PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1340

: The purpose is to create Barangay Pilar Village in the Municipality of Las Piñas, Metro-Manila, as an independent barangay to promote socio-economic development and faster administrative response.
: Pilar Village Subdivision in Barangay Almanza, Municipality of Las Piñas, Metro-Manila.
: No, the creation of Barangay Pilar Village does not affect the legal existence of Barangay Almanza.
: Yes, all provisions of law applicable to regular barangays are applicable to Barangay Pilar Village except as otherwise provided in the decree.
: The present elective barangay officials of Barangay Almanza shall continue to perform their duties in Barangay Pilar Village until officials are appointed by the President.
: They hold office until their successors are elected in regular barangay elections and have qualified, unless sooner removed by the President.
: Yes, appointive officers and employees necessary to organize or complete the government personnel may be appointed as provided under existing laws.
: The proportionate share is transferred by the President to Barangay Pilar Village upon the recommendation of the Commission on Audit.
: Yes, all inconsistent laws, parts of laws, executive orders, or regulations are repealed or modified accordingly.
: The decree took effect immediately upon its signing on April 3, 1978.