Question & AnswerQ&A (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1327)
The primary objective of the government as stated in Presidential Decree No. 1327 is to accelerate the pace of socio-economic development throughout the country.
The subdivisions detached from Barangay Tambo to form Barangay Vitalez are Baltao, Airlanes Village, Jetlane Village, Gat Mendoza, and Vitalez.
No, the creation of Barangay Vitalez does not affect in any manner the legal existence of the mother barangay Tambo.
All provisions of law, now or hereafter applicable to regular barangays, shall be applicable to Barangay Vitalez except as otherwise provided.
The present elective barangay officials of Barangay Tambo shall continue to perform their duties in Barangay Vitalez until barangay officials are appointed by the President.
The appointed officials shall hold office until their successors have been elected in the regular election for barangay officials following the issuance of the decree and have qualified, unless sooner removed by the President.
The proportionate share of Barangay Vitalez in the obligations, funds, assets, and other property of Barangay Tambo shall be transferred by the President to Barangay Vitalez upon recommendation of the Commission on Audit.
The President has the authority to appoint officials and employees necessary to organize or complete the government personnel of Barangay Vitalez.
All laws, parts of laws, executive orders, or regulations inconsistent with this decree are repealed or modified accordingly.
Presidential Decree No. 1327 took effect immediately upon its issuance on April 3, 1978.