Title
Creation of Barangay Pilar Village, Las Pinas
Law
Presidential Decree No. 1340
Decision Date
Apr 3, 1978
Presidential Decree No. 1340 creates Barangay Pilar Village in Las Piñas, Metro Manila, as a distinct and independent barangay, with its own elected officials and responsibilities, while still maintaining the legal existence of the mother barangay.

Purpose and policy

  • The decree declares that the government’s fundamental aim is socio-economic upliftment of the inhabitants, especially during a period of economic adjustment.
  • The decree states that development is best achieved by creating local government units to provide faster administrative response to social, educational, cultural, and economic needs.
  • The decree emphasizes that close supervision by local officials is necessary to enhance development programs.

Creation and territorial detachment

  • Section 1 detaches and separates Pilar Village Subdivision in Barangay Almanza in the Municipality of Las Piñas, Metro-Manila.
  • Section 1 forms the detached area into a distinct and independent barangay.
  • Section 1 creates the barangay known as Barangay Pilar Village.
  • Section 1 provides that the creation does not affect the legal existence of the mother barangay (Barangay Almanza).

Application of barangay laws

  • Section 2 provides that all provisions of law applicable to regular barangays apply to Barangay Pilar Village.
  • Section 2 applies except as otherwise provided in the decree.

Barangay officials during transition

  • Section 3 provides that the present elective barangay officials of Barangay Almanza continue performing their duties in the newly created Barangay Pilar Village until its officials are appointed.
  • Section 3 provides that the barangay officials of Barangay Pilar Village shall be appointed by the President.
  • Section 3 provides that appointed officers hold office until their successors shall have been elected in the regular elections for barangay officials following the issuance of the decree.
  • Section 3 provides that appointed officers hold office until their successors are elected, and shall have qualified, unless removed at the pleasure of the President.
  • Section 3 provides that necessary appointive officers and employees to organize or complete the government personnel of Barangay Pilar Village shall be appointed as provided for under existing laws.

Transfer of share in obligations and property

  • Section 4 requires that, upon the effectivity of the decree, Barangay Pilar Village’s proportionate share in the obligations, funds, assets, and other property of Barangay Almanza shall be transferred.
  • Section 4 provides that the transfer is made by the President.
  • Section 4 requires that the transfer be made upon recommendation of the Commission on Audit.

Repeal and immediate implementation

  • Section 5 repeals or modifies laws or parts of laws that are inconsistent with the decree.
  • Section 5 also repeals or modifies executive orders or regulations inconsistent with the decree.
  • Section 6 provides that the decree takes effect immediately.

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