QuestionsQuestions (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1321)
The main purpose of Presidential Decree No. 1321 is to create Barangay Moonwalk in the Municipality of Parañaque, Metro Manila by detaching it from Barangay Sto. Niño, thereby improving administrative efficiency and socio-economic development.
Barangay Moonwalk was created from the subdivisions known as Moonwalk Phase I & II, Bricktown Phase 1, 2, and 3, and Multinational Village in Barangay Sto. Niño, Municipality of Parañaque, Metro Manila.
No, the creation of Barangay Moonwalk does not affect the legal existence of Barangay Sto. Niño, which remains intact.
Yes, all provisions of law, whether existing or future, applicable to regular barangays shall also apply to Barangay Moonwalk, except as otherwise provided in the Decree.
The present elective barangay officials of Barangay Sto. Niño shall continue to perform their duties as officials of Barangay Moonwalk until officials are appointed by the President.
Appointed barangay officials hold office until their successors are elected in the regular barangay elections and have qualified, unless sooner removed by the President.
Officers and employees necessary to organize or complete Barangay Moonwalk's government personnel shall be appointed by the President as provided under existing laws.
The proportionate share of obligations, funds, assets, and other properties of Barangay Sto. Niño shall be transferred to Barangay Moonwalk upon the recommendation of the Commission on Audit and by the President.
Presidential Decree No. 1321 took effect immediately upon its signing on April 3, 1978.
Yes, all laws, parts of laws, executive orders, or regulations inconsistent with Presidential Decree No. 1321 are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.