Law Summary
Applicability of Laws to Barangay Manuyo Dos
- All existing or future laws applicable to regular barangays shall apply to Barangay Manuyo Dos, except as otherwise provided.
Governance and Appointment of Officials
- The elective barangay officials of Barangay Manuyo currently holding office shall continue to serve as officials of Barangay Manuyo Dos.
- The President of the Philippines will appoint barangay officials to serve until the next regular barangay elections.
- These appointed officials may be removed at the pleasure of the President.
- Additional appointive officers and employees necessary for the organization and completion of Barangay Manuyo Dos’s government may be appointed under existing laws.
Transfer of Obligations and Properties
- Upon the effective date of the decree, the President shall transfer the proportionate share of obligations, funds, assets, and other property from Barangay Manuyo to Barangay Manuyo Dos.
- Such transfers occur upon recommendation of the Commission on Audit to ensure proper allocation.
Legal Repeals and Modifications
- Any laws, executive orders, or regulations inconsistent with this decree are repealed or modified accordingly.
Effectivity
- The decree takes effect immediately upon issuance on April 3, 1978.
Purpose and Rationale
- The State aims to accelerate socio-economic development through efficient local governance.
- The creation of Barangay Manuyo Dos responds to the residents’ and local officials’ clamor for closer supervision and better implementation of developmental programs.
- It is intended to enhance the socio-economic well-being of the residents within the new barangay's territorial jurisdiction.