Question & AnswerQ&A (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1329)
The main purpose of Presidential Decree No. 1329 is to create Barangay San Antonio in the Municipality of Parañaque, Metro-Manila, to promote self-reliant communities and accelerate economic development.
San Antonio Valley 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, Barangay Village 4th Estate Subdivision, and Mon El Subdivision in Barangay San Dionisio were detached to form Barangay San Antonio.
No, the creation of Barangay San Antonio does not affect the legal existence of Barangay San Dionisio.
All provisions of law applicable to regular barangays shall apply to Barangay San Antonio, unless otherwise provided in the decree.
The present elective barangay officials of Barangay San Dionisio continue to perform their duties in Barangay San Antonio until officials are appointed by the President.
They hold office until their successors have been elected in regular barangay elections and have qualified, unless removed earlier by the President.
The proportionate share belonging to Barangay San Antonio shall be transferred to the newly created barangay upon the recommendation of the Commission on Audit.
No, all laws, executive orders, or regulations inconsistent with this decree are repealed or modified accordingly.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.