Title
Creation of Barangay Talon Singko in Las Pinas
Law
Presidential Decree No. 1338
Decision Date
Apr 3, 1978
Presidential Decree No. 1338 created Barangay Talon Singko in Las Piñas, Metro Manila, with the aim of accelerating socio-economic development, detaching and separating several subdivisions from Barangay Talon, and transferring obligations, funds, assets, and property to the newly created barangay.
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Q&A (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1338)

The primary purpose of Presidential Decree No. 1338 is to create Barangay Talon Singko in the Municipality of Las Piñas, Metro-Manila, to accelerate socio-economic development and ensure close supervision by local officials.

The subdivisions Moonwalk, Agro Homes, Mikesell, St. Scholastica, and Delnor were detached from Barangay Talon to form Barangay Talon Singko.

No, the creation of Barangay Talon Singko does not affect the legal existence of the mother barangay Talon.

Yes, all provisions of law applicable to regular barangays shall also apply to Barangay Talon Singko.

The present elective barangay officials of Barangay Talon continue to perform their duties in Barangay Talon Singko until new officials are appointed by the President.

Barangay officials of Barangay Talon Singko shall be appointed by the President and will hold office until successors are elected in regular elections.

The proportionate share of obligations, funds, assets, and other property shall be transferred to Barangay Talon Singko upon the recommendation of the Commission on Audit.

The President of the Philippines, as provided under existing laws, has the power to appoint the necessary officials and employees.

Presidential Decree No. 1338 took effect immediately upon its issuance on April 3, 1978.

All laws, executive orders, or regulations inconsistent with the decree are repealed or modified accordingly.


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