Question & AnswerQ&A (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1335)
The main purpose of Presidential Decree No. 1335 is to create Barangay Talon Dos in the Municipality of Las Piñas, Metro-Manila to accelerate socio-economic development through closer supervision by local officials and better administration of government projects.
The subdivisions BF Resort, Sta. Cecilia, Sarino, Mother Earth, Cammela, and San Beda were detached from Barangay Talon to form Barangay Talon Dos.
No, the creation of Barangay Talon Dos does not affect the legal existence of the mother barangay Talon.
Yes, all laws now or hereafter applicable to regular barangays shall apply to Barangay Talon Dos except as otherwise provided in this decree.
The present elective barangay officials of Barangay Talon were to continue performing their duties as officials of Barangay Talon Dos until new officials were appointed by the President.
Appointed barangay officials shall hold office until their successors are elected in regular barangay elections and have qualified, unless removed earlier by the President.
Upon the effectivity of the decree, the proportionate share of Barangay Talon’s obligations, funds, assets, and properties shall be transferred to Barangay Talon Dos upon recommendation by the Commission on Audit.
The President exercised powers vested by the Constitution to create Barangay Talon Dos by virtue of the Presidential Decree.
Yes, all laws, executive orders, or regulations inconsistent with this decree are repealed or modified accordingly.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.