QuestionsQuestions (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1337)
PD 1337 creates a new barangay—Barangay Talon Kuatro—in the Municipality of Las Piñas, Metro Manila by detaching specified subdivisions from the mother barangay Talon.
Equitable Village, Valarao, Paraiso, San Antonio Valley VII, Angela, and Happy Ville.
No. Section 1 expressly states that the detachment and creation of Barangay Talon Kuatro does not affect in any manner the legal existence of Barangay Talon.
Section 2 provides that, except as provided in the decree, all laws applicable to regular barangays shall apply to Barangay Talon Kuatro.
Section 3 states that the present elective barangay officials of Barangay Talon shall continue to perform their duties for Barangay Talon Kuatro until barangay officials are appointed by the President.
They are appointed by the President, as stated in Section 3.
They hold office until their successors are elected in the regular barangay elections following the issuance of the decree, and they remain qualified unless removed earlier at the pleasure of the President.
The appointive officials serve until successors are elected in the next regular barangay elections following the decree and have qualified.
Section 3 provides that such appointive officers and employees “as may be necessary” shall be appointed as provided for under existing laws.
Section 4 directs that Barangay Talon Kuatro’s proportionate share in obligations, funds, assets, and other property of Barangay Talon shall be transferred by the President upon the recommendation of the Commission on Audit.
COA recommends the proportionate transfer of Barangay Talon Kuatro’s share in obligations, funds, assets, and other property from the mother barangay.
Section 6 states that it “shall take effect immediately.”
Section 5 repeals or modifies laws or parts of laws and executive orders or regulations inconsistent with the decree.
The decree states it was issued “by virtue of the powers in me vested by the Constitution.”
To justify the creation of a new barangay as part of government efforts to accelerate socio-economic development and improve supervision and administration at the local level.
The transition is managed by continuing the elective officials of the mother barangay to operate for the new barangay, followed by presidential appointment of officials until the next regular barangay elections.