Question & AnswerQ&A (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1337)
The main purpose is to create Barangay Talon Kuatro in the Municipality of Las Piñas, Metro Manila, by separating certain subdivisions from Barangay Talon to accelerate socio-economic development and ensure closer supervision of governmental projects.
Equitable Village, Valarao, Paraiso, San Antonio Valley VII, Angela, and Happy Ville were separated to form Barangay Talon Kuatro.
No, the creation of Barangay Talon Kuatro does not affect the legal existence of Barangay Talon.
Yes, all provisions of law applicable now or in the future to regular barangays are also applicable to Barangay Talon Kuatro unless otherwise provided.
The present elective barangay officials of Barangay Talon were to continue performing their duties in Barangay Talon Kuatro until officials appointed by the President assume office.
They hold office until their successors are elected in the regular barangay elections and have qualified, unless removed earlier at the pleasure of the President.
Yes, the President can appoint such officers and employees as necessary under existing laws to organize or complete the government personnel of Barangay Talon Kuatro.
The proportionate share of Barangay Talon Kuatro in the obligations, funds, assets, and other property of Barangay Talon is transferred by the President based on the recommendation of the Commission on Audit.
They are repealed or modified accordingly to be consistent with the provisions of this decree.
The decree took effect immediately upon signing on April 3, 1978.