Title
Reclassification of Chartered Cities
Law
Executive Order No. 286
Decision Date
Jul 8, 1940
Executive Order No. 286 reclassifies chartered cities in the Philippines based on their total revenues, impacting their autonomy, funding, and responsibilities, in accordance with Republic Act No. 840, reflecting the government's efforts to manage and regulate the cities' financial status and promote economic development.
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Q&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 286)

The reclassification takes effect as of July 1, 1957.

The chartered cities exempted are Manila, Baguio, and Quezon Cities.

The classification is based on the total revenues of the cities during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1957, as certified by the General Auditing Office.

There are five classes of cities identified in the reclassification: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th class.

This reclassification is pursuant to section one of Republic Act Numbered Eight Hundred and Forty (RA No. 840).

Cebu City had a total revenue of P4,897,142.51 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1957.

Bacolod was classified as a 1st class city.

Classification determines the city's financial category based on revenue, which affects its administrative powers, budget allocation, and possibly the salaries of officials.

The General Auditing Office certifies the total revenues for the purpose of reclassification.


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