficiency and socio-economic development.
The subdivisions Canaynay, Olivarez-Guevarra, and Gatchalian are separated from Barangay Manuyo to form Barangay Manuyo Dos.
No, it does not affect the legal existence of the mother barangay, Barangay Manuyo.
All provisions of law applicable to regular barangays, whether current or future, apply to Barangay Manuyo Dos, except as otherwise provided.
The present elective barangay officials of Barangay Manuyo continue to perform their duties in Barangay Manuyo Dos until new officials are appointed.
The President appoints barangay officials who hold office until their elected successors qualify or they are earlier removed by the President.
A proportionate share of these shall be transferred to Barangay Manuyo Dos upon the President's order and the recommendation of the Commission on Audit.
All laws, executive orders, or regulations inconsistent with this Decree are repealed or modified accordingly.
The Decree took effect immediately upon its signing on April 3, 1978.